Meet Our Family
Administrator
Amy Wightman
Amy Wightman is the Administrator at Covenant Christian School. She joined Covenant in 1995 and filled the role as the first grade teacher and teacher representative on the School Advisory Board for many years. Amy earned her B.A. from West Virginia Weslyan College with a degree in Elementary Education (K-8) and Special Education (K-12). After teaching for 18 years, Amy felt called to get a master's degree in administration. She graduated with an M.A. in Christian School Administration through Regent University. Her love for Jesus and passion and commitment to Christian education is evident. Amy believes that Covenant is called to care for students spiritually, academically, emotionally, and physically. She desires to see children understand that they were created in the image of God, establish an abiding relationship with Jesus, and be equipped to fulfill the plans and purposes God has for them.
Amy is married to Sean, the Senior Pastor at Mt. Pleasant GMC. They both have hearts of ministry and have made a commitment to serve the Lord. They have 2 daughters, Brianna and Bethany, who have been in Christian education and will continue to receive the benefit and blessings of a Christian education through college.
Assistant Administrator/Nurse
Darren Stockett
Darren Stockett is the Assistant Administrator at Covenant Christian School. He was a substitute and volunteered at CCS prior serving as the Physical Education teacher. He has also been serving as one of the school nurses since 2011. In 2019 Mr. Stockett was promoted to Assistant Administrator. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from West Virginia University in 1998. Darren worked as a Psychiatric Nurse at Chestnut Ridge Hospital for 7 years and "retired" to e a stay at home dad after the birth of their youngest child. After being involved at Covenant for many years and having a deep love of children, Darren felt God's call to apply for the open PE teaching position and voiced feeling "blessed to be accepted into this family." He states, "I truly love being able to care for and pour into our students both physically and spiritually every day."
He has been happily married to his lovely bride, Cheryl since 2000 and they have two wonderful children, Noah and Kara. Both children have grown spiritually and intellectually throughout their time here at Covenant Christian School.
Senior Pastor
Nathan Williamson
Pastor Nathan Williamson was born and raised in Morgantown, WV. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Asbury University in Media Communications. He also holds a Master's of Divinity from Wesley Biblical Seminary. Pastor Nate was an ordained elder in the EMC. He was a youth pastor for seven years at the EMC church in Elizabeth City, NC before returning to West Virginia as the associate pastor at Kingdom EMC from 2009 to 2012. He became the senior pastor at Covenant GMC in December 2012. Pastor Nate is the son of Dr. Edward Williamson and Loretta Williamson who founded Covenant GMC and Covenant Christian School. He is married to Leah Williamson and is the father of 6 children: Emma, Samantha, Ava, Hannah, Judah, and Jayden. He has a passion for the study of Scripture, the reality of the new life through Christ, and getting people to see things from an eternal perspective.
Finance Director
Renee Rexroad
Darren Stockett is the Assistant Administrator at Covenant Christian School. He was a substitute and volunteered at CCS prior serving as the Physical Education teacher. He has also been serving as one of the school
Administrative Assistant
Lindsay Richards
Lindsay Richards was raised in Bruceton Mills, WV. She graduated from Fairmont State University in 2005 with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Graphics Technology and a minor in Fine Arts. She has attended Covenant GMC since 2009.
Mrs. Richards became involved with Covenant Christian school as a parent when her oldest son started pre-K4. In 2017 Mrs. Richards took on the role as art teacher. She taught art at CCS for three years and loved having the opportunity to allow the children to express themselves through their work. In 2019 Mrs. Richards took on a new role as Administrative Assistant for Covenant Christian School and Covenant GMC. Her desire for others to know Christ makes Christian education a top priority. She is also passionate about photography and design. When she in not working, Mrs. Richards enjoys spending time with her husband and their four children. She enjoys hiking, gardening, painting, and watching her kids excel in the many things they enjoy.
Music/Nurse
Karen Shultz
Karen Shultz has been part of Covenant since the school opened and has faithfully served in many roles over the years. A registered nurse, she serves as one of the school's nurses while also supporting the administrative team as needed.
