Mrs. Krystle Hegener

Kindergarten

Education:
B.A. in Elementary Education

"This is an organization based on Christian principles and beliefs who value the importance of teaching children about the ONE TRUE GOD who loves them and cares for them each and every day.”

Mrs Tami Reeise

1st Grade

Education:
B.Sc. in Elementary Education and Bible

“It is my privilege and calling to partner with parents and churches to aid in training up their children in the ways of the Lord through academics and arts.  I have always considered it a privilege to teach in a Christian school, and it is my desire to help each child grow in their knowledge of the Lord, to develop a Biblical Worldview, and to see academic success.  Everything we believe and teach at Answers Academy is guided by the understanding that God's Word is the final authority for all areas.”

Miss Kari SMith

2nd Grade

Education:
B.A. in Elementary Education

“I grew up attending a public school from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Looking back, I can see the difficult environment that it can present for Christians. I can say that I am so blessed to be working in a school that holds a high Biblical standard and worldview. I am delighted to be working in the 2nd-grade classroom this year!”

Mrs Debbie Goodenow

3rd Grade

Education:
M.Ed. Teaching and Learning
B.S. in Elementary Education

“I have been blessed to be involved in Christian education for a number of years.  In our rapidly changing world, it has become more and more important to train our children and young people in a Biblical worldview.  It's my privilege to come alongside parents in the vital task of helping our children become the next generation of ambassadors for Jesus Christ.”

Miss Audrey Bowsher

4th Grade

Education:
B.A. in Elementary Education/Bible & Theology

“My mission in life is to glorify God by discipling the next generation. This desire was created in me by going to Appalachian Bible College and yearning to be someone I desired growing up. My parents were very intentional about what influenced my life and created an atmosphere of communication. I am blessed to have been raised in a family where serving in the local church was emphasized. With Jesus as our master teacher, my desire is to follow in His example and cultivate an atmosphere of growing in grace and knowledge of Him.”

MRS maddie balka

5th Grade

Education:
B.Sc. in Elementary Education

“It is my heart’s desire to love the children in my classroom with Christ’s love that He has shown to me and to imprint Scripture into their hearts so that they may take it with them for the rest of their lives. I believe training the next generation is extremely vital in the time of day that we are currently in.”

Mrs. Christy Murnahan

Elementary Instructional Assistant

Education:
M.A. in Education - Reading Specialist
B.Sc. in Elementary Education

"In Christian education what goes into the head must move to the heart, compelling deeper commitment and greater obedience. Spiritual knowledge is never intended for the head alone, never focused on skills alone, facts alone, principles alone. All knowledge must be dedicated to the glory of God."

Mrs. Suellen Button

Middle School - 6th grade Homeroom

Education:
M.A. in Intercultural Studies
B.M. in Church Music
A.A. in Music Education

"Learning is a gift from God. We were created in His image with abilities to learn so many things. As Christians, we should strive to know more about God through the Bible. I consider it a great responsibility to teach in a way that brings glory to God and leads others to a closer relationship with Him."

Mr. Jason harding

Middle School - 7th grade Homeroom

Education:
M.A. in Education
B.A. in Elementary Education/Cross-cultural Studies/Bible

“If education is transferring and facilitating ideas, and all ideas have consequences, then it is critical that we get it right. How can we do that minus God? He is supreme. I am grateful to be part of an organization that holds to the supremacy of God’s Word and the aim to educate the next generations accordingly. I am humbled that God uses me to partner with fellow Christians to teach middle schoolers how to be responsible, think critically, understand reality, serve the Lord, and pursue the future, all with a Biblical worldview. God is KIND!”

mr. Carl Hooker

Middle School - 8th grade Homeroom
High School ELA

Education:
B.A. in Elementary Education/Bible & Theology
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership

“I believe that teaching is a gift of God. Therefore, it is my passion and my responsibility to point students to Christ Jesus by building a foundation through a biblical worldview. God has revealed Himself and His will through His Word. Therefore, Christ and His grace must be central to every subject and activity. This means that the biblical worldview must permeate throughout the entire school. This is exactly what takes place in each classroom and office at Answers Academy.”

Mr. David Thigpen

Secondary History and Bible

Education:
B.A. in Comprehensive Social Studies and History

“My passion is to teach teens to think and learn about God and history. My view is best expressed by a quote from Howard Hendricks: ‘Christian education assumes that since God is the Creator and Sovereign of all, he alone is the interpreter of all…He guides history. Thus the very foundation of knowledge is different for the Christian educator. God-centered education puts all history into the right perspective; it brings meaning to literature, respect and sanctity to life, standards and authority to decisions about social problems, and direction to philosophy.’”

Mrs. megan snow

Secondary Math

Education:
M.A. in Mathematics Teaching
B.A. in Mathematics

“I love being a part of the mission to raise the next generation that knows what they believe, why they believe it, and can bodly stand on the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the authority of God’s Word. Answers is truly a diamond in the rough, unique in that their goal is to produce strong Christian individuals who have a biblical worldview.”

