MEET THE STAFF

Aimee Payne holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a certification in Multi-Categorical Special Education from Alderson-Broaddus University. With several years of teaching experience, she earned a Master’s Degree in Reading Education from West Virginia Wesleyan College and also holds Professional Administrative and Autism Certificates.

Aimee has dedicated 19 years to teaching in Upshur County and has felt a calling to open a Christian school for the past eight years, prayerfully pursuing this dream. She is supported by her husband of 13 years, who works alongside her to bring this vision to fruition, and they are blessed with one energetic son.

Allison Skinner, Office Manager

Allison Skinner has been involved in various roles with children and office settings for over 13 years. She has always felt a calling to work with children and feels blessed to be a part of Buckhannon Christian Academy.

Married for nine years, Allison and her husband are raising their two young children.

Ronna Smallridge, Teacher (K4)

Ronna Smallridge is excited to teach Pre-K and Kindergarten at Buckhannon Christian Academy this year. With 39 years of teaching experience across various settings, from private preschool to public Kindergarten, she is eager to continue her career at BCA and serve the Lord. Ronna and her husband have three grown children and seven grandchildren, all of whom live nearby, allowing them to enjoy their favorite country activities together regularly.

Michelle Linger, Teacher (K5 - 1st Grade)

Michelle Linger was born and raised in Buckhannon, WV, and is proud to call it home. Married for 38 years, she is the proud mother of two, Nathaniel and Kayla, and grandmother to Evie.

Michelle graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1984 with a Bachelor’s degree in Education and later received her Master’s degree from West Virginia University. After retiring from public school education with 34 years of experience, Michelle became the first official teacher at Buckhannon Christian Academy.

Michelle accepted Christ as her Savior at a young age and is passionate about sharing God’s love and the joy of learning with her students.

Jeanie Allen, Teacher (2nd - 3rd Grade)

Originally from the Pittsburgh area, Jeanie Allen graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and earned her Master’s degree from West Virginia University. This year will begin her 40th year in the primary classroom.

Jeanie views the classroom as her mission field and is honored to continue fulfilling God’s calling. She has been truly blessed being married to John for 35 years, being the mother of Chip and Johnna, and the grandmother of Charley, Miracle, and Theo.

Florence Tenney, Teacher (Language Arts and Math)

Florence Tenney, known as Flo, joined Buckhannon Christian Academy with 39 years of teaching experience as a retired public school teacher. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Glenville State College and a Master’s degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College.

Flo has been married for 29 years, has one daughter, and feels blessed to be teaching at BCA.

Courtney Frame, Teacher (Science and Math)

Courtney Frame, originally from Morgantown, WV, moved to Buckhannon in 2014 after marrying. She and her husband have two daughters. Courtney graduated from West Virginia University in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and previously taught in Upshur County Schools for eight years. Her strong faith and passion for education align perfectly with Buckhannon Christian Academy’s Christ-centered programs.

Stephen Boone, Coordinator of Biblical Studies and Activities (Social Studies and Bible)

Stephen has dedicated the majority of his professional career to serving in Christian education, blending teaching roles with administrative responsibilities. He holds a B.A. in History with a minor in Education from West Virginia Wesleyan College and an M.Div. in Christian Leadership and Church Ministry from Liberty University. Throughout his journey, Stephen has been privileged to contribute in various capacities, including crisis management, curriculum development, spiritual formation, and athletics.

Stephen has been married to his wonderful wife for nearly ten years and they have one daughter. The entire family considers themselves truly blessed to be a part of the Buckhannon Christian Academy family.

Lisa James, Teacher (Language Arts)

Lisa James, a graduate of Marshall University, has taught English and Science classes in Christian schools for eight years. With ten years of experience in marketing for an educational test prep course, she has spent the last seven years teaching English as a second language and mentoring international students applying to Ph.D. programs.

Married for 30 years, Lisa and her husband have two sons and a daughter. She believes that all children are blessings from God to be nurtured and guided to follow Christ’s plan for their lives (Jeremiah 29:11) and feels blessed to be part of her students’ lives at Buckhannon Christian Academy.

Becky Walton

Sue Spotloe, Aid (Pre-K)

Melody Powers, Aide (Kindergarten - 1st Grade)