Our Upper School Staff
Cynthia Cook
Middle School History and Bible
- Bachelor of Arts in History with an emphasis in Elementary Education from Fayetteville State University
- Taught for 15 years at Grace Christian School
- Coached volleyball, soccer, basketball, cheerleading at GCS
- ACSI teaching certification
- Attends Pleasant Grove Christian Church in Bennett
Nate Rhine
High School History and Bible
- Bachelor of Science in Education from Columbia International University
- Master of Arts in Education from Columbia International University
- Served in Christian Education for five years as a teacher, coach, chaplain, and administrator, one year at GCS
- ACSI teaching and administrator certification and South Carolina teaching certification
- Attends Grace Chapel Church in Sanford
Lauren Morrison
Middle School English and Learning Support Program Lead Specialist
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Fayetteville State University
- Master of Science in Post-Secondary Education from Troy University
- Teacher and Program Specialist in Lee and Moore County schools for 11 years, one year at GCS
- Reading Research to Classroom, and Dyslexia Delegate via Dept. of Public Instruction NC certifications
- ACSI and North Carolina teaching certifications
- Attends Grace Chapel Church in Sanford
Jennifer Ames
Middle School Science and Bible
- Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from St. Andrews University
- Worked in Christian Education for four years
- ACSI teaching certificate
- Attends Grace Chapel Church in Sanford
Stacey Mann
High School Science and Bible
- Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Biblical Studies from Clearwater Christian College
- Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning from Maranatha Baptist University graduation date July, 2020
- Taught at GCS for eight years
- ACSI teaching certification
- Attends Grace Chapel Church in Sanford
Joshua Stewart
Middle School History and Bible
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
- Master of Divinity in Pastoral Leadership and Biblical Languages from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
- Equipped and partnered with believers for ministry and outreach for 10 years in Indonesia planting churches and teaching English.
- ACSI teaching certificate
- Attends Holly Springs Baptist Church in Broadway, NC
Angela Demeree
High School Math
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Western Carolina University
- Master of Science in Adolescence Education Mathematics from Utica College
- Taught High School math for 15 years in New York and North Carolina schools, one year at GCS
- ACSI and North Carolina state teaching certifications
- Served on Board of Trustees of NY Future Business Leaders of America
- Attends Grace Chapel Church in Sanford
Dr. Royce Baker
High School Bible
- Bachelor of Arts in Religious Education and Theology from Piedmont Bible College
- Master of Arts in Religion from Liberty University D Min Studies Liberty University.
- Doctorate of Theology from Andersonville Theological Seminary
- Foreign Baptist Missionary, France with Baptist Mid-Mission for 17 years.
- Taught in colleges in the United States, France and India for fifteen years.
- Taught at GCS for 11 years
- ACSI teaching certification
- Attends Grace Chapel Church in Sanford
Cindy Carlyle
High School Math
- Bachelor of Science from Campbell University with concentrations in Math and Science
- Taught High School Math and Science at Western Harnett HS, Union Pines HS, North Moore HS, and Pinckney Academy for over 30 years, at GCS for one year
- ACSI and North Carolina state teaching certifications
- Attends Grace Chapel Church in Sanford
Bill Chaffee
High School Business and Career Development
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix
- Served as International Vice President at Match Point International, Vice President at Value Place Hotels LLC, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development at Precision Tune
- ACSI teaching certification and Executive Management and Leadership Theory certification from Harvard Business School
- Attends Gourd Springs Baptist Church in Spring Lake
June Rhine
High School English and Bible
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Biblical Studies from Cairn University
- 20 years teaching experience in Christian education in elementary, middle, and high school English departments
- ACSI teaching certifications in K-8, secondary English, and Bible
- Attends Grace Chapel Church in Sanford
Carlos Villalobos
Middle and High School Spanish
- Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Carolina College of Biblical Studies
- Taught Spanish at GCS for four years
- ACSI teaching certification
- Serves as Lead Pastor at Ministerios Bethel Church in Sanford
Troy Hadlock
Middle School Math
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education from Clearwater Christian College
- Worked in schools for eight years as an upper level math instructor, ESE specialist, IT director, JV and Varsity coach
- ACSI teaching certification
- Attends Grace Chapel Church in Sanford
Jesse Wilson
Physical Education and Upper Level Discipline
- Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of North Carolina, Pembroke
- Served in the U.S. Army for six years, with two tours in Afghanistan and Iraq
- Served at GCS for four years
- ACSI teaching certification
- Attends Crossroads Church in Broadway
Megan James
Visual Art
- Completed coursework at Liberty University and Central Carolina Community College
- Taught at GCS for one year
- ACSI teaching certification
- Attends Grace Chapel Church in Sanford
Dr. Sandra Salinero
STEM and Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington
- Master of Science in Information Management and Technology from Capella University
- Doctor of Philosophy in Organization and Management from Capella University
- Worked in Information Technology for over 15 years
- ACSI teaching certification
- Attends Grace Chapel Church in Sanford
Janet Hopson
Learning Support Program Specialist
- Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Barton College
- Master of Divinity in Church Music from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Taught in exceptional student education for nine years
- Attends Christ Community Church in Pinehurst
April Ward
Music and Drama
- Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Southeastern Freewill Baptist College
- Taught Piano and Music at GCS for 18 years
- ACSI teaching certification
- Attend Grace Chapel Church in Sanford