ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Faculty and Staff

K-4
Kindergarten
Pre-First
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Specials
Media
Support

Cecille Kinsey K-4 Teacher	Undergraduate Degree:	B.A. Social Work, Asbury College
	Education Experience:	Five years at FCS, thirteen years total
	Church Home:	First Baptist Church of Woodstock
	Favorite Bible Verse:	And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
	What I enjoy most:	Four year olds love learning! What I enjoy most about teaching them is creating an atmosphere where learning is fun and exciting, and then watching the children delight in their new experiences.
	Email:	cecille.kinsey@fcspaladins.org

Sheri Hudgens K-4 Assistant	Undergraduate Degree:	A.A. Interior Design
	Education Experience:	One year at FCS, Three years total
	Church Home:	St. Thomas Aquinas Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried, He is a buckler to all those that trust in Him. Psalm 18:30
	What I enjoy most:	I enjoy seeing the children's enthusiasm for learning and zest for life.
	Email:	sheri.hudgens@fcspaladins.org

Laura FIlipowicz Kindergarten Teacher	Undergraduate Degree:	B.S. Psychology, The Florida State University B.S. Elementary Education, Mercer University
	Education Experience:	First year at FCS, thirteen years total
	Church Home:	Birmingham United Methodist Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4: 4-7
	What I Enjoy Most:	I am so very thankful God has given me the opportunity to teach your children. I cherish each day He allows me to spend with His most loving and humble creation. I believe each child is created uniquely and perfectly by God. I value the individuality of children. I embrace helping each child discover their God given gifts and helping them embrace their differences. I value being an integral part of our world's future - our children!
	Email:	laura.filipowicz@fcspaladins.org

Jennifer Hurley Kindergarten Teacher	Undergraduate Degree:	B.A. English, Covenant College
	Education Experience:	Two years at FCS, Eleven years total
	Church Home:	Perimeter Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
	What I Enjoy Most:	I love the children and love to watch the enthusiasm they have for learning.
	Email:	jennifer.hurley@fcspaladins.org

Gina Tomberlin Kindergarten Teacher	Undergraduate Degree:	B.A. Biblical Education, Florida Bible College
	Education Experience:	Eighteen years at FCS, Twenty-one years total
	Church Home:	North Point Community Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
	What I Enjoy Most:	As a teacher of young children, what I enjoy most about teaching is watching them make connections for the first time. Watching the lights come on. I have never had the experience of carrying a football into the end zone while the crowd is cheering wildly, but I can’t imagine that it feels more wonderful than watching a child learn to read!
	Email:	gina.tomberlin@fcspaladins.org

Tina Herrmann Kindergarten Assistant	Undergraduate Degree:	B.A. Business Human Resources, Georgia State University
	Education Experience:	One year at FCS
	Church Home:	Fellowship Bible Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	I can do all things in Him that strenghthens me. Philippians 4:13
	What I Enjoy Most:	I love the fact that children don't realize they are learning through the games and manipulatives used daily. Once they figure it out you see the sense of accomplishment in their eyes and confidence in themselves rise to new levels.
	Email:	tina.herrmann@fcspaladins.org

Candi Jenkins Kindergarten Assistant
	Education Experience:	Three years at FCS, 18 years total in education and ministry
	Church Home:	Fellowship Bible Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7
	What I Enjoy Most:	I love seeing the students learn and grow in the Lord.
	Email:	candi.jenkins@fcspaladins.org

Michelle Weyant Kindergarten Assistant	Undergraduate Degree:	B.A. Art Studio, University of South Carolina
	Education Experience:	Five years at FCS
	Church Home:	North Point Community Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
	What I Enjoy Most:	I absolutely enjoy the great hugs that the sweet kindergartners lavish on me!
	Email:	michelle.weyant@fcspaladins.org

Prudy Hughes Pre-1st Teacher	Undergraduate Degree:	B.A. Biblical Studies and Christian Education, Florida Bible College
	Professional Certification:	Orton-Gillingham Training
	Education Experience:	Five years at FCS, Twenty-two years total
	Church Home:	Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps. 1 Peter 2:21
	What I enjoy most:	My goal is to create a loving and secure environment for the classroom with plenty of hands-on learning experiences. This allows the student to understand that learning is fun and will give them the confidence they need to succeed.
	Email:	prudy.hughes@fcspaladins.org

Kelly Rourke Pre-1st Assistant	Undergraduate Study:	Early Childhood Art Education, Georgia Southern University and Kennesaw State University
	Education Experience:	1st year at FCS, three years total
	Church Home:	North Point Community Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	Do not tremble or be dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
	What I enjoy most:	It is so fun to see the world "again" through the eyes of children as they are learning and discovering something new. I am so thankful for an environment and freedom to talk about Jesus and how much he loves us!
	Email:	kelly.rourke@fcspaladins.org

