Message to Parents:                     

I am very excited about the opportunity that God has given me to teach First grade!  My goal is to create a classroom environment where each child will desire to grow academically and socially in ways that are self-fulfilling, but most importantly honoring to our Lord and Savior,  Jesus Christ.

Personal Testimony:

I accepted Jesus as my Savior when I was in the 3rd grade.  I was truly blessed to be raised in a Christian home with parents who sincerely practiced Biblical principals and were very active in our church.  However, it wasn’t until my college years at OBU that I fully understood what it meant to have a personal relationship with Jesus and the joy of allowing Him to be the Lord of my life.  Throughout my adult years, His patient, loving care has strengthened, encouraged, and blessed me in so many ways.  My desire is to be available and ready for whatever direction He calls me to serve.

To contact Mrs. Barker, please email her at Diane.Barker@firstbaptistacademy.net, or call the office at 618-726-6040.