Administrative Staff

Dr. Matthew S. Kerlin
Head of School
Baylor University, Doctor of Philosophy, Historical Theology
Samford University, MBA
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, MA Theology 
Louisiana State University, BA Music 
Serving since: 2018

Rebekah Leonard
Associate Head of School
Lenoir-Rhyne University, MA 
Appalachian State University, BA 
Serving since: 2000-2013; 2015-
 

Mark Apgar
Lower School Head
Gardner-Webb University, MA
Serving since: 2004

Becky Makla
Upper School Head
University of Georgia, BS
Serving since: 2017

Jennifer Thomas
Middle School Head
West Virgina University, BS
Serving since: 2017

Preston Springer
Dean of Students-Upper School
Western Carolina University, MAEd
Western Carolina University, BSEd
Serving since: 2010-2013; 2018

Kim Howlin
Dean of Students-Middle School
Salisbury University, BS
Serving since: 2011

Page Abernethy
Director of Admissions
Meredith College, BS
Serving since: 2010

Harrella Wedington, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Auburn University, MBA
North Carolina State University, BA 
Serving since: 2017

Jose Bas
Director of Fine Arts
University of Miami, MA
Serving since: 2008

Joe Haney
Director of Athletics
Wake Forest University, BS
Serving since: 2012

Greg Everett
Director of Technology
University of Charlotte, BCA
Serving since: 2017

Karen Woodruff
Director of College and Career Counseling
University of Tennessee, BA
Serving since: 2003