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Administration
H. Clifford Reynolds Formal Portrait

Clifford Reynolds

Principal

Clifford Reynolds

Principal

[email protected]

610-326-5800 ext 1218

H. Clifford Reynolds, III answered the call to serve as Principal of Pine Forge Academy in 2019.  He leads the Pine Forge Academy team with 23 years of educational experience in both public and private schools.

Principal Reynolds served 10 years as a public-school principal in the Canton City School District in Ohio, eight years as a public-school teacher in both Canton and Columbus public schools, four years in the Ohio Conference at Mayfair Christian School in Uniontown, Ohio, and a year and a half as a missionary teaching conversational English and Bible in Seoul, Korea.

Principal Reynolds is a graduate of Spring Valley Academy in Centerville, Ohio where he made history by becoming the first African-American President of the student body. He is a proud graduate of Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. He continued his education by completing a Master of Education degree at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. In addition, he completed the Principal Certification program at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, and currently holds NAD certifications in administration and teaching.

Principal Reynolds joins the Pine Forge Academy community along with his wife of 19 years, Dr. Charlyce Wallington-Reynolds, who has served as a pediatrician in Akron, Ohio, and their two children, Cariss (14), an incoming freshman at Pine Forge Academy, and Hayden (13), an incoming 8th grader at Jessie R. Wagner Adventist School.

Addriene Rhodes

Addriene Rhodes

Vice Principal / English

Addriene Rhodes

Vice Principal / English

[email protected]

610-326-5800 ext 1207

Mrs. Addriene M. Warfield-Rhodes, is a native of Charlottesville, Virginia and currently serves as Vice Principal and English teacher at Pine Forge Academy in Pine Forge, Pennsylvania. She is the oldest of two children and a product of Christian Education. Mrs. Rhodes is a graduate of Pine Forge Academy and Andrews University where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a specialization in American Literature. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Instructional Leadership at Southern Adventist University.

Prior to coming to Pine Forge Academy, Mrs. Rhodes served as the English and Journalism teacher at Miami Union Academy in N. Miami, Florida. As a daughter of a minister and an educator, Christian Education has been instilled in her from an early age. Mrs. Rhodes has been an educator for over fifteen years. She has been an administrator and educator and has worked in the public and private education systems.

In 2017, Mrs. Rhodes accepted the call to join the team at Pine Forge Academy with the hope of providing dedicated teaching to young people and provide a passion for education and a commitment to optimizing student and school success.

In her spare time, Mrs. Rhodes enjoys reading, singing, knitting and learning. Mrs. Rhodes is married to Mr. Clifton Rhodes of Dallas, Texas. They are the proud parents of two young men, Phillip Warfield and Christopher Rhodes. Mrs. Rhodes loves the Lord and she loves her students.

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)

Elita Baker

Elita Baker

Director of Admissions and Registrar / Technology

Elita Baker

Director of Admissions and Registrar / Technology

[email protected]

610-326-5800 ext 1204

A proud native of Pine Forge, Pennsylvania and a third-generation graduate of the Academy, Elita Baker serves as Director of Admissions and Registrar as well as Technology Instructor. She comes with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Information Technology from Oakwood University, and a master’s degree in Computer Information Systems with an emphasis in Web Development from Boston University.

Prior to coming to Pine Forge Academy, Mrs. Baker served as a local and remote Web Intern for Infinity Technology of Huntsville, Alabama.  In 2008, she was one of eight students selected from the nation’s HBCUs to complete a web internship at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

In 2009, Mrs. Baker accepted the call to join the team at Pine Forge Academy with the desire to give back to her alma mater by expanding its technology course offerings, and equipping its students with a solid set of practical and marketable skills in computer applications.

Beyond her primary role, Mrs. Baker also serves as onsite technical support/liaison, webmaster, and member of various committees.

Eldridge Edgecombe

Business Manager

Eldridge Edgecombe

Business Manager

[email protected]

610-326-5800 ext 1215

Bio coming soon!

Lawrance Martin

Lawrance Martin

Sr. Financial Advisor

Lawrance Martin

Sr. Financial Advisor

[email protected]

610-326-4610

Bio coming soon!

Staff
Tracey Jackson

Tracey Jackson

Work Coordinator

Tracey Jackson

Work Coordinator

[email protected]

610-326-5800 ext 1202

A native of Philadelphia, PA, and an alumna of PFA, Tracey Jackson serves as Work Coordinator. She comes with a B.S. in Media Technology from Andrews University.

Prior to coming to Pine Forge Academy, Ms. Jackson served as the Career & Transition Coach for Progressions School in Pottstown, PA, a non-profit alternative education school serving dually-diagnosed MH/MR students. Ms. Jackson also worked with adults as an MH/MR County Case Manager.

