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Meet our Faculty and Staff

Dr. Sue H. Romano( founder and administrator), is a graduate of Free Will Baptist Bible College in Nashville, TN, and North Carolina State University.  She holds a B.A. in Bible, English, and Missions; a M.A. in English/Linguistics; and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction in Education. Dr. Romano has 24 years of experience in Christian education.  She is a teacher, writer, consultant, seminar speaker, and a wife and mother.  Dr. Romano is active in her home church, Tippett's Chapel.  She is married to Dominick Romano and they have a beautiful daughter named Ana.

Mrs. Kathy Overton (academic advisor, office manager, teacher) has been with Rejoice! for 3 years.  She is an Oklahoma native.  She is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University, with a B.A. in German and a minor in Cross Cultural Ministry.  She has a passion for missions, having spent some time on the mission field in West Africa after college.  She is active in the church choir and Women on Mission group at Flat Rock Baptist Church in Youngsville.  In her free time, Kathy enjoys reading, golfing, and spending time with her husband, Jeffrey.

Mrs. Lisa Runyon (kindergarten) comes to Rejoice! with many years of experience with early childhood education. She has been involved in children's ministry for ten years, worked in the Johnston County schools for six years, and in another Christian preschool for three years. Mrs. Runyon and her family are actively involved in their home church, Tippett's Chapel, where she is the director of Sparks, and also works in children's church and Kidz Praize. Mrs. Runyon says, "I love kids and I love to watch them grown in the Christ." This is evident in her classroom!

Mrs. Frankie Musser (1st-2nd grades) comes to us with years of teaching experience with Wake County Public School System, as well as a homeschool mom.  A Winston-Salem native, Mrs. Musser graduated from Appalachian State University and is an active member of Providence Baptist Church.  Mrs. Musser and her husband Scott have three children. 

Mrs. Jannett Wilson (3rd-4th grades) has been involved in Children's Ministry for fifteen years.  Mrs. Wilson and her husband Ryan are from Florida and they and their four children attend Raleigh First Assembly Church.  Mrs. Wilson's love for children and heart for ministry make her a huge asset to Rejoice!

Rachel Ferrarini ( 5th grade) ia a graduate of Toccoa Falls College. Mrs. Ferrarini and her husband attend First Alliance Church. her love for the Lord and for her students is evident. Her background in counseling is also a plus!

Mrs. Kimberly Woods (middle school/high school science and math) obtained a Bachelor’s of Science and Education from Central Michigan University. She has over twelve years of teaching experience from both home schooling and classroom teaching. A love for the awesome creation of our God and a love for music and theatre inspired her studies in both science and music. Working for Rejoice! Academy and Performing Arts center is a fulfillment of the call she feels towards the ministry of a Christ-Centered education. Her students find her classroom to be an exciting room with hands-on activities and thought provoking discussions that build young people up in the Lord. Kimberly attends First Assembly where she serves in both youth ministry and children’s music ministry.

Ms. Elizabeth Haner (history, art, math, drama) obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English-Drama with a Minor in History from Queens University of Charlotte.  She and her son William attend Providence Baptist Church.  Ms. Haner has been involved with Rejoice! since 2006.  Her many talents and abilities make her a huge asset to both the academy and the performing arts center.

Mrs. Michaellynn Hughes (elementary music) is an active member of Tippetts Chapel where she ministers along side her husband, Paster Bryan Hughes. She is involved in music and youth ministry, and directs Kids Praize at Tippetts. Mrs. Hughes' love for the Lord, children, and music make her a valuable asset to Rejoice!

Mrs. Marian Horton, aftercare worker, has been with Rejoice for four years.  She is a member of Tippett's Chapel and is a great help in our aftercare program. 

Mrs. Sheila Faison (library, performing arts) has been a part of Rejoice! for two years. Mrs. Sheila attends Tippett's Chapel and has over 20 years of experience in customer service.

Mrs. Beverly Baker (aftercare) attends Cary Church of God. She come to us with 16 years of experiance working with children. Mrs. Baker does an excellent job of overseeing our students who need after school supervision.

Mrs. Cindy Flora (piano) came to North Carolina in 2001. She lives with her husband and two children in Creedmoor. Mrs. Flora has a Master’s Degree in piano performance from the University of Southern Mississippi and has been teaching private voice and piano lessons for nine years.

 Mrs. Marnie Johnson is our food service director and home economics teacher at Rejoice! Mrs. Marnie has twenty years of experience in food service. She also holds a N. C. state CAN license. Mrs. Marnie is the wife of David Johnson and she is involved in drama, Awana and children's church at Tippett's Chapel in Clayton. 
 

Mr. Bryan Hughes(middle school and high school Bible and computer), has been with Rejoice! for five years.  He is a graduate of Free Will Baptist Bible College and is the worship and youth pastor at Tippett's Chapel in Clayton.  Mr. Hughes teaches choir, private voice and private guitar.  He is a husband to Michaellynn and father to Bryce, Brant and Melia. 

Miss Serita Chavious (Performing Arts) bio coming soon.

Mrs. Bethany Miglarese (Performing Arts) bio coming soon.

Mrs. Deanna Stojan (Performing Arts) bio coming soon.

3510 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27612
phone:919-782-3105
 email:raleighrejoice@aol.com


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