Our Team

For those of you who have not met me yet, let me introduce myself! My name is Melvin Adams. I have been the lead pastor at FFCC since 2017. I am married to Tamela and we have five wonderful children! Two of whom are attending WGCA this year in the kindergarten class. I grew up in Ukraine as a missionary kid and was called to full-time ministry over twenty years ago. I have done most jobs on 
the church side including being a youth pastor, worship pastor, staff pastor and church planter. I also did construction for many of those years and taught for four years in the Virginia public school system. My passion is to see our children have a Biblical worldview and to be equipped to face the onslaught of the culture using God’s truth. I have served on the steering, facility and fundraising committees for the launch of the school and I believe fully in WGCA’s mission. I am thrilled and honored to be a part of 
what God is doing here!

Katie has a varied work background that includes Front-line Leadership, Office Administration, and Event/Volunteer Coordination for a non-profit organization. She has a BA in Theology from Nazarene Theological College in Manchester, England, a MA in Intercultural Studies with a Certificate in Urban Mission from Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. She loves spending time with her family which includes her two dogs, visiting theme parks and serving the Lord and others in whatever capacity she can.

Hello, I am Terrie Osborne.
I love our God with all my heart
Who loved me first, before my start
in life on earth to walk with Him.
He called my name, not on a whim,
but with a plan and purpose true
to follow Him in all I do:
as wife, to Phil, and mom to adult children,
and as your kindergarten teacher at WGCA!
After a year of serving on the steering committee for the academy, I am very excited for our opening in August!
I graduated from UCF with a B.S. degree in Special Education after attending Olivet Nazarene University and Ball State University.
I am certified with the State of Florida Department of Education to teach K-12.
I taught 18 years in Lake County Public Schools and private schools in Clermont for 18 years.
When I am not teaching I enjoy swimming, boating, and game nights with my family and friends.
Fueled by God’s grace I look forward to teaching the children God sends to WGCA!

My name is Sharon Parsons. I grew up in a small coal mining town in southwestern Pennsylvania. And yes, I’m actually a coal miner’s daughter! Teaching has always been my passion, even as a child. I’ve been teaching for a little over 25 years now in both public and private schools. As a born-again believer, it became more and more difficult for me to stay true to my Christian values in the public school setting. Moving to Florida a few years ago opened up greater opportunities for me to continue working with children and their families in a Christ-centered environment. I’m an honors graduate from California University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, and certified with the Florida Department of Education to teach grades K-4. I also hold an endorsement from Wilkes University of Pennsylvania in Instructional Leadership & Coaching. Besides children, I love just about all of God’s amazing creatures. To relax, I enjoy swimming, reading, writing, and creating educational materials.

Hello Students and Families! I'm Christine Solla, and I'm thrilled to join Winter Garden Christian Academy as the 4th grade teacher. My passion is to merge education with faith, creating a classroom where students not only learn but also experience the love of Jesus Christ. I believe in meeting students where they are academically while challenging them to reach new heights.

Outside of school, I'm a wife and mother. I have a bachelors of science in sociology and criminal justice and a masters degree in public administration. I can't wait to be your child's 4th grade teacher this year and guide them on their educational journey.