Our Leadership

Full-Time Faculty

Sam Taylor

DIRECTOR, Freedom Academy
staylor@freedomacademync.cc
Sam hails from East Tennessee but moved to North Carolina for college, where he attended UNC-Chapel Hill. After graduation, Sam moved to Charlotte, where he began his corporate career as a consultant. He spent over 20 years in Corporate America, living and working on three continents as a program manager for global HR projects. Sam joined Freedom House in 2015, but in 2018 he discovered his passion and calling – kids ministry. The desire to impact kids by showing them the love of Christ coupled with the radical agenda being pushed in so many schools today led Sam to become part of starting Freedom Academy. He and his wife Jenny have been married sixteen years and have two daughters – Kaitlyn and Cora. When not at work or church, you’ll find him running, kayaking, or grilling.
Jenny Taylor

REGISTRAR, Freedom Academy
jtaylor@freedomacademync.cc
Jenny grew up in Bradenton, Florida before attending the University of Central Florida and graduating with a degree in finance. After a brief stint in St. Petersburg, she moved to Charlotte, where she spent 10 years working in corporate finance before leaving the workforce to raise her two daughters. Jenny is passionate about helping mothers with young children continue to find ways to both grow in their faith while at the same time helping their children increase in spiritual maturity. To that end, Jenny serves in the Freedom House Lake Norman Campus Kids Ministry and also co-chairs a church Lifegroup focused on moms with young kids. When not at work or church, you’ll find her working out or walking in the beautiful outdoors.
Jenn Williams

K3 - K4, Freedom Academy
jwilliams@freedomacademync.cc
Jennifer (Jenn) Williams was born and raised in Florida where she also met her husband, Stuart. They have three children – boy girl twins, Bryce & McKenna, who are 21 heading into their senior year of college. Their youngest Addison is 17 and a Senior in high school. Jenn and Stuart have lived in Ooltewah, TN (5yrs), Stephens City, VA (10yrs) and presently reside in Harrisburg, NC (3yrs). Jenn was a stay-at-home mom until they moved to Virginia where she became a substitute teacher, that’s when she fell in love with teaching. She has always had a caring and giving heart for education. She has taught grades K-12 and even has had a long-term teaching job for SPED. In 2019, God changed her family’s life by brining them to North Carolina for her husband’s job. They heard about Freedom House from a friend and have been attending since Nov of 2020. They are both Leaders within the church. When her family was called to be brought to Freedom House, Jenn heard God calling her to teach at Freedom Academy to guide the younger generation.
Janelle Pruitt

KINDERGARTEN + 1ST GRADE, Freedom Academy
jpruitt@freedomacademync.cc
Janelle has captured children’s hearts as an educator for 22 years. She spent the first half of her career teaching kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade; she then changed courses to become a Special Education teacher reaching those students who have unique learning needs. Janelle is a mother to her son Preston and dog Rex. Her motto is: “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” Janelle is beyond excited to lead at Freedom Academy and guide little ones through the heart of Jesus.
Stacey Morrison

2ND + 3RD GRADE, Freedom Academy
smorrison@freedomacademync.cc
Stacey is a native of Michigan (Yooper to be more specific) and has lived in North Carolina for the past five years. She loves Jesus, her husband Doug, and her two grown daughters, Shayna and Maggie. In her spare time, she loves to play with her dog, Boone, do DIY projects, hike and travel. Stacey has 33 years of experience teaching: 27 in public schools and 5 in the private sector. She has a master’s degree in elementary education.
Doug Morrison

4TH, 5TH + 6TH GRADE, Freedom Academy
dmorrison@freedomacademync.cc
Doug was born and raised in a small town in Michigan’s upper peninsula. He has lived in North Carolina for the past six years. He is married to Stacey and they have two daughters together. Doug also has two sons that live in Michigan. Doug’s hobbies include hiking, traveling, and reading. He also is a big supporter of the Freedom House Strong Men movement. Doug is excited to fulfill a lifelong dream of leading in a Christian school. Doug has almost 25 years of teaching experience in public and private education. He has a bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University.
Cheryle Wood

K3 + K4 Teacher Assistant
Lori Westerholt

Teacher Assistant