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Our Faculty and Staff

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Administrative

Mrs. Brenda Thompson

Assistant to Headmaster

Graduated from: Pensacola Junior College

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 25 years

Fun Fact: I grew up in Pensacola, FL. I taught PK4s for 15 years at FBCS. My favorite scripture is "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances." Phil. 4:11 NIV

Mrs. Brenda Thompson
Assistant to Headmaster

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Mrs. Beth Kelly

Business Manager

Graduated from: Georgia Highlands

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 1 year

Fun Fact: I’m new to FBCS and I look so forward to getting to know you all! I have a beautiful daughter and husband that fill my days with so much fun! Our favorite time of year is college football season! Go Dawgs!!

Mrs. Beth Kelly
Business Manager

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Ms. Lauren Jackson

Receptionist

Graduated from: Homeschool

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: First Year

Fun Fact: Having been fully homeschooled, I had the opportunity to pursue different outlets of interest from a very young age including piano, writing fiction, and singing. I have six younger siblings, so I’m a natural born caretaker. I can speak a good bit of French as I lived in France for two months when I was 18.

Ms. Lauren Jackson
Receptionist

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Preschool

Mrs. Tina Larson

18 Month - 2 Yr Teacher

Graduated from: Eisenhower High School in Rialto, CA

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 5 years

Fun Fact: I would eat Mexican food everyday if could and I like to read.

Mrs. Tina Larson
18 Month – 2 Yr Teacher

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Mrs. Melissa Gruner

Pre-K2 Teacher

Graduated from: Lassiter High School

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 4 years

Fun Fact: I climbed the Pyramids in Cairo Egypt and ate dinner in the Eiffel Tower when I was a young girl. I love traveling and exploring new places and meeting new friends from all over the world.

Mrs. Melissa Gruner
Pre-K2 Teacher

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Mrs. Donna Chambers

Pre-K3 Teacher

Graduated from: Brunswick High School (Ohio)

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 4 years

Fun Fact: I love singing, dancing, and being silly with the kids!

Mrs. Donna Chambers
Pre-K3 Teacher

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Mrs. Cierra Cassidy

Pre-K3 Teacher

Graduated from: N/A

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: First Year

Fun Fact: I am originally from North Carolina but Georgia has been my home for 10 years now.I have been married 10 years and I have 2 children. I love crafting and antiquing.

Mrs. Cierra Cassidy
Pre-K3 Teacher

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Mrs. Ali Bloxson

Pre-K4 Teacher

Graduated from: Northwest Florida State College

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: First Year

Fun Fact: My family moved here from Florida and travel back to the beach as often as possible. My husband and I have three children and we love going on adventures together!

Mrs. Ali Bloxson
Pre-K4 Teacher

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Mrs. Melissa Voyles

Pre-K4 Teacher

Graduated from: Kennesaw State University

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: First Year

Fun Fact: I grew up going to church at First Baptist, and my mom has worked at the school for 26 years! Ms. Gunderman was my high school principal at Kennesaw Mountain HS. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 10 years, and we have two little girls that attend school at FBCS.

Mrs. Melissa Voyles
Pre-K4 Teacher

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Mrs. Lisa Stephenson

Preschool Director

Graduated from: North Cobb High School

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 40+ years

Fun Fact: I went to pre k at this very school. I have taught preschool for 20 years ( 6 years at FBCS). Love my God, my family and working with children.

Mrs. Lisa Stephenson
Preschool Director

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Ms. Emily Larson

Pre-K2 Parapro

Graduated from: Kennesaw State University

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 1 year

Fun Fact: I like writing, history, and slow walks with my dog.

Ms. Emily Larson
Pre-K2 Parapro

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Mrs. Doretta Haspel

Pre-K3 Parapro

Graduated from: William Raines High School

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 24 years

Fun Fact: I have had two of my four grandchildren attend FBCS Kennesaw.

Mrs. Doretta Haspel
Pre-K3 Parapro

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Mrs. Sharon Resultan

Pre-K4 Parapro

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 & Middle School

Mrs. Aggie Wiecek

Kindergarten Teacher

Graduated from: American Public University

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 2 year

Fun Fact: I love to travel and visit different places that I’ve never seen before . I have 3 kids who adore horses . We go on horse back riding anytime we can. I also love anything about Disney! My favorite princess is Snow White 🙂

Mrs. Aggie Wiecek
Kindergarten Teacher

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Mr. Giancarlo Solari

Kindergarten Teacher

Graduated from: Florida International University

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 1 year

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.

Mr. Giancarlo Solari
Kindergarten Teacher

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Mrs. Kim Kidd

1st Grade Teacher

Graduated from: University of Georgia

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 12 years

Fun Fact: I have a wonderful husband & three awesome daughters. I love the Georgia Bulldogs. I love first graders.

Mrs. Kim Kidd
1st Grade Teacher

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Mrs. Martha Guthrie

1st Grade Teacher

Graduated from: Regent University

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 1 year

Fun Fact: I enjoy traveling with my family, especially to Disney World and the beach. My hobbies are reading, painting and learning new crafts.

Mrs. Martha Guthrie
1st Grade Teacher

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Mrs. Murcedes Gunsallus

2nd Grade Teacher

Graduated from: University of Tennessee Knoxville

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 1 year

Fun Fact: I am married to my wonderful husband, Eric, and have three children, Grace, Everett, and Elias. I love to travel, decorate, and do all things sports related, especially watching my children play. I have previously taught at FBCS, before moving to TN. I am excited and blessed to have the opportunity to be back to share the love of Christ with amazing children!

