THE GRAMERCY TEACHING TEAM
God has blessed Gramercy with a talented, committed, and experienced teaching faculty who are committed to ongrowing growth through continuing education and professional development.
Jessica Alvir
K-4 Teacher
jessica.alvir@gramercychristian.org
- AA in Early Childhood Education (2013)
- 10 years in Education
- 1st year at GCS
Cynthia Reavis
Kindergarten Teacher
cindy.reavis@gramercychristian.org
- BS in Child Development and Family Relations
from East Carolina University (1997) - 10 years in Education
- 1 year at GCS teaching 2nd grade
- 3 years at GCS
Kelly Hamilton
Kindergarten Teacher
kelly.hamilton@gramercychristian.org
- Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from
Dallas Theological Seminary, concentration
in Children’s ministry (2006) - BA in Elementary Education with a minor
in Cross-Cultural Studies and Bible from
Cedarville University (2002) - Ohio State Teaching Certificate
- ACSI Certification
- 4 years in Education
- 23 years in Children’s Ministry
- 3 years at GCS teaching Kindergarten
- 1 year at GCS teaching first grade (2014)
Liza Ferguson
1st Grade Teacher
mrs.ferguson@gramercychristian.org
- BS in Early Childhood Education and Child Development from Walden University (2017)
- 4 years in education
- 2 years at GCS
SUSAN LANGSTON
1st Grade Teacher
susan.langston@gramercychristian.org
- MAEd Reading from East Carolina University (2014)
- BS Elementary Education from East Carolina University (1991)
- 31 years in education
- 2 years at GCS
Shannon Billings
2nd Grade Teacher
mrs.billings@gramercychristian.org
- MA in Elementary Education from
Liberty University (2020) - BS in Elementary Education from
Liberty University (2011) - 11 years in Education
- 2 years at GCS
Amanda Cox
2nd Grade Teacher
- BS in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education from Liberty University (2020)
- ACSI Certification
- 7 years in Educatoin
- 2 years at GCS
Leah Hill
3rd Grade Teacher
leah.hill@gramercychristian.org
- BA in American Studies, minor in Elementary Education from Franklin Pierce University (2004)
- Spotlight Teacher of the Year 2013
- 20 years in education
- 2 years at GCS
yvonne wellspeak
3rd Grade Teacher
yvonne.wellspeak@gramercychristian.org
- BS in Elementary Education, Psychology (1996)
- 5 years in education
- 14 years homeschooling experience
- 2 years at GCS
Jennifer Collars
4th Grade Teacher
- MS in Elementary Education with a
Minor in Literacy from Walden University (2015) - BA in Elementary Education with a
Minor in Community Health from UNC-Wilmington (2008) - 12 years in Education
- 5 years at GCS
- Gramercy alumna, class of 2000
brandy nall
4th Grade Teacher
brandy.nall@gramercychristian.org
- MA in Elementary Education from North Carolina State University (2021)
- BA in Interdisciplinary Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (2019)
- 1st year at GCS
Diane Adams
5th Grade Teacher
- BS in Elementary Education from
Old Dominion University (1982) - 27 years in Education
- 8 years at GCS
AMANDA VICK
6TH GRADE TEACHER
mandy.vick@gramercychristian.org
- MA in Curriculum and Instruction, Concentration in
Reading and Learning Disabilities from
North Carolina State University (2005) - BA in Psychology, Minor in Studio Art from
Meredith College (2000) - North Carolina K-12 Teaching Certificate
with emphasis in Reading - 12 years in Education
- 3 years at GCS
Robert Cummins
ASSIstant Head of School
Principal grades k-8
6th GRADE TEACHER
- MA in Christian School Administration
Grace Theological Seminary (1987) - NC Teacher certification from
ECU-Greenville (1980) - BA in Religious Studies from
UNC-CH (1971; Phi Beta Kappa (1970) - ACSI Certification
- 42 years in Education
- 42 years at GCS
Kathy Walters
Art teacher
- MS Recreational Therapy from UNC-Chapel Hill 1995
- BS Speech Pathology; Minor in Special Education
from James Madison University (1992) - 11 years in Education
- 11 years at GCS
Braxton Underwood
P.E./Athletic Director
braxton.underwood@gramercychristian.org
- Gramercy alumnus 2012
- BS in K-12 Physical Education and Health
from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington - 6 years in Education
- 3 years at GCS
fred anthony
P.E. teacher
fred.anthony@gramercychristian.org
- 30 years in Education
- 12 prior years at GCS as Athletic Director
- 3 years at GCS
Paul Greiner
Computer & Technology
- Master of Education Teaching and Learning,
General Education from Liberty University (2018) - BS in Computer Studies from the
University of Maryland, (2005) - AA Liberal Arts Studies from
Fresno Community College (CA), (1990) - 15 years in Education
- 9 years at GCS
Alisa Deal
Upper School Social Studies
alisa.deal@gramercychristian.org
- 6 years teaching experiece
