MEET OUR STAFF
Director
Cathy Sanford
Education: attended the University of Kentucky Experience: Taught 4 and 5 year old kindergarten for 6 years. Has been FBC CDC director since 2002. Serves FBC as the leader for Children’s Church and Nursery Director. Family: She and her husband make their home in Wetumpka and are members of First Baptist Church. Their 2 sons and their families make their homes in the area. “I believe God led me to this ministry to help strengthen families, build bridges to our community and to develop our children as independent thinkers, dependent on God as they learn and grow from their school experiences.” Contact:cathy@fbcwetumpka.com
Administrator
Beverly Collins
Experience: Mrs. Collins has worked in many capacities at the CDC, beginning as an assistant in the Mother’s Morning Out program. She has been a K4 teacher. Currently, Mrs. Collins is the heart of the office, keeping the CDC working smoothly. Family: Mrs. Collins and her husband reside in Lightwood. They have one son and 3 grandchildren. Contact:beverly@fbcwetumpka.com
K4 Teacher
Michele Holmes
Experience: 8 years teaching at FBC CDC.
Family: Mrs. Holmes and her husband reside in Wetumpka. Her husband is retired military. They have one daughter who attends Auburn University. "I love children and enjoy teaching and sharing in their excitement when learning. I believe learning should be fun and enjoyable." |
K4 Teacher
Lesley DeVaughn
Education: Degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education, Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. Taught fourth grade for 10 years
Family: Married for 22 years. Two daughters, who attend Holtville School system. My husband is the Associate Pastor and Minister of Students at Shoal Creek Baptist Church. "I am so excited to be here and I am looking forward to teaching the children academic skills and spiritual truths." K3 Teacher
Nicole Parson
Experience: 5 years working at FBC CDC.Family: Married 18 years. Two children in Holtville school system.
My favorite Bible verse is "Let all that you do be done in love." 1 Corinthians 16:14. "I do my best each day to live this out as I work with the children. I want them to learn and thrive and know just how much Jesus loves them." K3 Teacher
Bron Owen
Experience: Assistant in K3 classes, K3 Lead teacher 4 years
Family: Married for 16 years. Two children who attend Edgewood Academy "I look forward to meeting and getting to know your children. I am excited about being a part of your child’s life and seeing them grow!" |