Our Staff
Pastor Edward Thrasher
Executive Director
Edward L. Thrasher, visionary and founder of Focus Point Children Academy, received a God-given vision more than a decade ago to establish a daycare within the church. Trusting in the Lord’s timing, direction, and provision, he faithfully carried this vision in prayer.
Through God’s divine guidance, abundant favor, and the support of many dedicated individuals, the vision placed in his heart became a reality: a preschool. To God be the glory for the great things He has done.
Pastor Thrasher was educated in the Chattanooga City School System and pursued studies at Chattanooga State College and DeVry University in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a builder, investor, and the owner of ABBA Builders.
In addition to his entrepreneurial work, he currently serves as Vice President of the Servant Leadership Pastoral Organization in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and as a member of the Blood Assurance Board of Directors.
He is deeply passionate about ministering the Word of God and is committed to fostering unity by bringing together people of all religious backgrounds in worship. Pastor Thrasher is a sincere and dedicated servant of God, known for his compassion, care, and visionary leadership, with a heart to lead God’s people to higher heights.
He is the proud father of three children and the loving grandfather of three beautiful granddaughters.
Ingrid Bell has been teaching God’s Word for over 30 years and brings nearly 23 years of professional teaching experience to her work.
Teaching is truly Ingrid’s happy place. Her enthusiastic, relatable, and detail-oriented approach has contributed to countless life transformations over the past three decades.
In 2021, she published A Sure Foundation Discipleship Manual and has since facilitated numerous in-person and online courses. Her areas of instruction include computing, emotional intelligence, workforce development, and complex PTSD.
Ingrid earned a Bachelor of Religious Arts in Biblical Studies from Jacksonville Theological Seminary, a Master of Arts in Higher Education from Ashford University, and an Education Specialist degree with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University. She is also a licensed and ordained elder, minister, and evangelist.
On a personal note, Ingrid is the proud mother of two bonus daughters, a grandmother to one granddaughter, and is one of six siblings. She enjoys art in its many forms, photography, and spending time in nature—especially among trees, mountains, waterfalls, and beaches.
A fan of superhero movies and series, Ingrid is a fun-loving woman who believes in living a balanced life rooted in love for God, love for self, and love for others.
Ingrid Bell
Director
Tia Corey
Teacher
Tia Corey has over 12 years of experience in early childhood care and education, working with children from infancy through age three. She strives to make learning fun, engaging, and accessible for all students, and is deeply committed to student-centered learning.
She actively seeks creative and innovative ways to present the curriculum that inspire curiosity and growth. Her goal is to help nurture confident learners by strengthening their problem-solving skills from an early age.
She values family above all else and is the proud mother of two beautiful daughters—my oldest is 19, and my youngest is 14. They are my world, and everything I do is motivated by my love for them.
She is a graduate of the Center for Creative Arts. Prior to working in early childhood education, she served as a CNA Team Leader at a senior assisted living facility, where she worked with patients with Alzheimer’s disease for seven years.
Transitioning into childcare has been a rewarding journey for Tia, and she truly enjoys working with children of all ages. She earned her TECTA certificate in Early Childhood Education and is currently pursuing her CDA credential.
She is excited about the opportunity to teach and care for your child and look forward to being a positive part of their learning journey."
