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The Gym Transformation Campaign was a HUGE Success!

We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to your incredible generosity and support, our Gym Transformation Campaign has been a HUGE success! With heartfelt gratitude to God and to each of you, we are excited to share that we have reached our goal of funding a brand-new gym floor and new bleachers.

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Life-Changing Mission Trip: GCS Senior Trip 2025

Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of senior students from Gramercy Christian School during their mission trip in 2025. This video captures the profound impact of building a house for a family, learning new construction skills, and witnessing the joy and resilience of the local community. Experience the ripple effect of kindness and the presence of the Holy Spirit as seen through the eyes of the students.

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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

kara.withee@gramercychristian.org

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 and Facilities Administrator

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
  • 45 years in Education
  • 46 years at GCS

Janlyn Butler

Resource Teacher
Lower School Principal – Grades K4-6th

janlyn.butler@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BS in Elementary Education from UNC-Wilmington, (2004)
  • Gramercy alumna (2001)
  • 22 years in Education
  • 19 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

sharon.klosterman@gramercychristian.org

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
  • 10 years in Education
  • 7 years at GCS

Paul Greiner

Head of IT

mr.greiner@gramercychristian.org

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)
  • 25 years in Education
  • 4 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)
  • ACSI Certification
  • 8 years in education
  • 25 years in Children’s Ministry
  • 6 years at GCS teaching Kindergarten
  • 1 year at GCS teaching first grade (2014)

Bonnie Quinn

Kindergarten Teacher

bonnie.quinn@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BS in Family and Community Services from East Carolina University (2009), minor in Elementary Education and History
  • 7 years in Education
  • 3 years at GCS
  • 1st year at GCS teaching Kindergarten
  • 4 years at GCS

Amanda Wood

1st Grade Teacher

amanda.wood@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BA in Elementary Education and History from Albion College (2009)
  • 17 years in Education
  • 2 years 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
  • 26 years in Education
  • 2 years 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)
  •  8 years in education
  • 14 years homeschooling experience
  • 5 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

6th 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
  • Colson Fellows Graduate (2022)

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

Melanie McHaney

4th Grade Teacher

melanie.mchaney@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BS in Elementary Education from Liberty University
  • ACSI certified
  • 29 years in education
  • 1st year at GCS

Katie Long

Upper School English Teacher

katie.long@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • MA Biblical Counseling from Liberty University (2025)
  • BA English and Art, Certified Secondary Education from Eastern Michigan University (2000)
  • NC Teacher Certification (2004)
  • 14 years in education
  • 4 years at GCS

Dr. Michael Lea

Upper School Bible/English Teacher

michael.lea@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • PhD in Christian Counseling from Cornerstone (2003)
  • MA in Counseling/Psychology from Bowie State University (1996)
  • BA in Social Science from St. Mary’s College (1975)
  • 14 years as a Youth Pastor
  • 1st year at GCS

Matthew McDonnell

Upper School Science Teacher

matt.mcdonnell@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BS Mechanical Engineering from Rowan University (1985)
  • BS IT Management from Western Governors (1999)
  • 2nd 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

Jonathan Fahey

Upper School Math Teacher

jonathan.fahey@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Louisville (2000)
  • 1 year in education
  • 1st year at GCS

Pietro Morelli

Upper School Math Teacher

pietro.morelli@gramercychristian.org

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 Social Studies/Business Math Teacher

joe.davis@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • 3 years at GCS

Gabrielle Abraham

Upper School Bible/Electives Teacher

gabi.abraham@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • 3 years at GCS

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

  • MA in Reading from East Carolina University (2014)
  • BS in Elementary Education with Reading Certificate from East Carolina University (1991)
  • ACSI certified
  • 35 years in education
  • 5 years at GCS

Rosa Fudala

Spanish Language Teacher

rosa.fudala@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

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
  • 19 years in Education
  • 2 years at GCS

Taylor Rustin

Elementary Specials and Resource Teacher

taylor.rustin@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • AA in General Education (2017)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Western Governor’s University (2024)
  • 4 years in Education
  • 1st year at GCS

Owen Withee

Upper School Social Studies Teacher

owen.withee@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • Bachelor of Arts in History from University of North Carolina, Greensboro, 2025
  • Certified Bus Driver
  • 5 years at GCS

Teaching Assistants

  • Jenne Cornett – elementary grades/library assistant/lunch coordinator
  • Justina Prichard – elementary grades
  • Tamara Whitley – elementary grades/resource
  • Laura Penny – Kindergarten
  • Tammy Gurganus – K4
  • Trisha Erickson – K4
  • Trish Richardson – 2nd grade
  •  Nikki Phillips – Kindergarten
  • Alisa Deal – 1st grade
  • Sarah Bynum – PE