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Administrative
Mr. Mark Ohliger
Assistant Headmaster
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Graduated from: Adairsville High School / Georgia Highlands
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 5 years
Fun Fact: I love to color!
Church Home: North Star Church
Mrs. Beth Kelly
Business Manager
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Graduated from: North Cobb High School
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 11 years
Fun Fact: I went to preschool here. I have taught preschool for 20 years ( 6 years at FBCS). Love my God, my family and working with children.
Church Home:Kennesaw First Baptist Church
Mrs. Lisa Stephenson
Preschool Director
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Graduated from: Ambrose Ali University
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 3 years
Fun Fact: I love to read books. Last year I read 312 books.
Church Home: Mount Paran North Church
Ms. Anita Itsuokor
Assistant to Headmaster/Registrar
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Graduated from: The University of Tennessee
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 2 years
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 2 years
Fun Fact: My husband and I have visited all but three states in the US.
Church Home: St. James Episcopalian Church
Mrs. Diane Pike
Front Desk
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Preschool
Graduated from: Kennesaw Statue University
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 1 year
Fun Fact: I love baseball and hiking.
Church Home: Kennesaw First Baptist Church
Mrs. Brittany McAllister
18 Months
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Graduated from: Eisenhower High School in Rialto, CA
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 13 years
Fun Fact: I would eat Mexican food everyday if could and I like to read.
Church Home: Kennesaw First Baptist Church
Mrs. Tina Larson
Pre-K2 Teacher
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Graduated from: Brunswick High School (Ohio)
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 9 years
Fun Fact: I’m originally from Ohio and I’ve been a part of the FBCS family for 9 wonderful years. I have 5 amazing kids and 5 adorable grandkids. My heart is full. Family is everything to me and they bring so much joy to my life. I also love teaching kids about Jesus and helping them grow in their faith.
Church Home: Kennesaw First Baptist Church
Mrs. Donna Chambers
Pre-K3 Teacher
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Graduated from: Crown College
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 2 years
Fun Fact: I am very competitive and love sports.
Church Home: Harvest Baptist Church
Mrs. Rebekah Reid
Pre-K4 Teacher
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Graduated from: Georgia Highlands College. I also attended Southern Polytechnic and Kennesaw State Universities for Biology.
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 2 years
Fun Fact: I enjoy crafting, photography, nature and exploring new places.
Church Home: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church
Mrs. Brittany Caffee
Pre-K4 Teacher
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Preschool Parapros
Graduated from: Harrison High School
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 2 years
Fun Fact: I love crocheting and I’m learning to quilt.
Church Home: Kennesaw First Baptist Church
Mrs. Kara McDaniel
Pre-K2 Parapro
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Graduated from: Shorter University (Rome, GA)
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: This is my first year working at FBCS. 1
Fun Fact: I love to decorate for most holidays 🥰
Church Home: Wildwood Baptist Church
Mrs. Molly Fowler
Pre-K3 Parapro
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Graduated from: Purdue University
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: First Year
Fun Fact: I had a 22 year career as a broadcast meteorologist, 15 of those years at The Weather Channel. My husband and I are empty nesters with our son and daughter away at college. I’m thrilled to be working with the four year olds at FBCS- don’t be surprised if they come home and talk about the weather 😉
Mrs. Sharon Resultan
Pre-K4 Parapro
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Elementary School
Graduated from: Kennesaw State University & Colorado Christian University
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 7 years
Fun Fact: I am married with 3 wonderful kids, 2 dogs, and a cat. I love Jesus, animals, and teaching kids to read!
Church Home: Cedarcrest Church
Mrs. Kim Romer
Kindergarten Teacher
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Graduated from: Northwest Florida State College
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 6 years
Fun Fact: I grew up on the beach and being near the ocean is still one of my favorite places to be.
Church Home: Woodstock City Church
Mrs. Ali Bloxson
Kindergarten Teacher
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Graduated from: University of Georgia
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 19 years
Fun Fact: First graders are my favorite people! 🙂 I have a wonderful husband, Gregg & three amazing daughters--Anna-Grace, Mary-Katherine, & Joy-Beth. I just became a grandma in 2025. Also, GO DAWGS!
Church Home: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church
Mrs. Kim Kidd
1st Grade Teacher
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Graduated from: American Public University
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 4 years
Fun Fact: I have three wonderful daughters: Lenka, Emily, and Kelly. I can also speak Polish & a little bit of German. I love the Bible, travelling, and shopping. I used to be a nurse assistant in NJ and in the past, I taught third grade & English grammar in Poland. I was the teacher of the year working at the Goddard school and I won a reward for the best lesson planning.
Church Home: St. Joseph Catholic Church
Mrs. Aggie Wiecek
1st Grade Teacher
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Graduated from: University of Georgia
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 2 years
Fun Fact: I graduated from UGA with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. I am currently working on my Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education through Piedmont University. I am married to my high-school sweetheart, Connor. I love reading, spending time with family, being active, and walking our dog Bessie! 🙂
Church Home: Passion City Church
Natalie Fincher
2nd Grade Teacher
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Graduated from: Michigan State University
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 5 years
Fun Fact: I love God, teaching His children, and college football. God put teaching on my heart when I was 12 years old and I can't imagine doing anything else. In the fall you can find me with my family cheering on Georgia Tech, Alabama and Michigan State University!