In 2010, Ms. Jackson accepted the call to join the team at Pine Forge Academy with the hope of giving back to her alma mater and preparing young people for the work of life on this earth and the next.

Beyond her primary role, Ms. Jackson also serves as yearbook sponsor.

Jasmine O'Bryant

Jasmine O’Bryant

Administrative Assistant

Jasmine O'Bryant

Administrative Assistant

[email protected]

610-326-5800 ext 1229

Bio coming soon!

Sandra Taylor

Sandra Taylor

Cafeteria Support

Sandra Taylor

Cafeteria Support

[email protected]

610-686-8802

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Jimmy Charles

Jimmy Charles

Facilities Manager

Jimmy Charles

Facilities Manager

[email protected]

610-326-5800 ext 1211

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Dwayne Ford

Dwayne Ford

Maintenance

Dwayne Ford

Maintenance

[email protected]

484-942-9863

A native of Pottstown, PA, Dwayne Ford serves within our Maintenance Department. He comes with 25 years of experience in construction and industry. Dwayne attended Lincoln Technical Institute and Berks Votech receiving two certificates in AC/DC and electrical wiring.

Prior to coming to Pine Forge Academy, Dwayne served as a Senior Production Line Mechanic and Senior Industrial Truck Mechanic.

In 2009, Dwayne accepted the call to join the team at Pine Forge Academy with the goal of supporting all building maintenance needs in a timely fashion, ensuring that all buildings are in good working order for staff, students, and visitors.

Beyond his primary role, Dwayne also provides instruction for students wanting to help out with maintenance duties.

Washington Patterson

Washington Patterson

Food Services

Washington Patterson

Food Services

[email protected]

610-686-8802

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Ramon Perez

Ramón Perez

Managing Food Services Director

Ramón Perez

Managing Food Services Director

[email protected]

610-686-8802

A native of Arroyo, Puerto Rico, but spent the majority of his life living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Ramón will be serving as the Managing Director of Food Services. He comes with 27 years of experience in the hotel and restaurant food service industry.

Prior to coming to Pine Forge Academy, Ramón served in multiple kitchen positions including: pantry chef, line cook, banquet chef, sous chef, and executive chef. In addition, he has served in the following capacities: personal caterer for Governor -Jack Markell’s – (DE) 2009 victory celebration, Basciani Family mushroom company, preferred chef for PFA & AEC special events, Fitness Camp consultant, and kitchen supervisor for the Haitian Camp Meeting.

He is also the 3-time winner of the Kennett Square (PA) Mushroom Festival and has had his mushroom soup featured and sold at the PA State Farm Show by (Buona Mushrooms Family).

In 1993, Ramón joined the AEC team, at Pine Forge Academy, with the help and guidance of Pastor Patrick O’Mara and the late Mrs. Debbie Boise (nutritionist in charge of food services for PFA). Mrs. Boise requested his presence and service for the Elders’ Retreat Weekend – this would serve as his performance review to determine his capabilities for the upcoming Camp Meeting. He successfully completed the weekend, by overseeing the kitchen for all meals (that’s over 1,500 plates prepared from scratch and served!). He was then invited to return, as a cook, under the direct mentorship of the late and beloved Ms. Thomas. After her passing, Ramón was given the opportunity to assume the position of Director of Food Services, which included: cooking, serving, ordering food and kitchen items, creating menus, and supervising kitchen staff.

On May 9, 2017, Ramón joined the PFA team with the goals of teaching the students about the culinary arts and educating them about the nutritional options, expanding the variety of vegetarian and vegan offerings.

Traci Carroll

Guidance Counselor

Traci Carroll

Guidance Counselor

[email protected]

610-326-5800 ext 1201

Bio coming soon!

Lawita G. Cheatham-Hemphill

Director of Development

L. Germaine Cheatham-Hemphill

Director of Development

[email protected]

484-941-3203

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Linda Anderson

Dean of Young Women

Linda Anderson

Dean of Young Women

[email protected]

610-326-8717

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Ashawn Crichlow

Dean of Young Men

Ashawn Crichlow

Dean of Young Men

[email protected]

610-686-8804

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Auldwin Johnson

Auldwin Johnson

Assistant Dean of Young Men

Auldwin Johnson

Assistant Dean of Young Men

[email protected]

610-686-8804

A native of Ohio, Auldwin Johnson serves as Assistant Dean. He comes with a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Music, Theology, and Communications.

Prior to coming to Pine Forge Academy, Auldwin served as a supervisor at Sam's club, private voice teacher, and assistant summer camp director. In 2015, Auldwin accepted the call to join the team at Pine Forge Academy with the hope of reviving old tradition and creating new experience.

