Determined. Devoted.
Byne’s team makes the difference.

Beyond technology, curriculum, furnishings, or certain techniques, teachers are the most significant resource and vital relationship. Byne has a dedicated teaching staff, who loves the Lord, feels called to what they do, and loves the students and families they serve.

Mark Jackson

Head of School

“As a product of Christian education, my life was forever changed by parents who discipled me and teachers who were always pointing towards Christ. Byne Christian School has provided a robust experience for my family through healthy friendships, Christ-centered classrooms, and student life.”

Pastor Mark worked in commercial real estate development prior to his entry into ministry. For the past 18 years, he has served churches with Christian schools which has shaped his passion for discipleship through education. You will find his wife, Lyndsay, volunteering throughout the school and his three children, Jordyn, Blake and Braxton, walking the halls as students. He supports our administrative team provides additional connection to local churches, ministries, organizations.

Amy Haynes

Academic Administrator

“We are pioneers reimagining classical Christian education at Byne Christian School. We are in an awesome building & growing phase, continually learning and being inspired as God leads us to train students to know, honor, and worship Him in all aspects of life, and to see His handiwork in every subject taught.”

Amy Haynes joined the BCS staff in 2021 as the Hybrid Director, and worked diligently with Mr. Wise to develop and implement the two-day program. Mrs. Haynes homeschooled her children, Sadie and Caleb, for eleven years using the classical Christian pedagogy. In addition, she has worked for 13 years in youth ministry with her husband, Bryan, who is the pastor to students at Gillionville Baptist Church. Having been burdened to see young people know and grow in the love and joy of the Lord (beyond the limited number of hours they gather at church), she felt that being a part of the development of the two-day program was a tremendous discipleship opportunity. Mrs. Haynes believes the two-day model is a perfect fit for many in our community who desire the quality time homeschooling provides but who also want an excellent education with accountability and programming access. Mrs. Haynes holds a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from the University of Georgia.
Working with young athletes is a favorite pastime for John. Over the past decade, he has coached numerous youth basketball and baseball teams, as well as spending three years coaching middle school basketball in the Lee County school system.
John's wife, Jessica, is also a Byne graduate. They have two sons together, Luke and Liam. The family are active members of Life Church, where they serve in Worship, AV, and Life Littles ministries.
John has come full circle, returning to his alma mater to share his expertise with the next generation of students.

Dr. Denise Hall

Principal

Dr. Hall is joining our team for the 2025-2026 school year!

We are excited to introduce Dr. Denise Duncan Hall as the new principal of Byne Christian School. With 38 years in education, Dr. Hall is not only a seasoned leader but also a passionate educator who believes in shaping both minds and hearts.
Originally from Albany, Georgia, Dr. Hall graduated from Deerfield Windsor and continued her education at Valdosta State University. The Lord opened the door to teach in Jacksonville, Florida, where she met her husband and started a family.
Dr. Hall’s journey in education began as a high school math teacher, where she discovered her love for helping students grow in confidence and knowledge. Over the years, she has served as a principal, a mentor to other school leaders, and most recently as regional superintendent.
She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Florida, but more importantly, she brings wisdom, warmth, and a deep commitment to discipleship through education. Dr. Hall believes that education should do more than prepare students for college or careers—it should equip them to live their lives for the Lord.
We are grateful to have Dr. Hall join our community, and we look forward to the vision, energy, and care she will bring to Byne Christian School. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome as she joins our team for the 2025-2026 school year!

Grammar

Natalie Abbott

1st Grade Teacher
Jaye Bice

2nd Grade Teacher
Katie Brock

K3 Teacher
Ashley Cook

Resource Teacher
Ruth Anne Crews

3rd - 6th Grades Teacher
Misty Dearth

K4/K5 Teacher
Reading Intervention
Derica Hansen

4th- 6th Grades Teacher
Hall Lead
Cheryl Horne

K4 Teacher
Tammy Isert

K5 Teacher
Karen Kavanaugh

3rd Grade Teacher
Suzanne Mears

5th-8th Grades Math Teacher
Mandy Patterson

K4/K5 Teacher
Cheryl Pittman

Grammar Assistant
Amanda Rooks

Language Arts / Teacher Training
Debra Segroves

4th-6th Grades
Learning Support Specialist
Tykisha Thompson

2nd Grade Teacher
Hall Lead

Logic & Rhetoric

Lena Davis

PE, Health, Athletics, and Science Teacher
Tim Olds

Spanish Teacher
Jordan Parker

9th - 12th Grades Teacher
Humanities
Holly Peek

3rd - 5th & 7th - 12th Grades
Science Teacher
Ashley Reynolds

7th - 12th Grades Teacher
Humanities/Science/Electives
Hall Lead
Kathy Slappy

7th - 9th Grades
Humanities Teacher
Stephen Swails

Apologetics and Bible Teacher