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Polly Brake, Technology
pbrake@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: January 2005; Years in Education: 9
Education: B.A.S., ITT Technical Institute; A.A.S., ITT Technical Institute
Professional Membership: ACSI Technology Teacher Certification, Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society Member, Women Marines Association Member
Professional Experience: HS Girls Softball Coach, Treasurer for East Tennessee Softball Coaches Association, Director of Computer Camps for Elementary and M.S.; Director of GCA Technology Clubs; Student Mentor at ITT Technical Institute; Administrative Assistant at Christian Family Cooperative School |
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Daniel Byrd, Bible
dbyrd@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: 2009
Education: B.A., Johnson Bible College
Professional Memberships: TN State Coaching License; US Youth National Soccer License
Professional Experience: Youth Pastor; Misionary to Mozambique; Professional soccer player with Cleveland City Stars; coached high school soccer in KY, OH, and TN. |
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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 |
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Ronald Comfort, Math
rcomfort@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2007; Years in Education: 24
Education: M.R.E., Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary; B.A., Cedarville University
Professional Membership: ACSI Professional All Levels Principal Certification.
Professional Experience: Christian school administrator for 12 years in Indiana and Vermont, Middle school, high school and adult Sunday school teacher, Middle school youth leader, ACSI Speech meet coordinator, Coached 18 years in Ohio, Florida, Indiana and Vermont. |
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Susan Firebaugh, Math
sufirebaugh@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2006; Years in Education: 16
Education: M.Ed., University of Illinois; B.A., University of Indianapolis
Professional Experience: ACSI Temporary Certification, Home Educator, 16 yrs., Indiana teacher certification, AWANA secretary, Sunday School teacher |
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Cindy Hamilton, English
chamilton@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: 2009; Years in Education: 1
Education: B.S., M.S. University of Tennessee |
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Tim Jinkins, History
tjinkins@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2008, Years in Education: 7
Education: B.S. Tusculum College
Professional membership: ACSI Temporary Teacher Certificate
Professional Experience: HS Head Baseball Coach, MS Athletic Director, Rec. League baseball commissioner; Started MS Baseball program at Holston Middle School; Coached college level summer baseball, MS football and HS wrestling
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Lynda Lower, Science and Math
llower@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2008; Years in Education: 6
Education: BA in Biology from St. Louis University
Professional Experience: MS/HS math and science teacher at Crossroads Christian Academy (CCA), 3rd grade teacher at CCA, Math and Science tutor for 11 years. |
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Amanda Mallery, English
amallery@gracebc.org
Began Teaching at GCA: 2009; Years in Education: 4
Education: B.S. - Appalachian State University |
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Teresa McNelly, Art
tmcnelly@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2005; Years in Education: 5
Education: B.F.A., University of Tennessee; Additional classes, University of Phoenix
Professional Experience: Graphic Design |
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Trista McReynolds, Science & Reading
tmcreynolds@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2003; Years in Education: 15
Education: B.S., Carson Newman College
Professional Membership: ACSI Standard Teacher Certification
Professional Experience: Girls JV Basketball Coach, Cheerleading Sponsor, Grade Level Lead Teacher, Cheerleading Judge, Seminar Leader, Chapel Speaker, nominated for National Math and Science Award, Model Classroom Award in Renaissance Learning |
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Bill Paczkowski, Instrumental Music
bpaczkowski@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2006; Years in Education: 3
Education: M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.M., Carson-Newman College |
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Gina Prieto, Spanish
gprieto@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 1999; Years in Education: 11
Education: B.A., Carson-Newman College; M.A.C.E., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary
Professional Membership: ACSI Teacher Certification
Professional Experience: Missions to Mexico, Studied in Spain & Venezuela, Home Missionary to California, Spanish Instruction for Foreign Missionaries, Teaching Evangecube in Spanish to equip churches to reach out to the Hispanic community |
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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 |
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Joel Sampsel, History
jsampsel@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: 2009; Years in Education: 9
Education: Tennessee Technological University |
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Jeanie Schneider, History
jschneider@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2003; Years in Education: 13
Education: B.A., Berea College
Professional Experience: Day Care Director, Title I Parent Liaison (Bell Co School System), Eighth Grade Social Studies Teacher, Taught 6 years at Christian Academy of Campbell County, Interim Principal for 4 mos., GCA Middle School Academic Team Sponsor and GCA National Junior Honor Society Sponsor, Member of Cambridge's Who's Who Among American Professionals, GCA Middle School Student Council Sponsor |
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Randi Sewell, Science & Physical Education
rsewell@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2006; Years in Education: 3
Education: B.A., Bryan College |
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Melissa Sponcia, Study Skills
msponcia@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: 2009
Education: B.S., M.B.A., University of Tennessee |
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John Taylor, Physical Education and Bible
jtaylor@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2002; Years in Education: 7
Education: A.A., Alabama Southern Community College, B.A., Bellevue University
Professional Membership: ACSI Teacher Certification, TSSAA Coaching Membership
Professional Experience: Varsity assistant coach 4 years (Basketball and Football), Head varsity basketball coach 2 years, Coached University of Tennessee summer basketball camp 2006, Played college basketball at Bellevue University, Grace Media Ministry for 6 years, Missions in New York City, Syracuse, NY, and El Paso, TX. Upward basketball and soccer coach for 5 seasons. |
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Cristal Winters, Spelling and Reading
cwinters@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: August 2007; Years in Education: 2
Education: B.A., Crown College
Professional Membership: Working on ACSI certification
Professional Experience: Inner City Youth Department for 8 years in Michigan, Bible Study leader in the Knoxville Juvenile Center, Certified Phonic Instructor and Tutored in Special Education. |
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Allison York, Sixth Grade Math
ayork@gracebc.org
Began teaching at GCA: 2002; Years in Education: 6
Education: B.S., University of Tennessee |
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