Mrs. Cox has been involved in Christian education since 2012 and brings a variety of experience to SRCS. She has a Bachelors in Communication and a Masters in English Education from Pensacola Christian College with certifications in Administration and Secondary Education. She began teaching and working in accreditation processes in Tennessee, where she developed the desire to work in administration. After moving with her family to Florida, she served as a principal for two years before joining the SRCS staff. Mrs. Cox enjoys sports, coaching, graphic design and video editing. Her life verses are Romans 4:20-21.

Mr. Adams began his teaching experience as the supervisor of an A.C.E. High School in Chicago, IL. Within 2 years, the school changed to Abeka books, and he taught math and English for 16 years at the high school level. He was the principal of the school for 4 years before moving to NC. After moving, Mr. Adams served for 24 years as the principal, HS math and English teacher, and the International coordinator. This year, at SRCS, he is serving as the Middle School Principal and 7th grade science teacher. Mr. Adams earned his BA in theology with a concentration in Youth Ministry and a MA in ministry with a concentration in Leadership. His life verse is 1 Peter 5:7, "Casting all your care upon Him, for He careth for you."

Mr. Dare graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Pensacola Christian College. He first began teaching as a sixth-grade teaching assistant in a deaf school in Lima, Peru in 2015.  He also taught sixth grade for a semester at Pensacola Christian Academy. At SRCS, Mr. Dare has taught third-grade, middle school Science, Math, and Bible classes. He serves as the academy principal and teaches Bible, Spanish 2, and American Sign Language. Mr. Dare’s hobbies include sports such as soccer and disc golf, puzzles, LEGO, and ‘dad jokes.’ His favorite chapter is Psalm 1 where one can find the “blueprints for blessings.” These verses state, "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.  And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish." Mr. Dare is certified in elementary education and is currently completing a masters in educational administration.

Mrs. Gordon is currently the Elementary Vice-Principal at SRCS. Over the past 25 years, she has taught in a variety of settings including homeschool, public school, and private schools, mainly teaching in the lower elementary. As she moved with her husband in the Air Force, she has taught in South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, and Florida. Before working in Christian schools, Mrs. Gordon also served as a missionary teacher in South Africa and Australia. She is also very active in her church as a Sunday School and Awana teacher. Mrs. Gordon has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood with a kindergarten endorsement (summa cum laude); she is currently completing the final project for her Master’s in Education in Administration through Maranatha Baptist University. Her favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11—“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”

Mrs. Adams has been a part of Santa Rosa Christian School faculty for over 30 years. After graduating from SRCS, Mrs. Adams earned a Bachelor’s degree in English Education from Bob Jones University. Over the years, she has taught a variety of elementary and secondary grade levels and is highly experienced. She currently serves as the Kindergarten Principal, responsible for the daily operation of the kindergarten building and day care compliance. She has also earned and retains the Florida Child Care Professional Credential. Her favorite verse is Matthew 5:15-16—“Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

Mrs. Peppard came to SRCS as a fourth grade student in 1962 and was a member of the first graduating class in 1971. She has 50 years of teaching and administrative experience. After graduating from Bob Jones University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (1975), Mrs. Peppard earned a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Pensacola Christian College in 2007. She also holds an AACS Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education. In addition to serving as the school registrar, Mrs. Peppard also teaches a variety of Academy classes. She has three children and ten grandchildren. Her favorite verse of Scripture is Romans 8:28: "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."