Grace Baugh

Elementary P.E. Teacher

• Education:

  BS in English Education
  MS in Language Arts

• College Attended:Piedmont International University; Liberty University
• Church:Gospel Light Baptist Church
• Family:

  Married, 3 children

• Hobbies/Interests:

  Running
  Outdoors with family
  Reading

• Favorite Scripture:

  Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

• Favorite Quotes:

  "Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither." - C.S. Lewis

• Personal Mission Statement:

  Make a positive difference in someone's life today.

Beth Beck

Fourth Grade Teacher

• Education:

  Alumni of Union Grove Christian School
  B.S. Early Childhood Education
  M.Ed. Special Education: Learning Disabilities
  M.Ed. Special Education: Emotional Disabilities

• College Attended:Bob Jones University
• Church:Union Grove Baptist Church
• Family:

  Husband - Bobby
  Children - Finn and Kip

• Hobbies/Interests:

  Cooking
  Reading
  Amazon Prime

• Favorite Scripture:

  Ecclesiastes 11:9 " Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment. "

• Favorite Quotes:

  "Character is higher than intellect...A great soul will be strong to live, as well as to think." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

  "My friends are my estate." - Emily Dickinson

  "You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child." - Dr. Seuss

• Personal Mission Statement:

  To create a learning environment that encourages students to learn more about their Creator God in all subject areas. In my classroom, I strive to have high expectations for each of my students that will foster creativity, as well as spiritual, social, emotional, and academic growth.

Haley Clark

Kindergarten Teacher

Patricia Daniels

Kindergarten Teacher

• Education:

  BS Elementary Education

• College Attended:Piedmont Bible College, Forsyth Tech
• Church:Union Grove Baptist Church
• Family:

  Husband - Stevie

• Hobbies/Interests:

  Reading, Going to Flea Markets

• Favorite Scripture:

  Isaiah 41:10 "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."

• Favorite Quotes:

  You serve a God who is greater than any enemy you will ever face."

• Personal Mission Statement:

  To trust the Lord to lead and guide in all I do and say and to invest in that which is eternal.

Melanie Ellis

Kindergarten Aide

• Education:

  Graduated high school Immanuel Christian Academy, Milan, TN

• College Attended:Stanford University
• Church:Bethel Baptist Church, Thomasville, NC
• Family:

  Married; 2 children

• Hobbies/Interests:

  Play & sing music
  Make crafts
  Spend time with family

• Favorite Scripture:

  Romans 8.37

• Personal Mission Statement:

  To be a witness daily; to help the teachers in any way to make their day better; to help the children I work with to learn their daily tasks set before them and for them to see Christ through me.

Annette Gilmore

Kindergarten Teacher

• Education:

  Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education
  I’m currently a Senior with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education Interdisciplinary Studies

• College Attended:Forsyth Technical Community College, Liberty University
• Church:Union Grove Baptist Church
• Family:

  Husband-David Gilmore, Sons-Phillip and Seth, Daughters-Annie and Haley

• Hobbies/Interests:

  Cooking, crafts

• Favorite Scripture:

  Philippians 4:8 " Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."

• Favorite Quotes:

  “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
  Nothing is going to get better. It's not.” ― Dr. Seuss, The Lorax

• Personal Mission Statement:

  My mission as a Kindergarten teacher is to motivate, inspire, encourage, and support my students by providing a safe, secure and loving environment. While under my care and training, I purpose to educate them socially, emotionally, and cognitively so they can continue to build a foundation and love for a life of learning.

Tricia Gould

Second Grade Teacher

• Education:

  Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

• College Attended:Pensacola Christian College
• Church:Calvary Baptist Tabernacle
• Family:

  Husband, Brian Gould

• Hobbies/Interests:

  Reading and spending time with family

• Favorite Scripture:

  Isaiah 41:10, "Fear thou not, for I am with thee: be not dismayed, for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee, yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."

• Favorite Quotes:

  Don't let yesterday take up too much of today.

• Personal Mission Statement:

  That my students and families will see Jesus' love through me.

Kim Harris

Fifth Grade Teacher

• Education:

  B.A. in English and Communications

• College Attended:Liberty University, High Point University
• Church:Union Grove Baptist Church
• Family:

  Husband - Ken
  Daughter - Claire
  Dog - Chloe

• Hobbies/Interests:

  Traveling, Playing Board Games

• Favorite Scripture:

  Proverbs 3.5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart: and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."

• Favorite Quotes:

  "Adventue is out there." - UP
  "Atticus, he was real nice." "Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them." - To Kill a Mockingbird
  "The most important work you and I will ever do will be within the walls of our own homes." - Harold B. Lee

• Personal Mission Statement:

  To inspire the belief in my students that they can achieve anyting. To help them understand that God is at the center of everything we learn. In all things, let my classroom be a place to enjoy and love.

