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Faculty and Staff

Rev. Andrew  - photo

Rev. Andrew

Rev. Andrew

Pastor

Rev. Andrew  - photo

Rev. Andrew

Pastor

AA Ethics (St. Petersburg College)

BS Ministry & Leadership (Trinity College of Florida)

Specific Ministry Pastor (Concordia Seminary – St. Louis)

General Pastor Certification (Concordia Seminary Saint Louis)

17 years ministry experience     

13 years at First Lutheran

* Called Worker

Mr. Daniel Tilney - photo

Mr. Daniel Tilney

Mr. Daniel Tilney

Principal

Mr. Daniel Tilney - photo

Mr. Daniel Tilney

Principal

BS Social Science Education (University of South Florida)

24 years teaching experience

Two years at FLCS

Mrs. Ann Hinz - photo

Mrs. Ann Hinz

Mrs. Ann Hinz

Minister of Music

Mrs. Ann Hinz - photo

Mrs. Ann Hinz

Minister of Music

BA Elementary Education (Concordia University Chicago)

MCM Church Music (Concordia University Chicago)

43 years teaching experience

24 years at FLCS

* Called 

Rev. Pat O'Brien - photo

Rev. Pat O'Brien

Rev. Pat O'Brien

Pastor Emeritus

Rev. Pat O'Brien - photo

Rev. Pat O'Brien

Pastor Emeritus

BA Philosophy (University of Oklahoma)

BD; MDiv School Administration (Concordia Theological Seminary)

55 years ministry experience 
31 years at FLCS

* Called Worker

Mrs. Diane McDonnell - photo

Mrs. Diane McDonnell

Mrs. Diane McDonnell

Math and English

Mrs. Diane McDonnell - photo

Mrs. Diane McDonnell

Math and English

BS Elementary Education  (Towson State University)       

MS Elementary Education  (Towson State University)     

23 years teaching experience            

Two years at FLCS

Mrs. Cerise Stephens - photo

Mrs. Cerise Stephens

Mrs. Cerise Stephens

Computers, Literature and Librarian

Mrs. Cerise Stephens - photo

Mrs. Cerise Stephens

Computers, Literature and Librarian

BA Criminology (University of South Florida)

2 years teaching experience 

2 years at FLCS 

     FLS Alumna

Miss Misha O'Neal - photo

Miss Misha O'Neal

Miss Misha O'Neal

Spanish, PE, STEAM

Miss Misha O'Neal - photo

Miss Misha O'Neal

Spanish, PE, STEAM

BS Sports Management (Fishers College, Boston MA)

4 years of teaching experience 

Two years at FLCS

Miss Jayden Cecil  - photo

Miss Jayden Cecil

Miss Jayden Cecil

4th & 5th Grade

Miss Jayden Cecil  - photo

Miss Jayden Cecil

4th & 5th Grade

BS Elementary Education (Western Kentucky University)

3 years teaching experience

3 years at FLCS

Mrs. Renaann Apple - photo

Mrs. Renaann Apple

Mrs. Renaann Apple

2nd & 3rd Grade

Mrs. Renaann Apple - photo

Mrs. Renaann Apple

2nd & 3rd Grade

BA Elementary Education and Deaf Education (Flagler College)

MS ASL Interpreting Pedagogy (University of North Florida)

6 years of teaching experience

Welcome to FLCS! 

FLS Alumna

Ms. Shelby Taylor - photo

Ms. Shelby Taylor

Ms. Shelby Taylor

Kindergarten &1st Grade Teacher

Ms. Shelby Taylor - photo

Ms. Shelby Taylor

Kindergarten &1st Grade Teacher

BA Early Childhood Education (Stevenson University)

5 years teaching experience 

1 year at FLCS

Mrs. Margaret Taylor - photo

Mrs. Margaret Taylor

Mrs. Margaret Taylor

Reading Specialist

Mrs. Margaret Taylor - photo

Mrs. Margaret Taylor

Reading Specialist

BS Elementary Education (Towson State University)

MS Reading Education (Towson State University)

20 years teaching experience
 1 year at FLCS 

Welcome back to FLCS!

