OUR STAFF

We are a team of Christian educators and administrators dedicated to the calling of helping children discover the plans God has for their lives.

Dr. Kristen Pollard

Head of School

Dr. Kristen Pollard came to SBCA after devoting thirty years to public education in the positions of classroom teacher, instructional improvement specialist, school administrator, and central office administrator. After retiring from public school education, she worked part-time in the Adult Learning Program for Coastal Alabama Community College and the Charter School Division for the Alabama State Department of Education. Dr. Pollard was the first graduate in the University of South Alabama’s Educational Leadership Doctoral program. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from the University of Alabama. Additionally, she received a Master’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, an a Certificate in Administration, and an Educational Specialist degree from the University of South Alabama. In her free time, Dr. Pollard enjoys watching tennis, participating in community events, and preparing meals for her family and friends.

Sharon Williams

PreK - 12th Grade Principal

Mrs. Williams has 17 years of experience as a school administrator in the Mobile County School System. She is a former teacher at a magnet school for the performing arts and an instructional improvement specialist. Mrs. Williams holds a Certificate in Administration from the University of South Alabama and a Master’s Degree and Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Springhill College.

Kim Whisonant

Office Manager

Kim has been a resident of Baldwin County since 1986 and cherishes time spent with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She is actively involved in her church and loves Alabama football. Kim has accumulated over 30 years of expertise in Accounting and Human Resources. Her son is currently attending SBCA. GO KNIGHTS!

Rebecca Kleinschmidt

Bookkeeper

Rebecca has been part of SBCA for more than five years. She was previously involved in aftercare and is now the bookkeeper for SBCA. Rebecca was born and raised in Baldwin County where she met her husband and has two wonderful children. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, going to church and serving her community.

Aaron Griffin

School Chaplain, Middle & High School Bible, After School Care

Aaron Griffin is a licensed and ordained minister who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Theology from the University of Mobile. He comes to South Baldwin Christian Academy with ten years of experience in Church Ministry, and three years of experience in Christian Education. He is passionate about engaging students with the life transforming power of the Gospel. In his free time, he enjoys reading, going to the gym and spending time with family.

Lance Odeneal

Facilities Manager

Lance Odeneal was born and raised in Alabama.  He and his family came to the Gulf Shores area in 2002 and would rather live here than anywhere else.  He, his wife Pam, and their two sons (both of whom graduated from SBCA) have been connected with many of these teachers and families since 2004.  They have volunteered and spent much time at the school since the very first day and consider it their mission to help SBCA in it’s vision to minister to the students and their families in love. He is very excited to be a part of the SBCA team.  He really enjoys greeting the families in the morning and helping keep our beautiful campus and classrooms looking great and in working order.

Austin Webb

IT Coordinator

Austin served in the Army for 11 years specializing in the communication/signal field both in the states and while deployed overseas. From there he transitioned to a corporate role supporting Dell Technologies for 6 years before moving his family to the area from Texas in 2019 to open Sea Paws Dog Resort Foley, a local doggie daycare and boarding facility. Austin is married to Jennifer and they have three daughters, Emma, Natalie, and Abigail, who all attend South Baldwin Christian Academy. Austin and his family are members of Anchor Point Church and enjoy serving this community and going on mission trips to Ecuador. Austin also enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, boating, going to the beach, and building things.

Jason Norris

Athletics Director

From the battlefield to the sports field, Mr. Norris has a lifetime love of sports combined with 23 years of military service in the US Army, he brings a wealth of experience. He is an Alum of Columbia Southern University with a Master's degree in Emergency Services Management. A lifelong passion for sports has fueled his journey as both a player and coach, competing at various levels including international competitions with the military. His unwavering dedication to love, winning, and youth sports has shaped his strong leadership style and outstanding organizational management approach.

Alyson Glenn

Physical Education Teacher

Alyson has worked with children and teenagers over the last 20 years ranging from teaching early childhood education to serving in youth ministry. She has a love for serving others and seeing them grasp who God created them to be. She and her husband consider themselves blessed to have moved from Illinois to Gulf Shores, where they can enjoy the beach year-round with their children. She is grateful for the opportunity to join her children at SBCA and bring her creativity to PE class.

