Faculty & Staff
Exciting Staff Announcement for the Upcoming School Year!
We are thrilled to introduce the dedicated team of educators and administrators who will be serving our students and families in the upcoming school year. Each member brings a wealth of experience, a heart for Christian education, and a commitment to excellence in both academics and spiritual growth.
Allen McMillan
Administrative Team
We are honored to welcome Pastors Allen and Mandi McMillan as our school administrators. With their extensive background as former principals and administrators of New Hope Christian Academy, they bring strong leadership and a clear vision for our school’s continued growth.
Lisa Dillard
Vise Principal | 7th – 12th Grade
Mrs. Dillard leads our high school Mathematics Department and serves as our Vice Principal. She is a veteran teacher that has served in other area Christian schools and brings her experience to the table every single day. She is a dedicated educator that is always striving to find new ways to better the student experience, and to provide a well-rounded school curriculum.
Mandi McMillan
Administrative Team
We are honored to welcome Pastors Allen and Mandi McMillan as our school administrators. With their extensive background as former principals and administrators of New Hope Christian Academy, they bring strong leadership and a clear vision for our school’s continued growth.
Lucy Wray
Secretary/Art & Drama Instructor
Lucy is a breath of fresh air to anyone she meets. She is immensely talented, coming to us with an education in Fine Arts from USC. She boasts published plays, and 3-D art pieces featured in the Smithsonian. She leads our office, and she inspires the minds of her students.
Molly Stidham
School Board Advisor
Molly Stidham, former principal of Christian Life Academy, will serve as our School Board Advisor. Her guidance and expertise will be invaluable as we strive for excellence in all areas
Megan Jee
7th – 12th Grade
Mrs. Jee, an Abeka-certified educator and celebrated faculty member, leads our high school Science Department. She has been featured as WJHL's "Educator of the Week." She is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and uses her career as a Sergeant to lead her students. She leads several elective classes.
April McAmis
4th – 6th Grade
Mrs. McAmis is an Abeka-certified educator of 10+ years that diligently serves her students to bring about the best in their minds. Using her experience from the U.S. Army, this veteran brings structure and builds routines that allow students to excel.
Tamara Feathers
Kindergarten
Mrs. Feathers is an Abeka-certified teacher that has 15+ years of experience. She is passionate about nurturing even the youngest learners and curating curiosity in the classroom. Leading the Preschool/Kindergarten departments in other area schools, she brings excellent systems based upon proven success.
Jacquelyn Smith
7th-12th Grade
Mrs.Smith is an Abeka-certified educator that leads our English Language Arts department. Using her experience from the publishing world, she brings a wealth of knowledge to our students about the importance of communication and comprehension.
Amber Torres
1st – 3rd Grade
Amber Torres, an A.C.E/Abeka-certified educator, provides exceptional instruction to our early elementary students, fostering a classroom environment rooted in creativity, care, and academic growth.
Angie Pridemore
Preschool
Angie Pridemore is an Abeka-certified teacher that co-leads our Pre-School K-3 program. She is a dedicated and nurturing educator that seeks to engage students with hands-on activities and traditional learning methods.