Joan Wanner

Director/Teacher

Originally from Charlotte, NC, Joan Wanner moved to Toccoa in 2006 with her growing family. She and her husband, Curt, have four children, ranging in age from college to middle school. Joan accepted Christ as her savior at the age of four and credits her parents with giving her a strong grounding in faith and curiosity about Biblical studies. She and Curt met while pursuing MDiv degrees at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Joan went on to complete her coursework towards a ThD in Hebrew Bible at Harvard Divinity School. She was a participant in the archaeological excavation at Tel Miqne-Ekron, as well as a contributing author and assistant editor for the Zondervan Archaeological Study Bible. Joan has decades of experience teaching students, from masters’ level students to preschoolers.

Joan shared, “I love the Lord and have a passion for understanding His Word. It is a blessing to share this dedication to life-long discipleship with students, as we study God’s revelation. I am so excited to be able to help students grow in their understanding of who God is and who He made them to be.”

Jayce Kimsey

Teacher

Jayce Kimsey is a graduate of Toccoa Falls College with a B.S. in Communication studies and a minor in Bible and Theology. During his time at TFC, he met his wife Lily Ann and many of his best friends now. Since graduating in 2024, Jayce has worked with students of various ages teaching different life skills on a personal level in behavioral and mental health settings. Jayce is a passionate individual who wants to see students of all ages grow and learn more about who they are and particularly WHOSE they are. Jayce loves to engage in biblical conversation, teach others about the intricacies of the Bible, explore the mysteries of God, and navigate how we can better understand and interact with Him as His people. In his free time, Jayce loves being outside, exercising, and playing music for his local church!

Jayce shared, “I am so excited to have the opportunity to teach and talk about Jesus with students every day! I didn’t have an opportunity like this when I was a middle school student, and I am excited to see what kind of conversations come about in class. I can’t wait to dive deeper into the Word of God with students and walk alongside them as they find out more about who Jesus is.”

Jayce teaches 7th and 8th grade at the CLC.

David Gailer

Teacher

David Gailer is a graduate of Toccoa Falls College where he met his wife Donna. After graduating with a degree in teacher education, they moved back to Chattanooga and taught for twelve years. In 2001 he moved back to Toccoa and has worked in education until recently retiring. David and Donna have three adult daughters and one grandson.

Even though he attended church since he was a small child, it was until he was a teenager that David realized his own need to accept Christ as his Savior. He is thankful for the love, mercy and grace that the Lord has extended to him throughout his life. He has worked with children and youth for over thirty years in public education, youth and student small groups in the church.

“I love the Lord and desire to see young people know how deeply God loves them and to learn more about Him, His plan for their lives and how to study God’s Word.”