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Joshua 16-18

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Mrs. Crystal Messenger
Kindergarten Teacher

Crystal Messenger thoroughly enjoys her position as Kindergarten teacher and has taught at Harvest Baptist Academy since its inception in 1996. Attending both Fairhaven Baptist College and Massillon Baptist College, her desire has always been to instruct and teach. Our Kindergarten schedule is 8:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. daily.

Crystal also assists in Junior Church and serves as Harvest Baptist's Nursery Director. She is a valued member of our team.

Miss Jacklyn Howell
1st - 2nd Grade Teacher

Jacklyn Howell came to Harvest Baptist Academy in 2007. As a recent graduate of West Coast Baptist College, she has brought much energy and enthusiasm with her into the classroom. Jacklyn is highly involved in various church ministries such as the bus route, teen department, and nursery. She also is the head coach of our girls' Junior Varsity volleyball team and offers assistant coach support for the Varsity volleyball team and cheerleading squad.

Mrs. Stacy Fajbik
3rd - 4th Grade Teacher

Stacy Fajbik began teaching at Harvest Baptist Academy in 2005. A graduate of Hyles-Anderson College with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Stacy currently teaches our combined third and fourth grade class, and she thoroughly enjoys working with the children.

Stacy is an integral member of Harvest working in our nursery, singing in the Choir, performing in special music ensembles, and helping with the Singles adult Bible class.

Mrs. Tammy Buhr
5th - 6th Grade Teacher

Tammy Buhr currently teaches fifth and sixth grade at Harvest Baptist Academy. Teaching in Christian schools and pre-schools since 1982, her credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Education from Geneva College.

Tammy is a faithful nursery worker and also assists her husband Phil in leading our Singles Ministry. You might meet Tammy at our Welcome Desk just inside our church's entrance, where she greets and assists people on Sunday mornings.

Pastor Tim Delaney
Teacher, 6th Grade Math

Bro. Delaney came to Harvest in 2007 after graduating from Shawnee Baptist College with a degree in Pastoral Theology.

Aside from the high school subjects he teaches, he also instructs our sixth grade mathematics course at Harvest Baptist Academy.

In addition to being our our church's Youth Pastor and administrating our "Silent Servants" ministry, Bro. Delaney's extra-curricular responsibilities include serving as Harvest Baptist Academy's High School Basketball Coach as well as serving as the Valley High School Bible Club's Sponsor.

Miss Mary Shive
Teacher, 4th Grade English

Mary Shive is a graduate of Pensacola Christian College with a degree in English. In addition to high school classes, she teaches fourth grade English at the academy.

Furthermore, Mary is Harvest Baptist Academy's Secretary and does an outstanding job keeping everybody organized!