Music has always been Mrs. Shultz's passion. She directs the school's music program, teaching band, choir, drama, and bell choir, and leads many of Covenant's annual performances, including the Christmas musical, Dinner Theater, Variety Show, and Spring Concert. She enjoys helping students discover and develop their God-given talents through music and the arts.
Mrs. Shultz's connection to Covenant is deeply personal. Although she grew up attending church, she came to know Christ personally after her children began attending Covenant in its first year. Through the school's ministry and the influence of Pastor Ed and Loretta Williamson, she dedicated her life to the Lord in 1991. She considers herself one of the "lambs" whose life was transformed through Covenant's mission.
Originally from the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area, Mrs. Shultz has lived in Morgantown since 1985 with her family. She treasures her role as a wife, mother, and grandmother and is grateful to continue serving the Covenant community.
K3 Teacher
Monica Livengood
Monica Livengood started as the K3 teacher in 2023. Prior to that, she was the K3 aide for nine years. In 2021 she earned the West Virginia Early Care and Education Certificate for teaching preschoolers. Being part of the CCS family is such a blessing to her. She looks forward to coming to school and sharing the love of Jesus with all the students, especially the little ones. She has a heart for preschoolers and a passion for living a life for Christ. Monica has a daughter and son that have both graduated from Covenant.
The Livengood family loves the outdoors. They enjoy being at the beach, camping, biking, and working in the yard.
K3 Teacher's Aide
Rae Addis
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K4 Teacher
Amy Lewis
Amy Lewis is our K4 aide, She has loved serving in this role since December of 2020. She was a beloved wife to her husband, Mike, for 18 years before he went home to Heaven in November of 2022. They have two daughters together, Olivia and Allie, who are both students at CCS. Before becoming a teacher, she served in the United States Army and was a respiratory therapist. In her spare time, Amy enjoys crocheting, doing puzzles, coloring, and spending time with her family and friends. She prefers to start her morning with Jesus... and coffee!
K4 Teacher's Aide
NOW HIRING
If you are interested in this position, please contact a.wightman@covenantchristianwv.org
K5 Teacher
Andrea Stephens
Andrea Stephens has been a Covenant parent for many years, and became our Kindergarten teacher during the 2020-21 school year. Currently her two youngest children are enrolled at CCS. Her daughter and oldest son are CCS graduates. Andrea has also served in the school on the PSO and as a substitute teacher.
She says, "Covenant is our home away from home, and we could not love this school more!"
Andrea has a Bachelor's degree in Child and Family Psychology and a Master of Arts in Teaching/Elementary Education. She is certified and licensed through sixth grade in both West Virginia and Maryland.
After graduating from college, Andrea taught first and third grade. For 13 years she was blessed to be a stay at home mom. Andrea also has a home-based business in health and fitness. She homeschooled using Abeka curriculum before she and her family found CCS. She is passionate about Christian education, and it was always her hope to be able to return to the classroom once her children were all school age! Teaching Kindergarten at CCS is her sweet spot and brings her so much joy!
Andrea loves how God's plan for our lives are always bigger and more awesome than our own ever could be. She loves Jesus, her husband, and their children, her family, this school.... and Chick-Fil-A and anything lemon!
K5 Teacher's Aide
Jessica Taylor
Jessica Taylor is a wife to her high school sweetheart and a mother of four. Before joining Covenant, she homeschooled her own children using the Abeka curriculum for five years. In 2021, Jessica and her four children were blessed to become part of the Covenant Christian School family.
In addition to spending time with her family, Jessica enjoys leading worship and serving as the Bible Quiz Director at her church. She has a passion for teaching young children and discovering how each child learns best. Her favorite part of teaching is seeing the "light bulb" come on when her kindergarten students learn to read.
Jessica also enjoys getting creative—and sometimes a little messy—as the art teacher for grades K5 through fourth grade. If there is one thing she hopes to teach the students at Covenant, it is how much God loves them and how sweet His grace truly is.
