PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY TEACHERS 

Mrs. LaShay Fisher, Preschool 3 Year Old Teacher 
  • Mrs. Fisher earned her bachelor's degree in early childhood education from Indiana Wesleyan University.
  • Mrs. Fisher has been at HHCS since 2021.
  • Her favorite verse is Joshua 1:9.
  • Her favorite quote is "With God all things are possible."
  • In her spare time, she likes to sing and play the piano.
  • The Lord is teaching to continue to trust in Him when things seem to be falling apart. He is always there and He knows what is best.
  • Mrs. Fisher and her husband, Bobby, have two boys and one on the way!
  • A fun fact about Mrs. Fisher is that she has never traveled anywhere on a plane. Flying terrifies her. 
Ms. Becky Garrison, Preschool 3 Year Old Co-Teacher
  • Ms. Garrison earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education with a Spanish minor and a reading endorsement form Ball State University. 
  • Ms. Garrison has been at HHCS since 2023.
  • Her favorite verse is Matthew 19:26b.
  • Her favorite quote is "Good things come to those who believe, better thigs come to those who are patient and the best things come to those who don't give up!" ~ author unknown
  • In her spare time, she likes to read, take walks, and spend time with her son. 
  • The Lord is teaching her to worry less and trust Him more.
  • Ms. Garrison has one (13 year old) son.
  • A fun fact about Ms. Garrison is she loves penguins and otters! They are her favorite animals to watch at the zoo.
Mrs. Beth Green, Preschool 4 Year Old Teacher
  • Mrs. Green has been here since 2014.
  • Her favorite verse is Joshua 1:9.
  • In her spare time she likes to spend time in Florida and with her children and grandchildren. 
  • The Lord is teaching her patience and that she is not in control.
  • Mrs. Green and her husband, Rob, have four children and eight grandchildren with another grandchild to be born in March 2024. Five of the eight grandchildren are current students at HHCS.
Mrs. Charity McDaniel, Preschool 4 Year Old Teacher
  • Mrs. McDaniel is currently going to school for psychology at Grand Canton University. 
  • She has been at HHCS since 2023.
  • Her favorite verses are 1 Timothy 3:16 and 2nd Timothy 3:16.
  • In her spare time, she likes to write stories and spend time with family. She also enjoys being the youth leader and puppet ministry leader at her church. 
  • The Lord is teaching her to not fear and to trust Him completely.
  • Mrs. McDaniel and her husband, Cody, have four fur babies. A cat (Smokey), a guinea pig (Alfie), a hamster (Ollie), and a geko (Axel).
  • A fun fact about Mrs. McDaniel is that she is the oldest of five sisters and three brothers. They are her best friends. 

