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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
This is my 18th year teaching here at Millers Creek Christian School. I graduated from WGU with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I attend Pilgrim Baptist Church where I assist in the Preschool - Kindergarten Sunday School and also assist with Children's Church. Other than teaching I enjoy walking, rock painting and spending time with my family.
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 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.
Nikki Huffman | 2nd Grade Teacher
My name is Nikki Huffman and I am the second grade teacher at MCCS. This is my 4th year 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.
Alexia Shumate | 2nd Grade Teacher Assistant
My name is Alexia Shumate. I go to Calvary Baptist Church. My favorite Bible verse is Ecclesiastes 3:11. I love to do crafts, crochet, knit, sewing, write plays, and read. I’ve got two cats that I love playing with.
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 fourth year at MCCS teaching ELA in grades 3-5. I love spending time with her family and cooking for other people.
Natalie Prevo | Science and Social Studies Teacher, 3rd-5th Grades & 4th Grade Bible
My name is Natalie Prevo and I love to travel, cook, and hang out with family and friends in my free time. Throughout my college career at Liberty University, I grew a love for teaching. I furthered my career as an elementary aid in second grade at Millers Creek Christian before accepting a teaching position in the 3rd-5th grade science and social studies classes. I am married to my husband of two years, who is a pilot for Samaritan's Purse and we have a golden retriever puppy named Homer, named after Homer, Alaska, the state where my husband grew up.
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.
Stacey Herman | 3-5th Grade Teacher Assistant
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.
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
This is my 18th year teaching here at Millers Creek Christian School. I graduated from WGU with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I attend Pilgrim Baptist Church where I assist in the Preschool - Kindergarten Sunday School and also assist with Children's Church. Other than teaching I enjoy walking, rock painting and spending time with my family.
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 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.
Nikki Huffman | 2nd Grade Teacher
My name is Nikki Huffman and I am the second grade teacher at MCCS. This is my 4th year 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.
Alexia Shumate | 2nd Grade Teacher Assistant
My name is Alexia Shumate. I go to Calvary Baptist Church. My favorite Bible verse is Ecclesiastes 3:11. I love to do crafts, crochet, knit, sewing, write plays, and read. I’ve got two cats that I love playing with.
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 fourth year at MCCS teaching ELA in grades 3-5. I love spending time with her family and cooking for other people.
Natalie Prevo | Science and Social Studies Teacher, 3rd-5th Grades & 4th Grade Bible
My name is Natalie Prevo and I love to travel, cook, and hang out with family and friends in my free time. Throughout my college career at Liberty University, I grew a love for teaching. I furthered my career as an elementary aid in second grade at Millers Creek Christian before accepting a teaching position in the 3rd-5th grade science and social studies classes. I am married to my husband of two years, who is a pilot for Samaritan's Purse and we have a golden retriever puppy named Homer, named after Homer, Alaska, the state where my husband grew up.
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.
Stacey Herman | 3-5th Grade Teacher Assistant
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.