Church Home: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church
Sarah Folsom
2nd Grade Teacher
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Graduated from: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 4 years
Fun Fact: I am married to my wonderful husband, Eric of 23 years. We have three amazing children, Grace, Everett, and Elias. We also have a precious Great Dane, our fourth baby. I enjoy traveling, decorating, teaching children, and staying active through sports, especially watching my children play soccer and baseball. I am passionate about sharing the love of Christ with children while igniting their excitement for learning.
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Mrs. Murcedes Gunsallus
3rd Grade Teacher
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Graduated from: Florida International University
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 4 years
Fun Fact: My sister and I were born on holidays: Sister 3/8 (International Women’s Day), Me 2/14 (Valentine’s Day). Before moving to Georgia, I used to be the personal chauffeur for Derek Jeter (NY Yankees) and his family.
Church Home: North River Church of Christ
Mr. Giancarlo Solari
4th Grade Teacher
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Graduated from: Kennesaw State University (graduate spring 26)
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 4 years
Fun Fact: I’ve been married to my husband Nate for almost 8 years, and we have two amazing kids and an Australian shepherd named Blu. We’ve moved around quite a bit, but I’ll always be a Texas girl at heart! I love to run and have completed a few half marathons. I’m a big fan of good coffee, meaningful conversations, and spending quality time with the people I love. I’m so grateful to be part of the FBCS family! It’s such a joy and a blessing to pour into the lives of children and help them grow in their love for Jesus!
Church Home: Living Hope Church
Zowie Checkwood
Elementary Student Teacher
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Elementary School Parapro’s
Graduated from: University of Mississippi
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 1 year
Fun Fact: I love to spend time with my family as they are the most special people ever! I have lived in Georgia 35 years of my life, but Mississippi is home. Hotty Toddy!
Mrs. Kristen Cunningham
Elementary Parapro
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Graduated from: Antioch Bible College
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 16 years
Fun Fact: God has blessed me with a wonderful life with Mr. Cheek, our 3 kids and 5 grandchildren, and I get to love my friends at FBCS and teach them God's Word!
Church Home: Kennesaw First Baptist Church
Mrs. JoAnne Cheek
Elementary Parapro
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Graduated from: Georgia State University
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 2 years
Fun Fact: We own coffee shops 🤩
Church Home: High Point Church
Mrs. Brittany Jackson
Elementary Parapro
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Graduated from: Interactive College of Technology
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 3 years
Fun Fact: I love working with kids. I speak fluently 5 languages: Bulgarian, English, Greek, Russian, and Serbian.
Church Home: Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church
Mrs. Irina Makris
Elementary Parapro
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Graduated from: Centro Comercial Miguel Angel Builes (Colombia)
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 2 years
Fun Fact: I can’t sit still. I always need to be doing something.
Church Home: North River Church of Christ
Liliana Solari
Elementary Parapro
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Graduated from: North Cobb High School
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 1 year
Fun Fact: My hobbies include golf, fishing, hunting, playing my guitar, and watching my kids play baseball.
Church Home: Kennesaw First Baptist Church
Mr. Philip Parks
Elementary Parapro
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Middle School
Graduated from: University of Texas at Arlington
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 17 years
Fun Fact: Born in Brazil/ my maiden name was also Fowler
Church Home: Kennesaw First Baptist Church
Mrs. Jan Fowler
Middle School Teacher
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Ariam Hidalgo
Middle School Teacher
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Graduated from: University of Central Florida
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 6 years
Fun Fact: I’m a nerd, but love to ballroom dance!
Church Home: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church
Mrs. Carmela Merced
Middle School Math Teacher
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Graduated from:
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 10 years
Fun Fact: I used to be a ballerina
Church Home: Kennesaw
Sarah McLaughlin
Middle School Parapro
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Graduated from: Georgia Tech
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 2 years
Fun Fact: I love cooking with my grandchildren.
Church Home: Kennesaw First Baptist Church
Barry Benefield
Middle School Tutor
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Graduated from: Georgia State University
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 2 years
Fun Fact: I love traveling, the beach, and everything with grandchildren.
Church Home: Kennesaw First Baptist Church
Jo Ann Benefield
Middle School Tutor
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Enrichment
Graduated from: Piedmont University
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 20 years
Fun Fact: There are 5 generations in my family
Church Home: Canton First Baptist Church
Ms. Lisa Frix
K – 8th Grade Music Teacher
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Graduated from: Hilltop High School / Trinity International University
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 3 years
Fun Fact: My mom and I made my wedding dress.
Church Home: Vertical Life Church
Ms. Courtney Schmidt
Art Teacher
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Graduated from: Hope International University
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 10 years
Fun Fact: Together with my husband we lead a ministry with 74 churches in six different states in Colombia (South America). We travel twice a year and I also manage a nonprofit ministry (Meals4Kids) that feeds over 1000 children per week in Colombia.
Church Home: Kennesaw First Baptist Church
Ms. Patty Guerrero
Spanish & Technology Teacher
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Graduated from: Salem College BS; New Paltz State University MS,CAS; Life University DC; Jacksonville Ala. Ed.s
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 3 years
Fun Fact: I like college sports: Football and Basketball
Church Home: Kennesaw First Baptist Church
Mr. Jim Gunderman
P.E. & Special Education Teacher
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