Faculty
- Bible
- English
- Math
- Social Studies
- Science
- Foreign Language
- Fine Arts/Technology
- P.E.
- Media Center
- Support
Bible Department |
Christy Bell
Teacher
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.A. Business Administration/Accounting, Georgia Southern University |
| Graduate Degree: |
M.Ed. Middle Grades Education, Mercer University |
| Education Experience: |
Four years at FCS, Eleven years total |
| Church Home: |
First Baptist Church of Woodstock |
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| Favorite Bible Verse: |
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:14-16 |
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| What I enjoy most: |
I enjoy the students, and the opportunity that I have to interact with them. Middle school students are so much fun! They are energetic and full of excitement about life and eager to learn more about themselves and their world. It is an honor to be able to play a part in their learning and discovery about who they are in Christ. I count it a privilege and a responsibility to partner with the parents to "train them up in the way they should go so that when they are old they will not depart from it”. Proverbs 22:6. |
| Courses: |
Bible 6 |
| Email: |
christy.bell@fcspaladins.org |
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Brad Welty
Teacher
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.S. Physical Education, Lee University |
| Education Experience: |
Five years at FCS, Sixteen years total |
| Church Home: |
First Baptist Church of Woodstock |
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| Favorite Bible Verse: |
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 |
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| What I enjoy most: |
I enjoy the opportunity to work with young people and have an impact on their lives. Your work day is never the same and I enjoy the energy and enthusiasm they bring to their days and mine. The biggest thing I would like a student to learn from me is to love Jesus and to do their very best in all things. I would like them to learn to not measure success by the world’s standards, but rather by God’s. |
| Courses: |
Bible 6 |
| Email: |
brad.welty@fcspaladins.org |
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Jeff Valerioti
Teacher
Praise Team Director
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.B.A. Finance, University of Florida |
| Graduate Degree: |
M.A. Theological Studies, Liberty University |
| Postgraduate Degree: |
Doctoral Candidate, Ministry Counseling, Liberty University |
| Education Experience: |
One year at FCS, Ten years total |
| Church Home: |
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church |
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| 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 |
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| What I enjoy most: |
Seeing students fall in love with their Savior through studying His Living Word keeps my passion for teaching fresh and new each school year. Shepherding His kids in the classroom is my joy, my privilege, and my calling as I seek to serve my God and my King. |
| Courses: |
Bible 7, Bible 8 |
| Sponsor: |
Praise Team Director |
| Email: |
jeff.valerioti@fcspaladins.org |
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English Department |
Wendy Byerts
Teacher
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.S. Education, Samford Univeristy |
| Education Experience: |
First year at FCS, eighteen years total |
| Church Home: |
TBA |
| Favorite Bible Verse: |
Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58 |
| What I enjoy most: |
I love interacting with the students in the classroom to transmit enthusiasm for literature and writing while weaving scriptural truth and life application into the various themes and topics we discuss. |
| Courses: |
English 6, English 7 |
| Email: |
wendy.byerts@fcspaladins.org |
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Ashley Glover
Teacher
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.A. Speech Communication, University of Georgia |
| Graduate Degree: |
M.A.T. English Education, Kennesaw State University |
| Education Experience: |
First year at FCS, three years total |
| Church Home: |
Christ Community Church |
| Favorite Bible Verse: |
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.
1 Timothy 1:15-16 |
| What I enjoy most: |
It's an immense blessing and gift to know you are right where God wants you to be. I love that I get to be involved in students' stories, and I can't imagine doing anything else. |
| Courses: |
English 7, English 8 |
| Email: |
ashley.glover@fcspaladins.org |
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Math Department |
Christy Bell
Teacher
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.A. Business Administration/Accounting, Georgia Southern University |
| Graduate Degree: |
M.Ed. Middle Grades Education, Mercer University |
| Education Experience: |
Four years at FCS, Eleven years total |
| Church Home: |
First Baptist Church of Woodstock |
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| Favorite Bible Verse: |
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:14-16 |
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| What I enjoy most: |
I enjoy the students, and the opportunity that I have to interact with them. Middle school students are so much fun! They are energetic and full of excitement about life and eager to learn more about themselves and their world. It is an honor to be able to play a part in their learning and discovery about who they are in Christ. I count it a privilege and a responsibility to partner with the parents to "train them up in the way they should go so that when they are old they will not depart from it”. Proverbs 22:6. |
| Courses: |
Math 7, Pre-Algebra |
| Email: |
christy.bell@fcspaladins.org |
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Beth Cookston
Teacher
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.A. Mathematics and Physics, Agnes Scott College |
| Graduate Degree: |
M.B.A. Management, Georgia State University |
| Professional Certification: |
A.C.S.I. Preliminary Certification |
| Education Experience: |
Three years at FCS, four years total |
| Church Home: |
North Point Community Church |
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| Favorite Bible Verse: |
Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 |
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| What I enjoy most: |
I enjoy teaching students about how miraculous God made mathematics in our world and how the concepts that we study tie together so perfectly. It blesses me to see a student suddenly “get” a solution to a problem and thereby become far more confident and proficient in math. |
| Courses: |
Math 6, Math 7 |
| Email: |
beth.cookston@fcspaladins.org |
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Kathleen Stroud
Teacher
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.S. Middle Grades Education, Kennesaw State University |
| Education Experience: |
First year at FCS, Nine years total |
| Church Home: |
Roswell United Methodist Church |
| Favorite Bible Verse: |
Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!
