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Kim Payne

Chris Santoro

Pam Ballance

JCA Principal 


 Kim grew up in Jarvisburg, NC, and was baptized at the Jarvisburg Church of Christ in 1986, where she has been an active member ever since. She taught at Currituck County Public School for 28 years before retiring in 2019. She then served as JCC's Administrative Assistant from  2020 to 2024 until becoming  JCA Principal. Ki

JCA Principal 


 Kim grew up in Jarvisburg, NC, and was baptized at the Jarvisburg Church of Christ in 1986, where she has been an active member ever since. She taught at Currituck County Public School for 28 years before retiring in 2019. She then served as JCC's Administrative Assistant from  2020 to 2024 until becoming  JCA Principal. Kim has two adult daughters, two grandsons, and one granddaughter.  

Pam Ballance

Chris Santoro

Pam Ballance

Administrative Assistant


Ms. Ballance is entering her 3rd year as JCA's Administrative Assistant. She has many years of experience in Currituck Public Schools.

Chris Santoro

Chris Santoro

Chris Santoro

Bible and Chapel


Pastor Chris was born and raised in Currituck, NC. He serves as the Youth and Family Minister here at Jarvisburg Church of Christ. He is a graduate of Mid-Atlantic Christian University, earning a B.A. in Youth and Family Ministries. He met his wife, Abby, at college, and they have been married since 2019; they have one son

Bible and Chapel


Pastor Chris was born and raised in Currituck, NC. He serves as the Youth and Family Minister here at Jarvisburg Church of Christ. He is a graduate of Mid-Atlantic Christian University, earning a B.A. in Youth and Family Ministries. He met his wife, Abby, at college, and they have been married since 2019; they have one son. Chris has also  recently earned his Master of Divinity Degree. 

Marie Santoro

Chris Santoro

Chris Santoro

Pre-K


Mrs. Santoro is originally from New York where she earned her  BA in Psychology from Manhattan College. She has worked in daycare for 36 years taking care of infants and 1-year-olds. She has her NC Early Childhood Credential and is Certified in Pediatric First Aid CPR AED. She also taught grammar from elementary to 6th grade at churc

Pre-K


Mrs. Santoro is originally from New York where she earned her  BA in Psychology from Manhattan College. She has worked in daycare for 36 years taking care of infants and 1-year-olds. She has her NC Early Childhood Credential and is Certified in Pediatric First Aid CPR AED. She also taught grammar from elementary to 6th grade at church (Grandy Assembly and Coinjock Baptist).  Teaching children is Mrs. Marie's calling, and she loves the Lord.

Kandy Pittman

Marybeth Voliva

Rashell Whalen

Kindergarten


Mrs. Pittman has worked with children for 27 years through work as a nanny, daycare worker, arts and craft director for Sharon United Methodist Church, JCA afterschool director, JCA Substitute Teacher, and full-time JCA teacher for various elementary-aged classes. Mrs. Pittman is a trained interior designer and loves crafting. 

Rashell Whalen

Marybeth Voliva

Rashell Whalen

 1st Grade


Mrs. Whalen is originally from Chesapeake, VA where she graduated from Great Bridge High School before earning an Associate degree from Everest College. She has a long history with JCA, previously teaching k-4th grades for several years.  

Kris Schmidt

Marybeth Voliva

Marybeth Voliva

2nd Grade

 

Mrs. Schmidt is originally from Pittsburg, PA where she earned an Associate Degree for Specialized Business in Secretarial Science Studies from the ICM School of Business. Mrs. Schmidt has years of entrepreneurial experience in pet services and recent educational experience as a teacher assistant with Currituck Public Schools.

Marybeth Voliva

Marybeth Voliva

Marybeth Voliva

3rd Grade


Ms. Voliva is entering her 3rd year at JCA and previously worked as the Care Manager for the Alzheimer's unit at Gates House in Gatesville, NC. She is also continuing her education at Liberty University, pursuing a degree in Elementary Education.

