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Gym Transformation Campaign

We are inviting our Community to support our student athletes and leave a lasting impact on our gym by making a Legacy Contribution. Your generosity will be recognized by a Legacy Plaque to be displayed on a giant Legacy Plaque Wall that is prominently located adjacent to the Gym entrance/exit.

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The video captures moments from the 2024 Senior Trip to Arizona, highlighting the beauty of God’s creation and the close connection between students and their faith. It conveys a sense of home and freedom found in their shared journey with Jesus.

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Teaching Team

God has blessed Gramercy with a talented, committed, and experienced teaching faculty who are committed to ongoing growth through continuing education and professional development.

Kara Withee

Head of School
Upper School Principal Grades 7th-12th
Upper School Bible Teacher

gcswithee@gmail.com

Credentials

  • 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
  • 8 years at GCS

Robert Cummins

Assistant Head of School
Financial Administrator
6th Grade Teacher

rcummins1951@gmail.com

Credentials

  • 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
  • 44 years in Education
  • 44 years at GCS

Janlyn Butler

Resource Teacher
Lower School Principal – Grades K4-6th

gcsbutler@gmail.com

Credentials

  • BS in Elementary Education from UNC-Wilmington, (2004)
  • Gramercy alumna (2001)
  • 20 years in Education
  • 17 years at GCS

Elisabeth Monnens

Office Administrator

gcsoffice.k12@gmail.com

Credentials

Kristie Allen

Admissions Director
School Nurse
Health Science Teacher

mrs.allen@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BSN in Nursing from UNC Greensboro (2000)
  • Registered Nurse
  • 14 years in Education
  • 5 years at GCS

Sharon Klosterman

Academic Advisor
Upper School English Teacher

gcsklosterman@gmail.com

Credentials

  • MA in Secondary Education from the University of Albany (1996)
  • BA in English from the University of Albany, (1995)
  • 19 years in Education
  • 11 years at GCS

Braxton Underwood

Athletics Director
Upper School P.E. Teacher

braxton.underwood@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • Gramercy alumnus 2012
  • BS in K-12 Physical Education and Health from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington
  • 8 years in Education
  • 5 years at GCS

Paul Greiner

Head of IT
Computer & Technology Teacher

gcsgreiner@gmail.com

Credentials

  • 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)
  • 16 years in Education
  • 10 years at GCS

Jessica Alvir

K-4 Teacher

jessica.alvir@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • AA in Early Childhood Education from Georgia Southern Perimeter College(2013)
  • BA in Elementary Education from Western Governor’s University(2024)
  • 12 years in Education
  • 3 years at GCS

Kelly Hamilton

Kindergarten Teacher

kelly.hamilton@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • 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
  • 7 years in Education
  • 24 years in Children’s Ministry
  • 5 years at GCS teaching Kindergarten
  • 1 year at GCS teaching first grade (2014)

Cynthia Reavis

Kindergarten Teacher

cindy.reavis@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BS in Child Development and Family Relations from East Carolina University (1997)
  • 12 years in Education
  • 4 years at GCS teaching Kindergarten
  • 1 year at GCS teaching 2nd grade
  • 5 years at GCS

Amanda Wood

1st Grade Teacher

amanda.wood@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BA in Elementary Education and History from Albion College (2009)
  • 16 years in Education
  • 1st year at GCS

Brandy Nall

1st Grade Teacher

brandy.nall@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • MA  in Elementary Education from North Carolina State University (2021)
  • BA in Interdisciplinary Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (2019)
  •  3 years at GCS

Heather Hembel

2nd Grade Teacher

heather.hembel@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • EMT, U.S. Army Medic Program (1993)
  • U.S. Army Licensed Practical Nurse Program (1996)
  • BA in Elementary Education, Bible minor (2004)
  • 1st year at GCS

Laura Frisbee

2nd Grade Teacher

laura.frisbee@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BS in Elementary Education from East Carolina University (2000)
  • K-12 Reading Licensure
  • 25 years in Education
  • 1st year at GCS

Leah Hill

3rd Grade Teacher

leah.hill@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BA in American Studies, minor in Elementary Education from Franklin Pierce University (2004)
  • Spotlight Teacher of the Year 2013
  • 16 years in education
  • 4 years at GCS

Yvonne Wellspeak

3rd Grade Teacher

yvonne.wellspeak@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BS in Elementary Education, Psychology (1996)
  • 7 years in education
  • 14 years homeschooling experience
  • 4 years at GCS

Jennifer Collars

4th Grade Teacher

jennifer.collars@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • 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)
  • 14 years in Education
  • 7 years at GCS
  • Gramercy alumna, class of 2000

Amanda Cox

4th Grade Teacher

mrs.cox@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BS in Elementary Education from Liberty University, minor is Special Education (2020)
  • ACSI Certified
  • 11 years in Education
  • 5 years at GCS

Diane Adams

5th Grade Teacher

gcsdadams@gmail.com

Credentials

  • BS in Elementary Education from Old Dominion University (1982)
  • 28 years in Education
  • 9  years at GCS

Ashley Gafford

5th Grade Teacher

mrs.gafford@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BA in Elementary Education from UNC Wilmington (2009)
  • 5 years in Education
  • 3 years at GCS

