Administrators
Debra Winkelmann
Interim Head Administrator
Debra Winkelmann serves as the Director of the Preschool and ELS/SOS (Childcare) Departments. Debra grew up attending school at First Baptist Academy and returned in 1996 to begin her teaching career. After dedicating 16 years to teaching Preschool, she transitioned into the Director role. Debra holds a Director’s Administrator Credential in Childcare Management from Texas Childcare Licensing and a bachelor degree in Christian Counseling from Texas University of Theology. She is also currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Christian Counseling, continuing her commitment to professional growth and ministry preparation. She has always felt a clear calling from God to serve in education and spent her childhood dreaming of one day teaching at FBA. Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to Kingdom Education, Debra considers it a blessing and an honor to serve the families of FBA. It is her heartfelt desire that every child who enters the doors of First Baptist Academy comes to know who Jesus is and how much He loves them. Life Verse: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22–23
Dr. Victor Fordyce
Interim Principal
Dr. Victor Fordyce was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He was saved at the age of 9 the week after an Easter message, which explained the love that God has for us and how we can be saved from our sin. After attending Dallas Baptist College and the University of Texas at Arlington, he taught German and English for three years at Greenville High School.
He later joined the Air Force where he flew in B-52 aircraft at Minot Air Force Base as a navigator and radar navigator. He met his wife Sandy in Minot. He now has two wonderful stepchildren and a loving daughter along with four spoiled grandchildren. Later, he moved to California where he worked in academics, curriculum development, and flightline training at the Combat Crew Training School. While living in Merced, Dr. Fordyce became very involved with his church and its Christian school. He taught children’s Sunday school, sang in the choir, served on the school board, and led the AWANA program. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Education Administration.
Dr. Fordyce then transferred to Offutt Air Force Base to work in war planning. He served in AWANA and the board of trustees at his church in Bellevue, Nebraska. He later taught high school at Omaha North High School and Omaha Christian Academy. His first principal assignment was at Goshen Christian School in New York, followed by four years at Christian Center Elementary in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. At that point, Omaha Christian Academy called him back to be their superintendent and principal once he had attained his doctorate in Education Administration. He has lifetime ACSI certifications as teacher and administrator. He has a life-time Texas certification in teaching German and English.
In 2017, Dr. Fordyce was called to serve at River City Believers Academy. He retired two years later. He has worked part-time at Sylvan Learning Center and has substituted at First Baptist Academy. Eventually he was called to work part-time at FBA, teaching Bible and English, two subjects he loves. He is now filling in as interim principal.
Dr. Tina San Roman
Guidance Counselor/Elementary Assistant Principal
Tina San Roman EdD, CSC currently serves as the Guidance Counselor and Assistant Elementary Principal of First Baptist Academy. Mrs. San Roman has a Master of Science in Social Work degree from the University of Texas at Austin, as well as a Master of Education in Counseling and Development from Lamar University. She earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Liberty University. She has served in education and child welfare for 30 years and has been with FBA since 2008 as a parent, teacher, counselor and administrative team member. Her passion to serve the Lord led her to a career as a Christian educator in order to help children find their identity and worth through Christ Jesus. The life verse which has led her through many of life’s trials is our school verse: Isaiah 40:31 “but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
Janene Latka
Curriculum Coordinator
Janene Latka serves as the Curriculum Coordinator and Student Activities Coordinator at FBA. She earned her BA in Interdisciplinary Studies from Incarnate Word College and specializes in reading, advanced academics, and STEM. After an impressive 26-year career as a public school teacher, she joined the FBA faculty in 2021. However, her connection to FBA began in 2008 as a parent. Both of her sons graduated from FBA and are now pursuing engineering degrees. Janene’s passion for education stems from a desire to nurture young minds, inspire a love of learning, and see students grow academically and spiritually. She chose to be a part of FBA because of its commitment to both academic excellence and strong biblical values, which align with her personal faith and mission. Janene is also involved in ministry, serving as the Children’s Pastor at her church for 25 years. Her guiding scripture is John 10:10: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
