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Staff



Administration

 Kyle Boyd - Headmaster / kyle@walnutgrovechristianschool.com 
  • Hobbies: Playing softball and spending time with my 3 girls.
  • Favorite Book or Author:  Dean Koontz  "Odd Thomas"
  • Favorite part of WGCS:  I love the tight-knit family feel and support that everyone gives each other.
  • Scripture to Live By:  Bad company corrupts good character -- I Cor. 15:33

 Shannon Boyd Co-Headmaster & Curriculum / sboyd@walnutgrovechristianschool.com

  • Hobbies: Spending time with family (especially "family night" on the deck), being with my Mom in her garden, softball, tennis, helping people
  • Favorite Book or Author:  The Shack, The Notebook, Happiness is a Serious Problem
  • Favorite Part of WGCS: The fact that my kids have a safe place to get an education while developing their relationship with Jesus! The schedule (of course).
  • Scripture to Live By:  "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." -- Phil. 4:6-7

  Mark Guest - Assistant Principal/ guest@walnutgrovechristianschool.com
  • Hobbies: Scuba Diving & Missions (served 15 years in 45 countries) 
  • Favorite Book or Author: Christian scholars, Gordon Fee and F.F. Bruce
  • Favorite Part of WGCS: I love to teach and I love to manage a school; but my favorite thing to do is to share Biblical truth and relevancy with others. 
  • Scripture to Live By: "And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also." -- 2 Timothy 2:2 (KJV)  

 Laura Summer - Accounting / summer@walnutgrovechristianschool.com
  • Hobbies: Boating, scrap booking, decorating, hanging with my family and friends, teaching pilates
  • Favorite Book or Author: Bible and my book, "Mommy Will Always Come Home,"  the Twilight series & Wild at Heart
  • Favorite Part of WGCS: The people and their commitment to Christ.
  • Scripture to Live By: Whatever you do, do it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. --Col. 3:23


Elementary School



Shannon Boyd - K-First Grades / sboyd@walnutgrovechristianschool.com

  • Hobbies: Spending time with my family (especially "family night" on the deck), being with my Mom in her garden, tennis, softball, helping people
  • Favorite Book or Author: The Shack, The Notebook, Happiness is a Serious Problem
  • Favorite Part of WGCS: The fact that my kids have a safe place to get an education while developing their relationship with Jesus! The schedule (of course)!
  • Scripture to Live By: Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." -- Phil. 4:6-7


  Miss Trigg - Second & Third Grades / trigg@walnutgrovechristianschool.com

  • Hobbies: Watching the Panthers, Gamecocks and UNC Sports & Movies
  • Favorite Book or Author:  Harlen Coben 
  • Favorite Part of WGCS: My favorite thing about WGCS is the one on one attention I can give to each student. Being able to see each individual student grow throughout the year is a blessing!
  • Scripture to Live By: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." --Jeremiah 29:11 

  Mrs. Lail - Fourth & Fifth Grade / lail@walnutgrovechristianschool.com

  • Hobbies: Soduko & Crossword puzzles, reading, camping
  • Favorite Book or Author: Historical novels ex. Phillipa Gregory
  • Favorite Part of WGCS: I love teaching here at Walnut Grove because of the wonderful families and students. It is a privilege to teach in this Christian and supportive environment!
  • Scripture to Live By: I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. --Phil.4:13

 Mrs. Bartlett - 6th Grade / Bartlett@walnutgrovechristianschool.com
  • Hobbies: Spend time with family
  • Favorite Book or Author: Bible
  • Favorite Part of WGCS: My favorite part of Walnut Grove is the presence of God. I love that everyone is happy and kind to others. Walnut Grove, "A Great Place to Be."
  • Scripture to Live By: Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. --Proverbs 15:27


Middle School

 Mrs. Lieck / lieck@walnutgrovechristianschool.com 

  • Currently Teaching: Social Studies, English, Bible
  • Book or Author: Christian Fiction & Kristen Heintzman
  • Hobbies: Tennis, cooking, reading, vacationing! 
  • Favorite Part of WGCS: Everything!
  • Scripture to Live By: I can do everything through him who gives me strength. -- Phil.4:13

  Mr. Von Cannon / VonCannon@walnutgrovechristianschool.com
  • Currently Teaching: Middle School Math & Science
  • Book or Author: Wants to read American Lion
  • Hobbies: Spend time with wife & kids: Sports Connection, Nascar Speedpark, Movies
  • Favorite Part of WGCS: My favorite part of working at Walnut Grove is the good spirit of the students and Godly closeness of the staff.
  • Scripture to Live By: I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. --Phil.3:14

High School


 Mr. Claflin / claflin@walnutgrovechristianschool.com 
  • Currently Teaching: High School Social Studies,Journalism, and Bible
  • Favorite Book or Author: Underworld Don Delillo
  • Hobbies: reading
  • Favorite Part of WGCS: My favorite part about teaching at Walnut Grove is the loving support given by the Administration. And, more importantly, the kids are just a great bunch.
  • Scripture to Live By: Matthew 22:34-40

 Mr. Cooke/ cooke@walnutgrovechristianschool.com
  • Currently Teaching: Science and Athletic Director
  • Favorite Book or Author: Bible, ESPN the Magazine
  • Hobbies: softball, watch sports, eat chicken wings & ranch
  • Favorite Part of WGCS: Having the opportunity to have a positive effect on the life of the children of this school!
  • Scripture to Live By: Psalm 23

 Mrs. Keller / Keller@walnutgrovechristianschool.com
  • Currently Teaching: Math
  • Favorite Book or Author: Inspirational romances/adventures
  • Hobbies: Spend time with my family, cooking & sewing
  • Favorite Part of WGCS: My favorite part of Walnut Grove is teaching in a loving Christian School where the teachers are unified in purpose.
  • Scripture to Live By: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, --Col. 3:23


 Mrs. Fuller / Fuller@walnutgrovechristianschool.com
  • Currently Teaching: English
  • Favorite Book or Author: The Odyssey
  • Hobbies: Kiss my daughter Anna
  • Favorite Part of WGCS: My favorite aspect of teaching at Walnut Grove is the opportunity to work closely with individual students, so that I can determine which strategies suit their learning styles.
  • Scripture to Live By: Psalm 23