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 Schools for 28 years before retiring in 2019. She then served as JCC's Administrative Assistant from 2020 to 2024 until becoming JCA Principal. K
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 Schools 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 and one daughter. 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.
Kim Crouse
Marybeth Voliva
Hannah Hill
Kindergarten
Mrs. Crouse was born and raised in Snow Camp, North Carolina. She has a B.A in Cross-Cultural Ministry from Mid-Atlantic Christian University. She met her husband Nicholas Crouse in college and has been married since 2023. She is very involved in her home church Corinth Baptist in Elizabeth City, where her husband serves as
Kindergarten
Mrs. Crouse was born and raised in Snow Camp, North Carolina. She has a B.A in Cross-Cultural Ministry from Mid-Atlantic Christian University. She met her husband Nicholas Crouse in college and has been married since 2023. She is very involved in her home church Corinth Baptist in Elizabeth City, where her husband serves as the Youth Director. Mrs. Crouse has a plethora of nonprofit experience with all age groups and has a love for ministry and teaching.
Hannah Hill
Marybeth Voliva
Hannah Hill
1st Grade
Hannah is currently pursuing a degree in Resort and Attractions Management at Bowling Green State University. Her experience working with children through tutoring, daycare, and volunteer opportunities has fostered a genuine passion for helping young students learn and grow. She values creating a welcoming and encouraging clas
1st Grade
Hannah is currently pursuing a degree in Resort and Attractions Management at Bowling Green State University. Her experience working with children through tutoring, daycare, and volunteer opportunities has fostered a genuine passion for helping young students learn and grow. She values creating a welcoming and encouraging classroom environment where students feel supported, confident, and excited to learn. She looks forward to building meaningful relationships with her students and their families throughout the school year.
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.
Ronni Sprague
Lauren Coleman
Ronni Sprague
4th Grade
Mrs. Sprague was born and raised on the Outer Banks. She now lives in
Jarvisburg with her husband and three children. She has previously worked
at another school before moving over to JCA. She is a member of Son Rise
Church, and she will be continuing her education in Elementary Education.
Kelly Ingram
Lauren Coleman
Ronni Sprague
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.
Lauren Coleman
Lauren Coleman
Lauren Coleman
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.
Alexis Babb
Lauren Coleman
Lauren Coleman
Middle and High School:
Social Studies and English
Ms. Alexis was born and raised in southern Currituck County and still lives there with her family including two young children. In her youth, she spent many years at JCC which led to her baptism in November of 2014. Alexis graduated from Purdue Global University with her Bachelor's of Scie
Middle and High School:
Social Studies and English
Ms. Alexis was born and raised in southern Currituck County and still lives there with her family including two young children. In her youth, she spent many years at JCC which led to her baptism in November of 2014. Alexis graduated from Purdue Global University with her Bachelor's of Science in Health Science in 2024. As a new teacher, she brings a fresh, innovative approach to the classroom and is committed to creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration in order to prepare her students for success in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. Her goal is to inspire a love of learning and of Christ that extends far beyond the classroom and to empower her students to become compassionate, critical thinkers, and creative individuals who are equipped to make a positive difference in their communities.
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.
Eric Schmidt
Shannon O'Sullivan
Shannon O'Sullivan
Physical Health (PE)
Mr. Eric graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. After beginning his career in radio, his passion for the restaurant industry ultimately won him over. Outside of work, Eric enjoys staying active and pursuing his passion for fitness. He also believes in giving back to his com
Physical Health (PE)
Mr. Eric graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. After beginning his career in radio, his passion for the restaurant industry ultimately won him over. Outside of work, Eric enjoys staying active and pursuing his passion for fitness. He also believes in giving back to his community and volunteers his time whenever possible to support his church and those around him.