About FCS
Our mission
Foundation Christian School exists to partner with parents in our community in equipping the next generation with a Biblical Foundation for daily living. Through Academic Rigor, Meticulous Commitment to Excellence, and Intentional Discipleship-- FCS students will learn to engage the culture as imitators of Christ in the here and now, both in public and private, through human occupations of all kinds.
Our vision
Igniting a generational transformation in our community.
Faculty & Staff
Dana Fourman
Patty Stinnett
Head of School and Choir Director Grades 1-12
Principal/
Kindergarten Team Teacher
Cindy Bowers
Kindergarten Team Teacher
Questel Dannen
Lower Elementary
Samantha Mayberry
Middle School Math and English
Cheryl Paxton
Middle School Heritage Studies, Reading, Spelling, Handwriting, Choir Accompanist Grades 1-8
Lilah Sherman
Counselor and Jr. High Bible
James Cobb
Middle School Bible and Administrative Assistant
Sandra Cowan
Reading Recovery Coach
Hunter Casey
Shop Class, Chapel Worship Leader, Guitar Teacher
Oakie
Chief Encourager
Abbey Dodsworth
Choir Accompanist High School and Piano Teacher
FCS staff have a collective 18 degrees and over 150 years of teaching experience among them. Degrees range from Associate of Arts in Business to Master’s Degrees in Education, Organization, Curriculum, and Leadership. All of our staff continue their education through varying avenues of required development, and some are currently in the pursuit of higher education. Culturally, our teachers have the credentials most parents seek when exploring educational options for their children. FCS staff have well-earned degrees, but more so, our teachers are fully-equipped with a desire to see each student pursue his or her calling, whether that is higher education, a trade or vocation, or staying home to raise and equip the next generation with a Biblical Worldview. There are no superior or inferior subjects/callings – God is the author of all knowledge, and FCS works tirelessly to prepare students for whatever future path the Lord has for them. “…becoming imitators of Christ in the here and now, both in public and in private, through human occupations of all kinds.”
ACTS Certified Faculty
Our teachers are certified through Associates of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS), reflecting both their professional qualifications and their commitment to Christian education.
To earn ACTS certification, each teacher completes a thorough review process that includes verification of educational credentials, ministry alignment, professional references, and agreement with a biblical statement of faith. Educators also demonstrate competency in instructional practices and commit to ongoing professional and spiritual development.
ACTS certification ensures that our faculty members are not only academically prepared, but also spiritually grounded and dedicated to providing Christ-centered, high-quality instruction in every classroom.
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Mailing Address: RR 62 Box 215-4
Mansfield, MO 65704
Location Address: 815 W Commercial St
Mansfield, MO 65704
Contacts
417-924-6407
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