“…a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.”
1 Timothy 6:19 (KJV)
Kindergarten – 5th Grade Program
Kindergarten
Mrs. Kim Romer
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
Kindergarten
Mrs. Ali Bloxson
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
1st Grade
Mrs. Kim Kidd
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, and 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
1st Grade
Mrs. Aggie Wiecek
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
2nd Grade
Mrs. Natalie Fincher
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
2nd Grade
Mrs. Sarah Folsom
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
3rd Grade
Mrs. Murcy Gunsallus
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.
4th Grade
Mr. Giocarlo Solari
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
Student Teacher
Mrs. Zowie Checkwood
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
ES Parapro
Mrs. Kristen Cunningham
Graduated from:
Years at FBCS Kennesaw:
Fun Fact:
Church Home:
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Mrs. JoAnne Cheek
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
ES Parapro
Mrs. Brittany Jackson
Graduated from: Georgia State University
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 2 years
Fun Fact: We own coffee shops 🤩
Church Home: High Point Church
ES Parapro
Mrs. Irene Makris
Graduated from: Interactive College of Technology
Years at FBCS Kennesaw: 3 years
Fun Fact: Speak 5 languages – English, Bulgarian, Serbian, Greek, Russian.
Church Home: Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church
ES Parapro
Mrs. Liliana Solaris
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
ES Parapro
Mr. Philip Park
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