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We are very thankful for the quality of faculty and staff that the Lord has brought to FBS. Each teacher has a love for their students and a desire to not only see them mature in their education but also in their spiritual life.

Administrators

Pastor Rick Cross

Pastor Rick Cross - Superintendent

  • B.A., Bob Jones University
  • M.A., Bob Jones University
  • D.S.M., Candidate- Northland Baptist Bible College

 Pastor Rick Cross has served as Pastor of Faith Baptist Church since 1997. He enjoys reading and technology. A verse that has been a real encouragement to him is Psalm 27:4.

Mr. Dan Perryman

Mr. Dan Perryman - Principal

  • B.A., Pillsbury Baptist Bible College
  • M.A., Tennessee Temple University
  • D.Min., Candidate- Northland Baptist Bible College

Dan Perryman has taught and administrated for over 31 Years. He enjoys reading, watching sports, playing chess, and playing with his grandson Jackson. His life verse is Colossians 1:10.

Kindergarten

Mrs. Nancy Betancourt

Mrs. Nancy Betancourt - Kindergarten

  • B.A., University of Puerto Rico/ Florida Atlantic University

Nancy Betancourt enjoys spending time with her husband and their four children. In her leisure she enjoys reading, cooking, walking, and spending time with friends and family. Her favorite verses are Philippians 4: 6-8.

Mrs. Donna Perryman

Mrs. Donna Perryman - Kindergarten Enrichment

  • Pillsbury Baptist Bible College

Donna Perryman has worked in Christian education for 31 years. She has taught kindergarten enrichment for over 17 years. Her favorite verse is Proverbs 3:5-6.

Elementary

Miss Irene Etcity

Miss Irene Etcity - 1st Grade

  • B.A., Pacific Coast Baptist College

Irene Etcity loves to spend time with her family. She enjoys reading, hiking, and watching NFL football. A verse she enjoys is Proverbs 3:5-6.

Mrs. Judy Edlund

Mrs. Judy Edlund - 2nd Grade

  • B.A., Northwest Nazarene College

Judy Edlund is the Elementary Supervisor here at Faith Baptist School. She enjoys reading and spending time with her family. One of her favorite Bible verses is II Corinthians 3:8.

Miss Beth Norris

Miss Beth Norris - 3rd Grade

  • B.A., Bob Jones University
  • M.A., Bob Jones University

Beth Norris enjoys reading, traveling, quilting, spending time with family and friends, and playing the piano. A verse that has been an encouragement to her is Phil 4:13.

Mrs. Sue Schulman

Mrs. Sue Schulman - 4th and 5th Grade

  • B.S., Bob Jones University

Sue Schulman loves spending time with her husband and three teenage children. She enjoys antiquing, cooking, decorating and playing the piano.  A passage of scripture that has meant a lot to her is James 1:22-25.

Jr. and Sr. High School

Miss Elaine Beary

Miss Elaine Beary - English / Music / Choir

  • B.S., Northland Baptist Bible College                  

Elaine Beary enjoys hiking, biking, reading, and working on puzzles. A Bible verse that means a lot to Elaine is Colossians 3:1.

Mr. Kip Doan

Mr. Kip Doan - Bible / J.V. Boy's Basketball

  • B.A., Pensacola Christian College
  • M.A., Heart of America Seminary

Kip Doan serves as the youth pastor here at Faith Baptist Church. He enjoys his family and spending time with his son and twin daughters. Psalm 46:1 has meant a lot to Kip in that it reminds him that God is his help and strength.

Mrs. Karen Esch

Mrs. Karen Esch - Spanish / English

  • B.A., Bob Jones University
  • Northwest Oklahoma State University

Karen Esch has been teaching Spanish and German for 26 years. She was honored with the Spanish Studies Award from Bob Jones University. Her hobbies include collecting antiques, traveling, and spending time at her cabin. Her favorite verse is Proverbs 3:5-6.

