Our Staff
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
- Proverbs 22:6
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SoYoung Lee grew up in Seoul, Korea and graduated from Ewha Woman’s University with B.A in Christian Studies & M.A in Christian Education. Her calling and passion is to set before each child the “Light of the Word”-who is Jesus-the only one who can save them, guide them, and keep them confident and sure, both now and forever. She joined First Baptist Duluth this summer 2014 and loves to serve the Lord and reach out people in both church and weekday preschool.SoYoung and her husband K.J. are raising two daughters, Claire and Caitlyne. She enjoys playing piano, spending time with her family& friends, organizing, reading, and scrapbooking.
SoYoung Lee grew up in Seoul, Korea and graduated from Ewha Woman University with B.A in Christian Studies & M.A in Christian Education. Her calling and passion is to set before each child the “Light of the Word”-who is Jesus-the only one who can save them, guide them, and keep them confident and sure, both now and forever! She joined First Baptist Duluth in 2014 and loves to serve the Lord and reach out people in both church and weekday preschool. SoYoung and her husband KJ have two daughters, Claire and Caitlyne. She enjoys hiking, spending time with her family & friends!
SoYoung Lee
FBCD Director of Children's and Preschool Ministry
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My name is Cathy Howell. I met Jesus as a child attending a Baptist church in Florida. I grew up there and went to college before getting married and moving to Atlanta. Now I have three children and have been enjoying teaching at Duluth First Baptist Preschool. I have been teaching for twelve years. I believe God has used all the events in my life to lead me to this place, at this time. My favorite verse is Isaiah 40:31 “Those that wait upon the lord shall rise up on wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, walk and not faint.”
I am honored to be the new preschool administrator this year. I have taught in a Christian preschool for over five years. I valued teaching in the MDO class last year and loved getting to know the children and parents at FBCD preschool. I have 3 boys of my own and know the importance of an early Christian education. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, photography, reading, the lake, and being outdoors. I delight in attending and serving my home church at FBCD and most importantly worshipping Jesus and teaching about his wondrous love for us all.
Vera Sheffer
Weekday Administrator
My name is Andrea London and I was born in Gainesville, FL. I grew up in the Atlanta area and went to Georgia State University where I began studying Early Childhood Education and have been working with young children for over 10 years, being a Lead Educator and Co-Educator at a few preschools in the Atlanta area. It has always been my passion to assist children with their growth and development and to help them discover a world of possibilities following Jesus Christ. I am a member of The Faith Center in Tucker, Ga and turned my life over to Christ in April of 2012. I am married with 4 children with our home located in Duluth.
I started my journey with Jesus when I was a small child. It began with the persistence of my parents which led me to my baptism on April 20th, 2012. I have been working with small children for 14 years. I started off as a 1 year old teacher and have been using the gifts God gave me, to make a huge difference in children's lives by helping introduce them to Jesus and the Gospel. I am praying for a magnificent year and I am grateful that you've entrusted me to inspire your children, leading them to a life serving Christ.
Andrea London
Administrative Assistant
My name is Sarah An. Originally from Ohio, I moved to Georgia in 2001 and attended Atlanta Bible College where I obtained my Associate of Theology Degree. I completed my Child Development Associate (CDA) in Early Childhood Education. I am married and have two children. In my free time I love to take walks, swim with my family, cook, bake with my children, read, sing, and go to the beach. I love children and believe they are a precious and priceless gift from God!! I am looking forward to a great school year as we work together as a team investing in our children, learning together, and praying over them!!
Kendra Barneycastle
Administrative Assistant
I am the second oldest out of 6 and grew up in Michigan. I have traveled in a Ministry called Life Action Ministries, where I was a fulltime children's minister for 8 years. I met my wonderful husband, Mark while traveling in this ministry. We moved to Duluth to be a part of the multi-ethnic community at FBCD. I have two children ages 6 and 4 who have attended FBCD preschool. I have worked