Faculty and Staff
Mr. Kirk Nielsen, Administrator
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Mr. Kirk Nielsen graduated from Tennessee Temple University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religious Education. He was ordained at Highland Park Baptist Church and later received a second ordination through Raleigh Calvary Chapel. His career in Christian education began as pastor and school administrator of Grace Baptist Church and Christian School (Ellijay, GA). Later, he and his family re-located to Raleigh, NC, where he taught at Raleigh Christian Academy and then joined the administrative staff at North Raleigh Christian Academy where he served for seven years as Dean of Students. Mr. Nielsen was also an active member at Crossroads Fellowship and later at Raleigh Calvary Chapel. Sensing God’s direction to move, he re-located to Conway, SC, where he taught at Conway Christian School—this is where the CCHS Board found him. He and his family are members at Temple Baptist Church. Mr. Nielsen is currently pursuing his M.Ed. through Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC.
Kyle Van Zandt, Director of Spiritual Formation
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Mr. Kyle Van Zandt graduated from Wake Forest University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science. He has served on staff at Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC, and has spent some time in Guatemala doing relief and mission work. Mr. Van Zandt loves spending time with his wife (Lorin), playing music, surfing, and following Demon Deacon athletics. His favorite verse in the Bible is Colossians 3:17, and he attends Life Community Church.
Jennifer Snyder, Admissions Director
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Mrs. Snyder graduated from Babson College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing and Communications. She has been involved in Christian education for the last eight years. All four of her children are in Christian education (Myrtle Grove Christian School and Coastal Christian High School). Mr. Nielsen refers to her as the “brains of the operation” as she accomplishes many school tasks from enrollment to accounting to event planning. She is the primary person many parents will dialogue with during their CCHS experience.
Pat Martin, Guidance and College Admissions Advisor
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Patricia Martin graduated from Mars Hill College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Sociology. She received her Masters Degree in Education and Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Previously, she worked for New Hanover County Schools, Pender County Schools, and for the Office of Special Programs at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. A member of Christ Community Church, she holds dear Proverbs 3:6.
Mike Scheffel, Athletic Director
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Mr. Mike Scheffel graduated from UNCW with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies. Originally at Cape Fear Academy, he has been coaching both basketball and soccer at CCHS for four years. In his spare time, he loves watching UNC basketball, playing frisbee golf, cooking, and growing orchids. Mr. Scheffel is also an active member at Christ Community Church, where he plays guitar on the worship team and is a leader for the high school youth.
Cindy Auten, Director of Development and Alumni Affairs
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Cindy Auten graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She was an Assistant Buyer for Kaufmann’s Department Store in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and then went on to become an Account Executive for Clinique Labs, Inc. in western Pennsylvania. She has ten years of experience in the field of retail marketing. Cindy was the secretary for the Board of Directors but has resigned this position to become CCHS's Development Director. Cindy attends Port City Community Church.
Chris Long, Mathematics
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Chris Long graduated from UNCW with a B.S. in Physics. Mr. Long and his wife attend The Church of St. Peter the Fisherman. He spends his spare time playing music or working on art pieces. Mr. Long is also an enthusiastic science fiction buff. He is the product of Christian education as a graduate of Columbus Christian Academy where he spent nearly two years teaching advanced math, physics, computer science, and Bible at CCA.
Macie Sueuga, Bible
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Mrs. Macie Sueuga graduated from Southeastern Baptist College at Wake Forest with a Bachelor's Degree in Biblical Studies. Over the past several years, she has enjoyed ministering to teens in several different settings: Sunday school teacher, youth intern, weekly Bible study leader, volunteer at a crisis pregnancy center, and mentor. She and her husband are active members at Church on the Cape. Mrs. Sueuga loves spending time with her family and close friends, studying the Bible, jogging, game nights, Duke basketball, and anything that involves sunshine on her face. One of her favorite Bible passages is Lamentations 3:21-30.
Carole Jackson, English
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Mrs. Jackson graduated from UNCW with a Bachelor's Degree in English and a minor in theatre. She has taught both middle and high school English in Virginia, Georgia, and Illinois. While in Georgia, she served as head of the English Department and was voted Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Jackson is an avid reader and writer whose genealogical articles can be found in several North Carolina publications. She has authored three books on genealogy. Mrs. Jackson is a member of Temple Baptist Church.
John McIntyre, Worship Band (and the “Centurion Bus” driver!)
A graduate of Campbell and Liberty Universities, John McIntyre holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education and a Master of Arts in Religion. Having served Southside Baptist Church of Wilmington, NC for eleven years, this Pastor of Worship Arts loves serving people and leading worship. He is currently serving at a church plant in Leland, NC. Time off is spent fishing, hunting, riding four wheelers, writing music, and traveling on missions. Check out current happenings at www.criesfromthewasteland.net.
Sherrie Hiatt, Choir, Bible, and Tri-M Sponsor
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Mrs. Sherrie Hiatt graduated from Gardner-Webb University with a Bachelor's Degree in Sacred Music with a concentration in piano and voice. She has taught choir in both school and church settings. Mrs. Hiatt is recognized as a gifted musician. She and her family are members of Myrtle Grove Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Sherrie supports her husband, Hal, in his role as the Southeastern North Carolina Director of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Mrs. Hiatt loves gardening, horses, all types of music, and spending time with her family.
Kyle Van Zandt, History (including AP U.S. History)
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Mr. Kyle Van Zandt graduated from Wake Forest University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science. He has served on staff at Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC, and has spent some time in Guatemala doing relief and mission work. Mr. Van Zandt loves spending time with his wife (Lorin), playing music, surfing, and following Demon Deacon athletics. His favorite verse in the Bible is Colossians 3:17, and he and his wife attends Life Community Church.
Gabriel Lovejoy, Art & Yearbook/Graphic Design
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Mr. Gabriel Lovejoy is a graduate of UNCW with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts. He is a graphic designer, visual artist, and set designer. He has owned his own graphic design company and is a talented artist. His works can be seen in local businesses around the Wilmington area. Mr. Lovejoy has previously taught art as well as secondary math in a private Christian school setting. He and his wife attends Church of the Servant Episcopal.
Melissa Puritis, English (including AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, and Journalism)
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Ms. Melissa Puritis is a graduate of UNCW with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and certification in professional writing, and has a Master of Arts in English from UNCW. Ms. Puritis has worked as a teacher’s assistant at Codington Elementary, where she also taught computer to the upper grade levels. In the recent past, she has interned at two local magazines where her work was published weekly. She is a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Lambeth Chalk, Spanish
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Ms. Lambeth Chalk graduated from UNCW with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish. She is a Moorhead City, NC native and enjoys surfing, dancing, and travel. Ms. Chalk attends Christ Community Church. She is a product of a Christian education as a graduate of Gramercy Christian School.
Matthew Mizesko, Science
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Mr. Mizesko graduated from UNCW with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and spent two years at Liberty University before transferring to UNCW. He is a native of Emerald Isle, NC, and enjoys playing soccer and basketball as well as surfing and any other water-related activity. Mr. Mizesko is involved with both varsity soccer teams as well as the boys' varsity basketball team at CCHS. He attends Life Community Church here in Wilmington.
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