Kelly Ingram

Debbie Taylor

Kelly Ingram

 4th Grade


Mrs. Ingram is originally from Virginia Beach and has lived with her husband in Currituck for 30 years. Both of her children were baptized at Jarvisburg Church of Christ, where she has been a member since 1998. She, along with two dedicated church members, founded Jarvisburg Christian Academy over 15 years ago. Kelly taught midd

 4th Grade


Mrs. Ingram is originally from Virginia Beach and has lived with her husband in Currituck for 30 years. Both of her children were baptized at Jarvisburg Church of Christ, where she has been a member since 1998. She, along with two dedicated church members, founded Jarvisburg Christian Academy over 15 years ago. Kelly taught middle and high school students at JCA for 6 years. Before that she ran a home daycare for five years, was a substitute teacher in the Currituck Public School system, and a volunteer teacher’s aide for primarily kindergarten and first grade at Griggs Elementary. 

Nicole Miler

Debbie Taylor

Kelly Ingram

5th Grade


Ms. Miller holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree in Special Education, along with a teaching licensure add-on in Elementary Education (K-6). She brings valuable experience from teaching sixth grade, fourth grade, and kindergarten, and is deeply committed to creating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment. As bot

5th Grade


Ms. Miller holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree in Special Education, along with a teaching licensure add-on in Elementary Education (K-6). She brings valuable experience from teaching sixth grade, fourth grade, and kindergarten, and is deeply committed to creating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment. As both a teacher and a parent at the school, Nicole is especially passionate about helping every child reach their full potential. Her dedication to fostering growth and confidence in her students shines through in all she does. 


Debbie Taylor

Debbie Taylor

Debbie Taylor

Middle and High School: English and Social Studies


  Mrs. Taylor has over 30 years of teaching experience in NC. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Education from Longwood College and a Master of Arts in Reading Curriculum from Grand Canyon University. Along with her husband, Adam, Mrs. Taylor is also heavily involved with the

Middle and High School: English and Social Studies


  Mrs. Taylor has over 30 years of teaching experience in NC. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Education from Longwood College and a Master of Arts in Reading Curriculum from Grand Canyon University. Along with her husband, Adam, Mrs. Taylor is also heavily involved with the children's and music ministry at Powells Point Baptist Church in Currituck, NC.



Lauren Coleman

Debbie Taylor

Debbie Taylor

Middle and High School:

Math and Science


Ms. Coleman grew up on the Outer Banks of NC and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Liberty University with a Bachelor's in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. She has spent many years teaching and guiding children through daycares, foster parenting, working with the YMCA, homeschooling her children, an

Middle and High School:

Math and Science


Ms. Coleman grew up on the Outer Banks of NC and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Liberty University with a Bachelor's in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. She has spent many years teaching and guiding children through daycares, foster parenting, working with the YMCA, homeschooling her children, and teaching at Nags Head Church. Ms. Coleman loves history, literature, and teaching kids about Jesus.

Patti Poplos

Shannon O'Sullivan

Shannon O'Sullivan

Enrichment Teacher

 Mrs. Poplos has a wealth of academic and teaching experience. She is an NC-licensed teacher with over 24 years of teaching experience. She has 3 Master's degrees and one graduate certificate in education (Wilmington University and Liberty University). Mrs. Poplos has a passion for teaching and instilling Christ-centered character in her students.  

Shannon O'Sullivan

Shannon O'Sullivan

Shannon O'Sullivan

Music and Art


Mrs. O'Sullivan has a long history and passion for Art. She has previously taught youth art at Scarborough Faire in Duck and the Historic Whalehead Museum in Corolla. Mrs. O'Sullivan also has professional experience in photography, videography, post-production, and advertising. She loves teaching art and stage production to children as well as a passion for teaching Jesus.  

Debbie Kennedy

Shannon O'Sullivan

Debbie Kennedy

Safety and Wellness


Mrs. Debbie has long served both JCA and Jarvisburg Church of Christ in various roles. Mrs. Debbie is a veteran, serving many years in the Navy, where she learned to be a hospital corpsman. From there she worked at Chesapeake General Hospital till 2015, and since then she has been a valuable part of JCA. Mrs. Debbie car

Safety and Wellness


Mrs. Debbie has long served both JCA and Jarvisburg Church of Christ in various roles. Mrs. Debbie is a veteran, serving many years in the Navy, where she learned to be a hospital corpsman. From there she worked at Chesapeake General Hospital till 2015, and since then she has been a valuable part of JCA. Mrs. Debbie cares for nothing more than a safe, loving, and Christ-like environment for all students.

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