We desire that all GCA faculty and staff members have an active and faithful walk with Christ, a true love for teaching children, and a commitment to the classical, Christian educational model alongside an evident love of learning and mastery of their individual disciplines that inspires students to do the same.
Dr. Freeman has served at GCA in several roles; first in both the History and Bible departments, as Upper School Principal, as Dean of Academics, and now as Head of School.
Dr. Freeman earned a B.A. in Christian Studies from North Greenville University and a Masters of Divinity and Ph.D in Apologetics from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Russell and his wife Katie have three children who attend school at GCA. The Freemans attend Christ the Redeemer Church in Greenville.
Dr. Bouvier has over 20 years of Administrative experience in both Christian and classical schools. His degrees include a B.B.A. in Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing from Augusta University, an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Covenant College, and a Ph.D. in Instructional Leadership with a specialization in Culture and Social Studies from the University of Alabama. In addition, he received his South Carolina teacher certification from the University of South Carolina.
Dr. Bouvier and his wife, Sheri, have two grown children. The Bouviers attend Fellowship Presbyterian Church, where Dr. Bouvier serves as an Elder.
Mrs. Fuller has worked at GCA since 2019. Born in Spain and raised in Australia, she has previously worked in pharmaceutical research and has a degree in Business Administration. Ana is married to Tim, and has three daughters enrolled at GCA. The Fullers are members of Grace Bible Church in Moore.
Mr. Smith served as a GCA Upper School teacher and Athletic Director following many years in Greenville County schools. He brings a wealth of experience and common sense to GCA’s Grammar School, where he is responsible for cultivating a sense of wonder and joy in learning from our smallest learners to those in fifth grade. Jeremy and his wife Lana are parents of one GCA graduate and one current Rhetoric School student. The Smiths are members of Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Lansner earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Massachusetts, and he and his family have recently moved to the Upstate from Enfield, Connecticut. Jeff and his wife Kristen have three children, with their oldest two attending GCA. The Lansners are members of Redeemer City Church, and currently serve as teachers within the children’s ministry.
Mrs. Marshall received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from Central Washington University. In 2022 she and her husband Ben, along with their eight children, moved to the Upstate from the Seattle area. Cory worked for a classical school in Bothell, Washington, as their Fundraising Director for nearly 15 years before coming to Greenville. In her first three years on staff at GCA she implemented the school Jog-A-Thon, as well as the Silent Auction & Benefit Gala, before stepping into the role of Head of Admissions. The Marshalls are members of Christ the Redeemer Church where Ben serves as a Pastor/Elder.
