F.P.A. - Academy
F.P.A. - Academy formally opened in August 2023, after deciding to expand beyond F.P.A. - Preschool, and with a goal of serving children Kindergarten through 5th grade. We are overseen by the Tennessee Department of Education and members of the Association of Christian Schools International.
Our school’s colors are Crimson, Navy, and White. We chose these very specific colors because colors in the Bible reveal rich truths about God and man. The crimson color represents the blood of Christ. Every child at F.P.A. will be presented the gospel and taught that although born sinners that through the blood shed of Christ they can receive salvation. The shedding of Christ blood was necessary for the redemption of man as stated in 1 Peter 1:18-19 and Colossians 1:20-21. We chose the color Navy as it represents the Word of God. At F.P.A. we teach biblical truth directly from the Word of God. In Numbers 15:38-41 the blue of the tassels was a reminder of all of the commands of the Lord. Finally, the color white represents righteousness and purity. We are reminded of Christ righteousness and that when we as sinners come to Him in faith He washes us white as snow as stated in Isaiah 1:18.
Our school symbol is a shield with a Lion. We chose the shield as a reminder of God’s protection over us. Throughout the Psalms we are reminded that God is our shield. At F.P.A. we pray for the strength and protection of God upon each of our students, staff, and families. We have the lion on the shield to symbolize the strength, majesty, and royalty of Jesus. Jesus is called the Lion of the tribe of Judah in Revelation 5:5 revealing his absolute power and authority over all of creation.
Christie Gilliam
Mrs. Gilliam graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2001 with a bachelors degree in Business Management. She was married to Bert in 2017, and together they have three adult daughters Kyla, Zoe, and Allie. Mrs. Gilliam has experience as a preschool teacher, and owned her own 130 student preschool in Dalton, GA for 10 years. After her first husband passed away she decided to move closer to family on Signal Mountain and worked as a church administrator for 10 years until she came to F.P.A. to serve as Assistant Director and ultimately the Principle of our Academy.
Mrs. Gilliam relationship with the Lord is the most important thing in her life. Without the strength Jesus provided through the years she would not be where she is today. A couple of her favorite scriptures are Psalm 18:2 “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” and Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Mrs. Gilliam has attended Calvary Chapel since 2012, and is honored that God has chosen her to plant and lead their school from the beginning. It is her desire to love and support the staff, students, and families of F.P.A.. She sees it as a blessing to support the teachers in training the students to understand the truth of the bible and achieve academic success. Her passions in life are Jesus, her family, hiking, running, cycling, reading, and traveling.
Our Mission
F.P.A. exists to build the next generation by partnering with parents in educating their children to develop life skills and form a relationship with God, through scriptural teachings, wholesome interpersonal relationships, and service.
Our Vision
Helping children find their place in God's story.
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