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Mrs. Tammy Frye
Secondary Science Mrs. Tammy Frye was born and raised in Huntington, West Virginia. After graduating with a B.S. in Bible and Teacher Education from Kentucky Christian College (now Kentucky Christian University), she worked various jobs while looking for a teaching position. In the fall of 1997 she came to MVCA as the Kindergarten teacher with the desire to move down the hill to become the first certified Secondary Science Teacher. After teaching Science for six years, she married her Air Force husband, Mike, and moved to Germany. While in Germany she received her M.A.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix and had their daughter, Maryanne. In 2008 the Air Force moved the Fryes to Hampton, VA where Mike retired in 2011. Tammy has added to her teaching experience by homeschooling their daughter from Kindergarten – Fourth Grade. She is excited to be back as the Secondary Science Teacher and have their daughter begin fifth Grade at MVCA. She enjoys spending time with her family and being involved in a variety of areas at the Church of Christ at Mountain View. Contact Mrs. Frye |
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Mrs. Heather Harbin
Secondary English, Director of Athletics Mrs. Heather Harbin was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana and Kissimmee, Florida. She graduated from Johnson Bible College (now Johnson University) with a B.S. in Bible and Interdisciplinary Studies and a M.A. in Holistic Education. She has her Ed.S. in Educational Leadership is currently working on obtaining her Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University. Heather has taught in public schools in both Tennessee and Indiana with experience teaching kindergarten, 1st, 5th, and Title I Reading to 1st -6th grades. She is also the varsity volleyball coach and assistant basketball coach. She lives in Winchester with her husband, Michael, who also teaches at MVCA and daughter, Zoe, a student at MVCA. Heather loves the family atmosphere at MVCA and enjoys the relationships she has formed with her co-workers, her students, and their families. Contact Mrs. Harbin |
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Mr. Michael Harbin
Secondary Bible, Physical Education Mr. Michael Harbin was born and raised in Dandridge, Tennessee. After becoming a Christian at the age of 19, he attended Johnson Bible College in Knoxville (now Johnson University), graduating with a B.S. in Bible with an emphasis in missions. After working as a manager of a video game store and with a student loan financing company, Mr. Harbin entered the ministry full-time as the youth minister of a church in Indiana, where he continued his education, graduating with his M.A. in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University. Three years later, he and his wife accepted positions with Mountain View Christian Academy. Michael teaches Secondary Bible and Physical Education. He is also the varsity boys basketball coach and girls soccer coach. He lives with his wife and daughter, a student at MVCA, here in Winchester. Contact Mr. Harbin |
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Mrs. Dawn Higgins
Secondary Math Mrs. Dawn Higgins, a Winchester native, graduated from James Wood High School in 1989. She attended George Mason University immediately after high school. She completed her B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies at Western Governors University in the fall of 2011. Her love for the Lord and desire to be close to her family brought her to MVCA in 2002. She loves the variety brought to her day by teaching students on different levels. She and her husband, Les, married in 1996 and have three children - Helena, Sophia, and Charles. In the fall of 2008, they became foster parents. It is their long term goal to own a farm where they can raise and offer support to many foster children. She loves being able to teach at MVCA, where her own children attend and where she can teach students about the Lord. When not at MVCA, Dawn loves to crochet and watch movies. Contact Mrs. Higgins |
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Mrs. Trudy Keiter
Secondary Spanish, Chemistry, Secondary Assistant Administrator, Curriculum and Instructor Administrator Mrs. Trudy Keiter, a graduate of Shepherd College, is beginning her 21st year at MVCA. She came to school with her oldest son as a proctor for the video school, returned to college to complete her education, and has been at Mountain View ever since. She has run three half-marathons and one marathon and is the assistant cross country coach. She plays the piano in the praise band at the Church of Christ at Mountain View and directs the adult choir. She has been married to her husband Wayne for 37 years. He is an elder at the Church of Christ at Mountain View and a member of the school leadership team. They have two sons (Joshua and Caleb), two daughters-in-law (Kara and Carrie), and five grandchildren (Gwenyth, Will, Mavis, Hisely, and Harper) and another one on the way. Trudy also loves to exercise and completed her first marathon (with God's help) at the age of 55! Contact Mrs. Keiter |
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Mrs. Joy Presley
Secondary History Mrs. Joy Presley, originally from Tazewell, Virginia, lives in Maurertown, Virginia with her husband, Ed, her two sons, and her two dogs. A 2007 graduate of James Madison University with a B.A. in History, Joy has taught 4th and 5th grade at MVCA and currently teaches secondary history classes. Her son, Kallin, graduated from MVCA in 2016; her other son, Jakob, attends high school at MVCA. Contact Mrs. Presley |
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Mrs. Christine Sealock
Computers, Secondary Business Education, Assistant Administrator Mrs. Christine Sealock spent her childhood in Maryland and Florida and has lived in Virginia since the 80s. She has been a life-long learner, earning legal office management certifications from Washington Business School and Intellectual Property Central. In addition, she has an Early Childhood Education degree from Ashford University and a Secondary Education degree (with an emphasis in business) from Grand Canyon University. She earned a Master’s in Educational Leadership Administration and Supervision Endorsement from Regent University in December 2016. She worked in Northwest DC in various medical, legal, executive assistant, and management positions before moving to central Virginia. While there, she worked closely with the youth group at Bethany Christian Church as a teacher and mentor. She taught 3rd grade, 5th grade, secondary English, Spanish, and yearbook at the associated ministry of Piedmont Christian School. Christine relocated from Mineral, VA, to the Winchester area and has worked with the Winchester Public School system. She has been working with MVCA since 2011. Christine and her husband, Mike, attend the Church of Christ at Mountain View. They have a combined family of six children and three grandchildren. Contact Mrs. Sealock |
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Mr. Jason Speirs
Secondary Math, Assistant Athletic Director Mr. Jason Speirs was born and raised in Cass City, Michigan. He was raised in the church and was baptized when he was in third grade. He attended Saginaw Valley State University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. After graduating from Saginaw Valley, he worked in the accounting field for 6 years. Desiring to follow God's Plan for his life, Mr. Speirs determined that he needed to change careers which brought him to Mountain View Christian Academy as a secondary math teacher. Mr. Speirs volunteers with the Bible Bowl team and will be coaching basketball this winter. Contact Mr. Speirs |
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Mr. Drake Westfall
Secondary Bible Mr. Drake Westfall is a Winchester, Virginia native. He and his wife, Amanda, are the parents to two sons and one daughter. Drake calls himself a student of the Bible, first, and a student of the Bible, second. His bases his teaching on 2 Timothy 2:2. Contact Mr. Westfall |
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