Undergraduate Degree:
BA in Early Childhood Education, Lagrange College

At FCS since:
2021

Church Home
Roswell United Methodist Church

Favorite Bible Verse Text
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

Joshua 1:9

What do you enjoy most about working in Education?
Seeing children's happiness as they learn new things.

Kindergarten Assistant

At Fellowship Since:

2013

Total Education Experience:
Thirteen Years

Church Home:
Woodstock City Church

Favorite Bible Verse:

For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.
Isaiah 55:8-9

What I enjoy most:

What I enjoy most about teaching is experiencing a new adventure through the eyes of the students on a daily basis. I love seeing them connect socially and spiritually as they begin to understand and apply new concepts.

Undergraduate Degree:

B.S. Elementary Education, Bob Jones University

Graduate Degree:

M. Ed. Kennesaw State University

At Fellowship Since:
2011

Total Education Experience:
Twenty-nine

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.

Undergraduate Degree:

B.S., Samford University

Favorite Bible Verse:

Matthew 5:16 “Let your light shine before all men in such a way that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven.”

Name
Lauren Carlson

Undergraduate Degree:
B.A. Middle Grades Education with Concentrations in Language Arts and Social Studies

At FCS since:
2022

Church Home
East Cobb Presbyterian Church

Favorite Bible Verse Text
God gives me different Bible verses to inspire me throughout different seasons of life. Specific Bible verses are always my mantras of hope, conviction, instruction, and a source of peace. Recently, I have focused on Ephesians 6:13-18. “Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and as shoes for you feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.”

Ephesians 6:13-18

What do you enjoy most about working in Education?
I love education because every day I get to be actively involved in children lives, pointing them to Christ, and watching them grow into the men and women God intends them to be.

Name
Grace Bauer

Undergraduate Degree:
B.A. Communications, Longwood University

At FCS since:
2022

Church Home
North Point Community Church

Favorite Bible Verse Text
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 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 4:6-7

What do you enjoy most about working in Education?
Seeing the excitement and joy in children as they learn about God.

Second Grade Teacher

Undergraduate Degree:

B.S. Elementary Education and Special Education, Bob Jones University

Professional Certification:

Georgia Educator Certificate - Middle Grades 4 through 8 in Social Science, Science, Language Arts and Early Childhood Education Grades P-5, ACSI Elementary Teacher (Standard), and ACSI Special Education Specialist (Standard)

At Fellowship Since:
2006

Total Education Experience:
14 Years

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:

Teaching gives me the opportunity to partner with parents in the education of their child from a Biblical world view. My desire is for my learning environment to be both engaging and fun. The best part of my day is when a student asks a probing question that leads the class in a discussion about what does the Bible say about this particular area. It a blessing to see young children follow Christ and encourage them in their walk with Him!

Undergraduate Degree:
B.S. Early Childhood/Middle Grades Education

At FCS Since: 2004

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.

Courses: 5th Grade Bible and History

Coaches: MS Volleyball

Undergraduate Degree: B.S. Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Samford University

At FCS Since: 2015

Church Home: Home Church Roswell

Favorite Verse:

“ I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20

What do you enjoy most?

I love being a part of and witnessing the journey fifth graders take as they learn to be the young men and women God has created them to be. Being able to shepherd the students and form relationships with them during this time in their lives is a joy and a privilege.

Undergraduate Degree:
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Reinhardt University

At FCS since:
2018

Which course(s) are you teaching this year?
5th Grade Language Arts

Church Home
First Baptist Woodstock

Favorite Bible Verse Text
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32

What do you enjoy most about working in Education?
I love being able to create relationships with my students while sharing a love for education and Christ.

Undergraduate Degree:
B.S. Therapeutic Recreation, Georgia Southern College

Graduate Degree: Master's in Education, University of Georgia

At FCS Since: 1997

Church Home:
Alpharetta First Baptist Church

Favorite Bible Verse:
Mathew 17:20 "He replied, Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, move from here to there, and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."

What I enjoy Most:

Watching children discover their talents and abilities and learn how to glorify God while using them.

Courses:
Pre K - 5th PE, 5th Grade Survival Skills

Coaches: Elementary Track Team. Every year we compete in the Perimeter Track Meet and do very well. We have some exceptional athletes.

Coaching Philosophy:

My philosophy is that everyone can bring something to the table. You may have athletes who are really strong in some area but not in others. Other athletes may be strong in the area of the weaknesses of the previous player. God has wired everyone with special abilities and talents and if they work together, they make a great team.

Janet Milton serves as the Athletic Director for the elementary school. She earned a B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation from Georgia Southern College and holds a Master's degree in Education from the University of Georgia. She is an education veteran, having taught for over 35 years, 21 of which have been at Fellowship Christian School.

Undergraduate Degree: B.S. Special Education, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Graduate Degree: M.A. Education, Tusculum College, Ed.S. Instructional Leadership, Tennessee Technological University

Professional Certifications: ACSI, State of Georgia Licensed

Educational Experience: Four years at FCS, Thirteen years total

Church Home: Calvary Chapel Woodstock

Favorite Bible Verse: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you an not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

What I enjoy most: It is a joy to work with students and watch as they grow spiritually as well as academically throughout the year. I look forward to working with students each day as I discover new ways to help them be successful. I have found that partnering with teachers, parent , and students is a wonderful way to support our students.

Undergraduate Degree:

Florida Southern College, BS in Elementary Education and Specific Learning Disabilities

At FCS Since:
2008

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. 1 John 7-8

What I enjoy most:
What I love most about teaching is my students! They are my heartbeat. It is my desire to foster a love for learning in a safe and nurturing environment. I am very passionate about teaching and feel it is a privilege to work alongside children and to partner with their parents to help them grow academically and spiritually throughout the school year.

Undergraduate Degree:
BSED from The University of Georgia

Graduate Degree:
MED from The University of Georgia

At FCS since:
2015-2018; 2021

Which course(s) are you teaching this year?
Student Academic Support early elementary

Church Home
Mount Paran North Church of God

Favorite Bible Verse Text
"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 do you enjoy most about working in Education?
I love teaching because I love to inspire my students to think beyond their comfort zones and challenge them to reach their fullest potential. Also, by sharing my faith in Jesus with my students, we can all grow together in God's love.

Name
Sarah Lawes

Undergraduate Degree:
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, University of Nebraska

Graduate Degree:
Master of Arts - Special Education, Chapman University

At FCS since:
2022

Church Home
Faith 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 of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

What do you enjoy most about working in Education?
I enjoy being part of my students’ learning journey. Sharing in their academic and spiritual development is a gift.

Undergraduate Degree:
BA Psychology Baylor University

Graduate Degree:
Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy Fuller Seminary

At FCS since:
2011

Church Home
Stonecreek

Favorite Bible Verse
Peace, I leave with you. My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

What do you enjoy most about working in Education?
I love the newness of each day and what students will bring to the table. Everyday looks different.