Staff
Alice Probert
Schools Team Coordinator/
Schools Worker
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Hello! It’s been a privilege to work for the charity since 2013 and I have lived in Newham since 2002. I am a qualified Early Years and Primary Teacher. I’ve enjoyed every minute of working out loving my neighbours – giving children, families and school staff the chance to explore Christianity using my 23 years classroom experience. My family belongs to the Stratford Salvation Army’s Messy Church team and also St John’s Church, Stratford.
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Prasanna Tupakula
Schools Worker
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Hi, my name is Prasanna and I'm orignally from India and came to the UK as a student in 2023. After completing my Master's, God led me to join the Leadership Year Programme with the London Baptist Association, where I also began serving with the youth at my church.
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Through this journey, God gave me a deep passion for working with children and young people. When I heard about Faith in Schools, I was inspired by its vision of connecting churches and schools - a completely new experience for me! After much prayer, in his perfect timing God opened the door for me to join the team in October 2025.
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I'm so grateful for the opportunity to learn, grow, equip and serve alongside such an inspiring, God-led team. It's a joy to connect with churches and schools, share my faith, and help the next generation experience the love and truth of Jesus.
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Rachel Emerson
Administrator
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I have lived in Newham for most of my life. I now attend St. Marks Church in Forest Gate but previously was at Pilgrims Way in East Ham. I came to learn about Faith in Schools through my children who Alice has taught and how much more exciting the lessons were than normal.
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When the vacancy arose for the Administrator I felt that God was calling me to help give back to Faith in Schools. Even though I am mainly working behind the scenes you will still occasionally see me appear to help where I am needed to keeping everything flowing smoothly.
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Carol Baynes
Schools Worker
(PT Working Monday, Thursday Fridays)
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"As the first paid worker for FIS, I returned in January 2020. It's fantastic to see how the work has grown!
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It's great to be able to combine my love for teaching children with my love for God! I also enjoy meeting, working alongside and learning from all the amazing Christians from different churches in Newham who support our work.
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I've been living, working and worshipping in Newham since 1992, and now worship with Plaistow Christian Fellowship."
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