Beyond his primary role, Auldwin also is the Praise and Worship Coordinator/Private Voice Instructor.

Renae Chambers

Assistant Dean of Young Women

Renae Chambers

Assistant Dean of Young Women

[email protected]

610-326-8717

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Rochelle Blackwood

Rochelle Blackwood

Support Dean

Rochelle Blackwood

Support Dean

[email protected]

610-326-8717

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Neiah Wilson

Support Dean

Neiah Wilson

Support Dean

[email protected]

610-326-8717

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Phillip Douglas

Support Dean

Phillip Douglas

Support Dean

[email protected]

610-686-8804

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DeAndre Rainey

Support Dean

DeAndre Rainey

Support Dean

[email protected]

610-686-8804

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Jessica Crichlow

Director of Student Success / Recruiter

Jessica Crichlow

Director of Student Success / Recruiter

[email protected]

215-703-7812

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Tiffany St. Hill

School Nurse

Tiffany St. Hill

School Nurse

[email protected]

610-326-5800

Teachers
Martine-Erica Bermingham

Martine Erica Bermingham

Spanish / Creative Arts Director

Martine Erica Bermingham

Spanish / Creative Arts Director

[email protected]

610-326-5800 ext 1205

Bio coming soon!

Jarrett Roseborough

Choir Director

Jarrett Roseborough

Choir Director

[email protected]

610-326-5800 ext 1251

A native of Atlanta, GA, Jarrett Roseborough serves as Director of Choral Activities at Pine Forge Academy. He comes with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education with a concentration in Vocal/Choral Music from Oakwood University, a Master’s Degree in Choral Conducting from Georgia State University, and 8 years of teaching music from K-12 to collegiate instruction.

Prior to coming to Pine Forge Academy Jarrett Roseborough served as Director of Choral Activities at Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy, Assistant Minister of Music at Decatur Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Assistant Choral Director at Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy, Choral Grad Assistant at Georgia State University, Lead Keyboardist and Assistant Choir Director at Trinity AME Church, Accompanist and Assistant Choral Director at Griffin High School, Music/Choral Director at Bethune Middle School, Music Coordinator for Oakwood University, Music Education Intern for Huntsville City Schools, and student conductor for the Oakwood University Aeolians.

In 2017, Jarrett Roseborough accepted the call to join the team at Pine Forge Academy with the hope of creating an environment of choral excellence in which students learn of their full capabilities as choral singers. His goal is that students might witness the God-filled and awe-inspiring moments that happen when they decide to give their best effort in time and talent for the glory of Christ. Students who matriculate through the choral program at Pine Forge Academy will also be able to be a great musical contribution to collegiate choral music program that they decide to join.

Beyond his primary role, Jarrett Roseborough would also like to develop a strong fine arts program at Pine Forge Academy. This program would allow a platform for vocal/instrumental performance as well as spoken word and oratorical recitation. This fine arts program will create an avenue for students, who wish to pursue a career in the arts, to stand toe-to-toe with artists in the rest of the world and not just do well, but excel!

Kris Fielder

Athletic Director / History

Kris Fielder

Athletic Director / History

[email protected]

610-326-5800 ext 1227

A native of Detroit, Michigan, Kris Fielder serves as Athletic Director and History Instructor. He comes with a B.S. in Education from the University of Michigan and an M.S. in Education from Wilkes University.

Prior to coming to Pine Forge Academy, Mr. Fielder worked at Peterson Academy located in Inkster, Michigan as the History & PE instructor from 1984 to 1986.

In August 1986, Mr. Fielder accepted the call to join the team at Pine Forge Academy as Assistant Dean of Young Men and World History instructor. After serving as Assistant Dean of Young Men for one year, Mr. Fielder became a full time instructor of History and Physical Education for 17 years. In 2003, Mr. Fielder joined the administrative team and served as Assistant Principal for 18 years.

Beyond his primary role as Athletic Director/History Instructor, Mr. Fielder also coaches track & field in the school’s athletic/sports program which began competing in interscholastic sports in 1998 under his leadership.

Adriana Cummings-Small

English

Adriana Cummings-Small

English

[email protected]

610-326-5800

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Ritchie Saint Jean

Science

Ritchie Saint Jean

Science

[email protected]

610-326-5800

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Andrea Frances

Andrea Francis

Mathematics

Andrea Francis

Mathematics

[email protected]

610-326-5800 ext 1228

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Jachin Holness

Jachin Holness

Chaplain / Religion

Jachin Holness

Chaplain / Religion

[email protected]

610-326-5800 ext 1206

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Stephen Richardson

Stephen Richardson

Religion

Stephen Richardson

Religion

[email protected]

Bio coming soon!

Interested in joining our team?