Mr. Barry Gerdt

Mr. Barry Gerdt - Choir / Band

  • B.A., Bob Jones University
  • M.A., Pensacola Christian College

Pastor Barry Gerdt serves as Pastor of Music at Faith Baptist Church. After serving as Music Pastor in ministries in the Midwest, he became Director of Music at Northland Baptist Bible College from 1993 to 2006. Barry has interests in reading, baseball, and the old west. Philippians 1:20-21 has meant a lot to him through the years.

Mrs. Gail Gerdt

Mrs. Gail Gerdt - Home Economics

  • B.S., Bob Jones University

Gail Gerdt has taught at the high school level for 33 years. She also worked for Northland Baptist Bible College as an Administrative Assistant for 13 years. In her spare time she enjoys reading, homemaking, music, grand parenting, and ladies church ministries. One of her favorite verses is Philippians 3:10.

Mrs. Kim Gowans

Mrs. Kim Gowans - History / Speech / English

  • B.S., Pensacola Christian College

Kim Gowans loves teaching and was recognized in Who’s Who Among American Teachers 2005-2006. In her spare time she enjoys reading, sewing, and gardening. The passage of scripture that has meant a lot to her is I Corinthians 15:58.

Mr. Jared Gunderson

Mr. Jared Gunderson - Bible / Science / Computers / Athletic Director / Boy's Varsity Basketball

  • B.A., Pensacola Christian College
  • M.A., Pensacola Christian College

Jared Gunderson loves teaching and enjoys being with his family. He especially loves playing with his three children. Some of his hobbies include reading and running, but not at the same time. A verse he holds dear is Proverbs 3:5-6.

Miss Joy Nagelkirk

Miss Joy Nagelkirk - Math

  • B.S., Bob Jones University

Joy Nagelkirk has been teaching at Faith Baptist School for nearly 20 years. She enjoys gardening, various crafts, and needlework. A verse that has been an encouragement to her is Psalms 16: 11.

Mr. Wade Whiteley

Mr. Wade Whiteley - Economics / Finance / Boy's Football / J.V. Boy's Basketball

  • B.S., Bob Jones University

Wade Whiteley loves to spend time at his mountain cabin as well as hiking and watching sports. He is the offense football coach here at Faith Baptist School. His favorite Bible verse is Romans 12:11.

Mr. Kent Woods

Mr. Kent Woods - Bible / Science / Boy's P.E. / Football / Girls Varsity Basketball

  • B.S., Bob Jones University

Kent Woods is the Faith Baptist School Head Football Coach as well as the Girls Pioneer Basketball Coach. He has served at Faith Baptist School for 19 years. He enjoys fishing, skiing and spending time with family. His life verse is Galatians 2:20.

Mrs. Tabitha Woods

Mrs. Tabitha Woods - Art / Yearbook / Girl's P.E. / Girl's Volleyball Coach

  • AIMS Community College
  • Colorado State University

Tabitha Woods’ interest includes spending time with her four children as well as hiking, camping, and skiing. Her life verse is Psalms 118:24.

Staff

Mrs. Melissa Guinn

Mrs. Melissa Guinn - Lunchroom Coordinator

  • B.A., Bob Jones University

Melissa Guinn has taught for nearly 21 years. She is the nutritional services supervisor here at Faith Baptist School. Melissa also enjoys shopping, gardening, baking, and spending time with family. Melissa’s favorite verse is John 3:16.

Mrs. Julie King

Mrs. Julie King - Bookkeeping / Accounts Payable

  • B.A., Pensacola Christian College

Julie King is an alumni of Faith Baptist School and enjoys music  and working on puzzles. A verse that means a lot to her is II Corinthians 12:9.

 

Mrs. Pat Sagner

Mrs. Pat Sagner - School Secretary

  • Stuart School of Business and Academics

Pat Sagner loves to spend time with her grandchildren and shop. Her favorite verse is Philippians 4:13

Mr. George Sagner

Mr. George Sagner - Maintenance / Grounds / Security

  • KAPAP Academy

George Sagner enjoys hunting, 4-wheeling, and spending time with family.  A passage of scripture that has meant a lot to him is Proverbs 3:5-6.