Support Staff
Mrs. Kathy Walls
Administrative Assistant
Educational Background
1985 Graduate of Jefferson High School
Favorite Part of Working at FCA
I'm very thankful to have the opportunity to serve the Lord and others here at FCA.
Personal Information
Family: Married to Christopher S. Walls, two children
Church: Full Gospel Pentecostal Church
Mrs. Vinia Williams
Faculty Secretary/Elementary Librarian
Educational Background
Jefferson High School
James Rumsey
Favorite Part of Working at FCA
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
Mrs. Regina Racines
Classroom Aide
Educational Background
Certificate in Child Care - Montgomery College - Rockville, Maryland
College Credits toward a degree in Elementary Education - University of Maryland
Registered with West Virginia STARS (for Development of Early Care and Education of Children
Favorite Part of Working at FCA
Working with young children is a wonderful blessing! I really appreciate their God-given abilities to grow, discover, and just be children.
Key Scripture
2 Tim. 3:16-17 "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
Personal Information
Family: Married to Paul Racines, one daughter and two grandchildren
Mrs. Maria Schafferman Dunham
Classroom Aide and After Care Aide
Education Background
Faith Christian Academy Graduate
Favorite Part of Working at FCA
The relationships built with the students and the opportunity to pour into their lives.
Key Scripture
Ephesians 2:10 "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
Personal Information
Family: Married to Joshua Dunham, two children
Church: Independent Bible Church
Mrs. Brittany Gerver
Morning Traffic Cop, Before Care & Kindergarten Aide
Educational Background:
BS in Biology from West Virginia University / Minor in Communications
Favorite Part of Working at FCA:
I love the Biblical-based learning and family-like atmosphere
Key Scripture
Luke 1:37 "For with God nothing shall be impossible"
Personal Information
Family: Married to Matthew Gerver with two children
Church: First Baptist Martinsburg
Mrs. Emily Kononovas
Tutoring and Resource Room Specialist
Educational background
Faith Christian Academy
Appalachian Bible College
Faith Christian Academy Graduate
Favorite Part of Working at FCA
I love education that is based on the Bible. I also love to be able to make a positive difference in the life of a child.
Key Scripture
I Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”
Personal Info
Family: Married to Juan with two children
Church: Independent Bible Church
Mrs. Sandi Palmisano
Classroom Aide and After Care Aide
Education Background
Graduated from Hedgesville High School
Registered with West Virginia STARS for development of early care and education of children.
Favorite Part of Working at FCA
I am thankful for the opportunity to serve the Lord at FCA and to share the word of God with students.
Key Scripture
1 Corinthians 15:58 "Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."
Personal Information
Family: Married to Philip, two children
Church: Covenant Church
Mrs. Diana (Bell) Corbiser
Office Aide and After Care Aide
Education Background
Former FCA student, Hedgesville High School graduate
Liberty University graduate, B.S. in Communication Studies, specializing in Print Journalism
Favorite Part of Working at FCA
I am grateful to be able to return to a wonderful school that had a great impact on me as a child. I look forward to serving the Lord here for years to come, prayerfully.
Key Scripture
Matthew 19:26: “But Jesus looked at them and said, “‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’”
I Corinthians 2:9: “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”
Personal Information
Family: Married for 13 years to Scott Corbiser, 1 daughter, 8
Church: Fellowship Bible Church
Mrs. Linnea Smoot
Part-time School Counselor
Educational Background
B.S. in Biblical Science- Clarks Summit University
B.S. in Youth Ministry- Clarks Summit University
Favorite Part of Teaching
Building relationships with students, encouraging them in their faith, and offering Godly advice.
Key Scripture
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the same comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”
Personal Information
Family: Married to William Smoot
Church: Centerpoint Bible Church
Mrs. Kelly Michael
Resource Teacher and Mentor
Educational Background
BA Elementary Education - Shepherd University
MA Elementary Education - West Virginia University
+30 Graduate credits in Education
ACSI Teachers Certification
Favorite Part of Teaching
Seeing students learning and growing both academically and spiritually
Key Scripture
Isaiah 41:13 "For I , the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, 'Fear not, I will help you.'"
Personal Information
Family: Married to Jeffrey Michael, three children and two grandchildren
Church: Independent Bible Church
Mrs. Sarah Helman
Classroom Aide and After Care Aide
Education BackgroundBachelor of Social Work from Shepherd University
Key ScriptureEphesians 6:11-12 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
Personal Information
Family: Married to Tim Helman with three daughters: Lillian, Amelia, and Elaina
Church: Fellowship Bible Church
