FCS Faculty

Mrs. Linda Foster
Principal, 9th/10th Bible & Health
Professional History Graduated from Trinity Christian College, BA in Elementary Education Completed National Institute for Learning Disabilities training(NILD) Licensed Educational…

Pastor Jon Marx
Superintendent, 11th-12th Bible
Professional History North Central University BA Pastoral Studies Fountain of Life Gospel Church Minneapolis, MN. Associate Pastor 1990-1992 Living Hope…

Jr High & High School Faculty

Mrs. Kristen Counihan
Jr. High English/Writing
Professional History B.S. in English Education M.S. as a Reading Specialist Teaching at FCS since 2015 Personal Info Married to…

Mrs. Linda Foster
Principal, 9th/10th Bible & Health
Professional History Graduated from Trinity Christian College, BA in Elementary Education Completed National Institute for Learning Disabilities training(NILD) Licensed Educational…

Mrs. Jodi Kielsmeier
5th & 6th Grade
Professional History Bachelor of Arts from Trinity International University 1984 Excellence in Writing Certification 2012 FCS teacher 1985-1988, 1996-present Personal…

Miss Beth Morse
History, English
Professional History Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Secondary English and History education from Cornerstone University Has been…

Mrs. Susan German
Social Sciences
Professional History Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Illinois. Teaching Experience: 2 years in sixth grade…

Mr. Dave Gesin
General Sciences
Professional History Bachelor Degree from Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois 32 years of teaching in public school prior to FCS…

Mr. Alan Harrison
Chemistry, Mathematics & JH Bible
Professional History B.A. in Christian education from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Il. M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other…

Mrs. Carrie Worrell
Elementary Principal, Kindergarten & Choir
Professional History B.S. degree in Music and Bible form Mid-America Christian University in Oklahoma City, OK Taught in the public…

Mrs. Terri Heller
Guidance Counselor, Computers, Speech, Ag, Monitor Solid Works
Professional History B.S. from University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign in Agricultural Education & Communications Taught at FCS for 10 years(not consecutively) Personal…

Mrs. Brittany Schultz
First Grade and Music
Professional History Masters Degree in Music Performance from University of Toronto Licensed/Accredited Musikgarten Instructor Began teaching at FCS in 2015…
Elementary Faculty


Mrs. Jennie Wilkens
Preschool, Second Grade
Professional History ACSI Principles of Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Certificate from SVCC Has been at FCS since 1994 Personal…

Mrs. Carrie Worrell
Elementary Principal, Kindergarten & Choir
Professional History B.S. degree in Music and Bible form Mid-America Christian University in Oklahoma City, OK Taught in the public…

Mrs. Jennifer Immel
3rd Grade
Professional History Graduated from Western Illinois University with a Major in Elementary Education in 1996. State of Illinois Teaching Certificate…

Mrs. Brittany Schultz
First Grade and Music
Professional History Masters Degree in Music Performance from University of Toronto Licensed/Accredited Musikgarten Instructor Began teaching at FCS in 2015…

Mrs. Jessica Ortgiesen
3 and 4yr Old Preschool Aide, K-4th P.E., Lunch Coordinator
Professional History Graduate of Faith Christian School with a High School Diploma Has been on staff part-time for several years.…

Mrs. Becky Hage
5th & 6th Math, History, Spelling & Lit
Professional History Dixon High School Graduate Sauk Valley College Instructor for Viva Performing Arts Young Artist Studio Teaching private art…
Preschool Faculty

Mrs. Jennie Wilkens
Preschool, Second Grade
Professional History ACSI Principles of Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Certificate from SVCC Has been at FCS since 1994 Personal…

Mrs. Jessica Ortgiesen
3 and 4yr Old Preschool Aide, K-4th P.E., Lunch Coordinator
Professional History Graduate of Faith Christian School with a High School Diploma Has been on staff part-time for several years.…