Mrs. Donna Gunther, Preschool 4 Year Old Teacher

  • Mrs. Gunther has been here since 2021. 
  • Her favorite verse is Psalm 46:10.
  • Her favorite quote is "Procrastination is the thief of time, collar him."        ~ Charles Dickens
  • In her spare time, she likes to read Amish fiction books. 
  • The Lord has taught her to have patience.
  • Mrs. Gunther and her husband, Doug, have four children and 6 grandchildren. 
  • A fun fact about Mrs. Gunther is that her three daughters-in-law, her sister-in-law, and her daughter are also teachers or are earning their degree. 
Mrs. Emily Cunningham, Kindergarten Teacher
  • Mrs. Cunningham earned her bachelor of science degree in elementary education with a kindergarten endorsement from Taylor University.
  • She has been at HHCS since 2013.
  • Her favorite verses are Philippians 4:6–7.
  • In her spare time, Mrs. Cunningham likes to spend time with her family and friends.
  • The Lord is teaching her is His grace is sufficient. He provides unlimited grace daily and she needs to offer grace more freely to others.
  • Mrs. Cunningham and her husband, Chris, have three children.
  • A fun fact about Mrs. Cunningham is that she grew up on a pig farm in Farmland, IN.
Mrs. Hope Smith, 1st Grade Teacher
  • Mrs. Smith earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Anderson University.
  • She has been at HHCS since 2014.
  • Her favorite verse is Romans 10:13.
  • In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, playing tennis, and decorating. 
  • The Lord is teaching her that He has a plan for her and her family and that she can trust Him to provide for their needs!
  • Her favorite quote is "You can't take your 'stuff' to heaven, but you can take others."
  • Mrs. Smith and her husband, Gary, have three children. 
  • A fun fact about Mrs. Smith is that she has an adopted sister from Seoul, South Korea!​​
Mrs. Laci Hatcher, 2nd Grade Teacher
  • Mrs. Hatcher earned her bachelor of science degree in elementary education form Western Governs University.
  • Mrs. Hatcher has been at HHCS since 2023.​
  • Her favorite Bible verse is Colossians 3:17.
  • In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her family, go on vacation, and shop!
  • The Lord has been teaching her that HIS plan is ALWAYS better then her own.
  • Mrs. Hatcher and her husband, Dalton, have two children with one on the way (due March 2024).
  • A fun fact about Mrs. Hatcher is that her children were born eight and a half months apart, so she has 2 two year olds. 
Miss Megan Stockton, 3rd Grade Teacher, 
  • She has been at HHCS since 2023.
Mrs. Emily Carpenter, 4th Grade Teacher
  • Mrs. Carpenter earned her bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Pensacola Christian College.
  • She has been at HHCS since 2017.
  • Her favorite verses are Psalm 1.
  • In her spare time, Mrs. Carpenter likes to crochet and explore the outdoors.
  • The Lord is teaching her to trust His plan for her life and letting God mold her.
  • Mrs. Carpenter and her husband, Jordan, have two sons.
  • A fun fact about Mrs. Carpenter is that she has been to six countries.
Mrs. Jodi Chae, 5th Grade Teacher, STEM Elementary Teacher
  • Mrs. Chae has earned a bachelor's degree in camp ministries as well as a master's degree in elementary education.
  • She has been at HHCS since 2017.
  • Her favorite verse is Proverbs 3:5–6. 
  • The Lord is teaching her "His way is perfect and when I rely on Him, He is always faithful to guide me to what is best and will glorify Him most."
  • Mrs. Chae and her husband, Daniel, are new parents to a sweet baby boy!
Mr. Mark McKee, 6th Grade Teacher 
  • Mr. McKee earned his bachelor of science degree from Maranatha Baptist Bible College.
  • He has been at HHCS since 1987.
  • His favorite verse is Philippians 1:6.
  • In his spare time, he likes to barbecue, watch sports, and spend time with his family. 
  • The Lord has taught him that He always provides our needs and that he doesn't need to worry about them!
  • His favorite quote is “Attitudes are contagious; is yours worth catching?”
  • Mr. McKee and his wife, Lisa, have three children and three ​grandchildren.
  • A fun fact about Mr. McKee is that he grew up in Wisconsin and is an avid Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers fan.
Mrs. Bethany Gunther, Preschool & Elementary Music and Piano Teacher
  • Mrs. Gunther earned her bachelor of science degree in music education from Maranatha Baptist University.
  • She has been at HHCS since 2013.
  • Her favorite verse is Philippians 4:8.
  • In her spare time, Mrs. Gunther enjoys reading, playing sports, hiking, and spending time outdoors.
  • The Lord has been teaching her that she can totally depend on Him. Life is not always easy but walking with the Lord brings peace and joy in every circumstance. 
  • Her favorite quote is “Wherever you are, be all there. Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God” ~Jim Elliot.
  • Mrs. Gunther is married to Ryan, college pastor at Grace Baptist Church. They have three children.
  • A fun fact about Mrs. Gunther is that she grew up in Montana and loved living in the small town with wide open spaces.
Pastor Stephen Halleck, Elementary and Secondary Bands and Choirs, JH/HS Soccer Coach, and Jr Patriots Basketball Coach
  • Pastor Halleck earned his bachelor's degree in music education from Bob Jones University.
  • He has been at HHCS since 2017.
  • His favorite verse is Isaiah 40:31.
  • In his spare time, he likes to hang out with his daughters.
  • The Lord has taught him to wait on the Lord because it will be worth it.
  • His favorite quote is “This time with talent!”.
  • Pastor Halleck and his wife, Liz, have three daughters.
Mr. Jordan Carpenter, K–10 Physical Education, JH Bible, and Health
  • Mr. Carpenter earned his bachelor's degree in pastoral ministries from Pensacola Christian College.
  • He has been at HHCS since 2017.
  • His favorite verses are Psalm 71:17–18.
  • In his spare time, Mr. Carpenter likes to play sports and play around with computer programming.
  • The Lord is teaching him to always rely on Him.
  • Mr. Carpenter and his wife, Emily, have two sons.

