Dr. Mark Benton, President
president@jcseagles.org, 731-300-4605

• Doctor of Educational Leadership, Oral Roberts University – Tulsa, OK
• M.S.E. Harding University
• B.A. Harding University
• Director of Academics and Missions, Jackson Christian, 2009-2014
• Headmaster, Harding Academy – Searcy, Arkansas, 1999-2009
• High School Principal, Harding Academy, 1995-99
• Teacher and Coach at Harding Academy, 1987-95
• Began at Jackson Christian:  2009

Blake Beckham, Director of Advancement
blake.beckham@jcseagles.org, 731-300-4577

• M.Ed. Freed-Hardeman University
• B.S. Freed-Hardeman University
• Major Gifts Officer, Freed-Hardeman University, 2018
• Regional Development, Freed-Hardeman University, 2015-17
• Endowed Scholarship Coordinator, Freed-Hardeman University, 2011-15
• Admissions Counselor, Freed-Hardeman University, 2007-11
• Began at Jackson Christian: 2018

Linda Bradford, Director of Elementary
linda.bradford@jcseagles.org, 731-300-4574

• Licensure in School Counseling, Freed-Hardeman University
• M.Ed. Union University
• B.S. Lipscomb University
• Library Science, Lambuth University
• Secondary Counselor, 2001-2012
• Librarian, Southside High School, 1999-2001
• Teacher, Northeast Middle
  School, 1992-99
• Teacher, North Side Junior High School, 1988-92
• Began at Jackson Christian:  2001

Anita Cannedy, Director of Preschool
anita.cannedy@jcseagles.org, 731-427-9593

• B.A. St. Edward’s University, Austin, TX
• Early Childhood Director’s Training, Tennessee State University
• Preschool Teacher, Jackson Christian Preschool, 2018-2019
• Teacher, Goodwill Career Solutions, 2014-2016
• Teacher, St. Theresa’s Middle School, 2012-2013
• Admissions Recruiter/Administrative Coordinator, St. Edward’s University, 2008-2012 and 1992-1995
• ASB Student Missions Leader, St. Edward’s University, 2009-2010
• Preschool Teacher, Big Wood Presbyterian School, 2006
• Director of Admission, Strickland Christian School, 2004-2005
• Assistant Director of Children’s Ministry, Agape Christian Ministries, 1994-2004
• Began at Jackson Christian: 2017

David Haltom, Director of Facilities Management
david.haltom@jcseagles.org, 731-300-4579

• Owner of Haltom Service Company for over 20 years
• Master Electrician License
• Master Plumbing License
• Master Pipe Fitter License
• Began at Jackson Christian:  2017

Lisa Hickerson, Director of Secondary Academics
academic.affairs@jcseagles.org, 731-300-4606

• M.Ed. University of Memphis
• B.S. Mississippi State University
• Mathematics Teacher and Counselor, Jackson Christian, 2007-2014
• Mathematics Teacher and Counselor, Dyersburg High School, 1991-98, 2004-07
• Began at Jackson Christian:  2007

Amber Love, Business Office Manager
amber.love@jcseagles.org, 731-300-4617

• A.A. Office/Business Administration, Jackson State Community College
• Bookkeeper, Jackson Christian School 2012-2017
• Business Owner, HR Partners – 2010-2013
• Accounting, Whirlpool Corporation, 2006 – 2009
• Accounting, Maytag Corporation 1992-2006
• Began at Jackson Christian: 2012

Michael Plyler, Director of Information Technology
michael.plyler@jcseagles.org, 731-300-4614

• M.S. University of Memphis
• B.S. Freed-Hardeman University
• Director of Development and Operations, Director of Web Services, University Webmaster; Freed-Hardeman University, 2007-2018
• Lead Web Developer, IT Consultant; Bramblett Group, 2014-present
• Web Consultant, Jackson Christian, 2010-2018
• Blackboard Administrator, Portal Administrator; Freed-Hardeman University, 2005-2018
• Instructor of Computer Science, Freed-Hardeman University, 2002-2008
• Began at Jackson Christian:  2010

Jeanna Rice, Director of Early Learning Village
jeanna.rice@jcseagles.org, 731-300-4585

• B. S. Early Childhood/Elementary, Freed-Hardeman University
• M. Ed., Middle Tennessee State University
• Kindergarten Teacher, Jackson Christian, 2014-16
• Jr. Kindergarten Teacher, Jackson Christian, 2012-14
• Teacher Assistant, Jackson Christian, 2011-12
• Director, Sunshine Day School, Franklin, TN, 2001-09
• Preschool Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten and Young 4’s, Sunshine Day School, Franklin, TN, 2001-09
• Kindergarten Teacher, Franklin Special School District, Franklin, TN, 1987-96
• Began at Jackson Christian: 2011

Jason Shelton, Secondary Dean of Students/Director of Athletics
jason.shelton@jcseagles.org, 731-300-4602

• M.Ed. Administration & Supervision, Tennessee State University
• B.A. Speech Education, Lipscomb University
• Communications Teacher and Basketball Coach, Chester County High, 2016-2018
• Head Basketball Coach and Professor, Freed-Hardeman University, 2005-2016
• Assistant Basketball Coach, University of Colorado 2001-2005
• Assistant Basketball Coach, University of Utah 1999-2001
• Assistant Basketball Coach, Lipscomb University 1995-1999
• Bible Teacher & Middle School Basketball Coach, David Lipscomb Campus School, 1991-1994
• Began at Jackson Christian: 2018

Administrative Staff

 

 

Fran Baker, Director of Alumni Relations
alumni@jcseagles.org, 731-668-8055 ext. 1209

 

Donna Carden, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Elementary
donna.carden@jcseagles.org, 731-300-4573

 

Dawn Cooper, Human Resource Coordinator
dawn.cooper@jcseagles.org, 731-300-4583

 

Leigh-Ann Davis, Director of Wings
leighann.davis@jcseagles.org, 731-668-8055 ext. 1307

 

Stephanie Finton, Administrative Assistant, Student Affairs Office
stephanie.finton@jcseagles.org, 731-300-4602

 

Jennifer Fowler, Elementary Cafeteria Manager
jennifer.fowler@jcseagles.org, 731-300-4582

 

Stefanie Gatlin, Middle School Academic Advisor
stefanie.gatlin@jcseagles.org, 731-300-4631

 

Missy Hearn, Director of Admissions and Public Relations
missy.hearn@jcseagles.org, 731-300-4606

 

Jennifer Johnson, High School Academic Advisor/Director of Academic Resources
jennifer.johnson@jcseagles.org , 731-668-8055

 

Gary Martin, Chaplain
gary.martin@jcseagles.org, 731-300-4611

 

Sherry Miller, Elementary Secretary, Business Office Coordinator
sherry.miller@jcseagles.org, 731-300-4574

 

Chuck Morris, Director of Spiritual Life
chuck.morris@jcseagles.org, 731-668-8055

 

Angie Newsom, Secondary Cafeteria Manager
angie.newsom@jcseagles.org, 731-300-4604

 

Darby Palmer, Assistant Director of Admissions
darby.palmer@jcseagles.org, 731-300-4623

 

Martha Sheffield, Athletic Director Assistant, Director of Records, College Placement
martha.sheffield@jcseagles.org, 731-300-4587

 

Andrea Simon, Assistant to the President
andrea.simon@jcseagles.org, 731-300-4605

 

Betty Tate, Business Office Coordinator
betty.tate@jcseagles.org, 731-300-4615