Adriana Beltran

Middle & High School Spanish

Adriana Beltran de Salas was born in Mexico City where she studied computer engineering and earned a Master's Degree in Education. She has been married for 34 years to Jose Ramon and has three beautiful daughters. Her 30-year teaching career has focused on instructing secondary students. Adriana believes she has learned much from her students and that they keep her young. In addition to teaching students, Adriana enjoys painting.

Eloise Arthur

Middle School Math & Intervention

Eloise Arthur attended Millsaps College in Jackson, MS, where she was a collegiate cheerleader. She then transferred to Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Data Analysis. Miss Arthur has taught previously in Escambia County School District and is very involved with her church family at Olive Baptist in Pensacola, FL. She volunteers with both young adult and children’s ministries at Olive and, in her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Keith Thrasher

High School Math & Intervention

Mr. Keith Thrasher graduated from the University of Alabama in Birmingham where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education and social science. He later attained a Mathematics Education Certificate from Samford University. Mr. Trasher is married to Wanda and has four children. He is actively involved in Sports Officiating Administration and attends Island Church.

Brian Carroll

Middle & High School Science, Girl's Basketball Coach

Coach Brian Carroll graduated with a BS in Kinesiology with a Health Promotion Concentration. He has taught and coached sports over 25 years. He coached the Boys basketball team to a state championship in 2005 at Cornerstone Christian. He spent 2 seasons with the University of Montevallo women’s basketball team. Coach Carroll is married to Charissa and has 2 children Craig and Ryan. He has a granddaughter Everly Mae and a grandson coming in November 2024. He is a member of Foley Assembly of God where he teaches Sunday School.

Sarah Precup

Middle & High School Science

Mrs. Precup graduated from the University of South Alabama in 2015. She has worked as a registered nurse and as a middle and high school science and math teacher. Mrs. Precup is happily married and has one wonderful son named Landon. Her hobbies include swimming, playing musical instruments, traveling, going to the beach, and spending time with family and friends.

Rhonda Fortner

Middle & High School English

Rhonda Fortner graduated cum laude from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, receiving a BA in English Education. She has served the Baldwin County Community as an educator for more than 20 years, having achieved federal acknowledgement as highly qualified in the areas of reading, writing, and history. She is a native of the Gulf Coast, enjoying many lazy afternoons reading by the water and planning lessons that foster a love of reading to serve students well throughout their academic journeys. She became interested in private tutoring and has expanded her experience teaching English online to more than 4,000 students since 2018. She gives God all the glory for providing a fulfilling career in English education.

Teri Spence

Middle & High School English, Dual Enrollment

Teri Spence has more than 20 years of experience in Education.  She graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education English.  She taught middle and high school for 10 years in the Ascension parish school system.  She also worked with at-risk and ESL students for 2 years in Irving, Texas.  She was chosen to attend the National Writing Project which is an intensive professional development program designed to improve student writing.  She has taught in Christian schools since 2006 and has two daughters.

Cassandra Demarest

Middle & High School History, Microsoft Office, Volleyball Coach

Mrs. Demarest is an alumni of Troy University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in History. She has taught at SBCA for 7 years both at the middle and high school levels. She is married and has two children that attend SBCA. Her favorite hobbies are boating and paddle boarding.

Dave Jackson

Middle & High School History, Boy's Basketball Coach

Coach Dave Jackson graduated with a BS in secondary education from Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana. He completed his masters degree in Educational technology from Central Michigan University. He has taught 44 years of High School social studies. He spent 23 years at Dayton Christian HS in Dayton, Ohio and the last 21 at Frankfort High School in Michigan. Coach Jackson has coached High School basketball for 43 years and has over 400 wins during his career. He has been married for 44 years to his wife Sammy Jo and has two children Aaron and Mary who are both teachers. His hobbies include fishing and metal detecting.

Misty Norris

Elementary, 5th Grade

I am humbled to be at SBCA! I have been married 29 years, a mother of 3 and a Mobile, AL native. I'm retired from the US Army after 21 years, an Elementary Education graduate of Austin Peay State University and Children's Ministry Director for 6 years (K-5).

