Elementary Faculty
Mrs. Ramona Tiegs
Pre-Kindergarten – 4 Teacher
Educational Background
2 year Bible Degree - New Tribes Bible Institute
Preschool Associate Credential - Liberty University
Registered with WV STARS for development of early care and education of children
Favorite Part of Teaching
Teaching children to know and love God; Seeing joy on the children's faces as they learn to read.
Key Scripture
Lamentations 3:21 " But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: the steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Personal Information
Family: Married to Kurt, three daughters who graduated from FCA and four grandchildren who currently attend FCA
Church: Independent Bible Church
Mrs. Sarah Michael
Kindergarten Teacher
Educational Background
B.A. in Elementary Education Liberty University
M.A. in Multi-Categorical Special Education West Virginia University
Faith Christian Academy Graduate (2009)
Favorite Part of Teaching
Shaping young minds spiritually and academically.
Key Scripture
Lamentations 3:22-23 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Personal Information
Family: Married to Jacob Michael, two daughters
Church: CenterPoint Bible Church
Mrs. Joy Hobbs
Kindergarten Teacher
Educational Background:
Associates Degree in Administrative Assistant with an emphasis in Bible - Clarks Summit University
Favorite Part of Working at FCA
I love being able to help students who are struggling to learn a concept and seeing that moment when it all comes together for them!
Key Scripture
Colossians 3:12-14 So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so must you do also. In addition to all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.
Personal Information
Family: Married to Brian Hobbs with three children, Emily, Daniel, and Elijah (FCA '22).
Church: Centerpoint Bible Church
Mrs. Kim Pryseski
First Grade Teacher
Educational Background
B.S. in Psychology - Frostburg State University
ACSI Teachers Certification
Favorite Part of Teaching
Watching children get excited as they learn new stories/truths from the Bible.
Key Scripture
Isaiah 41:10 “fear not, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Personal Information
Family: Married to Grant Pryseski, two children who both graduated from FCA.
Church: Purcellville Baptist Church
Mrs. Lisa Peifer
Second Grade Teacher
Education Background
B.A. in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Art - Hood College
ACSI Certification
Favorite Part of Teaching
Being able to share the Word of God with my students everyday and witnessing their transformation from the knowledge of His word to living it out in their hearts and lives!
Key Scripture
Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (NKJV)
Personal Information
Family: married to Tom Peifer, three sons (oldest is married) who have all graduated from FCA
Church: Fellowship Bible Church
Miss. Wanda Bradshaw
Third Grade Teacher
Educational Background
B.S. in Elementary Education - Hyles-Anderson College
M.Ed in Secondary Education - Hyles-Anderson College
Working with Children with Autism Certificate - Regent University
+15 Graduate credits in Education
ACSI Teacher's Certification
Favorite Part of Teacher
Seeing the excitement in their eyes when they understand a concept that is being taught.
Key Scripture
Isaiah 26:3 "Thou will keep him in perfect peace, when his mind is stayed on Thee."
Personal Information
Family: Christian, Mother, Sister, Aunt, and Teacher
Church: Shenandoah Bible Baptist Church
Miss. Allison Bowsher
Third Grade Teacher
Educational Background
B.A. in Elementary Education and Bible/Theology from Appalachian Bible College
AACS & ACSI Certified
Favorite Part of Teacher
I enjoy watching each student grow in their God given gifts and talents. I am also thankful for the opportunity to include Christ in every aspect of the school day!
Key Scripture
Colossians 1:10 "That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God."
2 Corinthians. 4:7 "We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us."
Personal Information
Family: I was born and raised in a small town in Northwest Ohio on my family's farm. I am the middle child of three. I have an older sister and a younger brother.
Church: Fellowship Bible Church
Mrs. Kelly Czarnecki
Fourth Grade Teacher
Educational Background
B.S. Biblical Science - Summit University
B.S. Early Childhood Education - Summit University
Favorite Part of Teaching
Being able to help students grow both spiritually and academically
Key Scripture
Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
Personal Information
Family: Married to Curt Czarnecki, two sons
Church: Grace Church
Mrs. Melody Engler
Fourth Grade Teacher
Educational Background
B.S. in Elementary Education with a minor in Bible- Pensacola Christian College
WV State License
Favorite Part of Teaching
I love reaching the heart of my students with the love of God and seeing them learn to grow in Him on a personal level. Making learning fun while fostering this relationship and watching as it overflows into their academic success, social growth, and mental strength while they discover what God can, will, and is doing in their lives makes molding the next generation so thrilling and rewarding!