SECONDARY TEACHERS

Mr. Jay Anderson, Secondary History, Bible, and Worldview
  • Mr. Anderson earned his bachelors degree in social studies education and his masters of education/history from Bob Jones University.
  • He has been at HHCS since 2019.
  • His favorite verse is Philippians 1:6.
  • In his spare time, he likes to read and do yard work/landscaping (not cutting grass).
  • The Lord has taught him that as he receiving God's grace, he should be displaying God's grace.
  • His favorite quote is "In essentials, unity; non-essentials, liberty; all things, charity."
  • Mr. Anderson and his wife, Joyce, have three children and six grandchildren. 
  • A fun fact about Mr. Anderson is that his hometown is the location of the Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant, near disaster in 1979 (if you turn off the lights, he does not glow in the dark).
Mrs. Kelly Beeson, Secondary Science and Math, STEM, and Resource
  • Mrs. Beeson earned a bachelor's degree in pre-medicine from Bob Jones University and a master's degree in physiology from Ball State University.
  • She has been at HHCS since 1993 (non-consecutive years).
  • Her favorite verse is Colossians 1:18.
  • In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and reading.
  • The Lord has taught her that if anything good comes from her teaching and administrative work, it is the Lord who did it!
  • Her favorite quote is “The cross goes against all the wisdom of man and all that man considers powerful.”  ~ unknown
  • Mrs. Beeson is married to Rodney, discipleship pastor at Grace Baptist Church. They have two children, who are both HHCS graduates. 
  • Fun fact is when Mrs. Beeson was a teenager, she met the Queen Mother (Queen Elizabeth).
Mrs. Carla Crull, Secondary Science
  • Mrs. Crull earned her bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Ball State University.
  • She has been at HHCS since 1995.
  • Her favorite verse is Acts 16:31.
  • In her spare time, she likes to play with her grandson and to work in her flower beds.
  • The Lord is teaching her to accept her students without putting any previous judgement on them.
  • Her favorite quote is "Some things are better left unsaid." ~ her mother
  • Mrs. Crull and her husband, Mike, have two children (one of which has gone to heaven), both graduates of HHCS, and two grandchildren with another grandchild to be born in March 2024.
  • A fun fact about Mrs. Crull is that she likes to read the comics and give them to others when they apply to something in their lives to put a smile on their faces. 
Mr. Caleb Hudson, High School Math
  • Mr. Hudson earned his bachelor of arts degree in Math Education from Maranatha Baptist University.
  • He has been at HHCS since 2020.
  • His favorite verse is Proverbs 8:33.
  • In his spare time, he likes to read mysteries, sci-fi, and fantasy books.  He also likes to do different kinds of sudoku puzzles and watch cat videos.
  • The Lord is teaching him is that worry and anxiety change nothing. Either he can trust God and put those worries to rest or he can worry and make himself sick and add more onto his worries. 
  • His favorite quote is "Everything that exists in your life does so because of two things: something you did or something you didn't do.  ~ Albert Einstein
  • A fun fact about Mr. Hudson is that he won first place in Physics one year and first place in Biology in another year during IACS (Illinois Association of Christian Schools) Competition. 

