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Academy Staff

Rev. Eric Mann

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,…

Rev. Nick Garner

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…

Ede Pauplis

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…

Amy Holder

Mrs. Amy Holder has been the Director at FBC Academy for over 10 years. She has her degree in Early Childhood Education from Vance-Granville Community College. She also has over 20 years of administrative experience. She has worked in childcare for over 15 years beginning in the classroom before transitioning to administration. When she is…

Amy Holder

Mrs. Amy Holder was the Director at FBC Academy from December 2005 until April 2008 and returned in August 2012. She has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and has over 17 years of administrative experience. She has worked in childcare for over 10 years both in and out of the classroom. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time…

Hope Maynard

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

LaWanda Thomas

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.

Kaitlyn King

Ms. Kaitlyn King is our Administrative Assistant and has worked at FBC Academy since 2008. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, as well as her NC Early Childhood Credentials. When not in the classroom she enjoys reading, spending time with her friends, visiting museums and volunteering at her church.

Amber Critcher

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…