Kaitlyn Aldrich

6th Grade Teacher

kaitlyn.aldrich@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BA in Interdisciplinary Studies K-8 from Western Governors University (2020)
  • North Carolina K-6 Teaching Certificate
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
  • 4 years in Education
  • 2 years at GCS

Heather Swanner

6th Grade Teacher

heather.swanner@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BS in Special Education from The College of Charleston (2004)
  • M.Ed in Reading and Literacy from Lesley University (2006)
  • K-6th NC state licensure
  • 16 years in education
  • 1st year at GCS

Katie Long

Upper School English Teacher

katie.long@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BA English and Art, Certified Secondary Education from Eastern Michigan University (2000)
  • NC Teacher Certification (2004)
  • 14 years in education
  • 4 years at GCS

Michael Willis

Upper School English Teacher

gcswillis@gmail.com

Credentials

  • MFA in Creative Writing, Queens University (Charlotte, NC) (2006)
  • BS in German/English Education from East Carolina University, (1975)
  • 31 years in Education
  • 11 years at GCS

Laura Schroeder

Upper School Science Teacher

laura.schroeder@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BS Physiology and Metabolism from University of California Berkeley (2006)
  • M.Ed Secondary Math and Science from University of San Diego (2010)
  • 1st year at GCS

Teesa Klear

Upper School Science Teacher

teesa.klear@gamercychristian.org

Credentials

  • MA in Christian Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (2014)
  • BA in Communications in Public Relations from North Carolina State University (1999)
  • Chinese language certificate from Lijiang Teachers College in Lijiang, China (2004)
  • 15 years in education
  • 4 years at GCS

Denise Story

Upper School Science Teacher
Upper School Math Teacher

gcsstory@gmail.com

Credentials

  • BS in Math and Physics from the University of Tennessee (2002)
  • 36 years in Education
  • 19 years at GCS

Pietro Morelli

Upper School Science Teacher
Upper School Math Teacher

gcsmorelli@gmail.com

Credentials

  • 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)
  • 16 years in Education
  • 8 years at GCS

Joe Davis

Upper School English Teacher
Upper School History Teacher

joe.davis@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BS in Business Administration from East Carolina University (1989)
  • Masters of Business Administration from East Carolina University (1992)
  • 22 years in education
  • 3 years at GCS

Julie Moots

Upper School Social Studies Teacher
Upper School English Teacher

julie.moots@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • M.Ed in English from Bob Jones University (2010)
  • BA in Christian Education from Southeastern FWB Colle
  • ge (2001)
  • NCCSA Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate
  • 23 years in Education
  • 2 years at GCS

Dr. Matthew Long

Upper School Bible Teacher

matt.long@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • 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
  • 23 years in education
  • 3 years at GCS

David Price

Upper School Bible Teacher

david.price@gramercychristian.org

Fred Anthony

Upper School P.E. Teacher

fred.anthony@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • 31 years in Education
  • 12 prior years at GCS as Athletic Director
  • 4 years at GCS

Kim Warner

Elementary P.E. Teacher

kim.warner@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BA in Psychology from Azuza Pacific University (2005)
  • 6 years in Education
  • 4 years at GCS
  • Gramercy Alumna

Hugh Whaley

Band Director

gcswhaley@gmail.com

Credentials

  • MA in Music Education from Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania (1991)
  • BA in Music Education cum laude East Carolina Univeristy (1986)
  • 36 years in Education
  • NC Professional Educator’s License K-12 Music Masters
  • 8 years at GCS

Susan Langston

Resource Teacher

ms.langston@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • MAEd in Reading from East Carolina University (2014)
  • BS in Elementary Education from East Carolina University (1991)
  • ACSI Certified
  • 33 years in Education
  • 4 years at GCS

Rosa Fudala

Spanish Language Teacher

rosa.fudala@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BS Economics from Veracruzana University (1982)
  • 26 years in education
  • 4 years at GCS

Kathy Walters

Art Teacher

gcsartclass@gmail.com

Credentials

  • MS Recreational Therapy from UNC-Chapel Hill 1995
  • BS Speech Pathology; Minor in Special Education from James Madison University (1992)
  • Colson Fellow
  • 16 years in Education
  • 12 years at GCS

Carol Lopez

Upper School Math Teacher

carol.lopez@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • 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
  • 18 years in Education
  • 2 years at GCS

Karlie Chen

Spanish Language Teacher

karlie.chen@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BS in Psychology from John Brown University (2019)
  • 3 years in Education
  • 2 years at GCS

Owen Withee

Upper School Social Studies Teacher

owen.withee@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • 5 years at GCS

Teaching Assistants

  • Jenne Cornett – elementary grades/library assistant/lunch coordinator
  • Justina Prichard – elementary grades
  • Tamara Whitley – elementary grades/resource
  • Heather Minch – Kindergarten
  • Bonnie Quinn – K4
  • Trisha Erickson – K4
  • Tammy Gurganus – 2nd grade
  • Kim Morris – Kindergarten
  • Alisa Deal – 1st grade
  • Stacy Sexton – 2nd grade
  • Sarah Bynum – PE
  • John Flake – Campus Security/Aftercare