Amber Meyers – Director
Amber is the director of Mother’s Day Out and Preschool and Kindergarten. She has been married to Bradley for 7 years. She graduated from LSUE with an associate degree in Care and Development of Young Children. Amber is excited to be a part of the Mother’s Day Out and Preschool and Kindergarten family. Those at these programs believe in shining Jesus’ light wherever they are. Amber feels so blessed that God has directed her path to this position.
Kindergarten
Cindy Sonnier – Teacher
Cindy and her husband Eric have seven children together. She attended Jennings High School and McNeese State University. After serving in various positions at First Baptist Church, she has found her place as the kindergarten teacher. Cindy enjoys crafting, cooking, shopping, and spending time with her family. Her favorite Bible verse is: According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it. 1 Corinthians 3:10
Jenna Patin – Aide
Jenna is a 19 year old who loves serving children’s ministry. She attended LCA and finished high school online. During high school, Jenna helped serve Crossroads church in various ways, including designing graphics for the youth, and teaching in their MDO. Jenna has always had a heart to teach children about Jesus and was able to fulfill that with being a teachers aide at First Baptist. Jenna enjoys designing clothes, cooking, baking, and quality time with her family. Her favorite verse is Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
Matthew 6:34 ESV
PreK 4
Ashley Bishop – Teacher
Ashley has been married to Cody for twelve years and they have one son, Brody. She enjoys fishing and being on the lake with her husband. Ashley graduated dental school in 2011, then worked as a dental assistant. They traveled for eleven years before settling in Welsh, LA. She has been a member of FBCJ since 2022. Ashley’s favorite scripture is: Luke 6:31, Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them.
Shara Guillory – Aide
PreK 3
Lana Beth Thibodeaux – Teacher
Lana Beth is a graduate of Jennings High School. She has a set of twins and loves them more than words can say. She loves being a mom and doing everything as a family. They enjoy swimming, baking, crafting and watching movies together.
Lana’s favorite scripture is Psalms 9:1-2: I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in you’ I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.
Angel Landry – Aide
Angel has been married to Dwayne for 26 years. They have one son and one precious granddaughter. Angel’s experience includes: substituting at Elton Elementary for fifteen years, homeschooling her two nephews, and working at Mother’s Day Out as an aide. She truly feels that God has placed her here as a preschool aide and has guided her path. Her favorite verse is Mark 11:24, Therefore I tell you whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Photography by Catherine Lafargue