Mr. Nagel grew up in a strong Christian home that attended church on a regular basis. In 1999 at the age of 13 Mr. Nagel received Christ as his personal Savior at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in King. He graduated from Mars Hill University in 2009 and taught and coached there for the next 10 years. Mr. Nagel married his high school sweetheart in 2011, and together they faithfully attended a Bible believing, Gospel preaching Baptist Church. In 2019 Mr. & Mrs. Nagel felt God leading them back to King where they both grew up. Eight weeks later God provided him with a teaching and coaching position at North Stokes High School. When their oldest child was ready to enter kindergarten, the Lord led them to enroll him in CCS and join Calvary Baptist Church. One year later, in June of 2022, Mr. Nagel again followed a clear leading from the Lord to accept an assistant principal position at CCS and begin training to be principal. In June of 2023 the former principal retired and Mr. Nagel transitioned into the role the Lord had been preparing him for.

“My wife Emily and I have been married for 12 years. We have 5 boys, ages 7, 5, 3, 2 and a newborn. We searched for a church and school that teaches sound Bible doctrine, salvation through Jesus Christ, and makes God preeminent in all decisions. We found that at Calvary Christian School and Calvary Baptist Church. I believe wholeheartedly that God moved us from Asheville to King so we could be a part of Calvary Baptist Church and Christian School. We are thrilled to be part of this blessed ministry, and we are excited to see God’s continual work at Calvary.” (Mr. Nagel)

Mr. Black attended Calvary Christian School in King from kindergarten through high school. He received Jesus as his Savior at the age of eight in a revival at Calvary Baptist Church, and after high school he attended Pensacola Christian College where he graduated in May of 2022. Throughout his school years at Calvary Mr. Black maintained a solid testimony as a young man who loved the Lord. We are excited and blessed that the Lord has led Mr. Black to return to his former school in King to teach MS/HS Bible and History.

“The Bible classes I took while at PCC built upon the Biblical foundation I was given during my fourteen years at Calvary Christian School. I am excited for the opportunity I now have to teach at my alma mater.”

At the age of seven, Miss Harris’ father talked with her about the Lord, and she received Christ as her personal Savior. After completing high school, she worked for a few years until, in 2019, she sensed the Lord leading her to attend West Coast Baptist College. While at college Miss Harris again sensed the Lord leading her to pursue a teaching degree. In May of 2022 she completed her secondary education degree with concentrations in English and History. Starting in August of 2022, Miss Harris will join the CCS staff to teach History and English to our 6^th and 7^th grade students.

“I am excited to see what God has planned for me in the next chapter of my life at CCS.”

We are excited to welcome Mr. Snow to our teaching staff.  He is a graduate of both our High School and Bible College.  More information to come.

Mrs. Carter was raised in a Christian home, received Christ as her personal Savior at the age of 5, and graduated from Calvary Christian School in King in 1999. She furthered her education at Surry Community College and graduated from Lees-McRae College with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She taught 4^th and 5^th grades for many years and earned a Masters of Education degree in Language and Literacy from Salem College. Mrs. Carter currently teaches at the local community college and will bring her skills to our high school. She joined the CCS staff in August of 2022 as Student Success Director. Her number one focus will be to work with CCS 9^th-12^th graders, developing Individual Graduation Plans and giving them resources to help them prepare for life after high school.  Mrs. Carter and her husband Wesley are very involved in the King community and in the CCS athletic department. They have three daughters, Salem, Caroline, and Dare, and their family enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and exploring the great state of NC. 



“As a Calvary alumnus, my love for this school runs very deep. I’m thrilled to work with our high school students as we develop goals and a plan for each student’s future.” (Mrs. Carter)

At 4 years old, Mr. Foote received Christ as personal Savior at home in his bedroom. Bro Foote later attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC, to prepare for full-time ministry, graduating in 1991 with a BA in Pastoral Studies. Bro. Foote worked in evangelism with his father Leon Foote for 16 years until the Lord called him to CCS in 2001 to teach 5th grade. In addition to his outstanding work as 5th grade teacher, John adds something quite extraordinary to our program with his Gospel Magic, puppets, and ventriloquism. 

