Elementary and Elementary Staff
K5 and 1st grade use the ABeka curriculum for Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies and Biblical instruction. 2nd grade uses a combination of ABeka, Evan Moore, and BJU curriculum for Reading, Vocabulary Acquisition, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Biblical instruction. 3rd through 5th grades use a combination of Evan Moor and BJU Press curriculum for Reading, Vocabulary Acquisition, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Biblical instruction. All elementary students participate in Art, PE, and Computers on a daily basis as well as Choir on a weekly basis. The elementary staff has a wealth of experience and works diligently to help our students succeed academically and grow socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
Nan Holder | K5 Teacher nholder@mccslions.org
This is my 20th year at MCCS. I attend Pilgrim Baptist Church where I also teach 1st-4th grade Sunday school. I have 3 children and one Grandson. I enjoy spending time with my family, painting rocks and listening to Christian music.
Sylena Winebarger | K5 Assistant Teacher swinebarger@mccslions.org
Hi, my name is Mrs. Sylena and I have been at MCCS for 5 years. I attend Maple Springs Baptist Church in Purlear, NC. I am a graduate of Wilkes Community College, where I earned my degree in Early Childhood Education. I am married, and we have one son. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, camping, fishing and spending time with my family.
Kristen Parsons | 1st Grade Teacher kparsons@mccslions.org
My name is Kristen Welborn Parsons. I have an elementary education degree from Appalachian State University. I have been teaching for 29 years. I taught thirteen years in public school before moving to MCCS. I married my high school sweetheart and we have two boys, Grayson and Issac. Both attended here at MCCS and both are now attending college at Appalachian State University.
Wendy Dawson| 1st Grade Assistant Teacher wdawson@mccslions.org
Hi, my name is Wendy Dawson. I am a K-6 Elementary Education graduate from App State. I taught in Wilkes County Public Schools for 30 years before I retired in 2019. I love to teach and work with children, so after a year of "retirement life", I came to work at the Millers Creek Christian School where I have the awesome privilege of working in first grade with my sister, Kristen Parsons. My wonderful husband, Tom and I have been married for 28 years and we have two terrific children, Abby and Garrett. We have three dogs that we adore. We are members of Wilkesboro Baptist Church and we love our church family. In my spare time I love to spend time with my parents, watch college football and wash clothes.
Nikki Huffman | 2nd Grade Teacher nhuffman@mccslions.org
I’m Nikki Huffman, Harper, Hayes and Holt’s mom. This will be my 4th year teaching at MCCS and my 14th year teaching. I taught in public school for 10 years before staying home with our kids. I am typically found on a ball field and I also enjoy spending time with our family. This is going to be another great year in 2nd grade.
Kellcey Osborne | 2nd Grade Assistant Teacher kosborne@mccslions.org
My name is Kellcey Osborne. I have 3 kids. I graduated from Wilkes Community College. I love photography, music, videography, horseback riding, and spending time with my family.
Christy Palmer | English Teacher, 3rd-5th Grades & 3rd Grade Bible cpalmer@mccslions.org
I'm going on ten years of North Carolina living! I hail from Erie, PA, (think snow) and graduated with a BS in Elementary Education and an Art Education certificate, attending way back in the glory days of Joe Paterno and Penn State football (“WE ARE [stomp, stomp] PENN STATE!”). I was a homeschool mom of three and taught them for over fifteen years, until each graduated. When my three went off to college I was called into missionary work in Liberia, West Africa. I represented my church denomination while working for an international Christian NGO called Rafiki. I taught elementary school in an orphanage that used curriculum from the classical education approach to children ages 8-13. I am super excited to get to know my school family, both children and parents!
Stacey Herman | Science/Social Studies 3-5th Grade Teacher & 4th Grade Bible sherman@mccslions.org
I am originally from New England. We moved to NC in 2015. I have been a stay at home mom since my twins were born in 2012. During that time, I have volunteered at school for all three of my children, served on PTA and have been team mom for all of our children's sports. We love football & cheering, spending time at the beach and our sweet Yorkiepoo Cookie.
Emily Koski | Math Teacher, 3rd-5th Grades & 5th Grade Bible ekoski@mccslions.org
Hello my name is Emily Koski and I teach 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Math. This will be my first year teaching at MCCS and I’m so excited to start this new school year! A little about myself, I am North Carolina born and raised only leaving the state once while I was in college. I went to Pensacola Christian College in Florida where I earned my BA in English. While at PCC, I also met my husband, Jacob. Together, we live a quiet, cozy life filled with friends and family.
Megan Myers | 3rd-5thTeacher's Assistant mmyers@mccslions.org
Hey, I’m Megan Myers. I’m the teachers assistant for 3rd threw 8th grade. I’m married to my husband Michael for 9 years and we have a daughter Maddie Grace who will be attending MCCS in 1st grade this fall. This is my first year and I’m so excited to be here. I have a passion and love for kids. One of my favorite Bible Verses is John 3:16!
