Beginnings Academy - P3 to P4

Welcome to the Beginnings Academy!

“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’ ”  Matthew 19:14

Our staff members know that your children have been purposefully and wonderfully made in the image of God, and we are delighted to have the opportunity to work with them as they grow spiritually, academically, emotionally, and physically. We view each child who walks through our door as a gift from God, with gifts and talents designed by our Creator. We are delighted that you are partnering with us in the education of your child.  It is our sincere prayer that by laying the foundations of your child’s education on Christ, he or she will not depart from Christ’s teachings. 

“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”  Proverbs 22:6

Dr. Jennifer Harrison - Principal

Dear Parents,

I am delighted to introduce myself to you.  My name is Jennifer (Jenn) Harrison, and I am honored to serve as the Beginnings Academy and Foundations Academy Principal at Greenbrier Christian Academy.

I graduated from Belmont University with a Bachelor’s in Music Education and later earned my Master’s in Music Education from Old Dominion University. In 2022, I completed the Certificate in Early Education Leadership from Harvard University, and most recently, I earned my Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Liberty University. I joined the GCA family in 2017 after teaching in the Virginia Beach and Norfolk public school systems for 11 years.

I have three wonderful children who attend GCA, as well.  Emma is in 9th grade, Cody in 4th, and Evie in 2nd.  GCA has blessed my family so much, and I am so thankful that the Lord has given me the opportunity to serve here.  I love the students and staff at GCA, and I am excited to work with each of you.  

It is my sincere hope that you will be as blessed by GCA as I have been.  I cannot wait to work with each of you, to get to know your child(ren) better, and to help foster your child(ren)'s growth with a Christ-centered education that I know you will find is second to none!

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have.  My email address is jcharrison@gcagators.org , and my phone number is 757-547-9595 ex329.  I look forward to partnering with you this year, and in years to come.

In His Service,
Jenn Harrison