Philosophy & Purpose
Lincoln Christian Academy holds that education is designed to meet the needs of the total student. Our program will help the student grow and develop emotionally, intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually. Our desire is that each student will develop an eagerness and love for learning.
Curriculum and Teaching Methods
We encourage innovation and creativity in the classrooms. Our early childhood program provides outside play, learning centers, music with movement, and hands-on manipulatives to help the student grow and develop fine and gross motor skills. Elementary students receive instruction in various core subjects such as math, language arts, science, social studies, and Bible; and enrichment classes such as music, physical education, visual arts, and MakerSpace/technology.
Why Choose LCA?
1. Highly qualified teachers. (All teachers are highly qualified to teach excellent academics and to integrate all Bible principles.)
2. Preparing Servant Leaders. (All students at LCA will be taught the importance of serving others before self.)
3. Family and Community Engagement (Fostering a sense of community by engaging families in their child's learning process by service projects and participating in their child's spiritual walk with God.)
Meet the Team
Audrey Hovis
Head of School
Hello Lincoln Christian Academy Families!
I have been in education for the past 15 years. I have had the honor to have experienced administration at all three academic levels. I served at Fred T. Foard High School as an assistant principal, Maiden Elementary School as an assistant principal, Southwest Middle School as an assistant principal, Holbrook Middle School as the principal, and Cherryville Elementary School as the principal.
Emily Loftis
Kindergarten Teacher
Welcome Warriors!
I’m a graduate of Western Carolina with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I’m married and have 2 children, Bethany and Jace! I have 7 years experience teaching with Gaston County and 3 years teaching with Covenant Preschool. I’m super excited to be starting my 2nd year at Lincoln Christian Academy as a Kindergarten Teacher!! I’m looking forward to all God has in store for us this year!
Destiny Brittian
Kindergarten Teacher
My name is Destiny Brittian, and I am looking forward to year two at Lincoln Christian Academy! I am excited to meet all our new students and their families this school year. I am currently working on my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education. I am excited to watch all students grow spiritually for Christ and go above and beyond in their academics this school year! Go, Warriors!
Jennifer Heedick
Second/Third Grade Teacher
Hello! My name is Jennifer Heedick and I am from Lincolnton, North Carolina. I lived in Cherryville as a child and graduated from Cherryville High School. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Science and a Master's Degree in Health Education from Western Carolina University. My Graduate Certificate/ Licensure is in Elementary Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. My experience in teaching includes grades K-3 and adults of all ages in a hospital environment. I would love to live off grid in the mountains someday but still have access to restaurants. My husband and I enjoy traveling with our dogs. We also provide a place for animal shelters to bring their dogs to run and play.
Ana Carnes
Enrichment Director
Ana Carnes is a fifth year teacher with a passion for creativity and the arts. She believes that every child is full of potential and that God has big plans for each of them. In her free time, Ana enjoys pursuing her love of musical theatre and has too many hobbies to count. Ana is so excited about the school year to come and cannot wait to be a part of what God is doing at LCA!
Beverly Bowman
First Grade Teacher
My name is Beverly Bowman. I am from Stanley North Carolina. I attended Appalachian State University where I received a bachelor of arts in English. After graduating, I became a flight attendant for Piedmont airlines and my career In aviation lasted 35 years. In 2007 I returned to school and attended Gardner Webb university where I received my undergrad and masters in elementary education. I retired from flying in 2017 and began my teaching career. I have one son who is attending Western Carolina and my dog Lulu. Also, my first book, The Bubblegum Queen, was just published in June 2024. I am thrilled to think that there is one more book in this world to be read and it was written by me. God has truly blessed me.
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Contact
2168 Gastonia Highway
P.O. Box 654
Lincolnton, NC 28092
704-735-1559 ext. 229
heatherreynolds@lincolnchristianacademy.org