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Our faculty and staff consider education to be their mission field, and they actively participate in training First Baptist School students for a life of service in God's will. Their goals also include instilling a Biblical worldview and an uncompromising stand for God and country.
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Faculty facts:
- 26 faculty and staff members
- Average faculty tenure exceeds 8 years
- Average student:teacher ratio is 14:1
- All faculty and staff worship and serve at First Baptist Church
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Staff:
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Elementary School Teachers:
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Secondary School Teachers:
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PASTOR DAVID ANAYA
Classes: Bible 10, Spanish I, Spanish II
Years at FBS: 6
College degree(s): Pastoral Theology from Fires of Evangelism in Elgin, IL
Pastor David Anaya teaches Spanish and Bible at First Baptist School. Spanish is his first language, and he was used by God to start a Spanish ministry at First Baptist Church.
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JOYCE BACON
Classes: Teacher Assistant, Librarian
Years at FBS: 31
College degree(s): B.A.. Major: Bible, Minor: Education, Missions at Pillsbury Baptist Bible College
Mrs. Joyce Bacon has been a teacher at First Baptist School for twenty years teaching kindergarten and first grade. In addition, she was K4 aid for two years, and lunchroom coordinator for one year. For the last seven years she has served as teacher assistant and librarian. Also, she coordinates fundraising efforts such as box tops, soup labels and milk caps. Mrs. Bacon has worked in the Sunday school ministry at First Baptist Church for thirty years.
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SCOTT CAIN
Classes: Math 6, Math 7, Algebra 1/2, Greek, Advanced Math
Years at FBS: 8
College degree(s): B.S., Secondary Education - Math and Science from Hyles-Anderson College and a master's degree from Baptist College of America
Mr. Scott Cain helps out at youth activities and at the juvenile center church services in Hastings. Mr. Cain serves as an assistant to Mr. Graves and he is in charge of the awards program and merit program.
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PASTOR DAVE CLEAR
Classes: Bible 12
Years at FBS: 23
College degree(s): B.S., Bible and Pastoral Theology from Pillsbury Baptist Bible College; M.S., Pastoral Theology from Hyles-Anderson; Doctor of Divinity, Honorary Doctorate from Hyles-Anderson College
Dr. Dave Clear is the Superintendent of First Baptist School and has taught Bible classes at FBS for 20 years. He has held a pastoral position at First Baptist Church over the past twenty years and has served as senior pastor for the past seven years.
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VALERIE CLEAR
Classes: Second grade, piano lessons
Years at FBS: 13
College degree(s): B.S., Secondary Education - Music/Home Economics at Hyles-Anderson College
Mrs. Valerie Clear has over eight years classroom experience teaching K4, 2nd grade, and various middle school courses. During her twelve years at FBS, she has also taught elementary band and music, provided piano lessons and coordinated student participation in the Minnesota Association of Christian Schools (MACS) Fine Arts Festival. Mrs. Clear was named among Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities and is involved with the National Federation Music Club. She has been involved in many ministries at First Baptist Church including the youth, bus and music ministries and has taught Sunday School. Mrs. Clear has been the church pianist for twenty-two years.
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NANCY FOSTER
Years at FBS: 14
College degree(s): Associate Degree in Accounting from Ridgewater College, Willmar, MN
Nancy Foster serves as First Baptist Church & School Financial Secretary. In addition to the financial records she has volunteered to manage the school's PTF SCRIP fundraising program.
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CHARLIE GRAVES
Classes: Algebra I
Years at FBS: 17
College degree(s): B.S., Mathematics Education and Physical Education; M.Ed., School Administration from Hyles-Anderson College
Mr. Charlie Graves has served as administrator at FBS for the past twelve years. In addition to overseeing our secondary, Mr. Graves serves as the youth director at First Baptist Church. He teaches our Bus Teen Sunday school class as well as works in other ministries such as a substitute bus driver, deaf interpreter, skit coordinator for VBT, and is a preacher for our jail and nursing home ministries. Mr. Graves is in his seventeenth year teaching teenagers.