1st Grade Teacher
Angelica Everetts
Angelica Everetts has been teaching first grade at Covenant Christian School since 2018. She graduated from West Virginia University in 2015 with a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in Early Childhood. Ms. Everetts has also received a second Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology from WVU. She enjoys teaching first grade students. Her personal goal for her students is to instill in them “A LOVE FOR LEARNING.” Ms. Everetts has teaching experience in various school settings with children of all ages. As a former graduate of Covenant Christian School, she knows the importance of a strong biblical and academic foundation that a Christian school provides for children.
2nd Grade Teacher
Tiffney Batton
Tiffney Batton teaches 2nd grade. She is a Morgantown native and a Fairmont State University graduate. She knew she was being called to be a teacher at the young age of 10. She strives to make learning fun and memorable. Tiffney believes children learn best by doing, so you will see many hands on activities in her classroom.
She believes in applying effective teaching methods for each child todevelop emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. She knows that God has a plan for each of our lives, and is very thankful that he has chosen her to serve at Covenant Christian School.
3rd Grade Teacher
Hannah Rumpf
Hannah Rumpf is our third grade teacher. She is originally from the Boston area and went to school in South Carolina before ending up in wonderful West Virginia. Ms. Rumpf has a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Bob Jones University and a master's degree in literacy from Clemson University. She loves teaching and the opportunity she has to help her students grow both academically and in their relationship with God. Ms. Rumpf enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, reading, and doing most outdoor activities.
4th Grade Teacher
Sarah Ezzi
Sarah Ezzi wanted to be a teacher since she was in elementary school. As she got older and grew in her faith, she also wanted a job that would allow her to inspire and counsel others in their walk with God. She graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree in middle level education, certified to teach all subjects for grades 4-6, as well as English/language arts for grades 7-8.
Prior to becoming Covenant’s 4th grade teacher, Sarah taught 5th and 6th grade Bible, language arts, and history at a Christian school in Pittsburgh. She is passionate about seeing her students grow in their learning and closer to God. She loves sharing laughs with her students and creating a classroom where they feel encouraged, supported, and valued.
It is a gift to be called to work at Covenant, where her heart for ministry and teaching is able to come together in one place.
5th Grade Teacher
Tim Allen
Timothy Allen came to Covenant Christian School with a heart for discipleship and a track record of building hands-on, Christ-centered learning. Before CCS he developed cross-curricular projects that blended Bible, civics, and STEM launching student governments, courtroom simulations, and engineering challenges. Drawing on 20 years of combined military and law enforcement service, he brings steady leadership, integrity, and a servant’s mindset to his work with students and families. He holds a Juris Master (J.M.) in Law from Liberty University. He has written children’s Bible materials on the Gospels and created practical systems for classroom culture and parent partnership. His guiding verse in ministry and teaching has long been Luke 1:37 (NLT): “For the word of God will never fail.”
6th Grade Teacher
Klorisa Tanner
Ms. Klorisa Tanner is the 6th grade homeroom teacher. She teaches language/grammar to grades 6-8 as well as various electives. She holds a BS in elementary education and is certified in art grades Pre-K through adult. She has 12 years of teaching experience in the public school system and has been a teacher at Covenant since 2016. She enjoys painting, nature, and reading. Her greatest desire is to know God more deeply, serve Him, and lead students into relationship with Him. She enjoys teaching in a place with strong community where God is the priority. Covenant offers excellent academic education while building a firm biblical foundation in its students.
7th Grade Teacher
Heidi Patton
Heidi Patton is the middle school science teacher as well as teaching various other classes and electives. Heidi began her teaching career in the non-traditional classroom of the redwoods in Santa Cruz, CA teaching 5/6th grade Outdoor Education. She met her husband there and then moved jobs to a traditional classroom teaching middle school science at a Christian school in Aptos, CA. Heidi and her husband received the opportunity to purchase her husband's late grandparents home in West Virginia, bringing them to Morgantown. Heidi received her bachelors in Ecological Science at a small Christian college, Northwestern College in Northwest, IA. After she moved to West Virginia, she received her Masters in Science Education and Teaching Certification through West Virginia University. Heidi taught STEM Education and Gifted Education at Mountaineer Middle School before taking a hiatus from teaching to stay home and raise her three children. All three of her kiddos will be attending Covenant this fall.