Susan Booker First Grade Teacher	Undergraduate Degree:	B.S. Elementary Education, Bob Jones University
	Graduate Degree:	M. Ed. Kennesaw State University
	Education Experience:	One year at FCS, Twenty-five years total
	Church Home:	First Baptist Church of Woodstock
	Favorite Bible Verse:	Call to me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you know not. Jeremiah 33:3
	What I enjoy most:	I love working with children. They make you laugh and touch your heart with tender moments. Every day is filled with new challenges and opportunities. It is neat to see them grow academically and spiritually. My favorite aspect of teaching is to watch children grasp new concepts and have fun learning.
	Email:	susan.booker@fcspaladins.org

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Terry Schopp First Grade Teacher	Undergraduate Degree:	B.A. Early Childhood Education, Brenau University
	Graduate Degree:	M. Ed. Early Childhood and Math K-5, Walden University
	Education Experience:	One year at FCS, Thirteen years total
	Church Home:	North Point Community Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:35
	What I enjoy most:	I enjoy exploring all of the wonders that God has given us in the world and sharing that with my students. I love animals and nature, and I love sharing those wonders with the people around me.
	Email:	terry.schopp@fcspaladins.org

Joy Pulvino 1st Grade Assistant	Undergraduate Degree:	B.S. Early Learning Education, University of Central Florida
	Education Experience:	First year at FCS, five years total
	Church Home:	TBA
	Favorite Bible Verse:	Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger of sword?... No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us… (nothing) will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:35-38
	What I enjoy most:	I love watching children find delight in the smallest things and their enthusiasm to share that delight.
	Email:	joy.pulvino@fcspaladins.org

Glad Woods First Grade Assistant	Undergraduate Degree:	B.A. Physical Education,Health, and Exercise Science, Hanover College
	Education Experience:	First year at FCS, ten years total
	Church Home:	Roswell United Methodist
	Favorite Bible Verse:	For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
	What I enjoy most:	I so enjoy working in the Spirit with children and watching them develop a true understanding of God and Jesus. I love observing their genuine love of Christ grow in each stage and age of development. Children are divine gifts from Heaven granted only by His grace.
	Email:	glad.woods@fcspaladins.org

Barbra Hornsby Second Grade Teacher	Undergraduate Degree:	B.S. Elementary Education, Auburn University
	Graduate Degree:	M.Ed. (Math concentration), LaGrange College; Gifted Certification, West Georgia College
	Education Experience:	Four years at FCS, Twenty-four years total
	Professional Certification:	A.C.S.I.
	Church Home:	Fellowship Bible Church

	Favorite Bible Verse:	I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! Philippians 4:13
	What I enjoy most:	I love being able to teach my 2nd graders about Jesus, and watch them grow spiritually as well as academically. I also love challenging my students – especially in math and reading! I have high expectations for each one of them, but I lovingly help them realize that with God all things are possible (Philippians 4:13)! As a teacher, I enjoy the challenge of finding new, fun ways to teach concepts so that students will truly understand and enjoy learning.
Email:	barbra.hornsby@fcspaladins.org

Margaret Ramsey Second Grade Teacher	Undergraduate Degree:	B.S. Elementary Education and Special Education, Bob Jones University
	Education Experience:	Five years at FCS, Eight years total
	Church Home:	Mount Zion Baptist Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
	What I enjoy most:	I enjoy being with the children. I love to see their eyes light up when they understand a concept that I am introducing. I enjoy making learning fun for the children. I am very thankful that I am able to discuss Biblical principles in the classroom in every subject that I teach.
	Email:	margaret.ramsey@fcspaladins.org

Janet Wahl Second Grade Assistant	Undergraduate Degree:	A.A. Secretarial Science Western Kentucky University
	Education Experience:	Seven years at FCS
	Church Home:	First Baptist Church of Woodstock
	Favorite Bible Verse:	And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
	What I enjoy most:	I love being a teacher assistant at FCS. The children are precious gifts from God and it is fulfilling to be a part of their early learning years. It is exciting to see the “light bulb” go on when they discover something new. Being able to talk about the Lord and give lots of hugs is such a blessing to me.
	Email:	janet.wahl@fcspaladins.org

Linda VanBrunt Third Grade Teacher	Undergraduate Degree:	B.S. Elementary Education and Bible, Philadelphia Biblical University
	Education Experience:	Four years at FCS, Sixteen years total
	Church Home:	North Point Community Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9
	What I enjoy most:	I enjoy being with the children on a daily basis and watching them grow spiritually, academically, and socially. Every day is a new, fresh day with new possibilities! It is rewarding for me to be a part of how God is molding and shaping each child for His purposes.
	Email:	linda.vanbrunt@fcspaladins.org

