Staff

Who We Are

Teachers play a pivotal role in our school community, serving as guiding lights who impart knowledge, foster personal growth, and inspire a sense of purpose. Their dedication to education is enriched by incorporating Christian principles, creating an environment that values compassion, empathy, and moral development.

Only the BEst

We Know How to Make Learning Fun For Kids

Teaching involves both artistic and scientific elements. The artistic aspect lies in the ability to listen and comprehend children’s intentions, while the scientific dimension encompasses knowledge of human development and the implementation of educational best practices.

Our Teachers

Faculty & Staff

Mark Jenkins

Associate Pastor

Tammy Hynson

Tammy Hynson

Preschool Director

Tammy graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and Management and a graduate degree in Elementary Education. She has taught kindergarten in Henrico County Public Schhols, as well as preschool at Berea Baptist Church. She has also had the experience of  the directing at another daycare in the area.

She and her husband have been married over 30 years and have 3 grown children. She has been a member of Berea Baptist Church and the Rockville/Montpelier community her entire life. She believes learning is best when it is fun and engaging and includes lots of movement and play.

She feels so blessed that God has called her to touch the lives of children in her community and wants Faith Community Academy to feel like a family for each student who enrolls with us.

Christy Taylor

Christy Taylor

Kindergarten Teacher

Christy graduated from VCU. A mother of four, a wife to a wonderful Christian man, and a daughter of The King.  Christy has taught kindergarten within Christian schools for 20+ years. “Teaching is not only my calling, but my passion!  I am very excited to be a part of Faith Community Academy, and am looking forward to all that The Lord is going to do here. “

Anna Edmunds

Anna Edmunds

4 yr old teacher

Anna attended James Madison University (Go Dukes!) for both her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Master’s Degree in Teaching. She taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade in Henrico County Public Schools for 10 years. For the past 5 years, she has been blessed to be able to stay home with her 3 boys. Charlie is headed to Kindergarten in Henrico and Will and Jake will be at FCA this year. our boys have loved being part of Faith Community Academy as students, and Mrs. Edmunds is very excited to join the team as a teacher! Born and raised in the Baptist Church, Anna is looking forward to joining the faith based education team at FCA.

Hope Boatwright

Hope Boatwright

3 Year Old Teacher

I have been married to a wonderful man for 33 years and have 3 beautiful children. I am very excited to be part of the Faith Community Academy family, and can’t wait to see how the light will shine in each child’s face. I believe the experiences and lessons children learn at this stage will last a lifetime, and hope to place a seed of faith, hope, and love in each child.

Annie McGinnis

Annie McGinnis

2 Year Old Teacher

Annie McGinnis was born and raised in Bumpass, VA. She attended Roanoke Bible College (now Mid-Atlantic Christian University) where she received an Associate’s degree in Applied Science with a focus on Deaf Studies and an Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible with a focus on Worship Ministry. She is a proud wife of a paramedic and a mother of four. Annie has been working with children for 12 years, 8 years of which were in a preschool setting. She loves to share her love of music & sign language in her teaching. She is so excited to be working with children at Faith Community Academy.

Connie West

Connie West

Music Teacher

Karen Shaw

Karen Shaw

2 yr old Assistant Teacher

Karen is a lifelong resident of Hanover County and has been married to her husband for 34 years and has 2 adult children. She recently retired from her career of 36 years as a radiation therapist and is now thoroughly enjoying working with the children at FCA.

Karen Dawson

Karen Dawson

2 YO Assistant Teacher

Karent graduated from Caligornia State University Chico with a BS in Home Economics/Clothing Textiles. She worked with Campus Crusade for Christ for 5 years in Salt Lake City Utah. Many years Karen homeschooled her 3 children who are now in their 30’s. For 12 years Karen was the area class coordinator with Christian Youth Theater (CYT)/ now Character Works. Later she worked at a local child development center as an administrative assistant and often had opportunities to assist in various classrooms with preschool children.

 

Karen and her husband John, love serving with the Berea Baptist family. Providing hands-on experiences for young people to learn makes teaching and watching the light turn on as they grasp a concept,  very rewarding.

Lindsay Rogers

Lindsay Rogers

4 Year Old Teacher

Lindsay is happy to join the FCA team this year as a 4 year old teacher! She attended Longwood University and received her undergraduate degree in elementary education and her masters in special education. She taught 4th grade for 7 years in Henrico County and loved it, but is very excited for a new adventure. She is passionate about creating a safe learning environment and forming relationships with her students. Lindsay and her husband have two little children, Natalie who is 3 and attends FCA and Calvin who is 1 and plans to attend in 2024. We are looking forward to a great school year! 

Kristine Ryan

Kristine Ryan

Kindergarten Teacher

My hope as a teacher is to nurture children’s faith, spark their curiosity to learn, and empower them to do their best in all they do. I value creating a loving, safe, and supportive environment that supports learning through play, movement, and hands-on experiences.

I am blessed to be married and have 1 son. My Faith and Family are my number one priorities. I love all things crafty, reading, gardening, and bird watching.

Mary Trapani

Mary Trapani

3 Year Old Teacher Teacher

Mary is a lifelong member of Berea Baptist Church and is excited to join the FCA Team! She comes to us with  13 years of experience in teaching at a loving Christian preschool. She also served as Berea’s VBS Director for several years and the Children’s Leader during those challenging Covid times. Until recently taking this teaching position, she also served on the FCA School Board. 

Mary and her husband are proud parents of their 1 daughter who just recently started her freshman year of college. mary prays she will impact the children God has placed in her classroom just as much as they will impact her own heart.

Karen Rogers

Karen Rogers

Assistant Teacher

Get In Touch

Location: 15421 Pouncey Tract Rd, Rockville, VA 23146

Telephone: 804-749-4411

Email: [email protected]

School Hours: M-Th: 8:45AM – 1:30PM