Harvest Community School is unique in that it provides children the opportunity to grow and develop into the amazing individuals God intended. All schools provide instruction in math, reading, grammar, science, and history. What sets HCS apart is how we provide that instruction plus so much more. Our classical approach to education offers Shakespeare, artist study, classical music, second language, and nature study while developing the unique God-given talents of your child. God's Holy Word is our cornerstone. We are so excited that we have reached our twelfth year!

Angie Bruner, M. Ed. - Headmaster;    Teacher

I graduated from the College of Charleston in 1993 with a degree in Elementary/Early Childhood Education. I married that summer and began my journey in education that fall. The years passed, and my husband and I had two beautiful children. I even managed to earn a masters degree in Education Administration.

While my career was exciting and varied, I always felt as if something was missing from the education model. We decided to homeschool our oldest child because of my dissatisfaction with traditional  education as well as my overwhelming desire for my children to have a fulfilling education. Once I discovered Charlotte Mason's ideas, all the missing pieces fell into place. I finally experienced seeing my children enjoy learning. I knew that this was how God intended for children to learn. I am humbled that God has chosen to use me to offer a Charlotte Mason education to our community.

Tammy Glaser, M.S. O.R. - Curriculum; Mathematics Teacher

I graduated from the Naval Academy in 1985 and planned to make the Navy a career. I tracked submarines, earned a masters degree, and recruited for the Navy. God had a better plan in mind. He gave me a loving family: Steve, my husband, and our children, Pamela and David. After our daughter developed autism, I found my true calling in education. I left the Navy in 1995 and started homeschooling. Both children are now adults: Pamela is a “non-traditional” student at Harvest (as she calls herself) and David is due to graduate with a bachelors degree this fall.

Shifting to Charlotte Mason's ideas began in 2000 with my children and later in church ministry. I was blessed to join AmblesideOnline when it was born! God has let me share these ideas with families, speak at conferences, and train public, charter, and private school teachers. For two years, a team of educators and I  designed curriculum for the first Charlotte Mason charter school in the USA. I'm part of prov-en-der and similar groups. I'm thrilled to inspire teachers, students, and families to learn and love learning.

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9
Gabriel Collier, B.A. in Bible and Religion and English - Literature and Writing Teacher

I was raised in Holly Hill, South Carolina, but Summerton has always been a second home to me. Ever since I was fifteen, I have felt God’s call to ministry in His Kingdom, and when I was sixteen, I preached my first sermon. After graduating high school, God led me to Erskine College where my service in His Kingdom further developed and my love for teaching and education began. I graduated in the spring of 2025 summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s of Arts in both Bible and Religion and English. I was the top of my class with a 4.0 grade point average and departmental honors in my disciplines. 

I am an active member of St. Matthias’ Church in Summerton, and I am prayerfully discerning God’s calling into the priesthood. Faith, and its integration in education, has always been important to me. I choose to take the approach of St. Anselm: allow faith to seek understanding. I have never seen this more clearly demonstrated than at Harvest Community School. Harvest is a close family where students are engaged and understanding is sought through faith. I am grateful and blessed to be a part of this school and am excited to see where God leads us in the future! 

To God be the glory!​
Johanna Pressley, M.A. in Biblical Counseling - Violin Teacher

In Bible class I love helping students learn how to apply the rich resources found in Scripture to the practical issues they face in everyday life. In addition to teaching at Harvest, I work as an ACBC certified counselor at Lowcountry Biblical Counseling Center in Charleston, holding a Masters Degree in Biblical Counseling from The Masters University in Santa Clarita, CA.

I also hold music performance degrees from Idyllwild Arts Academy and the University of Minnesota. I perform and teach violin and viola, operating a private studio in Summerton and serving as an adjunct instrumental instructor at Charleston Southern University. My husband and I love to spend our time exploring all the beauty God has given for us to enjoy with our three delightful children. God has used Harvest Community School to pour out immeasurable blessings on our family since I joined the team in 2017.
Lara Blaisedell, M. Ed. - Spanish, Mathematics, Physical Education Teacher
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I was born and raised in San Diego, CA.  I raised three magnificent sons, who are now 26, 28, and 31 years old. My eldest made me a “grammy” of two dear grandchildren. Even though San Diego is beautiful, my husband and I now proudly call South Carolina home. We might be empty nesters but we have four coops full of chickens! We started with one coop but chicken math is a real thing!

​I graduated with honors from the University of Phoenix where I earned a masters degree in Education. I have taught K-9th grade for sixteen years. Along with teaching, I was a coach for 20 years in San Diego and at a private school in Darlington this past year. I coached boys’ lacrosse, high school girls’ soccer, tennis and softball, and youth soccer when my boys were young.

