Armis Teachers
Mrs. Katherine Bunn
Mrs. Katherine Bunn is our 1st/2nd grade teacher. She graduated from North Dakota State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Science with a focus on Early Childhood & Adolescent Development. She spent most of her teenage years babysitting and then becoming a nanny to multiple families. In addition, she was a preschool teacher for two years. Once she became a mom, she and her husband, Shane, knew they wanted to homeschool. She began homeschooling her oldest son in kindergarten. Many of their friends and family spoke highly of hybrid programs, and this led her and her husband to Armis. The Bunns want their three children to have the best of both worlds and a hybrid school is the best fit! Mrs. Bunn attends Woodstock Church Jasper where she volunteers in the Children’s Ministry.
Mr. Jeremy Johnson
Mr. Jeremy Johnson is thrilled to join Armis Christian Academy as the 7th/8th grade Humanities teacher. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education with a minor in English from the University of North Georgia and Master’s degree from Liberty University in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Recently, Jeremy has co-authored two books in the education field where he has leveraged his organizational psychology experience and research to help teachers and administrators transform the way they approach their roles. His background in business leadership and corporate training has equipped him with unique insights that he is eager to bring into the classroom. With a passion for encouraging tomorrow’s leaders, he is prepared to assist our students to reach their goals and realize their potential. Mr. Johnson attends Cornerstone Christian Church in Dawsonville where he volunteers in the youth program.
Mrs. Marlou Kapelet
Mrs. Marlou Kapelet, our 7th/8th grade science teacher, began teaching in 1986. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Florida Bible College. Over the years, she has taught in Christian schools and public schools. She also has experience working with special education. In 2018, Mrs. Kapelet published her children’s book A Pony, a Promise, and a Prayer to help children understand the valuable lesson of trusting God and the rewards of being obedient. Mrs. Kapelet is married to Mark, and they have two boys, Christopher and Stephen. She loves horses and crafting. She is the Children’s Director at Cool Springs Baptist Church in Tate and has been faithfully praying for Armis since last summer.
Mr. David Trimble
David Trimble joins Armis as the high school History, Bible, and Logic teacher. Mr. Trimble has a Bachelor’s Degree in Church Music from the University of the Cumberlands and a Masters of Religious Education from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mr. Trimble recently retired from full-time ministry having served as a pastor in two churches over 43 years in Northern Indiana. He and his wife, Barb, moved to Jasper to be close to their daughters & families in Kennesaw. They attend Woodstock Church Jasper where they serve as small group leaders. Here, they heard about John and Paula Carpenter’s passion for Armis. Mr. Trimble loves to teach God’s Word and mentor young believers, so when Paula asked him to consider helping teach, he and Barb began praying about God’s direction. He believes the Lord is directing him to teach at Armis! Mr. Trimble is excited to see what the Lord is going to do with Armis Christian Academy.
Mrs. Paula Carpenter
Mrs. Paula Carpenter will be teaching high school English as well as serving as the director of Armis Christian Academy. She is overwhelmed with God’s goodness as He has faithfully blessed Armis with a location, amazing teachers, and a committed Board of Directors. Mrs. Carpenter has been teaching for more than 30 years. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English with a minor in philosophy from Centre College and a Master’s Degree in Education Administration from Chapman University. Among several academic jobs, she has served as a Site Director for Vincennes University’s military education program in San Diego, Director of Curriculum Development for Florida Community College at Jacksonville, college instructor, and high school English teacher. Recently, she authored a girls’ Bible study, Who Do You Want to Be? Growing Your Character in Harmony with God’s Desire for You. Mrs. Carpenter serves in the Student Ministry at Woodstock Church Jasper where she attends church with her husband and daughters.
Mrs. DD Sevigny
Mrs. Sevigny will be teaching high school math. She has 35 years experience in this area. Born in Rhode Island, she taught there for 24 years. After moving to Kathleen to be near family, Georgia she taught there for 3 years. Mrs. Sevigny has 7 grandkids there who she absolutely loves to spoil.
Mrs. Sevigny earned her Bachelor in Arts in Secondary Education Math / Computer Programming at Rhode Island College, magna cum laude, and received the Christopher P. Mitchell award for excellence in her field of study. She married and had her cherished twin sons, went on to earn her master’s degree, and later became National Board Certified. She received the Golden Apple Award from Rhode Island and was the recipient of the Excellence in Teaching AP Calculus Award at Veterans High School in Kathleen, Georgia. Her most recent call to duty from the Lord before this new teaching position was to begin a mission called God’s Gift in a Blanket, Inc. where she services pregnancy centers with a blanket and Bible for mom and blanket and story of Jesus for baby.
After retiring from public school teaching, she moved to Ellijay and began teaching homeschool students for the past 8 years. Referred to Armis by a Bible study member, Mrs. Sevigny felt this was an answered prayer. She is very excited to begin this new journey.