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 Purposeful Design (ACSI), Evan Moor, Heritage Studies (BJU) 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
My Name is Nan Holder. I am a kindergarten teacher at MCCS. I enjoy music, taking long walks and painting rocks. I have worked at Jack and Jill Daycare for 15 years, working with preschool children ages infants - 5 year olds. I also held the position of assistant director for 6 years. I also worked at Woodlawn UCP Daycare where I served as 3-4 year old teacher and assistant director for 2 years. This is my 16th year at MCCS where I have taught 1st grade for 2 years and Kindergarten for 14 years. I truly enjoy being able to work with children helping them be the best they can while sharing God’s word!
Sylena Winebarger | K5 Teacher’s Assistant
I attend church at Maple Springs Baptist Church. I am married, my husband and I have a one son. I currently am a student at Wilkes Community College. I enjoy reading, camping, fishing and time with my family.
Kristen Parsons | 1st Grade Teacher
My name is Kristen Welborn Parsons. I have an elementary education degree from Appalachian State University. I have been teaching for 26 years. I taught thirteen years in public school before moving to MCCS. I married my high school sweetheart and we have two boys. Grayson is a Sophomore at Appalachian and Isaac is a senior here at MCCS.
Brittany Eller | 1st and 2nd Grade Teacher’s Assistant
Hi! My name is Brittany Eller. I am a Teacher Assistant for 1st & 2nd Grade. I absolutely love my job because I get to help two remarkable teachers teach very special students. I have been at MCCS almost a year and I have loved every moment here. I received my Bachelor's degree in Business Management at Appalachian State University. I have been married to my husband, Josh for 5 years, and we have a a son who is 2, named Luke. We also have two dogs- Bentley & Bandit. Our favorite hobby is to go camping together. My favorite snack is Dr. Pepper & Cookies. Thank you for allowing me to be apart of the MCCS Family~
Nikki Huffman | 2nd Grade Teacher
My name is Nikki Huffman and I am the second grade teacher at MCCS. I am married to my wonderful husband Chris and we have three children and a dog, Rosie. I taught in public school for 10 years before staying at home for seven years with our children. I am loving being back in the classroom. I enjoy spending the weekends with our family and our church family.
Cindy Parsons | English Teacher, 3rd-5th Grades & 3rd Grade Bible
I love reading to my students! I have taught various grades throughout my 30 years in public school. Once I retired, I began working here at MCCS. I am now beginning my third year at MCCS teaching ELA in grades 3-5. I love spending time with her family and cooking for other people.
Jeff Beard | Science and Social Studies Teacher, 3rd-5th Grades & 4th Grade Bible
I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor's degree from the School of Mass Communications in Public Relations. I have worked in retail management for 31 years and most recently was the Store Manager of Belk for 12 years and retired this year. I have three kids. My 19 year son is a Sophomore at UNC Chapel Hill and I have 16 year old twin girls. I love teaching. My store was a training center for the region at Belk.
Marie Waddell | Math Teacher, 3rd-5th Grades & 5th Grade Bible
I graduated from Campbell University with a degree in Elementary Education. I retired from teaching in the Wilkes County school system. My husband and I have four special grandchildren that I love to read to. I enjoy reading, cooking, gardening and taking care of our horses.
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 Purposeful Design (ACSI), Evan Moor, Heritage Studies (BJU) 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
My Name is Nan Holder. I am a kindergarten teacher at MCCS. I enjoy music, taking long walks and painting rocks. I have worked at Jack and Jill Daycare for 15 years, working with preschool children ages infants - 5 year olds. I also held the position of assistant director for 6 years. I also worked at Woodlawn UCP Daycare where I served as 3-4 year old teacher and assistant director for 2 years. This is my 16th year at MCCS where I have taught 1st grade for 2 years and Kindergarten for 14 years. I truly enjoy being able to work with children helping them be the best they can while sharing God’s word!
Sylena Winebarger | K5 Teacher’s Assistant
I attend church at Maple Springs Baptist Church. I am married, my husband and I have a one son. I currently am a student at Wilkes Community College. I enjoy reading, camping, fishing and time with my family.
Kristen Parsons | 1st Grade Teacher
My name is Kristen Welborn Parsons. I have an elementary education degree from Appalachian State University. I have been teaching for 26 years. I taught thirteen years in public school before moving to MCCS. I married my high school sweetheart and we have two boys. Grayson is a Sophomore at Appalachian and Isaac is a senior here at MCCS.
Brittany Eller | 1st and 2nd Grade Teacher’s Assistant
Hi! My name is Brittany Eller. I am a Teacher Assistant for 1st & 2nd Grade. I absolutely love my job because I get to help two remarkable teachers teach very special students. I have been at MCCS almost a year and I have loved every moment here. I received my Bachelor's degree in Business Management at Appalachian State University. I have been married to my husband, Josh for 5 years, and we have a a son who is 2, named Luke. We also have two dogs- Bentley & Bandit. Our favorite hobby is to go camping together. My favorite snack is Dr. Pepper & Cookies. Thank you for allowing me to be apart of the MCCS Family~
Nikki Huffman | 2nd Grade Teacher
My name is Nikki Huffman and I am the second grade teacher at MCCS. I am married to my wonderful husband Chris and we have three children and a dog, Rosie. I taught in public school for 10 years before staying at home for seven years with our children. I am loving being back in the classroom. I enjoy spending the weekends with our family and our church family.
Cindy Parsons | English Teacher, 3rd-5th Grades & 3rd Grade Bible
I love reading to my students! I have taught various grades throughout my 30 years in public school. Once I retired, I began working here at MCCS. I am now beginning my third year at MCCS teaching ELA in grades 3-5. I love spending time with her family and cooking for other people.
Jeff Beard | Science and Social Studies Teacher, 3rd-5th Grades & 4th Grade Bible
I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor's degree from the School of Mass Communications in Public Relations. I have worked in retail management for 31 years and most recently was the Store Manager of Belk for 12 years and retired this year. I have three kids. My 19 year son is a Sophomore at UNC Chapel Hill and I have 16 year old twin girls. I love teaching. My store was a training center for the region at Belk.
Marie Waddell | Math Teacher, 3rd-5th Grades & 5th Grade Bible
I graduated from Campbell University with a degree in Elementary Education. I retired from teaching in the Wilkes County school system. My husband and I have four special grandchildren that I love to read to. I enjoy reading, cooking, gardening and taking care of our horses.