Susan Wideman Third Grade Teacher	Undergraduate Degree:	B.S. Education, Samford University
	Education Experience:	Six years at FCS, Nineteen years total
	Church Home:	North Point Community Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
	What I enjoy most:	I see my role as a teacher as my ministry. I have an awesome responsibility to pour myself into my class daily. I strive to meet my students’ needs, love my students, teach curriculum in a biblical worldview, lovingly discipline, partner with parents, and allow God to do it all through me!
	Email:	susan.wideman@fcspaladins.org

Teresa Dekle Third Grade Assistant	Undergraduate Degree:	B.B.A. Marketing, Georgia Southern University
	Education Experience:	Two years at FCS
	Church Home:	First Baptist Church of Woodstock
	Favorite Bible Verse:	I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5
	What I enjoy most:	The favorite part of my job is spending one-on-one time with a student and discovering how the Lord has uniquely formed his or her personality and gifted him or her with special talents.
	Email:	teresa.dekle@fcspaladins.org

Suzi Harrison Fourth Grade Teacher	Undergraduate Degree:	B.S. Elementary Education, Taylor University
	Education Experience:	One year at FCS, Six years total
	Church Home:	Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
	What I enjoy most:	I enjoy the opportunity to get to know my students and their families, to encourage students in the classroom, and to be a partner with parents we work to develop our students’ abilities and character.
	Email:	suzi.harrison@fcspaladins.org

Laura Morgan Fourth Grade Teacher	Undergraduate Degree:	B.S. Elementary Education and Specific Learning Disabilities K-12, Florida Southern College
	Education Experience:	Three years at FCS, Ten years total
	Church Home:	North Point Community Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:7-11
	What I enjoy most:	For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a teacher. It is my privilege to work beside your child, and to help him/her learn and grow both academically and spiritually. I am very passionate about teaching. I take a firm, yet fun and loving approach with my students. I look forward to partnering with you, here, at Fellowship Christian School.
	Email:	laura.morgan@fcspaladins.org

Terri White Fourth Grade Teacher	Undergraduate Degree:	A.S. Physical Therapy Assistant, St. Petersburg College B.S. Education, Liberty University
	Education Experience:	First year at FCS, Five years total
	Church Home:	Shallowford Falls Community Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	“Now to Him who, by the power that is at work within us, is able to (carry out His purpose and) do superabundantly, far over and above all that we (dare) ask or think – infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes or dreams.” Ephesians 3:20 The Amplified Bible
	What I enjoy most:	I enjoy helping students develop a love for learning as they see the relevancy of their education, while reaching their God-given potential. It is my desire and prayer that students recognize how special they are to God as well as the potential He has placed within them. Quite often I say to students, “When God thought of you, He thought of greatness and in the power of the Lord, you can accomplish great things!” I count it a privilege to be teaching at FCS and look forward to an amazing year partnering with you!
	Email:	terri.white@fcspaladins.org

Linda Stumberg Fourth Grade Assistant
	Education Experience:	One year at FCS
	Church Home:	Fellowship Bible Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
	What I enjoy most:	...Watching children in the midst of morning devotions, seeing them in the middle of random acts of kindness, and praying for those in need....all of this done without being required. I see a generation growing in a way that will please the Lord, and I pray they will continue these practices outside the walls of FCS.
	Email:	linda.stumberg@fcspaladins.org

Christy Goar Fifth Grade Teacher	Undergraduate Degree:	B.S. Early Childhood/Middle Grades Education
	Education Experience:	Six years at FCS, Sixteen years total
	Church Home:	Fellowship Bible Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
	What I enjoy most:	I enjoy the aha moments that children have when they finally get something they have been working so hard on. I love teaching about Jesus and His love for us and watching children reach out to one another in prayer. I love being able to help them figure out how to run all things through their spiritual filter. I also enjoy the love the staff and parents show to each other. It is a wonderful environment to be a part of.
	Email:	christy.goar@fcspaladins.org

Kim Moser Fifth Grade Teacher	Undergraduate Degree:	B.S. Early Childhood Education, Kennesaw State University
	Graduate Degree:	M.Ed. Gifted and Creative Education, University of Georgia
	Educational Endorsements:	Educational Leadership Endorsement Gifted Endorsement Teacher Support Specialist Endorsement
	Education Experience:	One year at FCS, Fifteen years total
	Church Home:	NorthStar Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	“…If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to the mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:20
	What I enjoy most:	The children are what make teaching such a pleasure. To present a challenge and help guide them through a process in order to get to an end product gives me great joy. Being able to do this and at the same time being able to pray with them and guide them spiritually… it is the cherry on top! I feel so blessed and excited to have the opportunity to partner with the families of the 5th grade students here at Fellowship!
	Email:	kim.moser@fcspaladins.org

