We seek out the gifts of men and women well qualified in their fields and with a demonstrated zeal for the education of the children of the Church. Our teachers, all of whom are part-time instructors at GCA, come from a diversity of backgrounds but share a common commitment to Christian and classical education. Due to the university model class schedule of GCA, we are able to include on our faculty many professionals, including many men, who would otherwise be unable to take part in the instruction of our youth.
Our Faculty
Myriam AdamsSpanish I & II
B.S. in Business – Liberty University Native Spanish speaker born and raised in Acapulco, Mexico Shortly after graduating from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in Business, Mrs. Adams began an 11-year career in sales and marketing, after which she decided to leave behind the demands of corporate life to stay home. Myriam and her husband, Craig, have two children, Leah, who is a graduate of Greyfriars Classical Academy, now attending UNC-Charlotte, and Ian, who is in 10th grade. Craig and Myriam have educated their children at home since 2008 and celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in the summer of 2019. 
Rev. Joby FowlerTheology: Apologetics
B.S in International Affairs – Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA M.Div. – Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, NC Pastor Fowler is a native of Douglasville, GA, and grew up in the Presbyterian Church. He is ever thankful for the Lord’s grace in his life, having been a benefactor of not only godly parents, but also godly pastors, mentors, and theological professors who labored to instill a deep desire for the growth of the Church through the proclamation of God’s Word. Joby was ordained in 2011 and became at that time the organizing pastor of Reformation Orthodox Presbyterian Church and he continues as pastor there to this day. He was previously an intern at Resurrection OPC here in Matthews during his time as a student at Reformed Theology Seminary, from which he graduated in 2015. After finishing his bachelor of science degree at Georgia Tech, he spent from 2003-2005 doing evangelism and discipleship in China with Campus Crusade for Christ. He is married to Carla and they have six children ranging in age from 5 to 19. 
Leah ManciniScience: Biology & Chemistry; Mathematics: Geometry
B.S. in Cell & Molecular Biology – Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA Leah Mancini was raised by missionary parents in Mexico City, Mexico. She lived in Mexico for 13 years before moving to Istanbul, Turkey, where she spent her 4 years of high school. She attended Liberty University and graduated with a B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology. Her passion for teaching science began in college, and she finds so much joy in helping others learn about God through developing a deeper understanding of His creation. During her time at Liberty she met her husband, Jeremy, and they were married September 21, 2019. Jeremy and Leah are beginning their ministry together here in Charlotte at a new church plant, Redeemer Church. Jeremy attends seminary with plans to continue in a life of full-time Gospel ministry with Leah. |
Hunter CarterGreek I
B.A. in Communications – Wingate University In his final year as an M.A. student at Reformed Theological Seminary Hunter is from New London, NC. He received a B.A. in Communications from Wingate University with concentrations in International Studies and Spanish. After spending the summer of 2014 teaching English in Hong Kong, Hunter felt a sense of call to ministry and, specifically, discipleship. Upon graduation he spent three years working on staff with Campus Outreach, a college ministry that specializes in evangelism and discipleship. Along the way he fell in love with his wonderful wife, Marguerite, whom he convinced to marry him in 2017. Hunter currently works full-time as the Director of Evangelism and Youth at Church of the Redeemer (PCA), Indian Trail, NC. He enjoys playing sports, watching documentaries, reading old books, and spending time with his bride. 
Lori J. LawingAesthetics: Rome to Renaissance, American
B.A. in Speech Communications – Univ. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Seasoned homeschool parent Mrs. Lawing graduated from Chapel Hill with a degree in public speaking. She competed in oral performance of literature on UNC’s traveling speech team. Married to Morrie Lawing, pastor of Christ Church, ARP, in Denver, NC, they educated their five children at home until high school. All five have graduated from Greyfriars. For ten years she taught Shakespeare to groups of up to 30 children (ages 3-15) and has written eight condensed scripts of Shakespeare’s plays for her classes’ annual productions. Mrs. Lawing has a passion for teaching, especially the beauty of aesthetics. 