Heidi loves to share and teach her love for science, baking, cooking and gardening with those around her and help show people the beautiful connection between these fields and the Gospel. Heidi is excited to jump back into teaching science at Covenant and helping the students explore God's creation in order to learn more about Him and their love for them through His creation. You will often find Heidi out in her garden, out in the woods with her family adventuring or in the kitchen baking and cooking for those she loves.
8th Grade Teacher
Paul Fitzpatrick
Paul Fitzpatrick is the middle school history teacher and teaches various other classes. Paul began teaching in a
non-traditional United States Air Force classroom at
Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls, Texas. Paul went on to work different jobs in Florida before moving back to West Virginia and teaching technology education at Parkersburg High School and teaching physical education at Mineral Wells Elementary in Wood County. After moving to Morgantown Paul worked different jobs until 2018 when Paul went to work for the Pittsburgh Institute of Technology where he taught aircraft electrical systems. In 2020, Paul worked for the West Virginia Military Authority teaching leadership and life skills at University and Morgantown High School before coming to Covenant Christian School.
Paul enjoys gardening, traveling, and just spending time with his family. He also enjoys teaching the Bible and encouraging the students to walk closer to Jesus through reading His word. Paul enjoys attending WVU football and baseball games with his family and friends.
6th - 8th Grade Math Teacher
Sarah Pumphrey
Sarah grew up in a small, active country church, where she gained a foundation in God’s word and was very involved in youth and church events. Sarah got her degree in teaching, then taught for 7 years in private and public schools. When Sarah and her husband Jeff decided to have kids, Sarah became a stay at home mom.
When Sarah and Jeff married in 2000, he was teaching at Trinity. Sarah became a substitute and later started teaching there herself. They were very involved in activities from coaching basketball, to leading Bible studies, and organizing Senior retreats. Jeff became a Youth Pastor a few years later and Sarah gained experience with helping Jeff coordinate and show God's love to youth. Sarah continues to homeschool her children while teaching math at Covenant.
Intervention Specialist
Angela Tanner
Angela Tanner is the Intervention Specialist at Covenant Christian School. She began teaching at Covenant in 1998. Since then, she has taught students in fourth through eighth grades. She graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene University with a BA in Elementary and Specific Learning Disabilities Education. Miss Tanner firmly believes that God creates every child with the ability to learn, and He created many different ways to accomplish this. She loves helping children discover how they learn best! Miss Tanner also enjoys teaching music, puppetry, and drama. She coordinates Pioneer Day as well.
When she is not at school, Miss Tanner enjoys spending time with her family and being active in various ministries of her church.
Athletic Director/ Middle School P.E.
Rebekah Berg
Rebekah has been the Athletic Director at Covenant since 2015. She loves to help children discover and develop their God-given abilities. During the fall, winter, and spring she organizes all of our elementary and middle school after-school running programs and sport teams. In 2018, along with Amy Wightman, Rebekah helped bring The Daily Mile to Covenant making it 1 of only 2 locations in West Virginia. Starting in 2019, she also became the middle school French teacher and has added P.E. in 2020.
Elementary Physical Education
Marci Whitehair
Marci Whitehair joined Covenant Christian School as the Physical Education teacher in 2025 after already being part of the Covenant family for several years. Since her son, Cayden, started Kindergarten, she has loved volunteering around the school, decorating for Kindergarten graduations, and celebrating the special moments that make Covenant feel like home.
Mrs. Whitehair studied Elementary Education at Frostburg State University and previously coached high school cheerleading for 13 years. She has a passion for encouraging students to grow in confidence, perseverance, and Christ-like character. She believes every child is uniquely created by God and strives to make PE a place where students are challenged, encouraged, and excited to learn.