Miss Alisha MacQuarrie, Secondary English

  • Miss MacQuarrie earned her bachelor of science degree in English education from Northland Baptist Bible College and her masters of education in English education from Bob Jones University. 
  • She has been at HHCS since 2021. 
  • Her favorite verse is Revelation 4:11.
  • Her favorite quote is "Education is to make one wise and the beginning of wisdom is knowing and fearing God." ~ Dr. Jim Bennett
  • In her spare time, she likes to work in children's church ministries, spend time with friends, and read. 
  • The Lord is teaching her is the importance of glorifying Him with every aspect of her life.
  • A fun fact about Miss MacQuarrie is that she likes to learn new things. 

Mrs. Christy Rife, Secondary Girl's PE 

  • ​Mrs. Rife earned her bachelor of science degree in marketing from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington and earned a masters of business of administration from Gardner-Webb University. 
  • She has been at HHCS since 2021.
  • Her favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11.
  • In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her husband and girls. 
  • The Lord is teaching her is to trust Him with everything and not just some things. 
  • She and her husband, Josh, have two daughters.
  • A fun fact about Mrs. Rife is that she has played soccer in Brazil, Columbia, and Ethiopia. 
Mr. David Stein, Middle School Practical Skills and Extended Care Director
  • ​Mr. Stein was not planning to become a teacher, but during the first semester of college at Maranatha Baptist Bible College (now MBU), the Lord directed him into Christian education.
  • He has taught middle and high school Bible, science, health, and physical education classes, and math in upper elementary through high school.
  • He likes teaching all subjects but Bible and math are his personal favorites.
  • He loves teaching because of the opportunity to challenge the minds of young people for the Lord as well as teaching them specific subject material.
  • Mr. Stein and his wife, Janet, have two children and four grandchildren.
Mrs. Katy Ulrey, Secondary Spanish
  • Mrs. Ulrey earned a bachelor's degree in Spanish and a master's degree in TESOL and linguistics from Ball State University.
  • She has been at HHCS since 2015. 
  • Her favorite verse is Isaiah 30:21.
  • In her spare time, she enjoys genealogy research, painting, and organizing things.
  • The Lord has been teaching her that everyone is unique, everyone is special, and everyone has something to contribute.
  • Her favorite quote is "In light of eternity, how important is it?"
  • Mrs. Ulrey and her husband, Randy, have two children.     
  • A fun fact about Mrs. Ulrey is that she has met people from around twenty-five countries and has taught students from at least thirteen of them.
Miss Courtney Wallace, Middle School History and Math, Yearbook, and Summer Day Camp Director
  • Miss Wallace earned a bachelor of arts degree in cross cultural service and a bachelor of science degree in middle school education, social studies, from Bob Jones University.
  • She has been at HHCS since 2018.​
  • Her favorite verse is Psalm 90:12.
  • Her favorite quote is "Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The Shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing." ~Abraham Lincolin
  • In her spare time, she enjoys gardening and drinking coffee.
  • The Lord is teaching her is he importance of being willing to be stretched.
  • A fun fact about Miss Wallace is that she has a giant rubber duck collection and she has traveled to Peru twice and Chile once. 
Mr. Les Wallace, Secondary Bible and Worldview
  • Mr. Wallace earned a bachelor of arts degree in Bible from Bob Jones University and a master of theology from Southern Indiana Baptist College.
  • He has been at HHCS since 2017.
  • His favorite verse is Isaiah 40:31.
  • In his spare time, he likes to cook, read, and visit historical sites.
  • The Lord is teaching him that God' timing is perfect.
  • His favorite quote is “Do right though the stars fall.” ~Dr. Bob Jones Sr.
  • Mr. Wallace and his wife, Peggy, have four children and one grandchild. 
  • A interesting fact about Mr. Wallace is that he has learned over the years that a very helpful tool in Bible study is a good hymnal which he tries to include at various times as part of his devotional time.