Melissa Cleveland, Music
mcleveland@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2002; Years in Education: 16
Education: B.M., Carson-Newman College
Professional Membership:  ACSI  Teacher Certification, TN State Professional Teacher Certification, Career Ladder I, East Tennessee Vocal Association and MENC
Professional Experience: Worship Leader for Women's Conferences, ACSI Seminar Leader, Christian Music Solo Recording Artist, Member of Face to Face Christian Music Performing Duo, former Director of  Halls Middle School Ensemble & Festival Choir, Director of GCA High School touring Choral Ensemble, American Choral Directors Association Member

Scott Firebaugh, Math
sfirebaugh@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2006; Years in Education: 35
Education: M.A., Grace Seminary; B.A., Grace College
Professional Experience: 19 years in AWANA (14 years as Commander), Bible quiz coordinator in AWANA, 30 years as spelling bee coordinator or coach at local, regional, and national bees, 12 years as ACSI activities coordinator (math, spelling, and speech), district ACSI spelling bee coordinator for 3 years, cross country coach for 3 years, Indiana state homeschool spelling bee coordinator, Scholar's Bowl coach, adult Sunday School teacher, and member of the National Council of the Teachers of Mathematics.

Peni Hirt, Science
phirt@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2006; Years in Education: 17
Education: Ph.D., M.S., B.A., University of Tennessee
Professional Memberships: Professional Educators of Tennessee, National Science Teachers’ Association, American Association of Cancer Researchers
Professional Experience: College Professor of Biology and Anatomy & Physiology; Smoky Mountain Home Education Science Fair Coordinator, Scholar's Bowl coach

Shannon Johnson, Art & Yearbook
sjohnson@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2001; Years in Education: 10
Education: B.A., University of Tennessee
Professional Memberships: ACSI Teacher Certification, Knoxville Watercolor Society
Professional Experience: Missions to Honduras, Coordinated Art Camp, Art Instructor at the Oak Ridge Art Center, Yearbook Sponsor, Artwork exhibited in: Dogwood Arts Show, City Council Building, Artist Colony, Ewing Gallery, Variation by Victoria, Beliza Salon, Art Market

Heather Kelley, English
hkelley@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2008; Years in Education: 13
Education: B.A., Carson-Newman College
Professional Memberships: Tennessee State Teaching License (English 7-12)
Professional Experience: Cheerleading Sponsor, Student Council Sponsor, Beta Club Sponsor, English Department Chair, Prom/Graduation Committee, Morale Committee, Faculty Advisory Committee, At-Risk Committee

Angie Nordhorn, English
anordhorn@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2002; Years in Education: 13
Education: B.A., Indiana University
Professional Memberships: ACSI Teacher Certification, National Council for Teachers of English, Professional Educators of Tennessee, Tennessee State Teacher's License
Professional Experience: Professional Advisory Council, Partners In Education – School Liaison, Who’s Who Among Teachers (1997, 2001), Volunteer at the Hope Resource Center, AP English Institute, School Newspaper Sponsor, Awana Leader

Randy McKamey, Health & Physical Education; Varsity Football Coach
rmckamey@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2007; Years in Education: 15
Education: M.S., University of Tennessee; B.A., University of Tennessee

Tony Pointer, Bible Teacher
tpointer@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2005; Years in Education: 4
Education: M.A., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.S. Johnson Bible College; A.S., Pellissippi State Technical Community College
Professional Experience: Assistant Director in Childcare Supervision, Devotion Writer for Lifeway Christian Resources, Missions in Mexico, East Asia, Nicarauga, Thailand

Craig Price, Bible Teacher
cprice@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2007; Years in Education: 5
Education: M.M., Temple Baptist Seminary; B.S., Tennessee Temple University
Professional Membership: ACSI Teacher Certification
Professional Experience: Head coach for two years for the women’s basketball team at Tennessee Temple University. Organized basketball camps for over 1,200 campers for two summers. Coached a SCORE basketball team for a missions trip in the Dominican Republic. Won 2003 NCCAA National Championship in Men’s Basketball as a player for TTU. Worked in Student Ministry for 6 years at various local churches.

Deidre Randles, German
drandles@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2003; Years in Education: 12
Education: B.A., Georgetown College
Professional Membership: ACSI Teacher Certification, AATG (American Association of Teachers of German)
Professional Experience: German school exchange program, sponsor of GCA chapter of National German Honor Society Delta Epsilon Phi, sponsor of National Junior Honor Society, Children’s Choir director, Choir/Praise team member

Abigail Roberts, Math and Science
aroberts@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2004; Years in Education: 8
Education: B.S., Tennessee Tech University
Professional Membership: ACSI Teacher Certification
Professional Experience: Published and presented technical papers; published articles on creation vs. evolution and various family issues, Youth Director, electrical engineering background, summer outreach camps.

Lauren Sharon, Spanish
lsharon@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2005; Years in Education: 4
Education: B.A., Bryan College
Professional Experience: Special Education Assistant, Missions in Mexico, Interpreted and taught ESL

Terri Washer, English & Computer
twasher@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2005; Years in Education: 22
Education: M.A., Middlebury College; M.ED, University of Georgia; B.B.A., Augusta State University
Professional Memberships: National Board Certified Teachers, Bread Loaf Teacher Network, AP English Certification
Professional Experience: Presentations at various conventions including American Association of Colleges and Universities, National Council of Teachers of English, Recipient of Wallace-Reader's Digest Fellowship, Invitee to the United States Department of Education's Teacher-to-Teacher Summit, Missions to Thailand.

Greg Wilson, Math Teacher
gwilson@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2008; Years in Education: 19
Education:  MBA, Liberty University; B.S., Tennessee Temple University
Professional Membership:  ACSI Teacher Certification; CompTia A+ Computer Hardware/Software Technician; Microsoft Office Specialist Certification in Access 2003.
Professional Experience:  Accountant, computer resource coordinator, church business administrator, college instructor of accounting and computer courses, middle and high school basketball and baseball coach, athletic director.