Since 1958, Faith Lutheran School has provided students with a faith-based education centered around Christian values and strong academics. Serving as a mission of Faith Lutheran Church, the school operates as part of the largest Protestant school network in the country. Faith Lutheran places Christianity and family first while providing students with the quality education needed for success.
“We nurture a personal relationship between our students and Jesus Christ,” said Principal Gordon Stuckert. “We value our partnership with parents in the education of their children as we prepare our students to be Christian leaders in today’s society.”
When the school first began, they focused on teaching children from kindergarten to fifth grade. Since then, the school has added one of the only all-day church preschool programs in East Cobb along with a middle school program. In 2019, Faith Lutheran added a toddler class to reach younger students. The school is currently undergoing several renovations and expansions as they look forward to the future.
“We are currently in the process of remodeling the lobby and entrance area to be welcoming and accommodate future growth. Our reaccreditation process includes plans for numerous exterior and interior facility improvements to enhance the children’s educational experience,” Stuckert said.
Faith Lutheran has experienced much success throughout the years as they continue to grow their ministry and academic program. This can only be attributed to the school’s exceptional faculty and leadership. Their current faculty averages over 15 years of teaching experience and many staff members hold advanced degrees. Stuckert has received recognition as a National Distinguished Principal with the U.S. Department of Education. He is proud of the school’s family atmosphere that allows students to build strength and confidence for achieving academic success and applying what they have learned to real-life situations.
“In today’s high-stakes world, students often feel a lot of pressure,” said Gretchen Hornsby, a school parent since 2011. “At Faith Lutheran, children know they are loved and appreciated for all of their gifts and talents, academic and otherwise. Faith Lutheran truly teaches and develops the whole child.”
Setting up their students for academic success, Faith Lutheran bases their values and family environment around the teachings of Jesus Christ. However, they also pride themselves on offering one of the most affordable tuition rates in East Cobb with experienced faculty who make the educational experience fun and enjoyable.
“We encourage and instruct our diverse community of students from the unity we find in Jesus Christ, so that they may grow and mature in the love of Christ and share that love with each other, family, and community,” Stuckert said.
After the middle school program, local private high schools express interest in teaching their academically driven students. Many of the school’s alumni have gone on to experience collegiate accomplishments after graduation receiving acceptance to esteemed colleges and universities such as Duke, UGA, Georgia Tech, Alabama, Berry College, Oglethorpe, and Concordia Seminary St. Louis.
“Our students are well-prepared when they leave us, both spiritually and academically,” Stuckert said. “Our faculty and staff model a Christian life for their students, as these students use this opportunity to reach their God-given potential.”
Faith Lutheran School is located at 2111 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. A fall open house for interested families will be held on Sunday, November 14 from 2pm to 4pm. For more information or a private tour of the school, call 770-973-8921. To learn more, visit their website at www.faithmarietta.org.