Isaiah 30:18
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| What I enjoy most: |
I absolutely love seeing my students succeed in math, grow their confidence, and mature in their faith. The study of math provides consistent guidelines and a firm foundation on which to build. Our relationship with our Savior provides these same truths, and I feel blessed to teach in a school that allows me to draw these parallels. |
| Courses: |
MS Math |
| Email: |
kathleen.stroud@fcspaladins.org |
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TJ Dixon
Teacher
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.A. History and Secondary Education, Berry College |
| Education Experience: |
First year at FCS, Eleven years total |
| Church Home: |
First Redeemer Church |
| Favorite Bible Verse: |
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and this grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all them- yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. 1 Corinthians 15:10 |
| What I enjoy most: |
I believe I am truly blessed to have the opportunity to be a teacher
and coach. I can not imagine doing anything else.
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| Courses: |
History 6 |
| Email: |
tj.dixon@fcspaladins.org |
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Jonathan Fickley
Teacher
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.A. History, Bryan College |
| Graduate Degree: |
M.A. Biblical Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary; additional graduate work in Ancient History and Biblical Archaeology, Jerusalem University College; additional work in Anthropology and Archeology from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
| Education Experience: |
Three years at FCS, Five years total |
| Church Home: |
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church |
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| Favorite Bible Verse: |
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" Jesus replied: " Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:36-40 |
| What I enjoy most: |
I enjoy the wonderful spirit of the students at Fellowship. The families at Fellowship are so generous and thoughtful. It is a joy to teach young people who walk out of class each day saying thank you for teaching them that day. My family has been blessed by so many who were caring and thoughtful with the birth of John in April 2011. I look forward to John growing up and being just like so many of the students in my classroom. |
| Courses: |
History 7, History 8 |
| Email: |
jonathan.fickley@fcspaladins.org |
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Jason Turner
Teacher
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.A., Journalism, Louisiana Tech University |
| Education Experience: |
First year at FCS, Twelve years total |
| Church Home: |
First Baptist Rome, GA |
| Favorite Bible Verse: |
That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame." Romans 10:9-11 |
| What I enjoy most: |
I enjoy watching students learn and grow, not just in the short school year that I have them, but throughout their careers. Children - mine and yours - are God's gift to us. It is our responsibility to mold them in His image and give them back to the world, ready to do His will. Teaching and molding kids is the highest calling outside the church, and one that I look forward to each and every day. |
| Courses: |
History 7 |
| Email: |
jason.turner@fcspaladins.org |
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Science Department |
Cindy Freemyer
Teacher
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.S. Chemistry, Berry College |
| Education Experience: |
Twelve years at FCS, Sixteen years total |
| Church Home: |
Fellowship Bible Church |
| Favorite Bible Verse: |
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 |
| What I enjoy most: |
What I really enjoy is teaching students to problem solve and think critically with a Christian worldview. |
| Courses: |
Science 6 |
| Email: |
cindy.freemyer@fcspaladins.org |
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Tammy Williamson
Teacher
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.S. Business Administration, University of Florida and B.S. Middle Grades Education: certification in science and math, Kennesaw State University |
| Professional Certification: |
Georgia State Certification Biology, Grades 6-12 |
| Education Experience: |
Eight years at FCS, Nine years total |
| Church Home: |
Fellowship Bible Church |
| Favorite Bible Verse: |
For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 |
| What I enjoy most: |
The most rewarding part of teaching to me is watching students get excited about science and see God’s fingerprints in all of creation. My desire is that students would know without a doubt that He exists and science shouts as a testimony of His glory. Second, I believe that education is the vehicle that equips students with the knowledge and discipline they need to fulfill their own calling and purpose for which God planned in advance. Middle school is about students taking ownership of their learning so that they can be ready for that calling. |
| Courses: |
Science 7, Science 8 |
| Email: |
tammy.williamson@fcspaladins.org |
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Foreign Language Department |
Christie Bertrand
Teacher
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.A. Spanish, Berry College |
| Education Experience: |
Eight years at FCS |
| Church Home: |
Dayspring Church of Woodstock |
| 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: |
Nothing brings me greater joy at school than when my students are excited and enthusiastic about Spanish. I strive for my students to gain a deeper understanding of the Spanish culture, to be loving and accepting of all people and cultures, and to share their love of Christ with the world. |
| Courses: |
Spanish |
| Email: |
christie.bertrand@fcspaladins.org |
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Fine Arts/Technology Department |
Kirk Bullington
Music Teacher
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.A. Music Theory and Composition, Ouachita Baptist University |
| Graduate Degree: |
M. Mus. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary |
| Professional Certifications: |
Christian Life Coach
ACSI Lifetime Teacher Certification |
Education Experience: |
Seven years at FCS, Ten years total |
| Church Home: |
First Baptist Church of Woodstock |
