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    Maria Pugh | FCS Stories
    “I love that we are giving students the tools and practice to learn to think for themselves amid the world we live in.”

    - Maria Pugh, JK Teacher

    I was born and raised in Roanoke. I attended Virginia Tech, then came right back to get married and rediscover the city. I have been married to Spencer for five years and have a two-year-old daughter named Lina. She is phenomenal and the light of my life!

    I adore education and watching students' brains beautifully develop. I adore teaching, but after teaching in a public school setting for five years, I prayed about a possible change. The Lord introduced me to FCS and made beautiful connections in my life to lead me here. I am so thankful to be at a school where I get to teach children in a classical Christian setting, letting everything revolve around the truth of God's holy word.

    Maria & Spencer Pugh
    What post-secondary schools did you attend? Degrees held?

    I received my B.S. in Human Development with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from Virginia Tech as well as my Masters in Elementary Education Curriculum and Instruction.

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

    I taught for the past five years at Morningside Elementary School in Roanoke City.

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

    I love serving the church, spending time with family and friends, and finding the newest and yummiest restaurant or coffee shop. My husband and I also love live music!

    What's a favorite book you've read?

    Risen Motherhood-Emily Jenson and Laura Wifler

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

    I have about 3 stacked up at the moment! In His Image- Jen Wilkin, Shepherding a Child's Heart- Tedd Tripp, and Enjoying God-Tim Chester.

    Faith Christian School's Junior Kindergarten Teachers, Maria Pugh and Ashley Glaze
    What do you find most compelling or distinct about Christian classical education? 

    I love that we are giving students the tools and practice to learn to think for themselves amid the world we live in. The ability to reason and know the truth of the Bible are tools they will use everyday throughout their lives.

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

    "Come near to God, and He will come near to you..." - James 4:8

    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?

    What is my only comfort in life and death? That I am not my own, but belong—body and soul—to my faithful savior Jesus Christ.

    What three words would you use to describe your impressions of Faith thus far?

    Christ-Centered, Thoughtful, Welcoming

    What do you love about the idea of teaching at Faith Christian School or what do you anticipate appreciating most about Faith Christian School?

    The honor of getting to teach my students, the youngest in the building, about Jesus and why He deserves our whole hearts.

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