Our Upper School Staff
High School Bible
Royce Baker
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Education and Theology from Piedmont Bible College
Master of Arts in Religion from Liberty University
Doctorate of Theology from Andersonville Theological Seminary
Taught in colleges in the United States and France for ten years
Taught at GCS since 2000
ACSI teaching certification
Attends Grace Chapel Church in Sanford
High School Math
Cindy Carlyle
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
ACSI and North Carolina state teaching certifications
Attends Grace Chapel Church in Sanford
High School Math
Angela Demeree
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
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
High School English
Pam Beal
Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Master of Education in English from the University of South Carolina
North Carolina Teacher of the Year
ACSI and North Carolina teaching certifications in AIG, English, Theater Arts, and Latin
Nationally published writer
Attends Jonesboro Presbyterian Church in Sanford
High School English & Bible
Libbie Murr
Bachelor of Science in Education from Tennessee Temple University
Taught at GCS for ten years
ACSI teaching certification
Attends Grace Chapel Church in Sanford
High School Science & Bible
Stacey Mann
Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Biblical Studies from Clearwater Christian College
Taught at GCS for seven years
ACSI teaching certification
Attends Grace Chapel Church in Sanford
Middle & High School
Spanish
Carlos Villalobos
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Carolina College of Biblical Studies
Taught Spanish at GCS for three years
ACSI teaching certification
Serves as Lead Pastor at Ministerios Bethel Church in Sanford
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High School
History and Bible
Nate Rhine
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
ACSI teaching and administrator certification and South Carolina teaching certification
Attends Crossroads Church in Benson
High School
Business and Economics
Bill Chaffee
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
MIDDLE SCHOOL
MATH AND BIBLE
ANGELA TIPPET
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies from the University of North Carolina, Ashville.
- Taught for nine years in Christian Education
Served in Christian Education for 10 years as a teacher, assistant principal, and Head of School - ACSI teaching certification
- Attends Grace Chapel Church in Sanford
Lauren Morrison
Middle School
English and Bible
· 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
· Reading Research to Classroom, and Dyslexia Delegate via Dept. of Public Instruction NC certifications
· ACSI and North Carolina teaching certifications
· Attends Grace Chapel Church is Sanford
Middle School
Science and Bible
Chandler Patterson
Bachelor of Science in Sports and Exercise Science from Campbell University
Coached for two years with the Campbell University Softball Camp
ACSI teaching certification
Attends Crossroads Church in Broadway
Middle & High School
Agricultural Science
Sarah McAllister
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Southern Wesleyan University.
Pre-grad coursework in plant biology, biochemistry, local flora, medicinal plants from North Carolina State University.
Attends Grace Chapel Church in Sanford.