Lisa Moore – Administrator

Mrs. Moore has led Faith Christian Academy for 15 years. Before taking her current position at FCA, she worked in teaching and counseling for 10 years at a Christian school in Maryland. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Grace College in elementary education and psychology and a master’s from the University of Maryland in school counseling. She is married to Dale Moore.

Tim Leahy – Athletic Director/Physical Education

Mr. Leahy taught Bible at Faith Christian for five years. He has also worked as a mental health counselor for Centra Health for nine years. He has a degree in Biblical studies from Liberty University. Mr. Leahy also serves as associate pastor at Grace Community Church in Altavista. He and his wife, Renae, have five children, Bailey, Kyle, Cailin, Candice, and Deepak.

Cindy Jamerson – Three-year-old Preschool

Mrs. Jamerson, who also went to nursing school, has taught preschool at Faith Christian for six years. She and husband, Paul, have one son, Paul.

Jackie Compton – Four-year-old Preschool

Mrs. Compton has taught preschool for 12 years. Before that, she taught the Headstart Reading Program for one year and coordinated Moppetts for one year. She and husband of 23 years, Michael, have a daughter, Sarah, a rising senior at Faith Christian.

Robin Thorpe – Kindergarten

Ms. Thorpe beginning her 26th year of teaching in Christian schools. She has taught third and fourth grades; first grade for seven years; K-5/1st grade for three years, and kindergarten for 16 years. She has a bachelor’s degree from Baptist Bible College and also completed additional courses from Fredonia State and Mercyhurst College. Her favorite verse is Isaiah 43:19.

Janet Ooten – First Grade

Mrs. Ooten has taught school for 20 years. She graduated from Liberty University as an elementary education major and is certified to teach kindergarten through fourth grades. She and husband, Charles, have two sons, Joshua and Jonathan, both students at Liberty University, and a daughter, Katie, who is in the eighth grade at FCA.

Rose Shelton – Second Grade

Mrs. Shelton was first hired as a kindergarten teacher when Faith Christian was founded in 1989. Before that, she taught in the public school for seven years. She has a bachelor’s degree from James Madison University, a master’s degree from Longwood University, and an early childhood endorsement from Liberty University. Mrs. Shelton and husband, Carroll, have two daughters, Susan and Amy.

Kim Willard – Third Grade

Mrs. Willard, who has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn., has taught a range of elementary classes, preschool, kindergarten, third grade, and fifth grade. Her husband, the Rev. David J. Willard, is the pastor of Valley View Church of God.

Susan Westbrook – Fourth Grade

Mrs. Westbrook, who grew up in Lynchburg, received an elementary education degree from Liberty University. She has taught a variety of elementary grades during the last 13 years. She taught in South Korea for three years. She and her husband, Jeff, live in Bedford with their three children, Elisabeth, Isaac, and Caleb. 

Cindy Irby – Fifth Grade

Mrs. Irby has taught fourth through sixth grades at Hendersonville Christian Academy, Metro Christian Schools, and Heritage and Hope Academy. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Liberty University. She and husband, Doug, have two children, Lexi, a 10th grader, and Collin, an eighth grader. Both attend Faith Christian. Middle/High School

Sharon Peirano – High School History

Mrs. Peirano has a bachelor’s degree in education from Radford and has taught at Faith Christian for several years. She also taught at Amherst County High School for nine years and Amherst Country Day School for five years. She and husband, John, have five married children and five grandchildren.

Lynn Miller – Middle School English

Mrs. Miller holds a bachelor’s degree from Central Wesleyan College. She has taught at Faith for many years. She and husband, Steve, have three daughters, Rebecca, Stephanie, and Sarah.

Kimberly Yau – Middle School History and Bible

A Pennsylvania native, Miss Yau has a bachelors degree in social science education from Liberty University. She did her student teaching at FCA. Miss Yau lives in Lynchburg and likes to cook, travel, and read.

Pam Miles – Middle and High School Science

Mrs. Miles has taught at FCA for two years. She received her bachelors degree in medical technology from East Tennessee State University. She also earned a masters degree in teaching from Liberty University. Before teaching at FCA full-time, Mrs. Miles taught enrichment and tutored for four years. She and her husband, Barry, a farmer, live in Evington and have two daughters, Jennifer and Karen.

Ashley Allen – High School Math 

Miss Allen graduated from Liberty University with a degree in mathematics. She served as president of the math honors program. Miss Allen teaches algebra I and II, geometry, and pre-calculus. She is marrying Jarrett Eriksen, also a Liberty graduate, on July 17. She lives in Lynchburg and enjoys scrapbooking and taking mission trips. 

Eddie McDonald – Bible

Mr. McDonald has taught at Faith for six years. A Liberty University graduate, he also serves as minister at First Southern Baptist Church in Hurt. He and his wife, Rachel, have three children, Anna, Katie, and Liam.

Jonathan Parker – Director of School Advancement

Mr. Parker has worked at Faith Christian for four years. His duties include student recruitment, student retention, marketing, and developing community partnerships. He worked as the Altavista Journal editor for four years prior to joining Faith Christian. His wife, Becky, is a dental hygienist in Altavista.

Tiana Hudson – Librarian

Mrs. Hudson has worked as the librarian at Faith for four years. She also taught fifth grade for over three years. She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville, Fla. She and husband, Jamie, have an 18-month-old son, Jonah. Her favorite verses are Ecclesiastes 3:11 and Psalms 73:26.

Ruth Anne Adams – Art/Music/Technology

Mrs. Adams has a bachelors degree in family and consumer science from Liberty University. She taught preschool at Faith Christian for one year and has substituted for several years. She and husband, Alan, have three children, Allison, Jason, and Benjamin