| Favorite Bible Verse: |
He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 |
| What I enjoy most: |
Personal interaction with the students is what I enjoy most about teaching. All of my life, I have been a Minister of Music and Youth at heart, and I enjoy the privilege of serving the Fellowship Christian School family in and out of the classroom. |
| Courses: |
Music 8 |
| Email: |
kirk.bullington@fcspaladins.org |
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Cindy Hart
Yearbook Teacher
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.A. Business Education, Lenoir Rhyne University |
| Education Experience: |
Ten years at FCS, Sixteen years total |
| Church Home: |
Fellowship Bible 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! |
| Courses: |
Yearbook |
| Email: |
cindy.hart@fcspaladins.org |
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Tracy Purdy
Art Teacher
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.A. Commercial Art, Brenau University |
| Education Experience: |
First year at FCS, Fourteen years total |
| Church Home: |
Alpharetta First United Methodist |
| 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: |
The interaction with the students is the best part of teaching for me. It is so rewarding to provide the basic building blocks of art to help them mature to the next independent level. I love using intersections of faith within my teaching, as God is the ultimate artist and creator. Art is all around them in everyday life, in so many ways, and it is a joy to share that with my students. |
| Courses: |
Art 6, Art 7, Art 8 |
| Email: |
tracy.purdy@fcspaladins.org |
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Wayne Rasku
Computer Teacher
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.S. Business, Nova SE University |
| Graduate Degree: |
M.S. Educational Technology, Nova SE University |
| Education Experience: |
Five years at FCS, Nineteen years total |
| Church Home: |
Fellowship Bible Church |
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| Favorite Bible Verse: |
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:1-2 |
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| What I enjoy most: |
It is most enjoyable for me when students tell me what they accomplished with the skills and concepts they learned from my teaching. |
| Courses: |
Computer 6, Computer 7, Computer 8 |
| Email: |
wayne.rasku@fcspaladins.org |
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Brent Whiten
Music Teacher
MS Band Director
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| 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. |
| Courses: |
Music 6, Band 6, Band 7 |
| Email: |
brent.whiten@fcspaladins.org |
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Jeremy Wood
Drama Teacher
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.F.A. Music and Theatre, Shorter College |
| Education Experience: |
First year at FCS |
| Church Home: |
Northside Methodist |
| Favorite Bible Verse: |
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2 |
| What I enjoy most: |
Giving back - my teachers were golden! I returned to visit them, and now I am giving back - doing justice to them for what they did for me. |
| Courses: |
Drama 1, Drama 2 |
| Email: |
jeremy.wood@fcspaladins.org |
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Physical Education Department |
Brad Welty
Teacher
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.S. Physical Education, Lee University |
| Education Experience: |
Five years at FCS, Sixteen years total |
| Church Home: |
First Baptist Church of Woodstock |
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| Favorite Bible Verse: |
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 |
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| What I enjoy most: |
I enjoy the opportunity to work with young people and have an impact on their lives. Your work day is never the same and I enjoy the energy and enthusiasm they bring to their days and mine. The biggest thing I would like a student to learn from me is to love Jesus and to do their very best in all things. I would like them to learn to not measure success by the world’s standards, but rather by God’s. |
| Courses: |
PE 6, PE 7, PE 8 |
| Email: |
brad.welty@fcspaladins.org |
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Lisa Wright
Teacher
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.S. Physical Education and Health, University of Houston |
| Education Experience: |
Eight years at FCS, Thirteen years total |
| Church Home: |
North Point Community 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: |
My favorite part of teaching and coaching is the relationships I am able to build with the students. |
| Courses: |
PE 6, PE 7, PE 8 |
| Email: |
lisa.wright@fcspaladins.org |
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Media Center |
Linda Landrum
Middle School Librarian
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.S. Education, University of Georgia |
| Education Experience: |
Twenty-two years at FCS, Twenty-six 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 |
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Carol Rickman
Media Center Assistant
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.A. French and Computer Science, Georgetown College |
| Education Experience: |
First year at FCS |
| Church Home: |
First Baptist Church of Woodstock |
| Favorite Bible Verse: |
And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 |
| What I enjoy most: |
Whatever I can do to help students grow closer to Christ and grow in knowledge will be wonderful! |
| Email: |
carol.rickman@fcspaladins.org |
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Gracia Tuten
Media Center Assistant
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| Undergraduate Degree: |
B.A. History, Davidson College |
| Education Experience: |
First year at FCS |
| 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 enjoy building relationships with kids and being able to watch them grow and learn in every area of their lives. |
| Email: |
gracia.tuten@fcspaladins.org |
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Educational Support |
Cheri Albright
Teacher
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| 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
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| 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 |
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