Mrs. Micki Barrow  - photo

Mrs. Micki Barrow

Mrs. Micki Barrow

Art Education

Mrs. Micki Barrow  - photo

Mrs. Micki Barrow

Art Education

BA  Art Education (University of South Florida)

33 years teaching experience 

25 years at FLCS

Mr. Tim Jacobsmeyer  - photo

Mr. Tim Jacobsmeyer

Mr. Tim Jacobsmeyer

Musician in Residence & Classroom Music Teacher

Mr. Tim Jacobsmeyer  - photo

Mr. Tim Jacobsmeyer

Musician in Residence & Classroom Music Teacher

AA Music Education (Texas Lutheran University)

Composition (North Texas State University)

15 years at FLCS

Ms. Althea Elliott  - photo

Ms. Althea Elliott

Ms. Althea Elliott

Early Childhood Director, Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)

Ms. Althea Elliott  - photo

Ms. Althea Elliott

Early Childhood Director, Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)

CDA

VPK Certificate 

BA Early Childhood Education (Purdue University)

31 years teaching experience 

13 years at FLCS

Mrs. Jamie Spratt - photo

Mrs. Jamie Spratt

Mrs. Jamie Spratt

VPK

Mrs. Jamie Spratt - photo

Mrs. Jamie Spratt

VPK

BS Applied Science (Indiana Business College)

CDA (Pinellas Technical College)

5 years teaching experience

1 year at FLCS

Ms. Sheena Jackson - photo

Ms. Sheena Jackson

Ms. Sheena Jackson

Pre-Kindergarten (2 year olds)

Ms. Sheena Jackson - photo

Ms. Sheena Jackson

Pre-Kindergarten (2 year olds)

Florida Career College

5 years  Early Childhood experience

2 years at FLCS

Mrs. Cara Hulen - photo

Mrs. Cara Hulen

Mrs. Cara Hulen

School Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Cara Hulen - photo

Mrs. Cara Hulen

School Administrative Assistant

Valdosta State University

Coastal Carolina University

22 years experience in Management and Team Development 

2 years at FLCS 

Mrs. Dana Spoolstra  - photo

Mrs. Dana Spoolstra

Mrs. Dana Spoolstra

Parish Administrator and Finance Director

Mrs. Dana Spoolstra  - photo

Mrs. Dana Spoolstra

Parish Administrator and Finance Director

BA (Lenoir Rhyne University)

42 years financial and administrative experience 

12 years at FLCS 


Mr. Joe De Cresie  - photo

Mr. Joe De Cresie

Mr. Joe De Cresie

Maintenance

Mr. Joe De Cresie  - photo

Mr. Joe De Cresie

Maintenance

AS Electronic Technology (United Electronics Institute of Tampa)

36 years maintenance experience 

5 years at FLCS


Miss Briana Hedrick - photo

Miss Briana Hedrick

Miss Briana Hedrick

Athletic Director

Miss Briana Hedrick - photo

Miss Briana Hedrick

Athletic Director

BS Biology(University of South Florida)

19 years of coaching experience

19 years at FLCS

FLS Alumna

Miss Jennifer Dillon - photo

Miss Jennifer Dillon

Miss Jennifer Dillon

Extended Care

Miss Jennifer Dillon - photo

Miss Jennifer Dillon

Extended Care

5 years at FLCS     

FLS Alumna

Mr. Manny Elliott - photo

Mr. Manny Elliott

Mr. Manny Elliott

Extended Care

Mr. Manny Elliott - photo

Mr. Manny Elliott

Extended Care

3 years at FLCS

Miss Toni Sawyer - photo

Miss Toni Sawyer

Miss Toni Sawyer

Elementary Teacher Assistant and School Nurse

Miss Toni Sawyer - photo

Miss Toni Sawyer

Elementary Teacher Assistant and School Nurse

BS Health and Physical Education (University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse)