Mrs. Murcedes Gunsallus
2nd Grade Teacher

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Mrs. Cassandra DeLuca

3rd Grade Teacher

Graduated from: Kennesaw State University and Belhaven University

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 1 year

Fun Fact: I've had the opportunities to perform in a Superbowl Halftime show and closing ceremonies of the Olympics. I lived in Germany for a couple of years and traveled all over Europe. My family and I own the best ice cream shop in town, Frozen Cow!

Mrs. Cassandra DeLuca
3rd Grade Teacher

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Mrs. Kristen Sandberg

4th Grade Teacher

Graduated from: Berry College

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 3 years

Fun Fact: I am married with 2 children. I also am a gymnastics coach.

Mrs. Kristen Sandberg
4th Grade Teacher

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Mrs. Jan Fowler

5th Grade Teacher

Graduated from: University of Texas at Arlington

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 11 years

Fun Fact: My maiden name was also Fowler. I was born in Brazil. I like traveling, Auburn football, and dark chocolate.

Mrs. Jan Fowler
5th Grade Teacher

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Ms. Avery Fowler

6th Grade Teacher

Graduated from: Truett McConnell University

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 1st year

Fun Fact: My favorite things are crafting, coffee, and new experiences. My dream meal would be Mexican food served with Mac and Cheese and a Tangerine La Croix. I absolutely love hanging out with Jesus, my family, and middle schoolers!

Ms. Avery Fowler
6th Grade Teacher

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Mr. Dan Thompson

7th & 8th Grade Teacher

Graduated from: The Citadel - The Military College of SC

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 1 year

Fun Fact: U.S. Navy Retiree and a U.S. Army Civilian Retiree.

Mr. Dan Thompson
7th & 8th Grade Teacher

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Mrs. Carmela Merced

Middle School Math Teacher

Graduated from: University of Central Florida

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 1 year

Fun Fact: I've been married to my husband, Carlos, for 29 years and have two daughters who attended FBCS when they were younger: Sarah (25) and Gabi (22). I'm proud to call myself a nerd, but I also love ballroom dancing, traveling, playing the piano, gardening, and puzzles. I love to eat-especially chocolate, Puerto Rican food, and Italian food!

Mrs. Carmela Merced
Middle School Math Teacher

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Mrs. Kristen Cunningham

Kindergarten Parapro

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
Kindergarten Parapro

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Mrs. JoAnne Cheek

1st Grade Parapro

Graduated from: Antioch Bible College

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 10 years

Fun Fact: Although I am not really 100 years old like my sweet students often guess, my somewhat shorter life has truly been blessed by God. I have a wonderful husband, great children, precious grandchildren and I get to love and help my young friends here at school, too.

Mrs. JoAnne Cheek
1st Grade Parapro

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Mr. Philip Park

1st & 2nd Grade Parapro

Graduated from: North Cobb High School

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 3 years

Fun Fact: I have a family of Mississippi State Bulldogs fans. I love to fish, and play golf, and play the drums.

Mr. Philip Park
1st & 2nd Grade Parapro

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Mrs. Cindy Adams

2nd Grade Parapro

Graduated from: Walton High School

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: First Year

Fun Fact: I am a huge Georgia Bulldog fan! Go Dawgs woof woof!
I also love fall and spending time in the mountains.

Mrs. Cindy Adams
2nd Grade Parapro

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Mrs. Ellen Thompson

3rd Grade - 5th Grade Parapro

Graduated from: North Cobb Christian School

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 3 years

Fun Fact: I met my husband while working at Chick-fil-A together in high school (I was his boss), and now we are expecting our 3rd kid (due Sept 5). My middle name (Lenore) has now, including my daughter, has gone 5 generations. Growing up, my family moved around a lot, by 8th grade I had gone to 9 schools.

Mrs. Ellen Thompson
3rd Grade – 5th Grade Parapro

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Mrs. Sarah McLaughlin

Middle School Parapro

Graduated from: Homeschool

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 1 year

Fun Fact: I love to eat all kinds of food! I have three girls and we live in the same house I grew up in.

Mrs. Sarah McLaughlin
Middle School Parapro

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Enrichment

Ms. Lisa Frix

K - 8th Grade Music Teacher

Graduated from: Piedmont College

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 15 years

Fun Fact: I was born in Alaska. I’ve never eaten a Snickers Bar.

Ms. Lisa Frix
K – 8th Grade Music Teacher

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Ms. Amanda Brown

Art Teacher

Graduated from: Harrison High School

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 4 years

Fun Fact: My favorite color is Brown. I have 2 teenage boys and twin girls that are in elementary school. I myself attended preschool at FBCS Kennesaw, so I'm an alumni! I grew up at Kennesaw First Baptist Church and both of my parents still attend and serve each week. I currently attend and serve at Vintage242 church.

Ms. Amanda Brown
Art Teacher

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Ms. Patty Guerrero

Spanish Teacher

Graduated from: Hope International University

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 4 years

Fun Fact: My father-in-law started planting churches over 50 yrs ago in remote areas in Colombia where government doesn’t exist and drug lords rule the land. Now my husband and I travel twice a year to help with the 75 established churches, by training pastors and collecting school supplies for the 2000+ kids we have at our churches.

Ms. Patty Guerrero
Spanish Teacher

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Mr. Philip Park

P.E. Teacher

Graduated from: North Cobb High School

Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 3 years

Fun Fact: I have a family of Mississippi State Bulldogs fans. I love to fish, and play golf, and play the drums.

Mr. Philip Park
P.E. Teacher

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