Christi Clements

Elementary, 4th Grade

Christi Clements has been teaching for 26 years, educating students from grades 2 through college aged learners. She holds a Bachelor's degree in middle school education, a certification for grades K-5, a gifted education certification, and a Master's degree in media technology. Mrs. Clements has three children and has been married for 29 years. She recently moved from south Georgia to Fairhope to be closer to her daughter, son-in-law, and 16 month old grandbaby. Her hobbies include anything involving "water", antique shopping, reading, and spending time with her granddaughter. Leading students in their academic and spiritual growth is her passion. Mrs. Clements is excited to be a new part of the SBCA family!

Teri Edwards

Elementary, 3rd Grade

Teri Edwards holds a Bachelor of Music in Church Music from Mississippi College; a Master of Education in Teaching and Learning, Early Childhood from Liberty University; and a Master of Arts in Elementary Education from University of Mobile. Training children in the way they should go, spiritually and educationally, is a passion she holds dear to her heart. Her professional background includes teaching preschool and children’s music, in addition to leading elementary students to reach their full potential to read, write, and excel in all academics. She has been married to Mike for 28 years. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, singing, and reading. She has two fur babies, Anabell Joy and Ozzy Pawsborne. Her favorite scripture is Isaiah 40:31, but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

Shandra Raines

Elementary, 2nd Grade

Shandra Raines has 20 years of experience in education. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Auburn University and a Master’s degree in the same field from the University of West Alabama. Her professional background includes teaching preschool through sixth grade. Reading is her passion! It is her favorite subject to teach. What gives her the greatest joy as an educator is seeing her students develop a love of reading and grow in confidence in all other areas of their life. She is a member of a church in Daphne and values her Christian faith above all else; her favorite scripture is Romans 12:12. In her spare time, she loves traveling to visit her three adult children and grandchildren. When she is not spending time with family and friends, she can be found reading, cheering on the Auburn Tigers in any sport, catching a lovely sunset on Mobile Bay, and loving her dog Bentley.

Felicia Brown

Elementary, 2nd Grade

Felicia Brown earned a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education with early childhood endorsement from Union University and Master of Arts in Education from Cumberland University. She has 22 years of teaching experience in grades kindergarten, third, and first as well as preschool experience. Felicia recently relocated to the Foley area, but is originally from Mercer, TN (a small community near Memphis). Felicia is married to Jeff with 3 children and 5 grandchildren.

Katie Jordan

Elementary, 1st Grade, After School Care

Katie Jordan moved from Brewton, Alabama to the Alabama Gulf Coast in 2015. For the past several years, she has enjoyed working with Pre-K children and developed a love for teaching. She finds great joy in helping children thrive and grow spiritually and academically.

Felicia Hall

Elementary, Kindergarten, After School Care

Felicia Hall has more than 10 years of experience working with children. Her passion is helping children know and feel the love of Jesus. She has three boys, two of which are twins, and enjoys spending time with her family.

Christina Roberts

1st-5th Grade Student Intervention

Mrs. Roberts recently traded in the Colorado Mountains for the beautiful emerald coast. She is married to her husband David and has four children. Mrs. Roberts has more than 13 years of experience working with special needs children and adults. After pursuing a nursing degree, she realized her heart and calling was to assist others. She feels blessed with the path God has laid in front of her with joining South Baldwin Christian Academy.

Jasmine Loudon

Pre-Kindergarten, 4 Year Olds

When Ms. Loudon isn’t in the classroom, she enjoys being outside on the family farm and growing her own fruit and veggies. Another favorite hobby is boating. She loves to cook and enjoys big family dinners around the table. Prior to teaching Pre-K, Ms. Loudon worked as the Director of Special Events at a large Managing General Agency in New York. Ms. Loudon has spent countless volunteer hours mentoring at-risk youth in association with the Green Beret Project.

Torie Koen

Pre-Kindergarten, 4 Year Olds

I’m originally from Opelika, AL. I moved to Foley in July 2022 with my husband and 6 year old son. In my spare time I love to cook, travel, play mini golf, and spend time with family.

Stacy de St. Germain

Pre-Kindergarten, 4 Year Olds

Mrs. de St. Germain is a Mississippi native. She has been married to her wonderful husband Bobby for 20 years. Together they have seven children, twelve grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. de St. Germain has instructed students ranging from age 3 to high school over a 30-year span. She is excited about joining the SBCA family!

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