MA Health and Physical Education (University of Colorado – Greeley)

Registered Nurse (St. Petersburg College)

11 years teaching experience

21 years nursing experience

2 years at FLCS

Mrs. Ronda Farris  - photo

Mrs. Ronda Farris

Mrs. Ronda Farris

Finance Officer

Mrs. Ronda Farris  - photo

Mrs. Ronda Farris

Finance Officer

QuickBooks Certified 

56 years financial and bookkeeping experience 

13 years at FLCS

Mrs. Marge Murray  - photo

Mrs. Marge Murray

Mrs. Marge Murray

Parish Assistant

Mrs. Marge Murray  - photo

Mrs. Marge Murray

Parish Assistant

28 years customer service and bookkeeping experience 

32 years at FLCS

Mrs. Jennifer Bier - photo

Mrs. Jennifer Bier

Mrs. Jennifer Bier

Children's Ministry

Mrs. Jennifer Bier - photo

Mrs. Jennifer Bier

Children's Ministry

MA Elementary Education (University of  Florida)

25 years teaching experience

20 years at FLCS

     FLS Alumna

Miss Hanna Hedrick - photo

Miss Hanna Hedrick

Miss Hanna Hedrick

Youth Ministry

Miss Hanna Hedrick - photo

Miss Hanna Hedrick

Youth Ministry

BA Psychology (University of South Florida)

6 years Youth experience

6 years at FLCS

     FLS Alumna

What Our Parents Say

FLS has been a blessing to partner with as parents. Here are the top reasons we love FLS: 1. They provide a truly Christian education 2. The class sizes are small and teacher to student ratio provides for plenty of genuine feedback 3. The teachers truly and evidently care about our son 4. The facilities and classrooms are large and well equipped 5. The support from the church to the school is excellent, including prayer pals and a pastor who is involved in weekly Chapels 6. The smaller size of the school overall allows our son to interact with students both older and younger than him, providing informal mentoring and leadership opportunities 7. Although each student has their own Chromebook or computer and they do use them, the majority of student work is completed with hard copy books, workbooks, paper and pencil, which is well researched as the best leaning method for children 8. There are ample opportunities for families to be involved such as PTO fundraisers, volunteer events, and field trips 9. Communication with families is high including fliers, Praxi, email, and FB. 10. The specials classes and extracurriculars are solid including art, music, STEAM, PE, and lots of after school sports. Highly recommend FLS!

- Lisa, parent

My son has attended this school for 3 years now, and all I can say is what a blessing this school has been for my son. The teachers are very caring, have helped my son in so many ways. The school has been extremely accommodating to my son's disabilities (autism and adhd) as well. We as a team have watched my son develop and thrive in his academics.

- Yolanda, parent

My son has been attending this school for 2 1/2 years, and it's been a wonderful experience. We really appreciate the strong sense of community and family. The Christian values integrated throughout the day are something I deeply value, and the acceptance of the Step Up scholarship makes this private Christian education very affordable. Even though we aren't Lutheran, we've felt so welcomed, and I've personally learned a lot by attending the student chapel service with my son. He's excelling in his studies and even has the opportunity to take 2 classes with the next grade up! He and I thank God every day for his school and teachers.

- Carolina, parent

Very welcoming school. Treats our childlike family. It's hard to find good a good genuine school like this nowadays.

- Joe, parent

I am a graduate of FLS along with my son who is currently attending high school. He is in all honors classes and my daughter who currently attends FLS is also an honor-roll student. If you are looking for a school where your child receives 1:1 interactions with teachers and faculty; has large classrooms but smaller class sizes look no further. It's a hidden gem; the values and faith based teachings are what is needed especially today. We love FLS and will be sad once our daughter graduates.

- CC, parent

Great school! Have brought our daughter there since she was 2, she's loves it! Really seen her grow, thank you FLS

- Jessica, parent

We love First Lutheran School! Our boys have enjoyed their experience, and they love their teachers. We would highly recommend it!

- John, parent