Key Scripture
Isaiah 40:31- But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Philippians 1:20-21-According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Personal Information
Family: Married to Jonathan Engler, two children - Joshua and Amana
Church: Shenandoah Bible Baptist Church (Children's Director 1st-6th grade)
Mrs. Donna Dyson
Fifth Grade Teacher
Education Background
B.A. in Elementary Education with Distinction from Trinity College and University
30+ years of teaching experience
My Favorite Part of Teaching
Teaching is not just a job for me, but a passion. I want to be a positive part of each one of my students' lives. I love seeing them light up when they accomplish a difficult task that they thought was out of their reach by recognizing their efforts and God given talents. I want to help them grow, not just academically, but spiritually. I want to encourage them to be the best they can be and build a lifetime relationship with them so I can continue to follow the path they take as they get older. Most of all, I want to teach them that they are special to God and not just show them how they can be a part of his eternal family but how they can walk daily with HIM.
Key Scripture
James 12:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters. Whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the trying of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Personal Information
Married to Bill Dyson; two children - Melody and Ben; five grandchildren.
Church
Shenandoah Bible Baptist Church (choir, special music, welcome desk, counseling)
Mrs. Abby Hill
Elementary Physical Education Pre-K – 5th grade
Educational Background
Bachelor of Science Degree Health & Physical Education - Eastern Mennonite University
Minor in Coaching
ACSI Teacher Certification
Virginia State License
Favorite Part of Teaching
Developing students into healthy young adults that are equipped to fulfill God’s purpose
Key Scripture
Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
Personal Information
Family: Married to Michael Hill, two daughters
Church: Grace Church
Mr. Jason Crawford
Elementary Music 2nd -4th grade & 5th grade Beginning Band
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Educational Background
Bachelor of Arts in K-12 Music Education magna cum laude - Alderson-Broaddus University, Philippi, West Virginia
Master of Music in Composition summa cum laude - Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
Favorite Part of Teaching
I love helping students take personal responsibility for the application of Biblical and musical knowledge discovered together. I am happy to teach facts and skills, but I am overjoyed when facts and skills are used wisely in practical application; this sets students on the path toward Biblical maturity and musical greatness. Teaching students how to be successful is important to me.
Key Scripture
Philippians 3:7-8a "But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord."
Personal Information
Family: Husband of Anna Crawford, father of Jackson, Jude, and Amelie
Church: Worship Pastor at Westview Baptist Church
Mr. Hector M. Zavala
String Orchestra - 5th Grade to 12th Grade
Educational Background
Shenandoah University, Winchester Virginia
Masters in Music Education
Masters in Instrumental Conducting
Escuela Superior De Music y Danza de Monterrey, Mexico
Bachelor in Violin Performance
Favorite Part of Teaching
Setting good playing foundations
Key Scripture
Psalm 150:3 "Praise Him with Strings and Pipe."
Personal Information
Family: Married to Adrienne Zavala, two children Diego and Mateo
Church: Fellowship Bible Church
Mrs. Sarah Taylor 
Art
Educational Background
B.S in Family & Consumer Sciences - Shepherd University
Associates in Culinary Arts - Shepherd University
M.S in Strategic Leadership - Mountain State University
Favorite Part of Teaching
Watching students discover and use the talents God has given them.
Key Scripture
Psalm 32:8"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you."
Personal Information
Family: Married to Jeff Taylor, four childen
Church: Central Chapel
Mrs. Dania Kanokogi
Spanish Teacher
Educational Background
BS, Universidad del Atlántico, Colombia
Education Sciences Specialized in Spanish and English
Favorite Part of TeachingI enjoy watching how students are motivated to learn a second language and that they can see on me a testimony for the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Key Scripture
2 Timothy 1:12 “For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless, I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believe and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day”
James 1:5-6 “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will give to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind”
Personal Information
Family: Married, two young adults and one 7 year old
Church: Fellowship Bible Church at Shenandoah Jct.
Mrs. Vinia Williams
Elementary Librarian
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Educational Background
Jefferson High School
James Rumsey
Experience
Substitute Teacher Aid/Secretary for Jefferson County Schools
Teacher at Maplewood Baptist Church
Events Coordinator at Maplewood Baptist Church
Favorite Part of My Job
Greeting parents and helping students when sick or injured is a rewarding part of my day. Encouraging students to serve in our school to make a difference in the lives of those here at FCA.
Key Scripture
John 3:16 “For God so love the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Personal Information
Family: Married to Carroll B. Williams, three children and two grandchildren
Church: Maplewood Baptist Church
Mr. Jack E. Price, II
Teacher & IT Coach for Teachers/Admin.
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Educational Background
BS Secondary Education Social Studies - West Virginia University
Computer Science - Mountain Empire Community College
Certified technology integration specialist in the state of West Virginia.
Favorite Part of Teaching
One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching computers to elementary students is
witnessing their sense of wonder and curiosity come to life. Young children approach
technology with a natural sense of enthusiasm, and as an educator, it’s incredibly fulfilling to
see their eyes light up when they manage to make something work on their own.
Key Scripture
Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare[
and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Personal Information
Family: Married to Carolyn, two children – Jennifer and Blake, two grandchildren – Lillie and
Connor Schoppert
Church: Independent Bible Church