Determined. Devoted.
Byne’s team makes the difference.
Beyond technology, curriculum, furnishings, or certain techniques, teachers are the most significant resource and vital relationship. Byne has a dedicated teaching staff, who loves the Lord, feels called to what they do, and loves the students and families they serve.
Mark Jackson
Head of School
“As a product of Christian education, my life was forever changed by parents who discipled me and teachers who were always pointing towards Christ. Byne Christian School has provided a robust experience for my family through healthy friendships, Christ-centered classrooms, and student life.”
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Pastor Mark worked in commercial real estate development prior to his entry into ministry. For the past 18 years, he has served churches with Christian schools which has shaped his passion for discipleship through education. You will find his wife, Lyndsay, volunteering throughout the school and his three children, Jordyn, Blake and Braxton, walking the halls as students. He supports our administrative team provides additional connection to local churches, ministries, organizations.
Michelle Smithheart
Office Administrator
“I love developing relationships with children and their families. It brings me so much joy to interact and help families navigate life at Byne.”
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Michelle joined the staff at BCS in August of 2022 after working 20 years for a large public high school in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Her experience at Cape Fear High School in various roles from data manager to bookkeeper has brought new processes to improve not only our student enrollment procedures but also effective organization to streamline daily tasks of a busy school office. Prior to her public high school experience, she worked as an administrative assistant for a Christian school in Alexandria, Virginia while her husband, Tim, served in the US Army as a musician in the Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps.
Throughout their 43 years of marriage, Tim and Michelle have enjoyed serving together in ministry. Tim, as youth pastor for many years, and Michelle as youth pastor helper and worship leader. They have two grown children, Stephanie and Jeremy, and two precious grandsons. They currently attend Central Baptist Church.
Amy Haynes
Academic Administrator
“We are pioneers reimagining classical Christian education at Byne Christian School. We are in an awesome building & growing phase, continually learning and being inspired as God leads us to train students to know, honor, and worship Him in all aspects of life, and to see His handiwork in every subject taught.”
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Amy Haynes joined the BCS staff in 2021 as the Hybrid Director, and worked diligently with Mr. Wise to develop and implement the two-day program. Mrs. Haynes homeschooled her children, Sadie and Caleb, for eleven years using the classical Christian pedagogy. In addition, she has worked for 13 years in youth ministry with her husband, Bryan, who is the pastor to students at Gillionville Baptist Church. Having been burdened to see young people know and grow in the love and joy of the Lord (beyond the limited number of hours they gather at church), she felt that being a part of the development of the two-day program was a tremendous discipleship opportunity. Mrs. Haynes believes the two-day model is a perfect fit for many in our community who desire the quality time homeschooling provides but who also want an excellent education with accountability and programming access. Mrs. Haynes holds a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from the University of Georgia.
“It has been amazing to see the Lord open doors and make the path straight for beginning this new educational opportunity. There is an energy among the staff, students and parents in knowing we are pioneers reimagining classical Christian education at Byne Christian School. We are in an awesome building & growing phase, continually learning and being inspired as God leads.”
Grammar
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Kristen Baer
3rd - 6th Grades Teacher
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Jaye Bice
2nd Grade
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Katie Brock
K3 Teacher
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Ashley Cook
Resource Teacher
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Ruth Anne Crews
3rd - 6th Grades Teacher
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Misty Dearth
K5 Teacher
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Karen Kavanaugh
3rd & 4th Grades Teacher
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Dana Freeman
5th & 6th Grades Teacher
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Derica Hansen
5th & 6th Grades Teacher
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Cheryl Horne
K4 Teacher
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Audrey Mosley
3rd - 6th Grades Teacher
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Misty Pate
K5 Teacher
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Cheryl Pittman
Grammar Assistant
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Amanda Rooks
1st Grade Teacher
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Tykisha Thompson
2nd Grade Teacher
Logic & Rhetoric
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Sarah Boldt
7th - 12th Grades Teacher
Spanish/Rhetoric/Math -
Nathan Boldt
9th - 12th Grades Teacher
Humanities
Athletic Director -
Sara Jones
7th - 12th Grades Teacher
Humanities/Logic
House Coordinator -
Tim Olds
7th - 12th Grades Teacher
Humanities/Spanish -
Ashley Reynolds
7th - 12th Grades Teacher
Humanities/Science/Electives
Guidance Counselor -
Shannon Smith
7th - 12th Grades Teacher
Science/Math/Electives -
Holly Peek
7th - 1th Grades Teacher
Science
Specials & Electives
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Vicki Knuckles
Drama Teacher
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Yvette Bray
Computer/PE/Yearbook Teacher
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Lyndsay Jackson
Choral/Worship Arts Teacher
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Kelly Sheppard
Music/Art Teacher
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Krysten Schmidt
Psychology Teacher
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Darlene Butler
Art Teacher
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Holly Peek
After School Care Lead
Support Staff
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Jennifer Kelly
Communications Lead
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Lily Hogsed
Administrative Assistant
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Donna Pinson
Financial Administrator
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Hal Pinson
Facilities Administrator/Security
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Robert & Debbie Titus
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