She considers it a blessing to combine her love for teaching, fitness, and faith each day. Her prayer is that students leave her class knowing they are loved by God and capable of doing all things through Him.
When she isn’t teaching, Marci enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, planning events, and working as a professional makeup artist. She loves using her creativity to serve others, whether she’s organizing celebrations, decorating special events, or helping people feel confident on important occasions. She is grateful that God led her to Covenant and looks forward to seeing how He continues to work through the students and families she serves.
Librarian/Preschool Aide/Spiritual Development
Brianna Wightman
Brianna Wightman is the floating aide for Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 classrooms and the 8th grade Bible teacher. She attended Covenant from kindergarten to 8th grade and loves being back as a teacher in a place that feels a lot like home. She graduated from Asbury University in May 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministries and a love for working with kids and students.
She loves getting to build relationships with both her 8th graders and her prek students. Her degree in and calling to ministry and love for education are fulfilled in this role full of mentorship and teaching. She believes that she is right where her ‘own deep gladness and the world’s deep need meet,’ working in practical ministries.
She enjoys spending time with and traveling to visit college friends, listening to and sharing music, cooking and baking, early mornings, hiking and sometimes backpacking, YouTube, Christian spiritual growth literature, learning about theology, and autumn in West Virginia.
Elementary Aide/Preschool Aftercare
Bethany Wightman
Miss Bethany has been part of the Covenant family for her entire life. She first attended Covenant as a student from K3 through 8th grade before returning in 2024 as a member of the staff.
Miss Bethany graduated from Cedarville University with a bachelor's degree in Biblical and Theological Studies. Since joining the Covenant team, she has served in several different roles, beginning as a member of the cleaning staff. She currently serves as both the Preschool Aftercare Teacher and the Elementary Teachers' Aide for grades 1–5.
As a Covenant alumna, Miss Bethany is grateful for the opportunity to give back to the school that helped shape her own life. She loves building relationships with the students and considers it a joy to encourage them each day. Whether she is assisting teachers in the classroom or helping students work through their academic needs, her desire is to help every child feel supported, encouraged, and cared for. She is thankful to be part of a
Christ-centered community where students are nurtured academically, spiritually, and personally.
Outside of school, Miss Bethany enjoys spending time with her family, going on long walks, reading, traveling, and spending time outdoors. She is thankful for the opportunity to serve the Covenant community and looks forward to helping students learn, grow, and thrive each day.
Music
Summer Barker
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Elementary/Middle Aftercare
Josiah Caldwell
Josiah Caldwell was born and raised in a Christian home and was homeschooled by his mother through high school. His mother taught at Covenant many years ago, with Mrs. Amy Wightman serving as her aide. Josiah also grew up attending Covenant Church with his family and played basketball for Covenant during his seventh- and eighth-grade years.
Josiah has worked in childcare for the past six years and looks forward to continuing to serve in that role. He is currently pursuing a degree in Business and Sports Management through Regent University Online.
In his free time, Josiah enjoys hunting, fishing, watching and playing basketball, and following many other sports—he considers himself a true sports fanatic. He also enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as hiking and exploring nature, which he considers one of his favorite parts of God's beautiful creation.
Josiah is excited to see how God will use him in the future and looks forward to wherever His plans may lead.
Cook/Aftercare
Brandi Van Sickle
Brandi joined Covenant in 2024 as a member of the custodial team serving both the school and church. In the 2025–2026 school year, she was excited to transition into the role of cook, where she now enjoys preparing meals and serving the students and staff of Covenant Christian School.
Brandi is grateful to be part of a faith-based work environment centered on Jesus and values the sense of community and purpose it provides. As the mother of a son who attends Covenant, she deeply appreciates the love, support, and blessings that the faculty and administrators have shown to both her and her family.
She especially enjoys the opportunity to care for and encourage students and staff through her work each day, and she is thankful to be part of the Covenant community.
Assistant Cook
Erika Marker
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Assistant
Nan Kimble
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