Faculty Biographies
Adair, Colleen
Elementary Art
Mrs. Adair is a native of Michigan and graduated from Eastern Michigan University. She worked at one of the world's...
Balding, Jerry
Middle School English
Jerry Balding has a Bachelor of Arts from Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. With a very diverse background, Jerry...
Balding, Marilyn
ESL
Marilyn Balding was born in Northern Ireland and has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Lincoln in England....
Byerly, Pat
Registrar
Pat Byerly has a Bachelor of Arts from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. She has been at North Central...
Campbell, Monica
Librarian
Prior to arriving at NCTA, Monica spent 27 years serving within the banking and finance industry. Her most recent post...
Dodson, Brent
International Admission Director
Brent and his wife, Christy, began working at NCTA as Resident parents after many years of work with youth in...
Fritz, Kim
Intermediate
Mrs. Fritz graduated from the University of North Texas and has many years of teaching experience. She enjoys the opportunity...
Green, Stella
Music Director
A native of California, Stella Green's family tree includes generations of musicians. She received a BA in Music Education...
Hamel, Jean
Intermediate
A graduate of Edinboro University in Pennsylvania, Jean has taught many years in various places, including Pennsylvania, Alabama, Delaware, Ohio,...
Hanson, Trevor
Bible
Trevor Hanson received his B.A. in Humanities from the College at Southwestern and is currently working on his M.A. in...
Harmon, Paige
Elementary
A native of Texas, Mrs. Harmon spent many years mentoring and working with students in both the Christian and public...
Hayworth, Joy
Social Studies/History/Economics/Government
After earning her BBA in accounting from Texas A&M University, Joy worked 12 years in public, private, and governmental accounting....
Hearn, Lori
High School Science
Lori Hearn is a native Texan, but she has lived the majority of her adult life in Tennessee. She...
Henry, Amy
Advertising/Marketing; Cheerleading
Amy Henry earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications/Public Relations from the University of Houston and is currently working...
Henry, Kurt
Agricultural Director
As the Director of Agriculture at NCTA, Mr. Henry teaches agricultural sciences while also serving as the FFA advisor. Having...
Hurtado, April
April Hurtado has a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. When she is not in the classroom teaching,...
Livingston, Kaitlyn
Middle School Math and Science
Kaitlyn is a San Marcos native who received her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Tarleton State University. ...
Lyons, Vanessa
High School English
Mrs. Lyons is a Texas native but has lived in many different places. "Home is anywhere my family is at...
Maxwell, Jennifer
Elementary
Mrs. Maxwell received her Bachelor of Behavioral Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Hardin-Simmons University. She has a deep love...
McClain, Ruby, M.A. Ed.
College and Career Counselor
Ruby was born in San Diego California but spent much of her childhood on her grandparent’s ranch in northern Arizona....
Morrow, Sherrie
Parent Liaison
Mrs. Morrow has a degree in Social Work and Family Relations from Texas Tech University. She has a heart for...
Rasmussen, Gina
Elementary
Mrs. Rasmussen is a native Texan who enjoys spending time with her family. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree...
Riggs, Jessica
High School Science
Jessica received a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science at Oregon State University. While working in...
Schwausch, Amanda, M.Ed
Dean of Faculty
Amanda grew up on the Academy campus, and attended NCTA from kindergarten through 12th grade. Upon graduating, she attended Texas...
Schwausch, Steven
Technology Director
Steven attended Texas Christian University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. While at TCU, he...
Seider, Marianne
Elementary
Marianne Seider graduated from Tarleton State University and has been teaching for many, many years. Ms. Seider especially enjoys teaching...
Shipman, Lucas
Director of Development
Lucas grew up on the campus of NCTA, and attended the Academy from kindergarten through 12th grade. He is a...
Smith, Jennifer, M.Ed
Principal
Jennifer Smith is a veteran of teaching and administration. She leads with a servant’s heart to guide children and staff...
Southerland, James
Athletic Director
Mr. Southerland has many years of coaching experience in TAPPS in various sports. James was recruited out of high...
Southerland, Jordan
Head Girls Coach and PE
Mrs. Southerland has many years of coaching experience. She played and coached volleyball at the collegiate level. At...
Talley, Deborah
Government / Economics / Debate / Speech
Mrs. Talley graduated with a BBA in accounting from Tarleton State University and later added her Master's in Education. Her...
Turnbull, Jason
Computer Science
Jason Turnbull attended New Mexico Military Institute for high school and earned his degree from Boise State University. Jason...
Vass, Lisa
Choir and Drama Director
Mrs. Vass graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor's in Fine Arts as a Theater Major and a Music Minor....
Wilbourne, Ivy
Public Relations/Day Admissions
Ivy and her family came to North Central Texas Academy in 1996 as resident parents. Ivy soon moved to...
Wilcox, Ray
Advanced Mathematics
Mr. Wilcox grew up in Corpus Christi and attended college at Austin College in Sherman and Southern Methodist University on...
Wilcox, Rhonda
Mathematics
Rhonda was born in Orange, Texas, but grew up in several different areas because her father was an airline pilot....