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.
Rhonda Scott
Debbie Taylor
Rhonda Scott
4th Grade
Ms. Scott has been a part of the JCA community for four years as a dedicated substitute teacher, building strong relationships with students and families.
Ms. Scott has also volunteered with JCC’s Clothing Closet Ministry and supported various school events. She is excited to bring her love of learning, organization, and care for students into the classroom to help each child thrive.
Kelly Ingram
Debbie Taylor
Rhonda Scott
5th 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
5th 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 students at Griggs Elementary.
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.
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.
Jennifer Miller
Shannon O'Sullivan
Shannon O'Sullivan
Life Skills
Ms. Miller was born and raised in the Boone, North Carolina area. She earned her undergraduate degree in Disaster and Emergency Management from Western Carolina University and completed her graduate studies in the same field at Arizona State University.
She spent 14 years living and working in Germany, serving in the legal fie
Life Skills
Ms. Miller was born and raised in the Boone, North Carolina area. She earned her undergraduate degree in Disaster and Emergency Management from Western Carolina University and completed her graduate studies in the same field at Arizona State University.
She spent 14 years living and working in Germany, serving in the legal field for the U.S. Army. Throughout her career, she was stationed in Germany, Tennessee, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. One of her most notable assignments was serving at the Pentagon, where she worked in Intelligence and Disaster Management.
After a distinguished career in government service, Ms. Miller retired and now owns and operates Surfing Mermaid Designs. She is passionate about her faith, her family, and equipping young people with the essential life skills they need to succeed.
Tatiana Bushee
Shannon O'Sullivan
Tatiana Bushee
Spanish
Ms.Tati was born and raised in Rancagua, Chile. She holds a bachelor's degree in business and administration from the Universidad Andrés Bello in Santiago, Chile. During her time as a student, she came to the United States on a Visa in order to work at Snowshoe, West Virginia. During her second year of working at the resort, sh
Spanish
Ms.Tati was born and raised in Rancagua, Chile. She holds a bachelor's degree in business and administration from the Universidad Andrés Bello in Santiago, Chile. During her time as a student, she came to the United States on a Visa in order to work at Snowshoe, West Virginia. During her second year of working at the resort, she met her husband, fell in love, and traveled to different ski resorts teaching. After four years of living between Chile and the United States, they got married and dedicated their time to teaching children to ski. She is excited to join the JCA family as our Spanish teacher.
Alyssa Levesque
Shannon O'Sullivan
Tatiana Bushee
Physical Education (PE)
Ms. Alyssa was born and raised in New Hampshire and lived in New Mexico and Virginia before moving to Currituck County in 2020. She has 10 children and coaches basketball, volleyball, and soccer for Currituck Parks and Rec. She became a substitute for Currituck County Public Schools in 2023.
Patti Poplos
Debbie Kennedy
Debbie Kennedy
Enrichment Teacher
Mrs. Poplos has a wealth of academic and teaching experience. She is an NC-licensed teacher with over 24 years of experience in teaching. 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.
Debbie Kennedy
Debbie Kennedy
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.