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.
Robert Cummins
ASSIstant Head of School (Financial administrator)
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
- 43 years in Education
- 43 years at GCS
Janlyn Butler
Resource Teacher
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – GRADES K4-6
- BS in Elementary Education from
UNC-Wilmington, (2004) - Gramercy alumna (2001)
- 19 years in Education
- 16 years at GCS
Kristie Allen
ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR
SCHOOL Nurse
Health Science teacher
mrs.allen@gramercychristian.org
- BSN in Nursing from UNC Greensboro (2000)
- Registered Nurse
- 13 years in Education
- 4 years at GCS
Braxton Underwood
Athletic Director
UPPER SCHOOL P.E TEACHER
braxton.underwood@gramercychristian.org
- Gramercy alumnus 2012
- BS in K-12 Physical Education and Health
from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington - 7 years in Education
- 4 years at GCS
Jessica Alvir
K-4 Teacher
jessica.alvir@gramercychristian.org
- AA in Early Childhood Education (2013)
- 11 years in Education
- 2nd year at GCS
Cynthia Reavis
Kindergarten Teacher
cindy.reavis@gramercychristian.org
- BS in Child Development and Family Relations
from East Carolina University (1997) - 11 years in Education
- 1 year at GCS teaching 2nd grade
- 4 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
- 5 years in Education
- 23 years in Children’s Ministry
- 4 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)
- 5 years in education
- 3 years at GCS
BRANDY NALL
1ST 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)
- 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
- 3 years at GCS
Alex Jacques Abourched
2nd Grade Teacher
alex.abourched@gramercychristian.org
- M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction: Special Education from Liberty University (2021)
- BS in Early Childhood/Childhood Education from SUNY Oneonta (2018)
- 5 years in education
- 2nd year 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
- 21 years in education
- 3 years at GCS
yvonne wellspeak
3rd Grade Teacher
yvonne.wellspeak@gramercychristian.org
- BS in Elementary Education, Psychology (1996)
- 6 years in education
- 14 years homeschooling experience
- 3 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) - 13 years in Education
- 6 years at GCS
- Gramercy alumna, class of 2000
karlie chen
4th GRADE TEACHER
karlie.chen@gramercychristian.org
- BS in Psychology from John Brown University (2019)
- 2 years in education
- 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
ashley Gafford
5th Grade Teacher
mrs.gafford@gramercychristian.org
- BA in Elementary Education from UNC Wilmington (2009)
- 4 years in Education
- 2 years at GCS
Kaitlyn Aldrich
6TH GRADE TEACHER
kaitlyn.aldrich@gramercychristian.org
- BA in Interdisciplinary Studies K-8 from Western Governors University (2020)
- North Carolina K-6 Teaching Certificate
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
- 3 years in Education
- first year at GCS
SuSAN LANGSTON
Resource Teacher
ms.langston@gramercychristian.org
- MAEd in Reading from East Carolina University (2014)
- BS in Elementary Education from East Carolina University (1991)
- 22 years in Education
- 3 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) - 12 years in Education
- 12 years at GCS
kim warner
ELEMENTARY P.E. teacher
kim.warner@gramercychristian.org
- BA in Psychology from Azuza Pacific University (2005)
- 5 years in Education
- 3 years at GCS
Kara Withee
HEAD of school
Principal Grades K4-12th
Upper School Bible TEACHER
- 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
- 10 years in Education
- 2 prior years at GCS teaching Elementary Spanish
- 7 years at GCS
Gabrielle Abraham
UPPER SCHOOL BIBLE/COMMUNICATIONS TEACHER
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – GRADES 7 & 8
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)
- 2 years at GCS
Sharon Klosterman
ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Upper School English TEACHER
- MA in Secondary Education from the
University of Albany (1996) - BA in English from the University
of Albany, (1995) - 18 years in Education
- 10 years at GCS
Paul Greiner
HEAD OF IT
Computer & Technology TEACHER
- 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
MICHAEL WILLIS
UPPER SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER
- MFA in Creative Writing, Queens University
(Charlotte, NC) (2006) - BS in German/English Education from
East Carolina University, (1975) - 30 years in Education
- 10 years at GCS
Katie Long
UPPER SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER
katie.long@gramercychristian.org
- BA English and Art, Certified Secondary Education from Eastern Michigan University (2000)
- NC Teacher Certification (2004)
- 13 years in education
- 3 years at GCS
Denise Story
Upper School Math/Science teacher
- BS in Math and Physics from the
University of Tennessee (2002) - 35 years in Education
- 18 years at GCS
Pietro Morelli
Upper School Math/science TEACHER
- 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) - 15 years in Education
- 7 years at GCS
teesa Klear
Upper School Science TEAcher
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)
- 12 years in education
- 3 years at GCS
Landon overall
Upper School Math TEACHER
landon.overall@gramercychristian.org
- BS in Physics/Mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2023)
- 1 year in education
- 1st year at GCS
Carol Lopez
Middle School Math TEACHER
- MA in Elementary and Special Education from Springfield College (2008)
- BA in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Massachusets (2004)
- NC Teacher Certification in middle grades math, elementary education, and special education
- 15 years in education
- 1st year at GCS
JOE DAVIS
Upper School english/history TEACHER
joe.davis@gramercychristian.org- BS in Business Administration from East Carolina University (1989)
- Masters of Business Administration from East Carolina University (1992)
- 21 years in education
- 2 years at GCS
JULIE MOOTS
UPPER SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY TEACHER
julie.moots@gramercychristian.org
- M.Ed in English from Bob Jones University (2010)
- BA in Christian Education from Southeastern FWB Colle
- ge (2001)
- NCCSA Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate
- 22 years in Education
- 1st year at GCS
Dr. mattHEW long
UPPER SCHOOL BIBLE TEACHER
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
- 22 years in education
DAVID PRICE
UPPER SCHOOL BIBLE TEACHER
david.price@gramercychristian.org
Rosa Fudala
SPANISH LANGUAGE TEACHER (ALL GRADES)
rosa.fudala@gramercychristian.org
- BS Economics from Veracruzana University (1982)
- 26 years in education
- 3 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)
- 35 years in Education
- NC Professional Educator’s License K-12 Music Masters
- 7 years at GCS
fred anthony
UPPER SCHOOL P.E. teacher
fred.anthony@gramercychristian.org
- 30 years in Education
- 12 prior years at GCS as Athletic Director
- 3 years at GCS
Teaching Assistants
Jenne Cornett – elementary grades/library assistant/lunch coordinator
Justina Prichard – elementary grades
Tamara Whitley – elementary grades/resource
Owen Withee – upper school grades/resource/BUS driver
Bonnie Quinn – K4
Trisha Erickson – K4
Tammy Gurganus – Kindergarten/BUS driver
Kim Morris – Kindergarten
Alisa Deal – 1st grade
Stacy Sexton – 2nd grade
April Finch – PE/lunchroom aide