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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/English 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
  • 12 years in Education
  • 2 prior years at GCS teaching Elementary Spanish
  • 10 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
  • 48 years in Education
  • 47 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)
  • 23 years in Education
  • 20 years at GCS

Elisabeth Monnens

Office Administrator

gcsoffice.k12@gmail.com

Credentials

4th year at GCS

Kristie Allen

Admissions Director
School Nurse
Health Science Teacher

mrs.allen@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

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

Meredith Reavis

Academic Advisor
Upper School English Teacher

meredith.reavis@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • MS in School Counseling in progress, Eastern Carolina University
  • BA in English Education from Charleston Southern University
  • 4 years in Education
  • 1st year at GCS
  • GCS alumna

Braxton Underwood

Athletic Director
Upper School P.E. Teacher

braxton.underwood@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

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

Paul Greiner

Head of IT

p.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)
  • 19 years in Education
  • 13 years at GCS

Trisha Erickson

K-4 Teacher

trisha.erickson@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • AA in Early Childhood Education from Craven Community College
  • 6 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)
  • ACSI Certification
  • 9 years in education
  • 25 years in Children’s Ministry
  • 7 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
  • 8 years in Education
  • 4 years at GCS

Amanda Wood

1st Grade Teacher

amanda.wood@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BA in Elementary Education and History from Albion College (2009)
  • 18 years in Education
  • 3 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)
  • North Carolina Continuing Professional License
  • ACSI Certified
  •  4 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)
  • 2 years 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
  • 27 years in Education
  • 3 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
  • 17 years in education
  • 5 years at GCS

Nikki Phillips

3rd Grade Teacher

nikki.phillips@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BA in Educational Studies from Grand Canyon University (2026)
  • Associate of Arts from Craven Community College (2011)
  •  2 years in education
  • 1st year 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

Ashley Gafford

5th Grade Teacher

ashley.gafford@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BA in Elementary Education from UNC Wilmington (2009)
  • 6 years in Education
  • 4 years at GCS

Erin Meyers

5th Grade Teacher

erin.meyers@gmail.com

Credentials

  • Bachelor of Science in Communication Marketing from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga (2025)
  • 2 years in Education
  • 1st year at GCS
  • Gramercy alumna

Amanda Cox

6th Grade Teacher

mrs.cox@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BS in Elementary Education from Liberty University (2020), minor in Special Education
  • ACSI Teacher Certification
  • 15 years in Education
  • 7 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)
  • 5 years in Education
  • 3 years at GCS

Melanie McHaney

4th Grade Teacher

melanie.mchaney@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BS in Elementary Education from Liberty University
  • ACSI certified
  • 30 years in education
  • 2 years 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)
  • 15 years in education
  • 5 years at GCS

Dr. Michael Lea

Upper School Bible 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)
  • 15 years as a Youth Pastor
  • 2 years at GCS

Michael Johnson

Upper School Science Teacher

michael.johnson@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BS in Science Education from Bob Jones University (1979)
  • 23 years in Education
  • 2 years at GCS

Teesa Klear

Upper School Science Teacher

teesa.klear@gramercychristian.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)
  • 18 years in education
  • 7 years at GCS

Jonathan Fahey

Upper School Math Teacher

jonathan.fahey@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Louisville (2000)
  • 2 years in education
  • 2 years at GCS

Swat Sumanth

Upper School Math Teacher

swatika.sumanth@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • Honorably Discharged from the United States Marine Corps
  • BED in Mathematics grades 6-12 from Liberty University (in progress), minor in Biblical Studies
  • 1 years in Education
  • 1st year at GCS

Joe Davis

Upper School Social Studies

joe.davis@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • Masters of Business Administration from East Carolina University (1992)
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from East Carolina University (1989)
  • 6 years in Education
  • 4 years at GCS

Gabrielle Abraham

Upper School Bible/Electives Teacher
Middle School Assistant Principal

gabi.abraham@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • Masters of Science in Communiction and Business Leadership
  • Bachelors of Science in Psychology from High Point University (2021)
  • 3 years in Education
  • 3 years at GCS
  • Gramercy alumna

Fred Anthony

Upper School P.E. Teacher

fred.anthony@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • 32 years in Education
  • 12 prior years at GCS as Athletic Director
  • 5 years at GCS

Kim Warner

Elementary P.E. Teacher

kim.warner@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • BA in Psychology from Azuza Pacific University (2005)
  • 7 years in Education
  • 5 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
  • 9 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
  • 36 years in education
  • 6 years at GCS

Rosa Fudala

Spanish Language Teacher

rosa.fudala@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Universidad Veraruzana, Mexico
  • 30 years in Education
  • 6 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
  • 17 years in Education
  • 17 years at GCS

Denise Story

Upper School Math Teacher

denise.story@gramercychristian.org

Credentials

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)
  • 5 years in Education
  • 3 years 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
  • 6 years at GCS
  • Gramercy Alumnus

Teaching Assistants

  • Jenne Cornett – elementary grades/library assistant/lunch coordinator, Gramercy Alumna
  • Justina Prichard – elementary grades
  • Melissa Bishop – elementary grades/resource
  • Laura Penny – Kindergarten
  • Kadja Hutchinson – K4
  • Anna- Marie Plott – Kindergarten
  • Allen Jones – 1st grade
  • Trish Richardson – 2nd grade
  • Sarah Bynum – PE Assistant
  • Emily Hamby – Resource Assistant