Faculty and Staff – Faith Fellowship School

Teaching Staff

Faith Fellowship School is in compliance with the Department Of Education, as a private school participating in McKay, Step Up for Students, Gardiner, and Hope Educational Scholarship Programs. FFS complies with the Florida Statute (Chapter 1002, Section 421(1)(h)) concerning the requirements of a teacher’s qualification. FFS employs and/or contracts with teachers who hold baccalaureate or higher degrees, have at least 3 years of teaching experience in public or private schools, or have special skills, knowledge, or expertise that qualifies them to provide instruction in subjects taught.

Faith Fellowship School employs and/or contracts with faculty and staff who are fingerprinted as required by the Florida Department Of Education. Faith Fellowship School disqualifies from employment and/or contract, any instructional personnel or school administrator who is convicted of an act listed under Section 1012.315, Florida Statutes. Please note FFS will also continue to screen employees for the offenses listed in Section 435.04, Florida Statutes as required by law.

All Faith Fellowship School faculty and staff are highly dedicated and committed to their spiritual, professional and personal growth. Faith Fellowship School promotes their growth by facilitating continuing professional development, faculty instruction, and experiences that allow them to develop their full potential. Faith Fellowship School has developed a culture of collaboration, delegating and empowering faculty and staff to operate in their gifting’s, exploring and exercising their strengths. Our faculty and staff are passionate about building up every student in their inclusive classrooms, through differentiated instruction.

Faith Church of the Redlands is the home of Faith Fellowship School. If you would like to contact the pastor, email him at pastor@fcrusa.org

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ADMINISTRATIVE AND OFFICE STAFF

Vinnie Kelso
Pastor

Solange Acevedo
Principal

Cassandra Soutar
Business Manager

Rosy Verona
Administrative Assistant

KINDERGARTEN AND ELEMENTARY

Tuwanna Westbrook
Kindergarten

Janet Valdes
Lower Elementary ESE

Gertrudis Marin
1st Grade

Elementary Lead Teacher – 1st Grade teacher @ FFS 7+ years – Graduated with honors from FIU – BA & BS in Psycology – ACSI Certification in Christian Philosophy – Certificates for Behavioral Management, Classroom Management, ADHD & Autism.

Claudia De Los Santos
2nd Grade

Miriam Rodriguez
3rd Grade

Katrina Perez
4th Grade

Ellie De Los Santos
5th Grade

Marie Denard
Upper Elementary ESE

9+ years Teaching Experience – Sensory Learning with Autism Certified – Served in Youth Ministry for 8+ years.

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL

Elsa Gerardo
Middle School/High School ESE

MS/HS Lead Teacher @ FFS for 5+ years – 10+ years Teaching Experience – BSN in Healthcare Administration – Certificates for Behavior Management, Classroom Management, ADHD & Autism.

Cassidy Cuesta
6th Grade Homeroom/MS & HS Computer Facilitator

Celine Gonzalez
7th Grade Homeroom/ MS & HS History

3+ years Teaching and Classroom Management Experience – Registered Behavior Technician – 2+ years Applied Behavior Analysis Experience – Camp Counseling Experience

John Esposito
8th Grade Homeroom/MS & HS Math

Teacher @ FFS 3+ years – BA in Exercise Science Physiology & Biomechanics – AA in Psychology.

Daniela Pujols
9th Homeroom/MS & HS Spanish & Life Skills Facilitator

Frances Mejia
10th Grade Homeroom/MS & HS English

10+ years Teaching Experience – B.S. in Early Childhood Education – Sunday School Teacher 15+ years – Certificates for Behavior Management, Classroom Management, ADHD & Autism.

Kerry Kelso
11th Grade Homeroom/HS Bible

20+ years Leading Youth Ministry – Youth Sunday School Teacher 15+ years – Ladies Bible Study Leader 10+ years – MS/HS Chapel @ FFS 5+ years – HS Bible Teacher @ FFS 4+ years – Certificates for Behavior Management & Classroom Management.

Merveille Williams
12th Grade Homeroom/MS & HS Science

SPECIAL AREA AND TEACHER’S AIDES

Alexis Acosta
MS Bible

Sunday School Teacher 10+ years – Ladies Bible Study Leader 20+ years – Young Adult Group Leader 2+ years – Pre-marital course leader 2+ years – Young Married Couples Group Leader 2+ years

Andrew Bonet
P. E. Instructor

Caleb Kelso
Assistant P. E. Instructor

Briana Reyes
Teacher’s Aide