Hello! My name is Heather Bryson!

I have spent the past 10 years as a Teachers assistant here at Bethel Elementary and I am so excited to begin this upcoming year as a 4thgrade teacher! I grew up in the Bethel community all of my life and I recently graduated from Gardner-Webb University with a degree in Elementary Education, I am beyond grateful to be a part of the Bethel family and excited to give back to the community that helped raise me! My husband David and I have been married for 21 years and together we have 3 amazing kids- Kane will start his freshman year of college at Montreat and will be a part of the Cavaliers wrestling team, Kole will be a Sophomore at Pisgah, and Kinsley is going into 6th grade at Bethel Middle. I love reading and spending time with family and our sweet Labradoodle, Biscuit. I am excited for this school year to begin!

“My name is Ms. Jana Nolen, and I’m so excited to be joining the Bethel Elementary family as your school counselor! I recently relocated to the Asheville area, and I’m thrilled to become part of such a valued and inspiring school community. I graduated from UNCG with a background in Human Development and Family Studies and went on to become a licensed school counselor. I truly believe in the power of connection, compassion, and helping students grow into their best selves!

My counseling approach is rooted in being solution-focused, person-centered, and aligned with MTSS. But more than anything, I love getting to know each child’s unique personality, cheering them on in their successes, and walking alongside them in their journey. Building meaningful relationships with students and families is my heart!

A little about me: I was a recreational and competitive dancer for 17 years and taught dance for 3 (tap is my favorite!). I love to draw and create custom coloring pages for students, and I’m a huge fan of anything purple or sparkly. I also share my home with my sassy tuxedo cat, Milani, and if you’re a fellow Swiftie, we’ll definitely get along!

This year, I’m looking forward to making strong connections, supporting student success, and being a positive, joyful presence in our school community. I can’t wait to meet you all!”

Hi, my name is Roger Beck. I moved from South Carolina to NC 8 years ago. I enjoy hiking, waterfalls, and all that NC offers.

My hobbies include Classic Cars and I'm a huge fan of the NC Tarheels basketball team. I look forward to meeting everyone and getting ready for the new school year!

Hi, I’m Mrs. Sellers, and I’m so excited to be joining the BES family this year!
I had the privilege of growing up in Haywood County Schools and am a proud Pisgah graduate. After high school, I attended Appalachian State University, where I earned a bachelor’s degree in Special Education. I then stayed in Boone for an additional year to complete my master’s degree in Reading Education, with a concentration in Autism.

This will be my 10th year in education. I spent three years teaching in elementary school before spending the last six at BMS. I'm thrilled to continue being a Blue Demon—this time alongside my daughter, who will be starting kindergarten this fall!

I married a Bethel boy in 2016, and we have two amazing kids and a chocolate lab named Hank. When I’m not at school, my family loves spending time outdoors—hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, or just hanging out with our friends and church family.

I can’t wait to meet you this fall!

Hello Bethel Family!

My name is Chris Ray, and I get to be your second P.E. teacher two days a week this year. I have been teaching in Haywood County Schools for 22 years, with my main school being Riverbend Elementary. This will be my second time getting to be at Bethel for part of the school week. My wife, Lynn, and our two boys, Ridge and Reece, live in Canton. I look forward to seeing you this year!