OUR DEDICATED STAFF
Mrs. Teresa Cogle
Academy Director, Jr. and Sr. High School On-Site Teacher
Mrs. Cogle has earned associates and bachelor’s degrees in Christian and Religious Education. She has been teaching in Christian Education for 38 years and we are so proud, thankful and blessed to have her lead our Academy in every aspect and to see students impacted by her experience, compassion and love for Christian Education.
Mrs. Stephanie Frederick
5th and 6th Grade On-Site Teacher, Sign Language Instructor
Mrs. Frederick has an associate degree in Elementary Education and has taught for 23 years. She is a true gift from God that strengthens our children academically and spiritually through their transitional years.
Mrs. Rebecca Grimes
2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade On-Site Teacher
Mrs. Grimes graduated from Atlantic Baptist Bible College where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and has been teaching for 15 years in K-4, K-5, 1st and 3rd grades. Mrs. Grimes is thrilled to be teaching our students in a traditional format.
Mrs. Iris Figueroa
Kindergarten and First Grade On-Site Teacher
Mrs. Figueroa has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, a master’s degree in Preschool Education and is completing her doctoral degree in Special Education Administration. She has taught for 26 years from Preschool through 6th grade in various subjects. The academy and our students are blessed to have Mrs. Figueroa as a part of our team.
Mrs. Rebecca Shropshire
Jr. and High School Teaching Assistant & Art Teacher
Mrs. Shropshire has over 12 years experience working as a Communications Officer for the Richmond PD. For 9 of those years she was also a certified Instructor for the Department of Criminal Justice. Additionally, she has a great love of art and has several years of art experience which is an immense blessing to our students. We are so pleased to have her as a part of BRCA.
Pastor Tony Kohout
Pastor, Founder and Administrator
Athletics Director/Head Boy’s Basketball Coach
Mrs. Karonda Harris
Young Ladies’ Christian Character Building Teacher
Mrs. Harris has an associate degree in Christian Business and has taught Christian Home Economics for 7 years. She as a heart for growing our young ladies’ home building skills and teaches our Young Ladies’ Christian Character Building class.
Mr. Greg Harris
Director of Public Relations and Young Men’s Christian Character Building Teacher
Greg serves our Pastor and our school as the Director of Public Relations in addition to teaching our Young Men’s Christian Character Building class.
Mrs. Robin Mott
Cafeteria Manager, Lead Volunteer
Mrs. Robin Mott serves in the Cafeteria where she lovingly provides meals to our children each day. She also ensures that the Academy is a clean and safe environment for our children.