After School Care Director
My name is Gekni Blue. I was born and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, in a proud military family—my father served 25 years in the Armed Forces, and my mother devoted her career to Cumberland County Schools.
Third/Fourth Grades- (EC & 2nd-5th Grades Lead Teacher)
I am blessed to be a part of Kid Stars Rising Academy. I am so excited to join such an amazing team and to work with each of you and your children.
English Language Arts Teacher - Middle/High School
Ms. Jessica Cruse is a team player who is hardworking and dedicated to meeting goals and objectives with excellence. She has superior communication skills, both verbally and in written correspondence.
French I & French Il/Spanish l & Spanish II (MS/HS)
Hello, My name is Isabelle Daussy. I am a passionate and dedicated language teacher with 24 years of experience helping students develop strong communication skills in French and Spanish languages.
Prekindergarten Teacher
Mrs. Jessica Dowden is passionate about helping children learn and succeed by providing a relatable and structured environment where they can thrive academically and spiritually. Her successful background experience in healthcare and customer relations emphasizes her heart for service. Mrs. Dowden is a wife and mother of three. She is extremely excited to serve as the prekindergarten teacher at Kid Stars Rising Christian Learning Academy!
PK-5 Resource Teacher
My name is Alexandra Dunshee-Wilkins. My moto is: Every day we wake up is another day to try again. Our mistakes from yesterday do not determine what we can do today. I have a love for God, my family, and children. I have had a love for children from an early age. I was volunteering in the nursery at Sandy Grove Church or babysitting since I was 12 years old.
Instructional Assistant (K/1st Grade) - Administrative Assistant
Tanya Fortune brings to Kid Stars Rising a variety of skill sets and strengths. She has been with the Academy since its inception in June 2019 and has served wherever needed as an administrative assistant, classroom teacher, teacher assistant, and resource teacher.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Mrs. Sharon Holmes comes to Kid Stars Rising Christian Learning Academy with extensive experience, dedication and a talent for inspiring her students to achieve academic excellence. She earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Education at Fayetteville State University.
Associate Principal/MS/HS Electives Teacher
My name is Sherry Hutchens. I am a mother of 4 and a proud grandmother of 15 wonderful grandchildren- Family is one of my greatest joys and what keeps me grounded in what truly matters. It’s an honor to be a part of helping to guide and shape young minds in an environment where Christ is the center of everything we do.
Instructional Assistant (Grades 3/4)
Mrs. Tiffany Ingram is an experienced early childhood educator and dedicated leader with over nine years of teaching and management expertise. Mrs. Ingram holds an Associate Degree in Child Development from MiraCosta College in California.
History Teacher - Middle/High School/ Athletic Director
It is a great honor to welcome Coach Steven Mims to our Kid Stars Rising Christian Learning Academy Family! He is an award-winning basketball coach with over fifteen years of experience developing and mentoring students, both on and off the court.
Math Teacher- Middle/High School
Mr. Morgan is a seasoned mathematics teacher who has served five years as an accomplished educator. Educated at Fayetteville State University, Mr. Morgan is extremely fluent in math, currently earning his Bachelor of Science Degree in Middle Grades Education, adding on a concentration in Math.
Multi EC Instructional Assistant
Second Grade Teacher
Brittany Osborne enjoys working with children of all ages and academic skills. Her experiences working with children include volunteering in children's church, babysitting, and homeschooling, in which she holds accreditations in North Carolina and New York.
Science Teacher - Middle/High School/ Robotics Chair/ National Honor Society Sponsor
My name is Mrs. Garna Parsley and I'm very excited to be back with the Kid Stars Rising Christian Learning Academy team. I have extensive experience teaching intermediate and high school students science and math. This coming school year we will begin having a robotics team and exploring the world of Artificial Intelligence and how it relates to our everyday experiences.
Floater/After School Care Assistant Teacher
Mrs. Pam Powell-Burtis moved to Fayetteville from Irving, Texas in October of 2022 after her husband John went home to be with the Lord. She is looking forward to what the Lord has planned for her in this new chapter of her life.
Associate Principal/MS/HS Electives Teacher
Teresa Rubio was born and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and has dedicated over two decades to the field of education.
Middle/High School Administrator - Transportation
David Simmons is a veteran of the United States Air Force. Educated at Fayetteville Technical Community College, his specialties are visual arts and computer/tech repair. Mr. Simmons has a pure heart for GOD and loves children. He is an invaluable asset to Kid Stars Rising and assists in all areas of the schools.
Principal- MS/HS/Bible Study l & ll/ MS/HS Electives/ Chapel
Dr. Sharonne Simmons has twenty-four years of experience in public and private school education. She is a certified and licensed classroom teacher and former school administrator in North Carolina Public Schools.
First Grade Teacher
My name is Angela Snow Powell. I retired from Hoke County Schools after 20 years of dedicated service, during which I held roles as a Pre-K Teacher Assistant, After-School Care Program Staff, and Child Nutrition Assistant. I take great pleasure in nurturing children and supporting their development.
Multi-Age EC Teacher
Ms. Chanda Sparrow has over twenty-five years of experience working in the medical field as a certified phlebotomy technician and a certified nursing assistant (CNA). Ms. Sparrow received her formal medical training in Norfolk, Virginia.
Kindergarten Teacher (PK-1st Grade Lead Teacher)
Ms. Carolyn Williams received an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and has served in Cumberland County Schools for 22 years, primarily in kindergarten. She enjoys working with children and helping them grow.