Mr. Stephen goodenow

Secondary Science

Education:
M.S. in Astrogeophysics with an emphasis in paleoclimatology
B.S. in Physics Education with a Math minor

“Teaching is a great privilege because teachers are changing the future.  The church of tomorrow is being trained right now in our elementary and high school.  Teaching God's Word and God's World is a greater privilege, because it focuses on what is ultimately important – God and our understanding of Him.  I am thankful that God has opened this area of opportunity to me, and I am determined to continue to do whatever He calls me to do.”

Mr. Steven King

Secondary Science

Education:
M.S. in Vertebrate Paleontology
B.S. in Biology and Geology with a minor in Chemistry

“Education is more than just academics. Our knowledge of the world and reality must also include God. After all, He is the one who created the world, establishes institutions, and guides history. I am privileged to teach at a school that promotes God as the foundation of all of our knowledge.”

Mrs. Allison Thompson

Secondary Spanish

Education:
B.A. in Language, Writing, and Linguistics with a Minor in Communication

Mr. steven stembridge

K - 8th Grade Music and Technology

Education:
M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction
B.S. in Music Education

“I cannot imagine a greater opportunity or privilege than to be partnering with Christian families to help each new generation see the world and themselves in light of the truth of God's Word. My passion is to help students identify and develop their talents and abilities for God's honor and glory.”

Mrs. Martha Miller

K - 8th Grade Art and Spanish
Education:
MA Education, Georgetown College
MA Art History, University of Georgia
BFA Painting, Louisiana Tech University
BA Spanish, Louisiana Tech University

“What a blessing to teach at a school that recognizes God’s active role in every aspect of life! I enjoy supporting the students in the development of skills in a second language, with the goal of enabling them to demonstrate the love of Christ to Spanish-speaking people. As I share my love of creating art with students, they will build skills, experiment with various media, and examine the history of art, with the overarching emphasis that being creative is a key aspect of being made in the image of the Creator.”

Mr. GARY REEISE

Athletic Director

Education:
M.A. in Theological Studies
B.A. in Biblical and Pastoral Studies

Mrs. Nicole Jenkins

Librarian

Education:
B.Sc. Elementary Education & Bible
M.A. Library and Information Science

 “God has instructed His followers to "study to show themselves approved" unto Him. I am blessed to be a part of that commission. Answers Academy provides an excellent education in developing a Biblical worldview as its students are taught to "earnestly contend for the faith" and develop the apologetic skills necessary to defend Biblical truth. After over 20 years in library services, I am thrilled to be a part of the Answers Academy team. I enjoy working with the students in developing their reading and research skills as I share my love of reading with each and every one of them!”

Mrs. Susan Ham

Teacher support

Education:
B.A. Early Childhood
B.A. Special Education

"It is such a gift to work with a like-minded team whose passion is to teach students the importance of a biblical worldview, strong apologetics and the authority of God's Word. I'm grateful that every child here is seen as made in the image of God."

Mrs. Vannie Arview

Receptionist

“My family and I moved here from a small town in Southern Illinois after my husband got a job as a singer at the Ark Encounter. It was there we were introduced to Answers Academy. After being a home mom for the last year, I am excited to be working with amazing, Godly men and women with the same goal in mind. It is an honor to be a part of the Answers Academy team teaching and showing the next generations a biblical worldview using apologetics.”

Miss Kristel ham

Administrative Assistant/Event Planner

Education:
B.Sc. in Kinesiology/Minor in Business

Mrs. Sherrie inskeep

Registrar

Education:
Associate of Business

“Having been in Christian Education for over 25 years,  I consider it a blessing to serve your family at Answers Academy.  A child’s education is SO important and doing it with a biblical worldview is key.  I went to a Christian school as a child, my children went to a Christian school all the way through college, and I have both taught, and been involved with office/administration (and even coaching) through the years.  What a wonderful opportunity to come along side your family and be involved in supporting your children both academically and spiritually!”

Mrs. Brittany Hurd

Academic and Curriculum Director

Education:
B.A. in Elementary Education

“Being part of a Christian school is very important to me. I was raised in the same christian school from K-4 through twelfth grade. It had a huge impact on my life. By attending a christian school, I was able to see the hand of God in all things. I was taught how to handle situations in the classroom and my own life with God’s help. It is imperative that kids learn at a young age of salvation and of the truths in God’s Word. It is my job as a Christian to help spread God’s Word and to help train the next generation for His service. In a Christian school, I am able to play a small role in the life of a student and am able to be an influence to them just as my teachers were for me.”

Mrs. Renee Hodge

Administrator

Education:
M.S. in Educational Leadership
B.Sc. in Nursing

"Leaving a godly legacy is the most important thing a parent can do for their children. This is what has motivated me to help bring Answers Academy to a reality for all the parents out there looking for a gospel-centered, biblical worldview education with academic excellence which seeks to equip our children with the full armor of God. Only then will they be ready to defend their faith and be great witnesses for the Lord in today's increasingly secular culture!"