Our School Board

TCA Board Members are made up of both Green Run Baptist Church members and non-members.  If you are interested in serving as a Board Member, please contact the Board Chairman at TCA@GreenRunBaptist.com.

Chairman

KEN CHRISTIAN JR.

Members

​JOSEPH GWYNN
KEN CHRISTIAN SR.

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Meet Our Staff

MRS FARAH RONALD

Principal

Farah was hired as TCA’s first first-grade teacher in 2007. She also taught second grade, fifth grade, and sixth grade, as well as being a short-term and long-term substitute. She spearheaded the first Reformation Celebration at TCA, co-directed Spring Recitations, acted as an unofficial “second-in-command” under the principal, mentored new teachers,
assisted with curriculum development, and supported administration with long-term
lesson planning.

MRS KELLY YOUNG

Secretary and Bookkeeper

Kelly joined the staff of TCA in 2012 first as a 3rd/4th grade aide and then as the secretary and bookkeeper. Kelly has many years of experience working in accounting offices and is delighted to be on the TCA team. She graduated from ODU in Decision Science (BS).

MRS SUSIE FREEMAN

Pre-K

Mrs. Freeman has served as a full-time aide and substitute teacher at our school. Her oldest child, Anna, was a student at TCA for many years. Her sons, Will and David, are currently enrolled. Mrs. Freeman has a very kind spirit, an evident love for the Lord, and a love for the students here at TCA. She has teaching degrees in General Science and Library Media.

MRS LYNDI BREWER

Kindergarten

Mrs. Brewer is a Navy wife, who is originally from Texas. Her family relocated to Virginia Beach from Japan last summer. She enjoys writing, public speaking, and exploring her creativity through crochet and other craft mediums. Mrs. Brewer has been a Christian for many years and is actively involved in the shepherding of her young boys, Micah and Nate, who are both TCA students. Mrs. Brewer has been teaching off and on for several years. She has experience teaching preschool and grades three through six, as well as adults. Though she has not taught Kindergarten, she is excited to join this class for the remainder of the school year.

MRS CINDY SANTMYER

1st Grade

Cindy received her certification in primary education in France in 2005. She worked as a teacher for 12 years there before moving to Virginia Beach, her husband's hometown. This is her third year teaching at TCA.

MRS REVA HAZLETT

2nd Grade

Reva grew up on a farm in Virginia Beach and graduated with her Associates degree from Tidewater Community College. She has been employed with various large corporations in the area and worked extensively with many interior design projects. Reva has always had a fondness for educating children and has a daughter who attends TCA. She enjoys spending time with her family, photography, interior design, cooking and gardening.  

MRS RENEE SIRECI

3rd Grade

Renee graduated from a Bible college in the Midwest where she met her husband, Jim. She has been a stay-at-home mother, military wife and Christian school teacher. She has 4 grown children and 8 grandchildren. She and her husband serve in their local church, Grace Covenent Church, in Virginia Beach.

MRS ANGELA SISON

4th Grade

Angela joined the TCA staff in 2018 as the 3rd/4th grade teacher. She graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Audiology in 2003. Angela and her husband both served in the US Navy and have one daughter. 

MR ZACH WILAND

5th and 6th Grade

This is Zach's first year teaching at TCA. He holds a degree from Regent University.

MRS ESTHER SNODGRASS

4th-8th Grade Latin &
​7th/8th Grade Writing

Esther holds a BA in Classical Liberal Arts from Patrick Henry College. This is her 3rd year teaching Latin, although her first year at TCA. Her teaching experience ranges from private tutoring, to teaching piano lessons and horse riding lessons. She runs her own piano studio and also enjoys her involvement with the music ministry at her church. She is married and has a dog, cat and a saltwater aquarium. 

MR MARK HALL

7th/8th Grade Omnibus and Logic

Before joining the TCA staff this year, Mark worked as a permanent substitute teacher at Larkspur Middle School. Mark also serves as Children’s Ministry Coordinatior for Green Run Baptist Church. He is currently completing a seminary degree at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

MRS GINA FOOTE

7th/8th Grade Science

Gina taught math and science for 10 years in public schools before God called her to homeschool.  Shortly after, He called her husband and family to serve as missionaries in Asia.  After returning to the states, God called her husband to serve as a pastor at a Chinese church here in Virginia Beach.  She is blessed to homeschool 4 of her 5 children (one has recently graduated high school and is currently attending Regent), tutor students from home, and teach part time at TCA.  

MRS NANCY JONES

Pre-K Aide

Nancy’s involvement with TCA began with her daughter’s enrollment in 2008. Nancy served as a volunteer before joining our staff in September 2011.

MRS SUSAN APPLEGATE

2nd Grade Aide

Susan has been teaching at TCA since 2011. She has taught PreK, Kindergarten, and 2nd grade. She has 3 sons and 7 grandchildren. She loves music and plays piano for Green Run Baptist Church.