Eastern Appalachian Region

(540) 473-8148

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    • About Us
      • Our Program
      • Academics and Life Skills
      • Our History
      • Meet Our Staff
      • Statement of Faith
      • Endorsements
      • Testimonies
      • Photo Gallery
    • Graduate Follow Up
      • The Fellowship
      • Request a Transcript
    • Adult Centers
      • Adult Men's Program
      • Adult Women's Program
    • Contact Us
    • Donate Now
Eastern Appalachian Region

(540) 473-8148

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Program
    • Academics and Life Skills
    • Our History
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Statement of Faith
    • Endorsements
    • Testimonies
    • Photo Gallery
  • Graduate Follow Up
    • The Fellowship
    • Request a Transcript
  • Adult Centers
    • Adult Men's Program
    • Adult Women's Program
  • Contact Us
  • Donate Now

Meet Our staff

All EATC staff are trained annually by Teen Challenge USA and other agencies to make the program experience for adolescents safe, beneficial and life changing! Training is vital for caring for teens with life controlling issues so in addition to specific degrees, staff are continually in training throughout the year to create a loving, safe and well equipped program for all studens. 


Staff are trained in the following areas annually:

*How to Equip Students with Bibilical Principles and Life Skills 

*Tutoring Students within the Academic Environment

* Teens and Trauma Care

*Child Abuse Negelct and Reporting

*Emergency Action Preparedness and Fire Safety

*ServSafe Food Safety

*Confidentiality

*CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions for Student Health

*Handle with Care Behavior Management



meet our staff

Harley Cox

CHelsea Hylton

Harley Cox

Executive Director

Harley, graduate and founder of EATC,  is also a Teen Challenge graduate for over 25+ years and holds a BA in Pastoral Counseling  from Southeastern University and has worked with Teen Challenge for  27 years with men, woman and teens of all ages to find freedom in Christ.  

Lisa Cox

CHelsea Hylton

Harley Cox

Program/Education Director

Lisa, co-founder with her husband Harley of EATC, holds a BA in education from Southeastern University as a licensed teacher and and has also worked with Teen Challenge for over 27 years,  passionately equipping adolescents with biblical principals and life skills necessary for a life of freedom. 

CHelsea Hylton

CHelsea Hylton

CHelsea Hylton

Residential Staff/

Student Healthcare Cooridnator

Chelsea, also a Teen Challenge graduate over ten years, holds an Associates degree in Science as well as certificates in Medical Assistance and Phlebotamy from SouthWest Community College. She is also been Emerging Leaders graduate, youth pastor and has a School of Ministry Certifcate from the Appalachian District. She has worked with adult women and adolescents since her own life change to help them experience freedom in Christ.

Brianna Warme

Allison Johnson

CHelsea Hylton

Residential Staff

Brianna has a BA in Christian Ministry from Regent University and works avidly as a residential staff and biblical advisor. 

Allison Johnson

Allison Johnson

Allison Johnson

Residential Student Intern

Allison, an honor graduate from EATC in 2022, is our newest student intern.  Student interns have the unique opportunity to assist senior residential staff and continue to grow in their relationship with Christ as well recieve continued training in leadership and ministry skills.

meet our Dogs

Winnie

Winnie

Winnie

Winnie is our three-year-old golden retriever. She loves to run, play, and fetch the ball. She is patient and tolerant with the students, as they give her lots of affection. Both of our dogs are important parts of the therapeutic aspect of the program. Winnie and London help the students learn to use a positive outlet for their emotions. Most importantly, the dogs help the program feel like a home to our students.

London

Winnie

Winnie

London is our 1 year old Goldendoodle. She is also Winnie's daughter.  Like her mom, London loves to run and is quickly learning and growing everyday.   London has already been a great comfort and source of joy for our students. She is an important part of the therapeutic aspect of the program. 

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Eastern Appalachian Teen Challenge

PO Box 19385 Roanoke, VA 24019

(540) 473-8148

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