Palmetto Christian Academy of Greenwood understands that excellent teachers are the backbone of a school. We desire to hire the most qualified teachers who will help instill a love of learning in our students. If you are interested in joining our faculty please contact the school principal. Faculty applications can be downloaded and e-mailed to the school. Call the school for more information.

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Principal Joan Gore

Mrs. Joan Gore is a native of Philadelphia, Pa., where she attended Temple University, graduating with a degree in Business Administration. Since 1990, she has lived in Due West, S.C., with her husband, R.J.  The Gores have three children, Matthew, Colin, and Alison. Mrs. Gore received a Master of Arts in Christian Education in 1998 and Master of Arts in Theological Studies in 2004. 

Dr. Jim Fyock

Dr. Jim Fyock brings a wealth of educational experience to PCAG.  Dr. Fyock has a B.A. in Economics from Texas A&M University, an M.A. in Business Management and Supervision from Central Michigan University, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration from Liberty University.  He has years of experience as a secondary school teacher.  He is also an adjunct professor at Lander University, Anderson University, and Limestone College.  Before his career in education, Dr. Fyock was a U.S. Air Force pilot, having flown an F-4 Phantom fighter jet during the Vietnam War. Jim and his wife Carolyn have three children, Christopher, Rebecca, and Katie, and two grandchildren. 

Mr. Will Barron

Mr. William (Will) Barron teaches high school Bible and Physics at PCAG. Will graduated from Erskine College in 2004 with a B.A. in Physics. He later earned his MDiv from Erskine Theological Seminary in 2007.  He is now pursing his Doctor of Ministry at Erskine. He also works as a resident director for one of the men’s dormitories at Erskine College. 

Mrs. Nini Bradford

Mrs. Nini Bradford is married to Ron Bradford and teaches K5 at PCAG. Nini is a graduate of Columban College in Olongapo City, Philippines where she received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She has 19 years of teaching experience, including 14 years as a kindergarten teacher. Nini and Ron have two daughters, Sarah Mae (Bing) Wilt and Melissa (Lai) Swillum, and three granddaughters.

Mr. Ron Bradford

Mr. Ron Bradford is a Cum Laude graduate of Oakland University in Rochester, Mich., where he received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, majoring in Math and Science. A Navy veteran, he has more than 23 years’ experience as a middle school teacher. Mr. Bradford teaches sixth- and seventh-grade math, sixth- through eighth-grade sciences, and elementary P.E. at PCAG. Ron has developed and leads extensive Middle School Field Trip Outdoor Experiential Education Programs. In these programs, nature becomes the science laboratory as the students spend up to a week discovering the wonders of creation and having a little fun as well.

Mrs. Kim Burnett

Mrs. Burnett, known by her young students as Mrs. Kim, is a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina with a degree in Occupational Therapy. She has eight years’ experience in a K4 classroom, where her love for the Lord and children is evident to all. In addition, she has numerous years of experience working with young children in her church, both as a Sunday school teacher and a Vacation Bible School teacher. Kim is married to Sam, a physician in Greenwood, and they have three children, John, Rachel, and Ben.

Mr. Matthew Gore

Mr. Matthew Gore teaches Latin, Logic, and middle school Bible. Matthew was born in Philadelphia, Pa., but has spent most of his life in Due West, S.C.  He graduated from Erskine College with a Bachelor of Arts in History in 2005. He graduated from Erskine Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts in Theological Studies in 2007 and a Master of Theology in 2009. He and his wife, Brandy, live in Abbeville.

Mrs. Delores Peace

Mrs. Delores Peace teaches Algebra 1, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Physical Science, and German at PCAG. She is originally from Greenville, S.C., and has been married to Jerry for 36 years. They have three children: Jessica, Eliot, and Madison. Delores received a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of South Carolina. While stationed in Germany, Mrs. Peace worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a construction supervisor. It was during this time that she studied and developed a fluency in the German language. Upon returning to the United States, she began her career in education as a German teacher in an after-school program in the Fairfax County schools in Virginia.  Throughout her teaching career, she has taught high school math and science courses.  She also developed an academic enrichment program for students in grades 1-8.

Mrs. Nancy Sprouse

Mrs. Nancy L. Sprouse teaches in the elementary school. Nancy holds a Bachelor of Science from Bob Jones University and a Master of Education from Eastern University. She has more than 20 years of teaching experience. Prior to coming to PCAG, Nancy taught missionary children in Slovakia, where she garnered considerable experience teaching multi-aged classrooms. She is certified through ASCI as well as in the states of North Carolina and New Jersey. It was Nancy’s marriage to Bobby G. Sprouse Jr. that brought her from Lučenec, Slovakia, to Greenwood, S.C., where Bobby has lived all of his life. Nancy and Bobby were married in July 2008. “It is exciting to experience God’s leading. I am sure this is where God wants me, and I believe He has prepared me for my unique position at PCAG. I am thrilled to be a part of this new school.”

Mrs. Brandy Gore

Mrs. Brandy Gore teaches in the elementary school. Brandy graduated from Erskine College with a degree in Christian Education and Music in 2006.  She received a Master’s degree in Christian Education from Erskine Theological Seminary in 2008.  Before coming to PCAG, Brandy was director of Child Evangelism Fellowship in Greenwood. In addition to teaching first grade, Mrs. Gore also teaches violin and viola.  She also enjoys reading, singing, playing the ukulele and playing games with her dog “Petey.” She and her husband, Matthew, live in Abbeville, S.C.

Mrs. Kim Cain

Kim Cain teaches Biology 1 (Honors) and middle and high school Physical Education. She also serves as the school’s athletic director. She graduated from Furman University with a B.S. in Biology, and from West Virginia University with a B.S. in Physical Therapy. For most of her career, she has been active in the fields of pediatric physical therapy and adult fitness. Mrs. Cain is married to Randy, and they have five children.

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