Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things.

— Philippians 4:8

Administration

  • Michael Chambliss

    Lead Pastor, WCA President

    Rev. Michael Chambliss currently serves as Lead Pastor of White Chapel Church of God and oversees Warner Christian Academy as its President.  Over the past two and a half decades, Michael has served in a variety of pastoral roles: Lead Pastor, Youth Pastor, Administrative Pastor, and Interim Pastor in three Church of God congregations in … Continue reading “Michael Chambliss”

  • Mike Pilliod

    Lead Principal

    Mrs. Price enjoys reading books, traveling, watching football games and spending time with her family.

  • Nealy Walton

    Elementary Principal

    Mrs. Walton loves being a part of the WCA family! This year she enters her new role of Elementary Principal and is so excited to be serving the K-6 grade students.

  • Rebekah Leon

    Assistant Principal

    Mrs. Braun (WCA ’04) and her husband Barry have 3 children (Caden, Brynne and Huxley). She enjoys traveling, Florida Gator football and spending time with family and friends.

  • Stacey Parsons

    Admissions & Marketing Director

    Mrs. Parsons has a marketing degree with a radio & television minor. She and her husband Mark have been married for 20 years. They have 2 beautiful children and are active members of First Baptist Church of Daytona.

Teachers

  • Amy Stark

    Kindergarten Teacher

    Ms. Stark has 2 children named Stephen and Madelyn who attend WCA. She enjoys serving in the First Baptist Church children’s ministry and spending time with her family.

  • Brittney Adams

    Kindergarten Teacher

    Education: Bachelor of Arts: Music Education (Bethune-Cookman University) Biography: Mrs. Adams has a passion to see students learn and enjoy doing so. She believes in maintaining a high standard, teaching students that God requires our best. She hopes that all her students will remember her for planting the seed of Godly excellence in their life, … Continue reading “Brittney Adams”

  • Ny’onia Taylor

    Kindergarten Teacher

    Education: Coming Soon… Biography: Coming Soon…

  • Angela Billman

    Grade 1 Teacher

    Education: Bachelor of Science: Ministerial Leadership Associate of Arts: Elementary Education Biography: Mrs. Billman has earned an Associate Degree in Elementary Education from Daytona State College in 2018, and graduated in 2019 from Southeastern University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Ministerial Leadership, minoring in Family Ministry. She has four years of teaching experience, and is … Continue reading “Angela Billman”

  • Karla Guest

    Grade 1 Teacher

    Mrs. Guest and her husband Jim have 1 child named Meredith Reed (WCA ’03). She enjoys spending time with Ethan her grandson, crafting, collecting miniatures, shopping, family genealogies and date night with her husband.

  • Shannon Stockton

    Grade 1 Teacher

    Education: Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education (University of Central Florida) Biography: Mrs. Stockton has been in education since graduating from University of Central Florida in 1992. She has taught at various elementary grade levels; including several years of teaching gifted student classes, and currently teaches 1st grade at WCA. Mrs. Stockton’s passion is in encouraging, … Continue reading “Shannon Stockton”

  • Chalet Hull

    Grade 2 Teacher

    Education: Associate Degree: Daytona State College Child Development Associates: Flagler Institute VPK and Child Care Director Credentials: Daytona State College Bachelor of Psychology: in progress, University of Phoenix Biography: Mrs. Hull has been in Early Childhood Education since 2007. She taught VPK for 6 years before working in administration for a few years. Mrs. Hull’s … Continue reading “Chalet Hull”

  • Elisa Chipman

    Grade 2 Teacher

    Mrs. Chipman has been married to her husband Aaron for 18 years. They have 2 cats named Elijah and Ginger. She enjoys reading, walking and spending time with her family.

  • Patty Lewis

    Grade 4 Teacher

    Mrs. Lewis and her husband John have 4 children together named Danielle (WCA ’10), Alicia (WCA ’13), Ryanne (11th) and Kristen (8th). She enjoys reading, crafting, spending time at the beach with family and watching her children’s sporting events.

  • Shelly Parschauer

    Grade 4 Teacher

    Mrs. Mayhew is married to her husband Bruce. Her favorite pastimes include reading, tennis, playing piano, shopping, interior decorating, cookouts with friends and going out to dinner with her “hubby.”

  • Deanna Cox

    Grade 5 Teacher

    Education: Coming Soon… Biography: Coming Soon…

  • Amy Stark

    Kindergarten Teacher

    Ms. Stark has 2 children named Stephen and Madelyn who attend WCA. She enjoys serving in the First Baptist Church children’s ministry and spending time with her family.

  • Angela Billman

    Grade 1 Teacher

    Education: Bachelor of Science: Ministerial Leadership Associate of Arts: Elementary Education Biography: Mrs. Billman has earned an Associate Degree in Elementary Education from Daytona State College in 2018, and graduated in 2019 from Southeastern University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Ministerial Leadership, minoring in Family Ministry. She has four years of teaching experience, and is … Continue reading “Angela Billman”

  • Arthur Rose

    Elementary Physical Education

    Coach Rose is a senior pastor of New Heights Community Church. His wife Melody teaches in the public school system. They have 2 grandchildren and 3 children named Billy, Carol and Nicole. He likes spending time with his family, golfing and sports.

