Faculty and Staff

She started working in the Cobb County Public Library System in 2001, and received her Master of Library Science degree from the University of Alabama in 2007.  Her duties at the county library included being the Children's and Youth Services librarian for 12 years, then Adult Services librarian for 5 years, and Branch Manager at two locations before she retired in 2021.

She absolutely LOVES sharing wonderful stories and reading to children, demonstrating to them how they much they can discover about the world in books.  She enjoys watching them find just the right book and learn new things.  

Mrs. Irvin feels blessed to teach your children and hopes to help instill in them an appreciation for the valuable resource a library is,  the assurance that our Lord is the author of all knowledge,  and the encouragement that (as one of the signs in our library states): 

I currently teach multiple age groups. I enjoy teaching the 3's because for a lot of them, I am one of the first teachers that they will have in school. When you teach this age group, you are setting the foundation for their school experience. They are learning so much at this age and their brains are like little sponges. Watching their eyes light up when they see or do something new and exciting is one of the sweetest things you will ever see. I enjoy teaching elementary school Art because I get to use my passion for education purposes. I have always loved to draw and create, and getting to teach that to others is such a great experience for me. Teaching both age groups is very rewarding.
My Christian faith impacts my classroom in many ways. Sharing the love of Jesus with a young child is so special. Being one of the first people in their little lives to teach them about God's love is a big deal. We pray before meals, talk about Jesus during Jesus Time, sing our favorite chapel songs, and talk about how God wants us to love everyone and be kind.
I graduated college with a Bachelor's Degree. I came to Faith in 2011 to enroll my own child and ended up applying for an Assistant position at that time. That was when my love for this job really started. I was offered a lead position the following year, and every year since then has been a wonderful learning experience. I think that one of the most rewarding things about being a teacher is not only getting to expand young minds, but to also constantly be learning from each set of children that you have. I have taken online training classes as well in order to make sure I am giving the best care possible to my students and am currently pursuing my CDA certification. Thank you for letting me be part of your village!

My name is Tera Turner; I am a dedicated Kindergarten teacher with over 25 years of experience in early childhood education. I believe that every child learns best through curiosity, creativity, and a spiritual connection with God. I hold both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Sociology with an emphasis in education, bringing a deep understanding of early childhood development and social foundations of learning into my classroom.

I have worked to create a nurturing, stimulating classroom environment where young learners feel safe to explore, grow, and express themselves. For the past two years, I have worked at Faith Lutheran School, where I am passionate about not only academic growth, but also spiritual growth. I enjoy building supportive relationships with children and families while helping students grow in their love for God and on another.

My teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on learning, strong family partnerships, and inclusive practice that celebrate the unique strengths of each student. I will continue to help children build foundational literacy, numeracy skills, develop confidence, and instill the love of God, the love of others, and a passion for learning in every child, while making learning meaningful and memorable for every child that enters my classroom.