Doug Balser
Middle School Principal
dbalser@firstassembly-ws.org

BA History, Wake Forest University

M.Ed., St. Vincent College

Why I love working at FACS:
FACS is one of the most unique schools in the country. Our teachers have the ability to minister to the whole child. It has been my privilege to serve the families of FACS for the past 14 years.

BA Communications/Marketing, Western Carolina University
Masters of Education (Guidance Counseling) Columbia International University (pending)

BS Elementary Education, Winston-Salem State University

Why I love working at FACS:
FACS is the best school in Forsyth County! We do an excellent job of nurturing the whole child – mind & body & spirit. We are a family that welcomes everyone to be a part of this exciting place where God is!

Montreat-Anderson College
Greensboro College

Why I love working at FACS:
FACS is an excellent place to work. The faculty and staff are awesome. Working here gives me an opportunity to minister to children. I have a heart for all children.

Kim Smith
Purchasing Agent
ksmith@firstassembly-ws.org

Why I love working at FACS:
FACS is a wonderful Christian family environment and working here is a privilege and joy!

Emmanuel College
New River Community College (AAS – Business Mgt; Marketing
High Point University (Business Administration)

Why I love working at FACS:
I feel blessed because I get to work with the best office staff anywhere! The entire staff at FACS is wonderful! I have also enjoyed getting to know both the parents and the students.

BS Elementary Education with minors in Bible and Special Education
AS Clerical/Administration

Why I love working at FACS:
I love working with the children! They truly are the reward of teaching!

BA Elementary Education, Meredith College

Why I love working at FACS:
I love working at FACS because I see the Spirit of God here. I appreciate the academic challenge for our students and the wonderful day planned for our boys and girls.

BS Elementary Education, Belmont University

Why I love working at FACS:
I love working at First Assembly Christian School because of the Christ-centered atmosphere and how the parents are involved in their child’s education.

BS Psychology, High Point University

Why I love working at FACS:
cannot thank God enough for bringing me to FACS so that I can minister to students and families while the amazing teachers here minister to my children and our family. God is Great!

BS Education, Winston-Salem State University

Why I love working at FACS:
I have the opportunity to minister and encourage children to be the best they can be through Jesus Christ. I want them to know they can do anything through Christ.

Ann Burton
First Grade
aburton@firstassembly-ws.org

BS Elementary Education with minors in Christian Education and Music, Pillsbury Baptist Bible College
MA Christian School Teaching, Tennessee Temple University

Why I love working at FACS:
It is just an indescribable opportunity and privilege to work and teach in an atmosphere that allows the freedom to share God’s Word and build a foundation of prayer with my students and fellow teachers. I feel blessed to be here!

BS Elementary Education, Concord University
MA Literacy & Language Kaplan University (pending)

Why I love working at FACS:
FACS is a family-oriented school that I love being a part of. The staff, families and students are so welcoming and loving.

BA Bible/Missiology Central Bible College

Why I love working at FACS:
FACS is a wonderful environment for body, mind and soul. It is a place where you feel at home, and I count it a blessing to be a part of the FACS family!

BS, High Point University
M.Ed. pending, Salem College

Why I love working at FACS:
FACS is a wonderful place to teach. It allows me to minister to families. I believe that God has a special place for me in the life of my students.

BS Social Work, Guilford College, minor in Psychology and teaching classes, internships in third grade
MS Social Work, Pacific Western University
ACSI History of Teaching in SC Christian Schools 3rd/4th grades

Why I love working at FACS:
It is God’s place. He is felt at FACS. He is welcome here! We are blessed to share in the growth, love and teaching of His children,

BS Elementary Education, Taylor University in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Why I love working at FACS:
I have such respect and appreciation for administration and their desire to serve the Lord. FACS families are also incredible to work with and extremely supportive. Both make the school a great place to work.

BA Youth Ministry, Valley Forge Christian College

Why I love working at FACS:
I love the working at FACS because it is exciting working with the other teachers, furthering positive relationships with students and working alongside parents.

BA Elementary Education, Emory & Henry College

Why I love working at FACS:
Teaching at FACS for over 9 years has been the most positive teaching experience I have ever had. I love the wonderful relationships I’ve developed with staff, parents and students, and the Christ-seeking atmosphere. It’s exciting to teach in an environment where students can come to know Jesus Christ, mature spiritually, and achieve academic excellence.

BA Psychology, Salem College

Why I love working at FACS:
I love working at FACS because I love the students and staff at FACS. I can use the gifts that God gave me to help children to grow in understanding of the world and God’s purpose for them in it.

BS Education, Lee University

Why I love working at FACS:
I love knowing that God’s Word is the standard for living and love leads the way. Jesus Christ is the reason for all we do! The administrative staff and teachers are incredible too!

BS Chemistry, Gardner-Webb University
UNC Chapel Hill

Why I love working at FACS:
I love working at FACS because each day is an adventure. It is a real blessing to work with such awesome students and co-workers, in a place where God’s love abounds.

BS Math with minor in Physics, University of Nevada, Reno

Why I love working at FACS:
I love being able to incorporate God into my math curriculum. It is also a blessing to pray with my students.

BS, Liberty University
M.Ed., Slippery Rock University
EdD from UNC-G (pending)

Why I love working at FACS:
I love working at FACS because I can see God’s hand involved with the lives of our children, and I want to be a part of His positive input in these precious souls. I am excited about what I teach, but I am more excited about who I teach, and count it a privilege to be involved with these great people in ministering to others.

BA Romance Languages & Literature/Spanish, North Carolina A&T State Univ. M.Ed. American InterContinental University- Instructional Technology (Pending)

Why I love working at FACS:
This is a great opportunity to minister to children and develop my passion for Spanish!

BS Physical Education, Baptist College of Charleston (Charleston Southern University) and University of Tennessee

Why I love working at FACS:
I count it a blessing to work at FACS with the great administration and staff. I am honored to teach middle school because I know God has called me here!

BS Elementary Education, Psychology & Physical Education, Liberty University
Level I Educational Therapist, National Institute for Learning Disabilities
ACSI lifetime license

Why I love working at FACS:
FACS is the best school! The teaching staff and administration are phenomenal. Students and families are incredibly supportive, loving and involved. FACS continually strives in every area to be a school of excellence, reflecting God’s love, grace and glory.

Macomb County Community College
Liberty University (Secondary English Ed.)
Winston-Salem State University (BS Elementary Ed. Pending)

Why I love working at FACS:
FACS is like a great big family. The love of Jesus permeates everything that is done here. I feel blessed and privileged to grow alongside the staff, church and our children.

Elementary Education with minor in Art, Goustad, South Africa

Why I love working at FACS:
This is God’s “pick” for me. He opened the door! My daughter has been very happy and I have loved being here because I am free to do what I love best. My hobby is my job.

BS Elementary Education and Bible, Johnson Bible College
MA Educational Technology and Bible, Johnson Bible College

Why I love working at FACS:
I love working at FACS because Jesus is glorified here! The primary reason we are all here is because we adore Jesus and want our students to develop a personal relationship with Him.

BS Childhood Education, Nyack College

Why I love working at FACS:
I love that the focus stays on the Lord! The staff is so encouraging and works as a team to make the best school environment.