Faculty & Staff
Andrew Brown
Andrew Brown is the PE teacher at Westminster Academy.
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Johnnie-Ann Campbell
Johnnie-Ann Campbell is the Head of School at Westminster Academy, a growing prekindergarten through sixth grade school in Tampa, Florida. Johnnie-Ann is a classical enthusiast and has been involved in classical education through teaching and administration for more than fifteen years. Johnnie-Ann is eager to share her love of learning and students with fellow teachers. She has been a guest speaker at The Association of Classical and Christians School’s annual conference, Repairing the Ruins, presenting on topics such as “Hidden Curriculum: Cultivating Ordered Loves Through Ordered Classrooms” and “The Seven Laws of Teaching as the Foundation for Lesson Planning.”
Johnnie-Ann earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the Baptist University of Florida. She also earned a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Christian Schools from Regent University. Johnnie-Ann holds a Master Certification in classical and Christian education from The Association of Classical and Christian Schools.
Prior to moving to Tampa, she served at Regents School of Charlottesville as a classroom teacher and Grammar School Principal for nine years. Miss Campbell has also worked as a freelance writer and political analyst. As a native Floridian, Miss Campbell is excited to return to Florida and explore all that Tampa has to offer. In her free time, Miss Campbell can usually be found with a good book and her dog, Scout.
Laurel Cook
Laurel Cook is the first grade teacher at Westminster Academy. While studying to graduate with a degree in Piano Pedagogy, Miss Cook realized that God was leading her to teach in a different way than she was planning. After many twists and turns, Miss Cook graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Psychology. While in college, Miss Cook worked as staff at Summit Ministries’ worldview summer camps and continues to mentor high school and college-aged girls in their walk with Christ.
Prior to joining Westminster, Miss Cook taught pre-kindergarten students English as a second language in Japan, and she also taught after school English programs for grades first through sixth. At the end of the day, Miss Cook enjoys curling up on the couch with tea or coffee and a good book. She also spends her spare time with family in the Brandon area, traveling up north to visit even more family, hiking, camping, baking, and playing the piano.
Olivia Cook
Olivia Cook is the second-grade teacher at Westminster Academy with a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Liberty University. She spent four years in the graphic design industry before transitioning to teaching. Having been homeschooled using a classical education curriculum, she is familiar with this educational approach. Outside of the classroom, Olivia enjoys pottery, knitting, and exploring different art mediums. She can usually be found with a cup of tea from her extensive collection.
Alec Graybill
Alec Graybill is the third grade teacher at Westminster Academy. Mr. Graybill graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry. He was born and raised in Tampa, growing a passion for ministry at a young age. Mr. Graybill has served in many areas of the church before joining Westminster Academy, most notably in student ministry. He is passionate about studying and teaching the Bible, helping others to grow in their understanding of God and His Word. In his free time, Mr. Graybill loves to play disc golf and pickleball, and cheer on the Rays, Buccaneers, and Gators.
Ashley Hilton
Ashley Hilton is the Administrative Assistant and ballet teacher at Westminster Academy. Mrs. Hilton graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and a minor in Business. Prior to joining Westminster, Mrs. Hilton worked at the Straz Center's Patel Conservatory for ten years, where she served as the Dance Administrative Supervisor for Next Generation Ballet and the Dance Department. While at the Straz Center, she taught ballet and modern dance to ages prekindergarten through adult as well as a ballet outreach for kindergarten through fifth grade at Metropolitan Ministries' Partnership School. Mrs. Hilton is so grateful to be teaching ballet at Westminster Academy in a Christ-centered environment and sharing the joy of dance with her students. In her free time, Mrs. Hilton loves spending time exploring with her husband and three sons. She can often be found on the football field cheering on her kids or watching sports with them.
Donna Lynam
Donna Lynam is the fourth and fifth grade teacher at Westminster Academy. Mrs. Lynam attended Florida State University before earning a degree in Christian Education at Florida Bible College and a Master’s in Education Administration from Dallas Theological Seminary. She also earned the Master Teacher Certification through The Association of Classical and Christian Schools. Mrs. Lynam has been a fourth and fifth grade teacher in classical Christian schools for nearly thirty years. Mrs. Lynam loves her students, and she desires to give them an educational experience that is accompanied by learning the truths of our Lord and His work in the world.
Mrs. Lynam and her husband ran high school ministries as well as college Bible studies for seven years in Pennsylvania before settling in Tampa, Florida. In her free time, Mrs. Lynam enjoys nature, camping, hiking and bird watching with her husband, Bruce, and three children, Brian, Meredith, and Bethany.
Jessica McNally
Jessica McNally is the Aftercare Coordinator and longterm substitute for Music and Drama. Originally from Tennessee, Mrs. McNally has lived in Tampa for the past six years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Communication and is currently pursuing a Master's in Licensed Professional Counseling. Mrs. McNally has a passion for the expressive arts, including music, singing, drama, and art. During her undergraduate years, she participated in chorus and musicals, and she has three years of experience teaching piano and music theory to elementary-aged children. Mrs. McNally spent the past year in London with her husband, Ryan, traveling around Europe and North Africa. She enjoys reading, kayaking, practicing guitar, trying out new recipes, and spending time with family and her church community. Mrs. McNally is also currently training with her husband for their first sprint triathlon.
Kimberly Ocasio
Kimberly Ocasio is the pre-kindergarten teacher at Westminster Academy. She is a graduate of the University of South Florida with a B.A. in Sociology. She also holds a Master of Art in Advertising and Marketing Communications from Webster University. While in college, Mrs. Ocasio served as a camp counselor and volunteered her time at All Children's Hospital in their child life department. Mrs. Ocasio also served as a camp leader at a camp hosted by her church this past summer. In her spare time, Mrs. Ocasio enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. Their favorite pastimes include swimming, baking, sports, and exploring the outdoors.
Shirley Prince
Shirley Prince is the fourth grade math teacher at Westminster Academy. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Florida. Ms. Prince has nearly thirty years of experience in teaching, and much of that experience has been in classical Christian education. Ms. Prince loves teaching and delights in seeing her students come to a deeper understanding of math concepts as they pursue mastery. Ms. Prince was born and raised in Tampa. In her free time, Ms. Prince enjoys cheering on the Gators, crafting, spending time with her son and two dogs, or going on outdoor adventures with friends.
Nevair Singleton
Nevair Singleton is the art teacher and Latin teacher for fourth and fifth grades. Mrs. Singleton graduated from Trinity International University with a Bachelor’s degree in English. She has been teaching for almost twenty years and has been a teacher at Westminster for five of those years where she has taught third, fourth, and fifth grades as well as Latin. Mrs. Singleton is a Chicago native, but she currently lives in St. Petersburg with her husband and their children. Mrs. Singleton and her husband are currently pursuing certification as biblical counselors. When Mrs. Singleton isn’t teaching, she loves to spend time with her family, being involved in her church, cooking, and traveling.
Kelsey Whittaker
Kelsey Whittaker is the kindergarten teacher at Westminster. Miss Whittaker graduated from the University of Tampa with a B.S in Elementary Education. Miss Whittaker was raised in DeLand, Florida where she grew a love for learning, dancing, and singing. In her sophomore year of college, Miss Whittaker heard the Gospel and began following Jesus. Since that moment, she has been passionate about serving the Church, learning more about the Bible, and teaching others about God. In her free time, Miss Whittaker likes to paint, attend concerts or sporting events, and go bowling.