Welcome to our Faith-Filled Wonderland!

Associate Director & Finance Director

Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

Mrs. Renee has taught preschool for 13 years. She has worked in preschool Sunday school, taught GEMS (girls K-5th grade), and elementary age Sunday school for 15 years. She also served as part of the family ministry team at church. Mrs. Renee has been married to her husband (Robbie) for 20 years, and they have 2 sweet children together. She is known for her devotion and hard work as well as always willing to help in any circumstance.

Vice President & Admissions Director

5 Day 4’s Teacher

Ms. Kayla has taught Pre-K for 12 years at Faith, Primrose, and Amelia Academy. She has worked with children with disabilities, and preschool aged children at church. She is known for going above and beyond her call of duty as well as being very hands on with work. She lets her creativity shine through.

5 Day 4’s Teacher

Mrs. Toni was a lead teacher at Kid’s Educational Center for three years & has been a licensed insurance agent for the last 8 years. This will be her first year at FPA and we are so excited to see her creativity shine in the classroom. She loves spending time with her family and has a 4 year old son, Lucas. She enjoys working with children and traveling — especially Disney World. She looks forward to teaching with FPA and making a difference in the lives of her students.

Transitional Kindergarten Assistant & Music Teacher

Kristin is married to her husband Stephen and they have 3 daughters. She has taught at Faith Baptist for 13 years teaching 3’ s and 4’s and has always done an excellent job with them. She has a very sweet, bubbly personality about her and you will always catch her with a smile on her face. She likes to make learning fun and incorporates music with their learning.

5 Day 3’s Teacher

JaLisa is a wife to her husband Carl  and a mother of 2 beautiful girls Payton and Preslie. She has been in childcare for over 18 years. She loves to work with children of all ages. She has an early childhood education background and has taught Sunday school and Bible studies since she was 18. She has worked at different types of childcares from Montessori to churches to preschools and we are so excited to have her Godly spirit on our team. “Ive always been someone who chased after Gods heart and wanted to please God. My calling has always been to  help children of all ages learn about Christ. I love to keep a positive atmosphere for children and parents because it’ll always set the tone for the day.”

5 Day 3’s Teacher

Ms. Kristina has been in child care for 4 years, and this will be her first year at FPA. She has worked with infants, young toddlers, and pre- k aged kids. She is known for being kind, patient, and enthusiastic. You will always see her with a smile on her face and a positive attitude. We are so excited to see her bubbly personality shine in her classroom.

MWF 3’s Teacher

Traci is a proud mother of two grown children and a Mimi to 3 precious grandchildren. She taught for a little while at Faith Preschool when her children were little and then she began homeschooling. She was a substitute teacher with Wake County Public schools once her children graduated. Her favorite age to teach is pre-k. After Covid, she ran a preschool in her home until recently. She is now ready and excited to get back into the classroom! She believes that learning can and should be fun especially when they are young!

5 Day 2’s Teacher

Mrs. Lauren is married to her  husband Dennis and they have 2 beautiful daughters together as well as an adorable poodle named Molly. Her favorite activity outside of teaching is hanging out with her family. Mrs. Lauren has a background working at zoos and aquariums teaching educational shows for families about animals. She also was a preschool teacher at Hudson Memorial Preschool for 1 year.  Her passion and where she feels best is working with and educating children.  We are so excited to have her join us this next school year.

MWF 2’s Teacher

Mrs. Edie has been teaching for 19 years. One year in the 18 months class, and 18 years in the 2’s. Mrs. Edie also taught Awanas and worked in the nursery for 4 years. Mrs. Edie is known for her loving heart and how she loves on the kids in her class. She also makes the transition from mom to preschool a wonderful experience.

MWF 2’s Assistant

Mrs. Dianne started working in the preschool setting in November of 2020, but has kept children in her home setting for 21 years. She also worked in the church nursery for 3 years. Mrs. Dianne is known to wear many hats from floating, subbing, assisting, and teaching. She always comes in each day with a joyful heart and attitude.

2’s T/Th Teacher

Mrs. Casey has taught dance at Expressions of Worship and she will be starting her 2nd year teaching the 18-24 months class. Mrs. Casey also works with outpatient therapy. She is absolutely amazing at what she does and you can always catch her with a smile. Her and her husband have 3 precious boys together. Mrs. Casey is known for teaching with her Godly heart.

2’s T/Th Assistant

Last year was Mrs. Joy’s first year assisting in preschool and she loved it so much she decided she would teach her own class this year. She recently retired from insurance after 44 years. She has been married to her husband, Danny for 53 years. Together they have 3 children, 9 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.

MWF 2’s Assistant, T/Th 18 Month Teacher

Leticia is married to her husband, William and they have 4 children; 3 boys and 1 girl together. They also have a dog and her name is Guapa! She has always had a passion to work with children and has been working with children for the last 15 years working with pediatric dentistry. When she is not working she loves to spend time with her family exploring new places like restaurants, parks, or new outdoor adventures!

Floater

This will be Sandy’s first year at Faith. You will always see her with a bubbly smile on her face. She has great communication skills and has been around children all her life. She will be expecting her first baby this summer with her husband Hunter. She loves with her whole heart and would do anything for anyone. We are so excited to add her to our team this year.

T/Th 2’s Assistant

Jisselle is a nurse with 6 years of experience working part-time in the Mother-Baby Unit as well as Labor & Delivery. Caring for moms and newborns has become her passion, and she is grateful to work in a field that allows her to support families during one of the most special moments of their lives. Outside of work, she is a proud mom to a fun-loving 4-year-old boy named Roberto and happily married to her high school sweetheart. Their home is filled with love (and a little chaos!) thanks to their 2 dogs and 18 chickens. Jisselle is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, which helps her connect with families from diverse backgrounds and provide comfort in their preferred language.