About Us.

John’s area of psychological research integrates his training and experience as an actor with his personal interest in the psychology of creativity, and career as an Integrated Wellness psychologist.

For over 20 years John has offered self-esteem and confidence workshops to teens and adults. John now offers these workshops through the application of acting training that focuses on creative self-expression through the exploration of role-playing.

Acting can offer individuals opportunities to learn beneficial and creative ways to make more purposeful decisions in daily life and develop a healthier sense of self.

As a result of many years of conducting self-esteem and confidence workshops, and witnessing their positive effects on teens and adults, John sought to find resources so more classes could be available to those who did not have the funds to experience the benefits.

See Beyond the Obvious is about providing a way for people to turn hopes into action by knowing that the contents of a book are more important than its cover.

Becky has contributed to and/or managed the effective operations of agencies in a variety of sectors for over two decades.


Becky's passion for enabling people to explore and discover their own connections while on their educational and personal fulfillment journeys stems from her work in community outreach in Adult Education.

Becky is the heart of See Beyond the Obvious in developing fundraising plans, securing financial support, running special events for donors, and helping the organization reach its annual goals.

Jerry Honeycutt has been a PE Teacher/Coach for over 28 years. Jerry's main focus in education has been teaching, promoting, coaching, mentoring and speaking on the importance of physical education in K-12 age range in the Ft. Mill/Rock Hill, SC metro area schools. Jerry has been awarded South Carolina PE Teacher of the Year four times since 2012, and has led both his football team and wrestling team to the state championships. His dedication to education continues with his role as mentor teacher to Winthrop University education interns. In his spare time, he is a national presenter at PE workshops and conferences.

Jerry's enthusiasm for learning and for working with young adults to broaden their life experiences fits into our mission seamlessly. He interacts and coaches those students that may have difficulties in social settings due to low self-esteem or inadequate communication and interpersonal skills. He sees the importance of our work and is a strong advocate for lifting up others so they can reach their true potential.

Mike has worked for 30 years in the North Carolina education field as a Career Technical Instructor in Stanley, Rowan and Cabarrus County high schools. During this time, his dedication to his students carried over in his role for 23 years as Head Football coach and for 25 years he was also Head Track and Field coach. He continues to work in guiding local businesses with his marketing consulting role.

His reputation for connecting and mentoring his students resulted many teaching and coaching awards, including the Homer Thompson Award for those teachers and coaches that exemplify the role of making a difference on and off the field.

Mike didn't always find himself in education. He initially earned his bachelors in Business Administration from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX, and furthered his personal and professional development with a masters in Marketing Education from UNC-Greensboro. His skill of connecting with the broader audience across many age ranges will help our organization to focus on the communities with the highest need.

Mike has been married to his wife of 31 years and has three sons and one granddaughter.

Joan's career spans over 30 years of administrative service in the state government system at a university teaching hospital.

Her role as a critical support member supporting multiple executives helped hone her skill for efficiency and problem solving. Her talent of maintaining goals and directives while also keeping an eye on the bigger picture is invaluable to our organization as we grow and beyond.

Graduated from Queens University in Charlotte with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Managed the Film Actors Studio in Charlotte. Acting training from CPCC and Film Actors Studio, as well as, managing the Film Actors Studio. Acted in several plays in charlotte with Theater Charlotte, Bare Bones Theater Company and CAST. Experience working in recovery with addicts and alcoholics for over 10 years. Served as Treasurer of PTO for 2 years at Oakwood Windsor Elementary School. Currently a Licensed Health Insurance Agent in NC and SC selling group Health Insurance products.