Cade McDonaldLiterature & History (Ancients); Classical Writing
B.A. in English – Wheaton College (Wheaton, Illinois) Cade McDonald is a seventh generation Texan who grew up in Austin, TX. He attended Wheaton College in Illinois, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. At Wheaton, he met his wife Tess (a native Pennsylvanian). Cade and Tess got married in the summer of 2018 and then moved to Charlotte in order to pursue a Master of Divinity at Reformed Theological Seminary, where he is currently finishing up. Cade and Tess are members at Oakhurst Baptist Church here in Charlotte and Cade serves there as a ministry intern. Cade and Tess do not have enough bookshelves for all of their books, enjoy drinking copious amounts of coffee, and love playing sports of all kinds! Cade is excited to join the Greyfriars family. |
Karen ClaxtonAnatomy & Physiology; Precalculus; Physics
B. A. in Mathematics—Mississippi State University Lifelong learner and classical educator Mrs. Claxton first encountered the “classical model” when she was searching for a way to homeschool her children. As a homeschooler, Karen learned to love and teach many subjects, but her passion is math. She began tutoring while she was still in high school, and for the last 30 years, she has taught students from kindergarten to college the joys of mathematics. Karen also teaches Anatomy & Physiology and Physics and enjoys learning alongside her students from the guest lecturers that frequent those classes. Karen and her husband, Bradley, have two children – Rebecca (GCA Class of 2019) and Jonathan (GCA Class of 2021). Both children are attending Erskine College as Presidential Scholars. The Claxton family are active members at Westminster ARP Church in Albemarle, NC, where Bradley serves as an elder and Karen is a musician and treasurer. 
Barbara LockmanLiterature and History (American)
B.A. in English – Lynchburg College (Virginia) Experienced teacher and freelance writer Barbara Lockman worked as a freelance writer in Charlotte for more than 30 years, contributing to a wide variety of publications as well as authoring three books of local historical interest. She previously taught literature and writing at Resurrection Christian School and United Faith Christian Academy, and has served as a Greyfriars Logic tutor since 2014. She and her husband Jim, a commercial photographer, have an adult daughter, Arden, and enjoy the love of five grandchildren. They are active members of All Saints Anglican Church in Weddington. 
Rev. John McGowanMathematics: Algebra II; Language: Greek II; Theology: Foundations of Reformed Theology
B.S. in Management (minors: Math., French Lit.) – Rutgers University, New Bruns., NJ M.Div. – Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, FL Ordained as a Minister by the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 1999 Pastor of Covenant Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 1999-2010 Rev. McGowan served the body of Christ as a pastor for more than a decade. John loves to teach and is blessed to be used by the Lord to advance the education of covenant children. John and his wife, Martita, have four children, the youngest of whom was adopted from Ukraine in late 2008. The oldest three (all Greyfriars graduates) are at college. |
Jennifer MilvainMathematics: Algebra I
B.S. in Business – Charles Sturt University, Australia Jennifer Milvain, a native of Tennessee, has taught 13 years with Classical Conversations, Bridge Tutorials, Greyfriars Classical Academy and in the Greyfriars Tutorials Logic program. She has served as both the Director of the Logic Program at Greyfriars as well as an administrative assistant in the high school, a backbone in our community and source of wisdom and encouragement. Jennifer has a passion for Christ and for teaching students to see the beauty of God at work through their studies. She earned a Bachelor of Business degree, specializing in Accounting, from Charles Sturt University in Australia. She and her husband, Nigel, have been married for 25 years as of December, 2019. Their three children, Kaitlyn, Scott and Stephanie, all attended Greyfriars for middle school and high school. Kaitlyn graduated from UNCC and is married, Scott graduated from Virginia Tech and commissioned into the US Army, and Stephanie has started her first year in the US Naval Academy. The Milvain family are all members at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, where Jennifer serves in Children’s Ministry. |
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David VogelLogic & Composition
Currently enrolled at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Completed 32 credits at Campbell University, majoring in Criminal Justice Completed 18 additional credits at community college Experienced teacher and debate coach David Vogel began a career teaching homeschooled students in 2007 and has taught subjects ranging from philosophy and economics to mathematics and writing. His passion is teaching young people to think and communicate well about issues that matter. David also writes on Christian theology and living and is enrolled as a B.Div. student at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Leah, have two daughters and are members at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, where David is a deacon. |