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STEPHEN HELDER
Classes: Choral Group, High School Choir and Speech
Years at FBS: 10
College degree(s): A.A., Automotive and Diesel Mechanics from Bob Jones University
Mr. Stephen Helder serves as Athletic Director at First Baptist School in addition to his teaching responsibilities. He is the coach for varsity and junior varsity boys' basketball and varsity boys' baseball. Mr. Helder extends his musical and athletic skills into the ministry of First Baptist Church serving as the adult choir director and little league director. He is also responsible for grounds maintenance.
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BARB KUYKENDALL
Classes: K4
Years at FBS: 7
College degree(s): A.A., Heart of America Bible College in Independence, Missouri
Mrs. Barb Kuykendall is an active member of the church choir, as well as the church orchestra. Her husband is in charge of the Reformer's Unanimous ministry, and Mrs. Kuykendall helps in this ministry also.
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TAMMIE MCCANNON
Position: Lunchroom coordinator
Years at FBS: 1
College degree(s): Certified Kitchen Manager
Mrs. McCannon coordinates the lunch program, and to the kids she is known as the "lunch lady." She has three children that attend First Baptist School. She is a member of Hope Baptist Church in Minneapolis, where she is involved in children's church and helping in the nursery.
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JULIE MCKAY
Classes: K5
Years at FBS: 10
College degree(s): B.S., Bible and Elementary Education from Pillsbury Baptist Bible College
Mrs. Julie McKay has been a kindergarten teacher at FBS for eight years. She is responsible for the Kindergarten Grandparents' Day and Kindergarten Graduation Day. Mrs. McKay serves in the nursery and junior church ministries of First Baptist Church.
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SHAWN MCKINNEY
Classes: Accounting, Physical Science, Earth Science, English 6, Bible 9, Life Science, Physical Education, and Middle School Choir
Years at FBS: 2
College degree(s): B.S., Music and Coaching from Hyles-Anderson College
As a senior in college, Mr. Shawn McKinney was hired by Hyles-Anderson College to teach piano on their music faculty. Upon graduation, he received Christian Character awards from Hyles-Anderson College and was named among Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities.
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PASTOR JOHN MELE
Classes: Bible 11
Years at FBS: 8
College degree(s): University of Arizona Bachelor's of Architecture; Providence Baptist College, Pastoral Theology
Pastor John Mele trusted Christ as his Savior in 1994. After which he returned to school to obtain a pastoral theology degree. He was an Assistant Pastor at First Baptist Church for five years and is now the senior pastor of Hope Baptist Church in Minneapolis. He continues to teach Bible at First Baptist School.
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BRANDON MELLETT
Classes: Christian Manhood, Physical Education, Government, Biology, History 6, Yearbook
Years at FBS: 2
College degree(s): B.S., Secondary Education - History and PE from West Coast Baptist College
Mr. Brandon Mellett is a former student of the school and has returned to teach at FBS. Not only has he attended FBS, but has also grown up in First Baptist Church. He is an active member in the choir ministry and is involved greatly with the youth. In addition to teaching academic classes, he is also involved with the JH and V boys basketball teams and he is the head coach for the varsity boys' soccer team.
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ABEL MIRANDA
Classes: Geography, History 7, History 8, U.S. History, World History, Worldview Philosophy, Keyboarding, Bible 6
Years at FBS: 10
College degree(s): B.S. and M.S., History Education with major in history from Pensacola Christian College
Mr. Abel Miranda coaches junior high soccer at First Baptist School. Mr. Miranda serves as puppetmaster in children's church ministries at First Baptist Church and has participated in Vacation Bible Time for the past six years.