  • Melissa Chambliss

    Elementary Music Teacher

    Education: Bachelor of Science (in progress): Interdisciplinary Studies (Psychology and Education) Mid-America Christian University Biography: Mrs. Chambliss found her passion for teaching after offering to fill a need for substitutes at her kids’ school in Crystal River, Florida. She taught elementary art and music there for five years before moving to Daytona in late 2020. … Continue reading “Melissa Chambliss”

  • Melody Rose

    Grade 3 Teacher

    Coming Soon…

  • Shannon Stockton

    Grade 1 Teacher

    Education: Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education (University of Central Florida) Biography: Mrs. Stockton has been in education since graduating from University of Central Florida in 1992. She has taught at various elementary grade levels; including several years of teaching gifted student classes, and currently teaches 1st grade at WCA. Mrs. Stockton’s passion is in encouraging, … Continue reading “Shannon Stockton”

  • Alexia Grace

    Secondary Science Teacher

    Coming Soon…

  • Kim Griffith

    Secondary Science Teacher

    Miss Griffith has been a faithful member of the WCA faculty for over 34 years and graduated from Liberty University. She enjoys the beach, scuba diving, reading and her cat named Gidget.

  • Tim Lafavor

    Secondary Art Teacher

    Education: Master of Education: Educational Administration (Columbia International University) Bachelor of Science: Bible Teaching (Columbia International University) Biography: Mr. LaFavor is a veteran of the United States Air Force and he lives with his wife, Laurie, in South Daytona. He has worked in education since 1989 and started teaching at Warner Christian Academy in 2003. … Continue reading “Tim Lafavor”

  • Courtney Clark

    Secondary Math Teacher

    Coming Soon…

  • Kent Booher

    Secondary Math Teacher

    Education: Bachelor of Science:  K-12 Mathematics Education Biography: Mr. Booher and his wife are members of First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach where we were married in 1988.  He has a Bachelor of Science degree in K-12 Mathematics Education from UCF and have taught in Volusia County high schools for 30 years.

  • Rosemarie Pagano

    High School English Teacher

    Education: Master of Literacy K-12: Touro College, New York Bachelor of Arts Secondary Education, English: St. Joseph’s College, New York Biography: Ms. Pagano has taught middle and high school English Language Arts in New York since 2002, and in Florida since 2018. One of her finest experiences was teaching at a small Christian high school … Continue reading “Rosemarie Pagano”

  • Vernon Harrison

    Secondary History Teacher

    Coming Soon…

  • Wes Hanson

    Middle School History and Speech Teacher

    Education: Master of Science in Education: Specialization in Curriculum and Instruction (Capella University) Bachelor of Science in Education: English/Speech & Theater (University of Central Missouri) Biography: Mr. Hanson holds a Masters degree with a specialization in curriculum and instruction. He also holds an education degree in English with a minor in Speech and Theater. He … Continue reading “Wes Hanson”

Special Services Faculty & Staff

  • Terry Pridgen

    AAC Resource Teacher

    Mrs. Pridgen and her husband Mitch are very busy with their church and family. Her 2 daughters Stephanie and Sarah (WCA ’07) are both married and both of them have 2 children each named Noah (Stephanie), Levi (Stephanie), Norah (Sarah) and Micah (Sarah).

WCA Campus Staff

  • Alexander Kargman

    Technology Teacher & IT Support

    Education: Bachelor of Science: Aeronautical Science Biography: Mr. Kargman…

  • Brittney Vinson

    Student Finance

    Coming Soon…

  • Derald Harrington

    Facilities Manager

    Education: Bachelor in Music Education: Northern Michigan University Biography: Mr. Harrington served as band and choir director in Michigan, North Carolina, and Florida before going into full time Worship Ministry. He served 16 years as a full time Worship Pastor for two churches before entering back into education here at WCA. Mr. Harrington has a … Continue reading “Derald Harrington”

  • Elicia Chesser

    Secondary Administrative Assistant

    Education: Biography:

  • Isalene Montgomery

    Finance Director

    Education: MBA: Webster University Bachelor of Science/Business Administration, Major Accounting: Benedict College Biography: Ms. Montgomery has many years of work experience in accounting, auditing and finance since graduating from Benedict College. While Ms. Montgomery’s education and career experience is in accounting and auditing, one of her most rewarding work experience was serving in the capacity … Continue reading “Isalene Montgomery”

  • Kay Roberts

    Preschool Teacher's Aide

    Education:  East Carolina University, Bowman Gray School of Medicine – Medical Technology Biography:  I attend United Methodist in Ormond Beach but  originally come from Raleigh, North Carolina. I am an only child and the mother of two grown boys and one grandson.

  • Kim Boan

    Elementary Administrative Assistant

    Coming Soon…

  • Paul Leon

    Maintenance Staff

  • Robert Woods

    Maintenance Staff

    Coming Soon.

  • Tom Seitz

    Athletic Director

    Education: Master of Business Administration: The Citadel Bachelor of Business Administration: Oglethorpe University Biography: Tom Seitz has had a forty-year career in athletic coaching and administration. He has coached and served as athletic director at both secondary and college institutions across the country, and is passionate about athletics in Christian education.

Karla Guest

Grade 1 Teacher
Education:
Bachelor of Education: University of Toledo

Biography:
Mrs. Guest has been teaching for 41 years. She has taught various elementary grade levels but has been in First Grade the last 28 years. She works alongside her husband in various ministries at their Church where he is Pastor. My favorite thing about teaching is watching the children’s faces when they get the concept we are working on. It is pure joy.