Joann Page

Second Grade Teacher

• Education:

  Certificate Institute of Christian Service
  BA

• College Attended:Bob Jones University, Bethel Baptist College
• Church:Union Grove Baptist Church
• Family:

  Married, 2 daughters:
  Beth Beck and son-in-law Bobby Beck; grandsons Finn and Kip Beck
  Rebecca Mothershed and son-in-law Lee Mothershed

• Hobbies/Interests:

  Music and reading

• Favorite Scripture:

  Hebrews 12:1-2-Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

• Favorite Quotes:

  It is a sin to do less than your best
  The greatest ability is dependability
  Don’t sacrifice the permanent on the altar of the immediate.

• Personal Mission Statement:

  My mission first and foremost is that each child would know Christ personally as Lord and Savior and know without doubt they will go to heaven someday. It is my goal to assist and serve families who desire for their child an education that is distinctively Christian in all subject areas. To integrate Biblical principles into all subject areas in a loving and orderly classroom setting. To help each child discover and achieve their God given potential goals.

Beth Pisani

Sixth Grade Teacher

• Education:

  B.R.E.

• College Attended:Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, PA
• Church:North Kannapolis Baptist Church
• Family:

  Husband - Keith
  Children - Jessye - Husband Andrew, Joanna - Husband Jed, Jonathan, Joseph

• Hobbies/Interests:

  Hiking, Gardening, Reading and Playing the Piano

• Favorite Scripture:

  Isaiah 25:1 "O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth."

• Favorite Quotes:

  "Make sure your words are well seasoned, you may have to eat them."

• Personal Mission Statement:

  To glorify my Lord and Savior in all that I do.

Melissa Russell

First Grade Teacher

• Education:

  B.S. English Education
  M.A. Educational Leadership

• Church:Union Grove Baptist Church
• Family:

  Married to Garrett; children: Audrey and Wyatt

• Hobbies/Interests:

  Photography, Crafting, Creative Writing, Reading

• Favorite Scripture:

  "From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord's name is to be praised." - Psalm 113:3

• Favorite Quotes:

  “For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” – Audrey Hepburn

  “Life with God is not immunity from difficulties but peace in difficulties." - C.S. Lewis

• Personal Mission Statement:

  I strive to lead and inspire students to never stop learning and to always do their best, leading lives that glorify Christ in everything they do.

Nikki Skinner

First Grade Teacher

• Education:

  B.S. Elementary Education

• College Attended:Pensacola Christian College
• Church:Vernon Forest Baptist Church
• Family:

  Husband - Leonard
  Children - Emily, Andrew, Matthew, Gideon

• Hobbies/Interests:

  Reading, Spending Time with Family

• Favorite Scripture:

  Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."

• Personal Mission Statement:

  To show the love of God to my students on a daily basis in every subject we cover

Meredith Wallace

Fourth Grade Teacher

• Education:

  B.S. in Elementary Education

• College Attended:Trinity Baptist College
• Church:Grace Baptist Church
• Family:

  Parents: Rex & Darline
  Brother & Sister-in-law: Jonathan & Stephanie; Niece Breanna; Nephew Nathanael
  Sister & Brother-in-law: Sabrina & Chris
  Dogs: Mokah & Timber

• Hobbies/Interests:

  Watching TV/movies, reading, spending time with family

• Favorite Scripture:

  Psalm 19.14 - "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer."

• Favorite Quotes:

  "I will never leave thee nor forsake thee." God

• Personal Mission Statement:

  To be an example of God's love, teaching children to develop a closer relationship with God. To show love and kindness to everyone I meet. To be honoring and glorifying to God in all that I do. To one day hear the words, "Well done thou good and faithful servant." To get others excited and ready for the return of Jesus.

Renee Weaver

Sixth Grade Teacher

• Education:

  Alumni of Union Grove Christian School
  BS Elementary Education

• College Attended:Tennesee Temple University; Piedmont Baptist College
• Church:Union Grove Baptist Church
• Family:

  Husband - Jon
  Children - Anna, Jonathan, Andrew

• Hobbies/Interests:

  Reading
  Playing Piano
  Fishing
  Playing Games

• Favorite Scripture:

  Psalm 91

• Favorite Quotes:

  "Don't shine so others can see you, shine so that through you, others can see Him." C.S. Lewis

  "God is most glorified in me when I am most satisfied in Him." - John Piper

• Personal Mission Statement:

  To be able to effectively convey the love of Christ to my students, emphasizing a personal relationship with Him. To emphasize growing in Christ, striving to please Him (above anyone else) in everything we do. To build relationships with my students so that they know that I love them and would try to help them in any way that I can. To teach the disciplines of math, history, and science, not only with academics in mind, but each with Biblical emphasis.

Kelly Whiteheart

Fifth Grade Teacher

• Education:

  B.S. Elementary Education

• College Attended:Pensacola Christian College
• Church:Gospel Light Baptist Church
• Family:

  Married with 2 children

• Hobbies/Interests:

  Shopping, reading and spending time with family

• Favorite Scripture:

  Romans 8:28, "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."

• Favorite Quotes:

  "Be the kind of leader that you would follow."

• Personal Mission Statement:

  My mission is to teach each student to not only know about God but to know Him personally as their Savior. I also want everything I do and say to honor God.