South Baldwin Christian Academy is an accredited, private Christian preK-12th grade school serving Baldwin County, Alabama.
T (251) 968-1230
Email: info@southbaldwinca.net
South Baldwin Christian Academy
6900 Hwy. 59, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
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.
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.
Audry Bedford
Office Manager
Ms. Bedford has been at SBCA since 2017. She grew up in Birmingham, AL and attended Samford University where she received her B.S. in Graphic Design and Communication. She has over 20 years of experience as a Graphic Artist and Art Director. In her free time, she enjoys baking, hanging out at the beach, spending time with her daughter and traveling.
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.
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 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. Austin also enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, boating, going to the beach, and building things.
Teri Spence
Middle & High School English
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.
Beth Schrader
Middle & High School Math
Mrs. Beth Schrader teaches secondary math ranging from 7th-grade Fundamentals to 12th-grade Pre-Calculus. She has a master's degree in math education from the University of South Alabama. A long-time teacher at SBCA she uses a Christ-centered approach that pushes students to achieve their best and make connections between mathematics and Biblical principles.
Jenny Erikson
Middle & High School Science
Mrs. Erikson is an Auburn University alumni (War Eagle!). She earned her bachelor's degree in General Science Education, grades 4-12 with an emphasis in the life sciences. She has over 17 years of teaching experience and has taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Mrs. Erikson is married and has one son who also attends SBCA. In her spare time, she enjoys boating, biking, and spending time with family and friends.
Cassandra Demarest
Middle & High School History
Mrs. Demarest is an alumni of Troy University where she received a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and a Bachelors 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. Favorite hobbies are boating and paddle boarding
Brenda Nelson
Middle & High School Art, Reading Intervention
Mrs. Nelson has enjoyed teaching children across a variety of grade levels/subjects over the years in Alabama, Florida, Australia, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea. She earned her undergraduate degrees at Avondale University and completed her graduate studies in education at the University of Southern Queensland (Australia). She has been married nearly 30 years, her husband works in law enforcement, and she has two delightful adult children. She loves God, family times, working with children, Australia (where her family lived for 25 years), the beautiful Gulf Coast, sunsets, and puzzles.
Kimberly Smith
Middle & High School Spanish
Mrs. Smith teaches Spanish 1, 2 and Speech for grades 7 - 12. Kimberly and her husband & 2 daughters attended Christian schools in Mobile & Baldwin Counties. She graduated with a B.S. from Auburn University in Communication, Psychology & Spanish. She studied abroad when she became highly qualified at USA to teach Spanish. She has been teaching for 17 years and is passionate about it! In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as traveling and gardening.
Selena Grimsley
5th & 6th Grades
Mrs. Selena Grimsley is the 5th/6th grade math & science teacher. She is originally from Georgia but has been living in Gulf Shores for the past four years. She has 2 children and loves living at the beach. Her favorite way to relax and rewind is to go to the beach and read while listening to the sea gulls and waves. One of her favorite Bible verses is- Psalm 16: In they presence is fullness of joy.
Ashley Cooper
5th & 6th Grades
Mrs. Cooper is a graduate from Indiana State University with a degree in Elementary Education. She moved to Alabama in 2017 and in her free time enjoys reading books and spending time with my family at the beach.
Tammy Piatti
Elementary, 4th Grade
Tammy Piatti holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Palm Beach Atlantic College in West Palm Beach, Florida. She is passionate about helping students develop a love for learning while encouraging students in reaching their educational goals. Her professional background includes 21 years of experience working in education. Tammy enjoys boating, jogging, and spending time with her husband Joe, and two children.
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.
Autumn Henry
Elementary, 2nd Grade
Autumn Henry moved from Greeley, Colorado to the Alabama coastal area in 2022 with her family and her two dogs. She has over 3 years experience working in the classroom with children of all sorts of different abilities. She is extremely passionate about guiding students on their journey with education. In her spare time, Autumn enjoys going on adventures with her dogs, spending time with her family, and enjoying a good movie. Autumn feels so blessed to be joining the SBCA community!
Misty Norris
Elementary, 1st 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).
Katie Jordan
Elementary, Kindergarten
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
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.
Kaley Kleinschmidt
Pre-Kindergarten, 4 Year Olds
Kaley was born and raised on Baldwin County. She attended a high school where she took education and training classes and aided in classrooms in the elementary school. She has a love for working with children each day and teaching them about God’s awesome love. This is her second full year teaching at SBCA and has also been involved with summer camp for two years.
Jennifer Carr
Pre-Kindergarten, 4 Year Olds
Jennifer Carr moved to Gulf Shores, Alabama in 2015 from Texas with a professional background in early childhood education. She has three children and has been married for more than two decades. She enjoys the sport of softball, shopping and spending time at the beach.
Torie Koen
Pre-Kindergarten, 3 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.
Aaron Griffin
Middle & High School Bible, Chaplin
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.
Jonathan Crawford
Physical Education Teacher
Jon Crawford has over 7 years of experience working in youth ministry and he loves investing in the next generation. He is also very passionate about sports and physical health. Jon and his wife Michaela got married in 2020 and they enjoy spending time outdoors and cooking delicious meals.
Dave Jackson
Boy's Basketball
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.