Headmaster
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Mr. Kenny Roberts serves as the Headmaster of SCA, and has been part of SCA’s leadership team since 2019 in roles as Campus Pastor, Secondary Principal, and part of the SCA coaching staff in basketball and football. He led the varsity football team in their 2022 GAPPS AA State Championship season as the Interim Head Football Coach. Mr. Roberts earned his master’s and educational specialist degrees in Educational Leadership from Walden University and Valdosta State University respectfully. Mr. Roberts has 25 years of teaching and administration experience and has served twice as a headmaster of Christian schools. He is married to Christy, and they have two SCA graduates as well as four children currently enrolled.
Secondary Principal
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Mr. Dyal joined the SCA leadership team as Middle/High School Principal in July 2023. He has 12 years of teaching and administrative experience in education where he strives to follow Titus 2:7 “In everything, set them an example by doing what is good” by living out his faith daily. Mr. Dyal earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from Northwest Missouri State University in 2018 and will complete his educational specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Valdosta State University in December 2023. He is married to Claire, and they have six children: Iris, David, Camille, Adah, Reynolds, and Harris. Their ages range from 10-6 months.
Elementary Principal
229.883.5677 ext. 4001
Mrs. Hager has been a part of SCA since 1988. She taught nine years at SCA before becoming an administrator. Mrs. Hager holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Mercer University and a master’s degree in educational administration and supervision from Albany State University. Her heart is for our faculty and students to take the time to “be still and know God” (Psalm 46:10) in such a way that it impacts their daily walk with Christ. Mrs. Hager is married to Neal, and they have four children and 12 grandchildren. They have served in church ministry together for 52 years.
Guidance Counselor
229.883.5677 ext. 4022
Mr. Byrd has been on staff at SCA since 2011. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and History from the University of Mobile, and a master’s degree in Secondary Education from Georgia Southern University. After 10 years of teaching high school history, he assumed the role of Guidance Counselor. Mr. Byrd uses the words from Joshua 1:9 when talking with students about college decisions and their plans after graduation: “Be strong and courageous…for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Mr. Byrd and his wife, Stacie, together coach cross country and track and field at SCA and have three children, Joshua, Rebecca, and Anna.
Athletic Director
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Mr. Jay Flynt was named Athletic Director at Sherwood Christian Academy for the 2022-2023 academic year. Over the last 20 years, Coach Flynt has worked in sports ministry in churches, schools, and local teams and helped coach many sports at the high school, college, and travel ranks. Coach Flynt was a multi-sport athlete in high school. He went on to be named all-state in baseball and played his college ball at Delta State University and Mississippi College where he earned his bachelor’s degree in History. He earned a master’s degree in Christian Education with a concentration in Recreation from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX. Jay and his wife, Emily, have five children: Avery (’20), Allyson (’22), Annalyse, Ashley, and Asher, all of whom have or are attending Sherwood Christian Academy. The Flynts are members of Sherwood Baptist Church.
Admissions Director
229.883.5677 ext. 4010
Mrs. Sherie Baker has been a part of the SCA family since 2016. With her passion for people and the advancement of our school, she transitioned in 2019 to become the Admissions Director. Sherie is responsible for guiding families through the admission process, while developing relationships with new and existing families. She and her husband Andy have a daughter, Emma, who attends SCA and is currently in the tenth grade. Sherie and her family are members of Sherwood Baptist Church, where Sherie enjoys serving in the children’s ministry.
Operations Director
229.883.5677 ext. 4012
Mr. Roger Russell began working as the Operations Director at Sherwood Christian Academy in 2020. Mr. Russell has served SCA as a community head coach or assistant and has coached many sports at the high school, middle school, and travel ball levels. Mr. Russell’s business background includes management in many fields. Some businesses include national chain restaurants, family entertainment centers, and many levels of corporate radio. Mr. Russell has also launched a local business in Albany where he is still the current day-to-day operations director. He has been a member of Sherwood Baptist Church since 2008 where he continues to serve in various capacities including teaching weekly in Connect Groups to adults and youth. Mr. Russell is married to Kimberly, and they have four children – Cameron (’19), Malachi, Elim (’26), and Nati (’27) all of whom have or are attending Sherwood Christian Academy. Mr. Russell is in the final stages of completing his BA in Biblical Studies with a minor in Counseling from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. The focus and purpose of all ministry and business for Mr. Russell is based on John 15:5: “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” In business, sports, marriage, parenting, and life the focal point should always be to abide in Christ.
Pastor Jim McBride (chair)
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