“I love the Faith Christian School students and I appreciate the excellent administration and faculty.” - Father Gantt

Please briefly describe your journey to Faith Christian School and what attracted you to the school.

I started tutoring Latin at FCS in 2019, and the next year I was invited to teach Latin and Greek. I was especially attracted to the type of classical education that is undergirded with Christian formation and character development of the students.

Have you taught or been involved in schools somewhere else prior to FCS? If so, where, and how long?

Dade County Schools (Miami, FL) for 2 yrs., Fuller Theological Seminary (Pasadena, CA) for 20 yrs., Martin Methodist College (TN) for 2 yrs., Methodist University (Fayetteville, NC) for 2 yrs., Simpson University (Redding, CA) for 3 yrs., Shasta Community College (Redding, CA) for 3 yrs., Roanoke College (Roanoke, VA) for 3 yrs., and New River Community College (Dublin, VA) for 3 yrs.

What post-secondary schools did you attend? Degrees held?

North Carolina State University (Architecture), University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) (Art Education), Fuller Theological Seminary (2 Master's Degrees: Practical Theology and Marriage & Family Therapy), Pepperdine University (Ed.D. in Educational Technology and Educational Leadership [ABD]).

What or who inspired you to work in education?

My Fifth-grade teacher, Mrs. Bowman. Also, my Middle School art teacher, Mrs. Hoal.

What are your hobbies or things you enjoy outside of the school?

I am a professional artist, painting in oils, watercolors, acrylics, and pastels. My favorite musical instrument, which I play, is a pipe organ. I'm currently walking an average of over five miles a day with my dog. I enjoy reading theology and I love movies -- GOOD movies!

What's a favorite book you've read?

The Greek New Testament; also St. Silouan the Athonite and The Philokalia

How many books do you have stacked on your bedside table or in your "To Read" pile? 

50 (in "To Read" piles). Theology of the Body; The Hidden Man of the Heart; Various portions of the Septuagint

If you have a "life verse" or a verse that is ministering to you right now, what might it be?

Galatians 2:20: I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

If you have a personal life's mission statement, what is it? If not, how might you describe what you feel called to as a believer?

To serve God as a true Disciple of Christ as I teach and pastor.

What do you find most compelling or distinct about Christian classical education? 

The formation of virtuous character.

Why do you love Faith Christian School or what do you appreciate most about Faith Christian School?

I love the students and I appreciate the excellent administration and faculty.