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Academy Staff

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…

Linda Wilkins

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

Monte Melton

Mrs. Monte Melton is a lead teacher in our Four Year Old Program and has worked at FBC Academy since 2018.

Carol Walker

Mrs. Carol Walker is an assistant teacher in the Three Year Old Room and has worked at FBC Academy since 2013. She has over 15 years experience working with children. She receives great joy out of working with children and believes watching them grow is the best job in the world. When not in the classroom she enjoys gardening, relaxing by the…

Kathy Macialek

Mrs. Kathy Macialek is an assistant teacher in the Three Year Old Room and has worked at FBC Academy since 2011. When not in the classroom she enjoys spending time with her husband and their 3 sons and 6 grandchildren. She also enjoys teaching Sunday School and working with the Boy Scouts.

April Beal

Mrs. April Beal is the lead teacher in our Two Year Old Classroom and has worked at FBC Academy since 2015. When not at work, she enjoys going to the lake, spending time with her family, coloring and reading.