Hello, my name is Kathy Lyles. Although, I am new to the position as principal, I am not new to Abeka or to WCA. As a home school mom, I used Abeka to teach my own children. Later, as I was finishing my degree in elementary education at Liberty University, I was hired as the kindergarten teacher for WCA. I worked as a teacher for 4 years before taking time off from teaching. Although the six years following WCA were not spent in the field of education, I was working at SECU gaining experience in member services, training new employees, and even spent time in tax preparation and lending.My goal is to make Christian Education the top priority at WCA. I believe that every child is more than a grade, and it is my goal to see students at WCA grow both academically and spiritually. I believe we do that by setting examples daily as Christian leaders in their lives. We talk about the Lord, show our struggles, and admit that we are humans in need of our Lord’s grace and mercy. We pray together and we grow together.I absolutely love WCA and every student here! My prayer is that when students leave here, that they never forget the precious memories that were made in this place.
Kathy Thorpe- Administrative Assistant
I am Kathy Thorpe. I am the Administrative Assistant here at Wescare. I do a little of everything. I absolutely love all children, and want to make every day a little brighter for them. I want to help guide all to the Lord, and grow their minds and hearts.
Katie McCallum- Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Mandy Coppley- Second Grade Teacher
Hello! My name is Mandy Coppley, I have been a homeschool teacher for the 15+ years. I have four children and two grandchildren. I enjoy spending time outdoors when I am not teaching. I love to make learning fun and exciting. I am looking forward to teaching third grade this year and sharing the love of Jesus with them.
Catherine Sams- Fifth Grade Teacher
Catherine Sams has a Bachelor of Science degree from Appalachian State University. She has been teaching in Christian schools for 16+ years. Prior to that she taught for 20 years as an adult literacy instructor in the community college system
Brenda Tyson- Sixth Grade Teacher
Brenda Tyson’s passion, first and foremost, is the great commission. From child development to early behavioral intervention, she has impacted and influenced the lives of children through the operation of her daycare and teaching kindergarten through middle school curriculums. Brenda has worked in the education field for over 17 years in various positions. She has coupled her extensive training in child development, multi- intelligence, and social-emotional learning she is a certified trainer in two social and emotional learning curriculums. Brenda is an ordained Minister and believes in the classical Christian Education the freedom to think. Brenda holds a Bachelor of Science degree along with a certificate in Criminal Justice from the University of Bridgeport. Brenda has three daughters. She is excited about this year and feels blessed to be part of WCA.
Tabitha Crowe- Seventh and Eighth Grade Teacher
Hello! My name is Ms. Tab. I moved to North Carolina in the summer of 2020 and joined Wescare as the Music and P.E. teacher in January of 2022. I now teach 7th and 8th grade. My position here has nurtured my passion for teaching and my relationship with God. I am also a student at Stanly Community College studying Teacher Preparation. I hope to continue my degree at UNC Charlotte. I look forward to praising God through song with your children in the meantime!
Sarah Wilkins- EC Teacher
Sarah joined Wescare at the end of the school year in 2022. She has worked in ministry for over two decades where she has counseled K-12 students, as well as women through Celebrate Recovery for Teens. It is her passion to speak life into people by helping them discover their true identity in Jesus Christ, always instilling in them that they are fearfully and wonderfully made. She applies these same truths to the nonprofit that she is a part of, Gateway of Hope Addiction Recovery Center, which is a ministry that is rooted in relationship with Jesus- the only place true and lasting freedom can be found! She is originally from Michigan and moved to North Carolina in 2016. She has has two adult daughters and one grandchild. She enjoys singing, playing the piano, time with Jesus, hiking and just about anything outdoorsy.