- 1st year at GCS
Kara Withee
HEAD of school
Principal Grades 9-12
Upper School Bible
- MA in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies from San Diego State University, (2000)
- BA in English and American Literature from
the University of Texas, El Paso, Minor in
Spanish Language (1997) - ACSI Head of School certification
- 9 years in Education
- 2 prior years at GCS teaching Elementary Spanish
- 6 years at GCS
Sharon Klosterman
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Upper School English
- MA in Secondary Education from the
University of Albany (1996) - BA in English from the University
of Albany, (1995) - 17 years in Education
- 9 years at GCS
MICHAEL WILLIS
UPPER SCHOOL ENGLISH/DRAMA
- MFA in Creative Writing, Queens University
(Charlotte, NC) (2006) - BS in German/English Education from
East Carolina University, (1975) - 29 years in Education
- 9 years at GCS
Pietro Morelli
Upper School Math
- Honorably Discharged from the
Italian Navy (2012) - Graduate: U.S Navy Flight School (2002)
- Graduate: Italian Naval Academy
with Honors (1999) - Material Engineering, University of Messina
(1996-1998) - 14 years in Education
- 6 years at GCS
JOE DAVIS
Upper School Math
- BS in Business Administration from East Carolina University (1989)
- Masters of Business Administration from East Carolina University (1992)
- 20 years in education
- First year at GCS
David Perry
Upper School Social Studies
david.perry@gramercychristian.org
- BA in History, Minor in Math from
NC State University (1989) - BS in Social Studies Education from
East Carolina University (1990) - National Board Certification (2002),
Re-certification (2012) - 33 years in Education
- 4 years at GCS
Michael Springfield
Upper School Science
mike.springfield@gamercychristian.org
- MS in Science Education from East Carolina University (1990)
- BA in Biology from UNC Wilmington (1987)
- 32 years in education
- 2 years at GCS
teesa Klear
Upper School Science
teesa.klear@gamercychristian.org
- MA in Christian Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (2014)
- BA in Communications in Public Relations from North Carolina State University (1999)
- 11 years in education
- 2 years at GCS
Denise Story
Upper School Math / Science
- BS in Math and Physics from the
University of Tennessee (2002) - 34 years in Education
- 17 years at GCS
Booth Parker
UPPER SCHOOL FINANCE
booth.parker@gramercychristian.org
- MS in Accounting from North Carolina State University (2004)
- BS in Business Management and Finance from North Carolina State University (1999)
- Certified Public Accountant License Issued (2005)
- Dave Ramsey Financial Coach Master Training Certification (2020)
- 2 years at GCS
DAVID PRICE
UPPER SCHOOL BIBLE
david.price@gramercychristian.org
Dr. mattHEW long
UPPER SCHOOL BIBLE
matt.long@gramercychristian.org
- Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Havelock
- Doctor of Education/Theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (2016)
- MEd North Carolina State University (2003)
- BS in Psychology and Communications from North Carolina State University (2000)
- ACSI certified CEU provider
- 21 years in education
Katie Long
UPPER SCHOOL ENGLISH
katie.long@gramercychristian.org
- BA English and Art, Certified Secondary Education from Eastern Michigan University (2000)
- NC Teacher Certification (2004)
- 12 years in education
- 2 years at GCS
Gabrielle Abraham
UPPER SCHOOL BIBLE/COMMUNICATIONS
gabi.abraham@gramercychristian.org
- MS in Communication and Business Leadership from High Point University (2022)
- BS in Psychology and Religion from High Point University (2021)
- 1st year at GCS
Rosa Fudala
SPANISH LANGUAGE (ALL GRADES)
rosa.fudala@gramercychristian.org
- BS Economics from Veracruzana University (1982)
- 25 years in education
- 2 years at GCS
Hugh Whaley
Band Director
- MA in Music Education from Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania (1991)
- BA in Music Education cum laude East Carolina Univeristy (1986)
- 34 years in Education
- NC Professional Educator’s License K-12 Music Masters
- 5 years at GCS
Janlyn Butler
Resource Teacher
- BS in Elementary Education from
UNC-Wilmington, (2004) - Gramercy alumna (2001)
- 17 years in Education
- 14 years at GCS
shilpa Mcdowell
Resource teacher
shilpa.mcdowell@gramercychristian.org
- MA Special Education from Framingham State College (2001)
- BA in Communications and Elementary Education from Regis College (1999)
- 22 years in Education
- 4 years at GCS
Teaching Assistants
Jenne Cornett – elementary grades
Justina Prichard – elementary grades
Tamara Whitley – elementary grades/resource
Bonnie Quinn – K4
Tammy Gurganus – Kindergarten
Kim Morris – Kindergarten
Kim Warner – 1st Grade
Patty Adkins – 2nd Grade