"Preparing Spiritual Warriors, Serving Others, and
Glorifying God"

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. 

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!

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!

My name is Kelly Shore, and I will be teaching First Grade at Lincoln Christian Academy this year! I am an experienced teacher with twenty-eight years in public school and two years in private Christian schools. I have always wanted to be a teacher since I was in sixth grade! I believe children learn best when they know they are loved, so developing relationships is very important to me. I am married with two grown children. In my free time I enjoy spending time with family and playing the piano. I am looking forward to a great year getting to know all my new students and helping them to have their best year yet!

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 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!

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.