​This last year I taught 6th grade math, 7th grade math, 8th Pre-Algebra and Algebra at a private school in Darlington. However, I am blessed beyond measure to be returning to Harvest where the students and staff are family. 
KJ McCoon, B.A. in Education - Elementary Teacher

I grew up in Orangeburg county, and graduated Cum Laude from South Carolina State University with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education in May of 2002. I began my teaching career in Orangeburg county public schools in August of 2002. I have been a certified SC educator for over twenty years and love working with children. I have taught students in Grades 2-12 in public, private, online, and homeschool settings. I am a SC certified teacher in the areas of elementary education, middle school math, and science, and I have my endorsements for gifted education.

My family has lived in Clarendon County for many years. We are members of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Manning, SC. My husband and I have three children and three grandchildren. Our oldest daughter and her husband live near Houston, Texas and are the loving parents of our three precious grandchildren. Our youngest children have attended Harvest for several years and have helped us learn just how special the school is. I am excited to be at Harvest this year, and for having the opportunity to help the elementary students grow and learn.
Harry Nettles, B.A. in Religious Studies - History and Science Teacher

​I was born and raised in Tennessee until I volunteered to join the Navy and see the world, which I did in one submarine at a time. When I wasn’t busy navigating under the sea, I lived in exotic locations like Hawaii and the Florida Keys.

Advancement in rank added the responsibility of training young sailors and inexperienced officers. The land-based duty that Uncle Sam assigned to me involved education. While teaching piloting and navigation at the submarine training center in Charleston for three years, I earned an associates of science degree. I taught the science of seamanship, navigation, and naval operations to naval cadets attending George Washington University for three years. After that, I taught science and physics for several years. By the time I retired as a Quartermaster Command Master Chief, I realized that I enjoyed mentoring young adults. I decided to go for more education and earned my bachelors degree.

In spite of patrols and strategic missions which I cannot discuss, I married and helped raise four children. My wife Lee and I enjoy the water so much that we lived on a sailboat for 15 years. What a delight it was for me to come to Harvest and share my expertise in sailing with middle schoolers as we read together The Brendan Voyage. My wife Lee, who is a teaching assistant, and I also had fun teaching knot-tying for handwork this year.
Lee Nettles - Teaching Assistant

Born in Augusta, GA, I grew up as a true southern girl raised in the South. I learned farming skills at an early age from many aunts and an uncle. We lived in Charlotte, NC, but spent many weeks during the summer down on the family farm. 

I married my wonderful husband Harry Nettles thirty-five years ago and what an adventure came with that! We moved frequently from Northern Virginia to Hawaii to Florida and the Florida Keys living in a thirty-eight-foot sailboat. All of this travel led me into the teaching field in places like Kings Mountaint, NC to Goose Creek, SC where I taught computer science to elementary school students. Then I became a homeschool co-op teacher in Charleston.

Three years ago, we relocated to Santee. I have been active in a homeschool co-op at our church. I have enjoyed substitute teaching at Harvest over the past year and I look forward to joining this wonderful staff full-time.
Christy Morris - Teaching Assistant

I was born and raised in Kingstree, SC. Growing up, I had the hardest time deciding what I wanted to be when I grew up! At first, I wanted to be a veterinarian, but I loved children so much that I also wanted to be a teacher. However, I also loved helping others, so I wanted to be a nurse. I have done all three in my lifetime. 

During my senior year in high school, I had the opportunity to work with an autistic boy. I was trained in Applied Behavioral Therapy. I went on to earn my associate's degree in early childhood education and later became certified in Applied Behavioral Therapy. In 1998, I took a position in the Williamsburg County School District as an Applied Behavioral Therapist. I worked with autistic children throughout the district. After six years, I decided to return to school and become a veterinary technician. I accepted a job as the office manager at Dr. Cottingham’s in Kingstree and earned my associate's degree in veterinary technology. I worked for Dr. Cottingham for eleven years. Through the years, I have also been a caregiver for many loved ones and continue to do so.

I married my best friend, Cleve. We have two beautiful children, five dogs, a few cats, and a rabbit. Our daughter, Caitlin (24), is in Pharmacy School, and our son, Dylan (12), has been attending Harvest for the last three years. When Dylan was born, I ran a home daycare for over six years. I have always been actively involved in the church. At my home church, I taught Sunday School, directed children’s Programs, and directed VBS. We have been members of Cross Roads Bible Fellowship since 2020, and this is where I continue to teach Sunday School. So, as you can tell, children and animals have always been my jam.

I am so excited about this new journey at Harvest.​