Eric grew up abroad as a child of missionaries in the Dominican Republic and Mexico. After graduating from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., with a business degree, he worked in the corporate world for a short time before being called to ministry. He served with the International Mission Board of the SBC in East Asia,…
Nick Garner received his Bachelor of Science degree from UNC Wilmington in 2014, and a Master of Divinity degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. It was at UNC Wilmington that Nick received his call into ministry. He served as president of Baptist Campus Ministry from 2012-2014 which opened the door for…
Edelizete Pauplis, that’s my full name. I am Brazilian and also an American by choice. I am married with Karl Pauplis—born in Massachusetts, and I have two wonderful boys– Lukas 15 years old and Thomas almost 13. We have been living in Creedmoor for about 13 years and we are members of the FBC since…
Mrs. Hope Maynard is the lead teacher in the Infant Room and has worked at FBC Academy since 2013. She holds her NC Early Childhood Credentials and has over 10 years experience working with children. When not in the classroom she likes to spend time with her husband of over 6 years and their son Levi, scrapbooking and going camping
Mrs. Lawanda Thomas is a Three Year Old lead teacher and has worked at FBC Academy since 2015. She has over 8 years experience working with children and holds her NC Early Childhood Credentials. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their two sons, Christian and Caiden. When not in the classroom she enjoys photography, shopping and vacationing at the beach.
Ms. Kaitlyn King is our Academy Director. She took over the role from Amy Holder when Amy retired on August 1, 2025. Kaitlyn has worked at FBC Academy since 2008, growing in her roles as a teacher, Assistant Director, and now as Director. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, as well as her…
Mrs. Amber Critcher is an assistant teacher in the Infant Room and has worked at FBC Academy since 2012. She has her NC Early Childhood Credentials and over 19 years of experience working with children. When Amber is not at work she enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children, watching her children compete in various sports and going to the…
Mrs. Linda Wilkins is an assistant in the Infant Room and has worked at FBC Academy since 2015. She has over 30 years experience working in childcare. When not in the classroom, she enjoys reading, going shopping and spending time with her church family
Mrs. Monte Melton is a lead teacher in our Four Year Old Program and has worked at FBC Academy since 2018.