Karrie Willard Fifth Grade Teacher	Undergraduate Degree:	B.S. Middle School Education, Auburn University
	Graduate Degree:	M.Ed. Reading and Literacy, Walden University
	Education Experience:	First year at FCS, Eleven years total
	Church Home:	Eastminster Presbyterian Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: his love endures forever. Psalm 118:1
	What I enjoy most:	I enjoy being a part of a Christian community where I can teach God's word through every aspect of education. To be able to partner with parents in guiding and raising their precious children is such a blessing and privilege!
	Email:	karrie.willard@fcspaladins.org

Phyllis Kelley Fifth Grade Assistant	Undergraduate Degree:	B.A. English, Stephen F. Austin State University
	Education Experience:	Thirteen years at FCS
	Church Home:	Fellowship Bible Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	Isaiah 53
	What I enjoy most:	I enjoy interacting with the students and getting to know them and their families.
	Email:	phyllis.kelley@fcspaladins.org

Cindy Hart K-5th Computer Teacher	Undergraduate Degree:	B.A. Business Education, Lenoir Rhyne University
	Education Experience:	Nine years at FCS, Fifteen years total
	Church Home:	Northside Baptist Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
	What I enjoy most:	Seeing students use creativity with technology is pure joy!
	Email:	cindy.hart@fcspaladins.org

Janet Milton K4-5th PE Teacher	Undergraduate Degree:	B.S. Therapeutic Recreation, Georgia Southern College
	Graduate Degree:	M.Ed., University of Georgia
	Education Experience:	Fourteen years at FCS, twenty-eight years total
	Church Home:	Ewing Road Baptist CHurch
	Favorite Bible Verse:	I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. Galatians 2:20
	What I enjoy most:	I love seeing a child progress and have success in areas that are intially difficult for them relative to sports and physical education.
Email:	janet.milton@fcspaladins.org

Stephanie Parker ES Spanish Teacher ES Music Teacher	Undergraduate Degree:	B.A. Spanish and Music, Indiana University
	Education Experience:	One year at FCS, twenty-six years total
	Church Home:	Fellowship Bible Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:8-10.
	What I enjoy most:	I enjoy watching people of all ages learn something new. It is inspiring to see how God equips each of us to serve each other and learn from each other in ways that make a strong community. It is a joy to be part of the Fellowship school community and share in the teaching and learning here!
	Email:	stephanie.parker@fcspaladins.org

Jen Tanksley PreK - 5th Art Teacher	Undergraduate Degree:	Bachelor of Fine Arts, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
	Education Experience:	First year at FCS, Twelve years total
	Church Home:	North Point Community Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Psalm 40:1-3
	What I enjoy most:	I love helping students create! It is so exciting to see the uninhibited creativity that pours out of their hands and heart through art. I love connecting with students through this process and helping them explore who God created them to be.
	Email:	jen.tanksley@fcspaladins.org

Brent Whiten 2nd-5th Music Teacher ES Band Director	Undergraduate Degree:	B. Mus. Music Performance, Valdosta State University
	Education Experience:	Six years at FCS, Eight years total
	Church Home:	North River Church of Christ
	Favorite Bible Verse:	Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14
	What I enjoy most:	I enjoy getting to be around spiritual men and women while I work. I love the fact that I get to pray with my students.
	Email:	brent.whiten@fcspaladins.org

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	Email:	TBA@fcspaladins.org

Linda Landrum Elementary School Librarian	Undergraduate Degree:	B.S. Education, University of Georgia
	Education Experience:	Twenty years at FCS, twenty-five years total
	Church Home:	First Baptist Church of Atlanta
	Favorite Bible Verse:	Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6
	What I enjoy most:	It is a pleasure to help students, teachers, and parents find materials they want or need. I also enjoy teaching library skills to students.
	Email:	linda.landrum@fcspaladins.org

Educational Support
Cheri Albright Teacher	Undergraduate Degree:	B.S. Elementary and Special Education, Western Michigan University
	Graduate Degree:	M. Ed., Georgia State University
	Education Experience:	Two years at FCS, nine years total
	Church Home:	North Point Community Church
	Favorite Bible Verse:	But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. John 6:33-34
	What I enjoy most:	I look forward to coming to work each day for the opportunity to be with Fellowship Christian School's children. I love to be able to offer them new skills to strengthen their learning and each day I leave with the encouragement that they give me through their laughs and smiles.
	Email:	cheri.albright@fcspaladins.org