Phone: 904.797.6996 || Address: 1230 Kings Estate Rd. St. Augustine, FL 32086 || Email: frontoffice@beaconeagles.net
Beacon of Hope Christian School
Christ-Centered Education
Staff
Principal
MS/HS Bible
Dr. LaVoy Newton, Jr.
DMIN in Pastoral Ministry - Pentecostal Theological Seminary
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership in Christian School Administration - Nelson University
M.A.C.S. - Pentecostal Theological Seminary
BS in Liberal Studies - Lee University
AA - North Florida College
CGACS Full Professional Certification
Church of God Ordained Bishop
Ministerial Experience - 35 years
Educational Experience - 25 years
Director of Relations
Elementary Bible
Julie Smith-Newton
CDA - Clayton College and State University
CGACS Early Education Teaching Certification
Ministerial Experience - 38 years
Educational Experience - 21 years
Financial Manager
Willie Moore
M.A. - Management and Leadership - Webster University
BS - Professional Management - Nova University
AA - Eastern Florida State College
CGACS Full Professional Certification
Ministerial Experience - 29 years
Educational Experience - 14 years
Records Secretary /
Transportation Coordinator
Amanda Hill
Diploma - Clayton Community College
Ministerial Experience - 5 years
Educational Experience - 7 years
MS/HS History and Bible
Abram Jones abramjones@beaconeagles.net
B.A. in Christian Counseling - Luther Rice College & Seminary
CGACS Full Professional Certification
Ordained with Church of God in Christ
Ministry Experience - 8 years
Educational Experience - 7 years
Assistant Principal and
MS/HS English
Jonathan Phillips
jonathanphillips@beaconeagles.net
M.A. in Ministerial Studies - Leadership Emphasis - Lee University
BS in Pastoral Ministry - Lee University
CGACS Full Professional Certification
Church of God Ordained Bishop
Ministerial Experience - 26 years
Educational Experience - 4 years
MS/HS Science & Music
Brandon Pease
B.A. in Music with Minor in Chemistry - Stetson University
CGACS Full Professional Certification
Educational Experience - 1 year
4/5th Grade
Andi Kohlhepp
B.A. in Youth Ministry & Biblical Studies - Oak Hills Christian College
CGACS Full Professional Certification
Church of God Ordained Minister
Ministerial Experience - 27 years
Educational Experience - 5 years
2nd/3rd Grade
Monique Vickers
moniquevickers@beaconeagles.net
M.A. in Teaching Elementary Education - Liberty University
B.S. in Elementary Education - Liberty University
CGACS Full Professional Certification
Educational Experience - 12 years
Kindergarten
Susan Belcher
CDA - National Credentialing Program
CGACS Temporary Professional Certification
Ministerial Experience - 30 years
Educational Experience - 18 years
1st Grade
Vicki Abner
B.A. in Elementary Education - Hiram College
CGACS Full Professional Certification
Educational Experience - 44 years
Service Plan Specialist &
MS/HS Math
Lisa Mullen
B.S. in Education - University of Maine
Florida Teaching Certification
Educational Experience - 44 years
Student Learning Assistant
Math & Reading Interventionist
Mary Linville
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - East Carolina University
Masters Degree in Education - University of Houston
Specialist Degree in Reading - Florida Atlantic University
Teaching Certification - University of Maryland
Educational Experience - 51 years
Kitchen
Diana Decker
CNA - First Coast Technical College
Food Safety Manager Certification
Kitchen/Cooking Experience - 13 years
Maintenance
Tommy Furr