Administration and Staff
- Mike Long
- Ari Durham
- Joey Morecraft
- Susie Pridemore
- Bonnie Sellers
- Denice Earle
- Terre Hughes

Mike Long
High School Principal
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.A. Political Science and History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Graduate Degree: |
M.A. Christian School Administration, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary |
| Education Experience: |
First year at FCS, Twenty-eight years total |
| Church Home: |
TBA |
| 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 young people rise up to their full potential in Christ through Kingdom Education. What I will enjoy most is getting to know and serving all the different families that make up the entire Paladin family |
| Email: |
mike.long@fcspaladins.org |
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Ari Durham
Dean of Students
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.A. Art, Kennesaw State University |
| Graduate Degree: |
M.Ed., Covenant College |
| Education Experience: |
Eighteen years at FCS |
| Church Home: |
Fellowship Bible Church |
| Favorite Bible Verse: |
You are the light of the world.…Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16 |
| What I enjoy most: |
I take my responsibility as Dean of Students very seriously. I understand that my role provides an opportunity to speak into the lives of our students and hopefully not only facilitate a change in behavior, but a heart change. I purpose to treat each student with respect, consideration, care, and fairness. I believe that discipline toward restoration is important in keeping healthy and good relationships within the school body. |
| Courses: |
Bible 12, Sculpture and Printmaking, and AP Art |
| Email: |
ari.durham@fcspaladins.org |
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Joey Morecraft
Dean of Student
Activities
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.A. English, King College |
| Graduate Degree: |
M.A. Literary Studies, Georgia State University |
| Postgraduate Degree: |
Doctoral Candidate, Georgia State University |
| Education Experience: |
Two years at FCS, thirteen years total |
| Church Home: |
Grace Church Canton |
| Favorite Bible Verse: |
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8 |
| What I enjoy most: |
I am passionate about building relationships. Understanding that our relationships with each other are merely shadows of our relationship with God is a necessary part of understanding how to truly relate to one another. This is foundational to real education. My desire is to create more opportunities for students to build healthy relationships with each other, the faculty and staff, and the world around them. |
| Courses: |
English 12, AP Language and Composition, AP Literature and Composition |
| Email: |
joseph.morecraft@fcspaladins.org |
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Susie Pridemore
Guidance Counselor
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.S. Secondary Education, The Ohio State University |
| Graduate Degree: |
M.Ed. Guidance Counseling, The Ohio State University |
| Education Experience: |
Fourteen years at FCS, Twenty-eight years total |
| Church Home: |
Fellowship Bible Church |
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Favorite Bible Verse: |
The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2 |
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What I enjoy most: |
I enjoy working with students as they plan for and prepare for the future. |
| Email: |
susie.pridemore@fcspaladins.org |
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Bonnie Sellers
High School
Administrative Assistant
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.S. Mathematical Statistics, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa |
| Graduate Degree: |
M.A. Mathematics, Kennesaw State University |
| Education Experience: |
Seven years at FCS |
| Church Home: |
Buckhead Church |
| Favorite Bible Verse: |
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 3 John 1:4 |
| What I enjoy most: |
I consider it an awesome privilege and responsibility to be a part of the lives of my students as they grow and develop their faith in Jesus Christ. |
| Email: |
bonnie.sellers@fcspaladins.org |
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Denice Earle
Receptionist
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.A. Speech Communication, University of Georgia |
| Education Experience: |
Three years at FCS |
| Church Home: |
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church |
| Favorite Bible Verse: |
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my for- tress, my God, in whom I trust. Psalm 91:1-2 |
| What I enjoy most: |
I love our Fellowship students!!! |
| Email: |
denice.earle@fcspaladins.org |
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Terre Hughes
Guidance Administrative Assistant
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| Education Experience: |
Eleven years at FCS |
| Church Home: |
Trinity Anglican Mission |
| Favorite Bible Verse: |
She loves much because her many sins are forgiven. Luke 7:47 |
| What I enjoy most: |
There are many opportunities to support and encourage staff, faculty and students, and I enjoy doing that on a daily basis. |
| Email: |
terre.hughes@fcspaladins.org |
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