Faculty and Staff Stories

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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