Learn more about our faculty and staff family at Lanier Christian Academy
Lauren King – History Teacher
–Tell us about your education journey?
I received my Bachelor of Science from UNG Dahlonega with a minor in Political Science!
–How long have you taught/served in Education?
I have been in education for 18 years.
–How many years have you been with your LCA family?
This is my first year at LCA, 2022.
Rhonda Whelchel -Learning Lab and PE
–Tell us about your education journey?
I received my B.S.(Social Science) from Piedmont College and my Master in Education (Secondary Education) from Grand Canyon University.
–How long have you taught/served in Education?
I have been in education for 27 years.
–How many years have you been with your LCA family?
This is my first year teaching at LCA but I have been a part of the basketball program going on my third year.
Andrea Dyer -Upper School History and English
–Tell us about your education journey?
I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Marketing from the University of Georgia
–How long have you taught/served in Education?
First-year teaching and 4 years serving as a substitute teacher and school volunteer.
–How many years have you been with your LCA family?
This is my first year teaching at LCA, 2022 but I have been a part of the LCA community as a parent since 2012.
Amy McGee – Elementary Reading Specialist
–Tell us about your education journey?
I received my BFA in Commercial Art from Brenau University and a MAT in Early Childhood from Piedmont University.
–How long have you taught/served in Education?
I have been in education for 8 years.
–How many years have you been with your LCA family?
This is my first year teaching at LCA, 2022 but I have been a part of the LCA community since 2016.
Alan Bunn – Upper School Music Teacher
–Tell us about your education journey?
I received my Bachelor of Music from the University of Georgia as well as my Master of Music Education.
–How long have you taught/served in Education?
I have been in education for 33 years.
–How many years have you been with your LCA family?
This is my first year at LCA, 2022.
Carlos Lora – Spanish Teacher
–Tell us about your education journey?
I received my degree in Art & Design from Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Elementary Bilingual Education – Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Ureña, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
–How long have you taught/served in Education?
I have been in education for 31 years.
–How many years have you been with your LCA family?
This is my first year at LCA, 2022.
Marianne Thomas – History and Bible Teacher
–Tell us about your education journey?
I received my B.A. in Education at Arizona State University and my Masters in Ed. Counseling/Human Relations at Northern Arizona University. I am currently working on an educational degree in . Organizational Leadership/Christian Ministry from Grand Canyon University.
–How long have you taught/served in Education?
I have been in education for 15 years.
–How many years have you been with your LCA family?
This is my first year at LCA, 2022.
Michelle Benhart – Upper School Science Teacher
–Tell us about your education journey?
I received my B.A, Bachelor’s of Science in Agriculture in 1998 from the University of Georgia and in 2000, a Master’s of Education from UGA as well.
–How long have you taught/served in Education?
I have been in education for 15 years in different capacities.
–How many years have you been with your LCA family?
This is my first year at LCA, 2022.