K5 and 1st grade use the ABeka curriculum for Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies and Biblical instruction. 2nd grade uses a combination of ABeka, Evan Moore, and BJU curriculum for Reading, Vocabulary Acquisition, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Biblical instruction. 3rd through 5th grades use a combination of Evan Moor and BJU Press curriculum for Reading, Vocabulary Acquisition, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Biblical instruction. All elementary students participate in Art, PE, and Computers on a daily basis as well as Choir on a weekly basis. The elementary staff has a wealth of experience and works diligently to help our students succeed academically and grow socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
Nan Holder | K5 Teacher nholder@mccslions.org
This is my 20th year at MCCS. I attend Pilgrim Baptist Church where I also teach 1st-4th grade Sunday school. I have 3 children and one Grandson. I enjoy spending time with my family, painting rocks and listening to Christian music.
Sylena Winebarger | K5 Assistant Teacher swinebarger@mccslions.org
Hi, my name is Mrs. Sylena and I have been at MCCS for 5 years. I attend Maple Springs Baptist Church in Purlear, NC. I am a graduate of Wilkes Community College, where I earned my degree in Early Childhood Education. I am married, and we have one son. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, camping, fishing and spending time with my family.
Kristen Parsons | 1st Grade Teacher kparsons@mccslions.org
My name is Kristen Welborn Parsons. I have an elementary education degree from Appalachian State University. I have been teaching for 29 years. I taught thirteen years in public school before moving to MCCS. I married my high school sweetheart and we have two boys, Grayson and Issac. Both attended here at MCCS and both are now attending college at Appalachian State University.
Wendy Dawson| 1st Grade Assistant Teacher wdawson@mccslions.org
Hi, my name is Wendy Dawson. I am a K-6 Elementary Education graduate from App State. I taught in Wilkes County Public Schools for 30 years before I retired in 2019. I love to teach and work with children, so after a year of "retirement life", I came to work at the Millers Creek Christian School where I have the awesome privilege of working in first grade with my sister, Kristen Parsons. My wonderful husband, Tom and I have been married for 28 years and we have two terrific children, Abby and Garrett. We have three dogs that we adore. We are members of Wilkesboro Baptist Church and we love our church family. In my spare time I love to spend time with my parents, watch college football and wash clothes.
Nikki Huffman | 2nd Grade Teacher nhuffman@mccslions.org
I’m Nikki Huffman, Harper, Hayes and Holt’s mom. This will be my 4th year teaching at MCCS and my 14th year teaching. I taught in public school for 10 years before staying home with our kids. I am typically found on a ball field and I also enjoy spending time with our family. This is going to be another great year in 2nd grade.
Kellcey Osborne | 2nd Grade Assistant Teacher kosborne@mccslions.org
My name is Kellcey Osborne. I have 3 kids. I graduated from Wilkes Community College. I love photography, music, videography, horseback riding, and spending time with my family.
Christy Palmer | English Teacher, 3rd-5th Grades & 3rd Grade Bible cpalmer@mccslions.org
I'm going on ten years of North Carolina living! I hail from Erie, PA, (think snow) and graduated with a BS in Elementary Education and an Art Education certificate, attending way back in the glory days of Joe Paterno and Penn State football (“WE ARE [stomp, stomp] PENN STATE!”). I was a homeschool mom of three and taught them for over fifteen years, until each graduated. When my three went off to college I was called into missionary work in Liberia, West Africa. I represented my church denomination while working for an international Christian NGO called Rafiki. I taught elementary school in an orphanage that used curriculum from the classical education approach to children ages 8-13. I am super excited to get to know my school family, both children and parents!
Stacey Herman | Science/Social Studies 3-5th Grade Teacher & 4th Grade Bible sherman@mccslions.org
I am originally from New England. We moved to NC in 2015. I have been a stay at home mom since my twins were born in 2012. During that time, I have volunteered at school for all three of my children, served on PTA and have been team mom for all of our children's sports. We love football & cheering, spending time at the beach and our sweet Yorkiepoo Cookie.
Emily Koski | Math Teacher, 3rd-5th Grades & 5th Grade Bible ekoski@mccslions.org
Hello my name is Emily Koski and I teach 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Math. This will be my first year teaching at MCCS and I’m so excited to start this new school year! A little about myself, I am North Carolina born and raised only leaving the state once while I was in college. I went to Pensacola Christian College in Florida where I earned my BA in English. While at PCC, I also met my husband, Jacob. Together, we live a quiet, cozy life filled with friends and family.
Megan Myers | 3rd-5thTeacher's Assistant mmyers@mccslions.org
Hey, I’m Megan Myers. I’m the teachers assistant for 3rd threw 8th grade. I’m married to my husband Michael for 9 years and we have a daughter Maddie Grace who will be attending MCCS in 1st grade this fall. This is my first year and I’m so excited to be here. I have a passion and love for kids. One of my favorite Bible Verses is John 3:16!