Faculty & Staff

Administrative Team

Eric W. Johnson
Head of SchoolEric W. Johnsoneric.johnson@oconeechristian.org
BA - Education
(Cedarville University)
MS - Administration and Supervision
(Troy State University)
Education Specialist Degree
(Lincoln Memorial University)

Joined OCA in 2021
Dean Bare
Director Emeritus, Stewardship Director, History TeacherDean Baredbare@oconeechristian.org
Degrees from Berea College, Appalachian State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Joined OCA in 2013
Gwen Johnson
Admissions DirectorGwen Johnsongwen.johnson@oconeechristian.org
BA - Elementary Education
(Cedarville University)

Joined OCA in 2021
Jennifer Woodring
Marketing, Communications & Athletic DirectorJennifer Woodringjwoodring@oconeechristian.org
BS - Business Administration
(Western Carolina University)

Joined OCA in 2016
Michelle Brinnon
Associate Director of Accreditation, Curriculum & GuidanceMichelle Brinnonmichelle.brinnon@oconeechristian.org
BA - History
(State University of New York at Binghamton)
MA - Educational Leadership
(Brandman University)

Joined OCA in 2022

Elementary

Brian Warfle
KindergartenBrian Warflebrian.warfle@oconeechristian.org
BA - Elementary Education
(Cedarville University)
MS - Education

Joined OCA in 2023
Annie Alexander
First GradeAnnie Alexanderannie.alexander@oconeechristian.org
BA - Elementary Education
(North Greenville University)

Joined OCA in 2023
Andrea Kelly
Second GradeAndrea Kellyakelly@oconeechristian.org
BS - Education
(Toccoa Falls College)
MA - Education
(Clemson University)

Joined OCA in 1993
Jim Watson
Third GradeJim Watsonjwatson@oconeechristian.org
BS - Education
(Carson Newman College)
MS - Elementary Education
(Clemson University)

Joined OCA in 2018
Katy Johnson
Fourth GradeKaty Johnsonkaty.johnson@oconeechristian.org
BA - Child Development & Learning for Teacher Licensure
(Maryville College)

Joined OCA in 2023
Hannah Barkley
Fifth GradeHannah Barkleyhannah.barkely@oconeechristian.org
BA - Elementary Education
(Southern Wesleyan University)

Joined OCA in 2020
Renee Campbell
Elementary PE & ComputerRenee Campbellrcampbell@oconeechristian.org
BS - Early Childhood
(Southern Wesleyan University)

Joined OCA in 2021
Aika Goudkov
Elementary ParaProAika Goudkovaika.goudkov@oconeechristian.org
BA - Political Science
(Kazakhstan State National University)
MA - Political Science
(Kazakhstan State National University)
PhD - Political Science
(Kazakhstan State National University)


Joined OCA in 2021

Middle & High School

Ivy Kaufman
Math - Middle SchoolIvy Kaufmanivy.kaufman@oconeechristian.org
BS - Physics
(University of Southern Mississippi)
MS - Physics
(Clemson University)

Joined OCA in 2023
Beth Cooper
English - Middle SchoolBeth Cooperbcooper@oconeechristian.org
BA - Early Childhood Ed.
(Emmanuel College)
MA - Reading and Literacy
(Capella University)

Joined OCA in 2014
Casey Cronin
Bible - High School & Admissions AssistantCasey Cronincasey.cronin@oconeechristian.org
BS - Political Science
(University of Wyoming)

Joined OCA in 2023
Ginger DuPree
BA - Elementary Ed.
(Berea College)
MA - Curriculum Development
(Gardner Webb University)

Joined OCA in 2022
Jeremy Garrett
BibleJeremy Garrettjgarrett@oconeechristian.org
BA - Religious Studies
(Southern Evangelical Seminary)

Joined OCA in 2019
Scott Glenn
Math & Worship ArtsScott Glennsglenn@oconeechristian.org
BA - Math
(Southern Wesleyan University)
MA - Religion and Education
(Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary)

Joined OCA in 1993
Matt Hooper
Study Skills - Middle SchoolMatt Hoopermatt.hooper@oconeechristian.org
BA - Religion
(Wesley Seminary at IWU)
MA - Church Planting & Multiplication
(Wesley Seminary at IWU)
MA - Pastoral Theology
(Kingswood University in NB)
D.Min. - Church Multiplication
(Asbury Theological Seminary in KY)

Joined OCA in 2023
Jason Nalley
PE - Middle School & Assistant Athletic DirectorJason Nalleyjason.nalley@oconeechristian.org
BA - Bible
(Columbia International University)
BA - Youth Ministry, Family, & Culture
(Columbia International University)

Joined OCA in 2023
Bill Jones
BS - Metallurgical Engineering
(University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana)

Joined OCA in 2021
Jenny Keaton
English - High SchoolJenny Keatonjkeaton@oconeechristian.org
BA - Music Ed.
(Southern Wesleyan University)
BS - English
(Southern Wesleyan University)
MA - English
(Northwestern State University of LA)

Joined OCA in 2011
Dr. Ralph Looney
History, Bible, & QRDr. Ralph Looneyrlooney@oconeechristian.org
BA - Christian/Secondary Ed.
(Southern Wesleyan University) MA - Christian Ed.
(Luther Rice Seminary)
Th.D. - Theology
(New Orleans Theological Seminary)

Joined OCA in 2007
Diane McFarlane
AP Music TheoryDiane McFarlanediane.mcfarlane@oconeechristian.org
BA - Music Education
(University of Wisconsin-Green Bay)

Joined OCA in 2021
David Shannon
MathematicsDavid Shannondavid.shannon@oconeechristian.org
BA - Music Education
(McNeese State)
BS - Computing Science
(McNeese State)

Joined OCA in 2022
Dr. Walt Sinnamon
Anatomy & PhysiologyDr. Walt Sinnamonwalt.sinnamon@oconeechristian.org
BS - Zoology
(Houghton College)
Ph.D - Zoology & Physiology
(Clemson University)

Joined OCA in 2022
Mike White
BA - Spanish/Secondary Education
(Clemson University)
MDiv - Church Planting
(Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary)

Joined OCA in 2022
Aziel Nunez
Spanish - Elementary & Spanish Assistant - High SchoolAziel Nunezaziel.nunez@oconeechristian.org
BA - Philosophy & Political Science
(Colgate University)
M.Div
(Yale)
D.Min.
(Boston University)

Joined OCA in 2023

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