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LOIS MURPHY
Classes: First grade
Years at FBS: 5
College degree(s): B.S., Elementary Education from Oklahoma Baptist College
Mrs. Lois Murphy has nearly twenty years teaching experience including four and five year old kindergarten, elementary and secondary tutoring as well as college level education classes. She home-schooled her son until sixth grade, while traveling with her husband Darrell Murphy. Darrell is a full time evangelist out of First Baptist Church. Mrs. Murphy has also served as a travel group sponsor for five years representing Oklahoma Baptist College and has coached cheerleading. Mrs. Murphy is a helper in the 4 and 5-year-olds Sunday school class at First Baptist Church.
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GARY OHLEMACHER
Classes: Fifth
Years at FBS: 19
College degree(s): B.S., Christian Education from Hyles-Anderson College
Mr. Gary Ohlemacher serves as the Elementary Administrator. During his eighteen years at FBS, additional responsibilities have included teaching fourth grade, elementary physical education and elementary computers as well as directing both secondary choirs. Mr. Ohlemacher participates in the ministries of First Baptist Church serving as a deacon, adult Sunday school teacher and song director.
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KIM OHLEMACHER
Classes: Third grade
Years at FBS: 19
College degree(s): B.S., Education at Hyles-Anderson College
Mrs. Kim Ohlemacher has twenty-seven years teaching experience in third through eighth grade. Mrs. Ohlemacher serves at First Baptist Church as the 1st through 3rd grade girls teacher in the Saturday bus program.
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VIKKI PIERSON
Classes: 4th Grade
Years at FBS: 7
College degree(s): B.S., History and Home Economic majors from Hyles-Anderson College
Mrs. Vikki Pierson received three Christian character awards upon graduation at Hyles-Anderson College. Mrs. Pierson co-teaches a teen girls' Sunday school class and assists with the Gracious Ladies Mentoring Group at First Baptist Church.
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AUSTEN TAYLOR
Classes: Health and Fitness
Years at FBS: 1
College degree(s): Pastoral Theology and Masters of Ecclesiology from Golden State Baptist College
Mr. Austen Taylor has grown up at FBC and after attending Golden State Baptist College for five years during which he traveled in the men's tour group for three years, served on staff during his Masters year as a campus host, and completed his Pastoral and Masters degrees, he has returned to teach the Health and Fitness class at FBS. Mr. Taylor also serves on the church staff as the Visitation and Soul Winning Director, Saturday Bus Teen Church preacher, and Church custodian as well as serving in the choir ministry and Sunday bus ministry.
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SARA TIDRICK
Classes: English 7, English 8, English 9, English 10, English 11, English 12, PSEO
Years at FBS: 9
College degree(s): A.A., Business/Secretarial at Tennessee Temple University; B.S., Secondary Education at Hyles-Anderson College
Miss Sara Tidrick has taught at every grade level throughout her nineteen year teaching career. She was a member of the first graduating class of FBS and all her degrees, both high school and college, were awarded with honors. She has been listed in Who's Who Among America's Teachers. Miss Tidrick has served in various areas of music ministry at First Baptist Church for thirty years.
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ROXANNE TIDRICK
Classes: Elementary music and piano, Home Economics I
Years at FBS: 7
College degree(s): Pillsbury Baptist Bible College
Mrs. Roxanne Tidrick has fifteen years teaching experience. Mrs. Tidrick has worked with childrens' church at First Baptist Church for nineteen years, serves as hostess coordinator for the Ladies' Extravaganza and is a member of the church choir.
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JOHN TURNER
Classes: Algebra II, Physics, Bible 7, Science 6, Calculus
Years at FBS: 1
College degree(s): B.S., Secondary Education - Math and Science from West Coast Baptist College
Mr. John Turner is teaching at First Baptist School for his first year. Mr. Turner also serves in the bus ministry.
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TAMMY WELCH
Years at FBS: 9
Mrs. Tammy Welch has been working in Christian schools for the last twenty-five years. At First Baptist School she serves as the school secretary and has taught a variety of classes including sign language, elementary computers, secondary choir and secondary drama. Mrs. Welch has received various music awards and is active in First Baptist Church music ministries including serving as Special Music Coordinator. She also teaches junior high girls' Sunday school at First Baptist Church.
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