"I have been in more than 50 different Christian schools while in evangelism. CCS in King is clearly the best school that I have ever been a part of."

Mrs. Sloan received Christ as her Savior at Power of 2 Youth Camp in Georgia when she was 12 years old.  Ever since Kindergarten, she has had a desire to teach Elementary School. After working as a Teacher's Aid at CCS, the passion for teaching was sealed in her heart. She graduated from Calvary Baptist Bible College with an Early Childhood Christian Education degree in 2022, and we are excited to welcome her to our teaching staff. 

"I am honored for the opportunity to teach at CCS, and I look forward to watching the students grow academically, physically, and most of all spiritually." 

Miss Schwarz received the Lord as her Savior on a  Wednesday night after Awanas when she was a little girl. Her family was missionaries to Zambia, Africa for 7 years. She graduated from Pensacola Christian College in 2020 with a major in Elementary Education.

“God has given me a love for children. My desire is to not only teach children the academics that they need, but also to teach them about God and His love for them. At CCS, I can watch them grow into the person God wants them to be.”

Mrs. Foote received the Lord Jesus as her personal Savior as a 7th grade student at Cedar Forest Christian School in Winston-Salem, NC. Mrs. Foote attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC, and graduated with a BS in Elementary Education in 1991. During her tenure at CCS in King, Mrs. Foote has taught 1 year in the high school, 2 years combined 5th/6th grades, and 2nd grade from 1998 until the present time. Mrs. Foote and her husband John spend every summer conducting Vacation Bible Schools. 

"I love teaching at CCS. It is such a thrill to educate children with so much potential for the Lord. It's exciting to watch them grow closer to reaching that potential every day."

Miss Auten's father had the joy to lead his little girl to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ when she was 6 years old. All through her childhood and teen years Miss Auten longed to be a teacher some day, and throughout junior and senior high she was heavily involved in the children's ministries of her church. While pursuing an elementary education degree at Pensacola Christian College, the Lord used a peer teaching experience to confirm to her that He was indeed calling her to be a Christian school teacher. After graduating from college in 2011, Miss Auten taught in two other Christian schools before joining the Calvary family to teach 1st grade. 

"I'm so glad I surrendered to God's call to become a teacher when I was a teenager, and now His call to teach here at CCS. Calvary very quickly felt like home and became another family for me. I cannot wait to see what God has planned for my 1st grade students in the upcoming year."

Wesley Carter graduated from Calvary Christian School in 2003. After graduation, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and served for nearly four years. Wesley is currently a financial advisor with Edward Jones. He also served on the King City Council. Wesley and his wife, Delana, also a CCS alumnus, have three daughters, Salem, Caroline, and Dare. You may contact him with questions about Cougar Athletics, or to schedule games, at 336.462.4111 or email him at athleticdirector@ccsking.org .

For years Mrs. Hooker sensed a void in her life, and she searched to find what was missing. At the age of 29, she attended Freedom Baptist Church in Rural Hall, NC, where she heard a Gospel message called “It’s So Simple”. On that day she found and received what had been missing in her life. It was Jesus Christ, the only One who could truly fill the void! Since that day, Mrs. Hooker has served the Lord through many different ministries at church while homeschooling her daughter. She has an Associate Degree in Architectural Technology and has had her own drafting and design business for 30 years. She taught art classes in the homeschool

co-op for many years working with all ages of students, and brings that experience to Calvary. She joined our Calvary staff as elementary / middle / high school art teacher in the fall of 2018, and has done a wonderful job for the Lord and for our students. In Mrs. Hooker’s art classes kids discover their hidden talents, prepare entries for the NC Fine Arts competition, and have fun. Everyone loves art class at CCS because of Mrs. Hooker.

“The Lord has given me a love for kids and for teaching. I’m happy to

be serving the Lord by teaching art here at Calvary. I love helping the students hone their artistic and creative abilities. It is a great privilege to part of the CCS team.”