Faculty

Mrs. Emily Cunningham, Preschool 3 Year Old

Mrs. Cunningham earned her bachelor of science degree in elementary education with a kindergarten endorsement from Taylor University.
She has served 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.
Something the Lord is teaching her is His grace is sufficient. He provides unlimited His grace daily, and she needs to offer grace more freely to others.
Mrs. Cunningham and her husband, Chris, have three children.
Fun Fact: Mrs. Cunningham grew up on a pig farm in Farmland, IN.

Mrs. Beth Green, Preschool 4 Year Old

Mrs. Green has served at HHCS since 2014.
Her favorite verses are Joshua 1:9. "Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord they God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."
In her spare time Mrs. Green likes to spend time with her family and travel to south Florida to visit family. She loves to go to the beach!
Something the Lord is teaching her is patience and the power of prayer.
Mrs. Green and her husband, Robert, have four children and two grandchildren.

Miss Faith Ross, Elementary Teacher Aide

She has been at HHCS since 2019, she is a graduate of HHCS.

Miss Rachael Wallace, Kindergarten

Miss Wallace earned her bachelor of science degree in Early Childhood Education from Bob
Jones University.
Miss Wallace has served at HHCS since 2018.
In her spare time she likes to spend time with her family, cook and bake.
Her favorite verses are Psalm 34:4-7(vs. 4--"Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.").
Something the Lord is teacher her is that she should write her plans in pencil and give God an eraser and pen.
Her favorite quote is “For most of us teaching is not just what earns our paycheck. Teaching is what we were put on earth to do,” by Robert John Meehan.
Fun Fact: Miss Wallace has been able to visit 3 different African countries with the BJU Africa Missions Team.

Mrs. Hope Smith, 1st Grade

Mrs. Smith earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Anderson University.
She has served at HHCS since 2014.
Her favorite verse is Romans 10:13.
In her spare time she enjoys playing tennis, helping her kids with 4-H projects, and being
with family.
The Lord is teaching her to see each of her students as unique and to take a genuine interest in what is going on in their lives. To take every opportunity to give them the Gospel and to never assume they are saved.
Her favorite quote is "Failure is never fatal, but failure to change can and might be" ~John Wooden
Mrs. Smith and her husband, Gary, have three children.
Fun Fact: Mrs. Smith has never been fishing!

Mrs. Paula Bolderson, 2nd Grade

She has served at HHCS since 2021

Mrs. Lauren Abreu, 3rd Grade Teacher

Mrs. Abreu earned her BS degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Math Education form Maranatha Baptist University.
She has served at HHCS since 2020
Her favorite verse is Philippians 4:6
In her spare time she likes to enjoy nature and spend time with family and friends.
The Lord has been teaching her to trust Him in all aspects of her life.
He favorite quote is "Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory." By Dr. Seuss
Fun Fact: She has run a half marathon.

Mrs. Emily Carpenter, 4th Grade Teacher

Mrs. Carpenter earned her bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Pensacola Christian College.
She has served 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 you.
Mrs. Carpenter and her husband, Jordan, have one son.
Fun Fact: She has been to 6 countries.

Mrs. Jodi Chae, 5th Grade

Mrs. Chae has earned a bachelor's degree in camp ministries as well as a master's degree in elementary education
She has served at HHCS since 2017.
Her favorite verse is Proverbs 3:5-6. "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct they paths."
Something the Lord is teaching her is "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 just got married in November 2019.

Mr. Mark McKee, 6th Grade

Mr. McKee earned his bachelor of science degree from Maranatha Baptist Bible College.
He has served 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 one grandchild.
Fun Fact: Mr. McKee 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 served 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 is 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 two children.
Fun Fact: Mrs. Gunther grew up in Montana and loved living in the small town with wide open spaces.

Pastor Stephen Halleck, Bands and Choirs elementary through high school

Pastor Halleck earned his bachelor's degree in music education from Bob Jones University.
He has served 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 children.

Mr. Jordan Carpenter, K-10 Physical Education, JH Bible, and Practical Skills

Mr. Carpenter earned his bachelor's degree in pastoral ministries from Pensacola
Christian College.
He has served 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 one son.

Mrs. Debby Vaughn, Elementary Resource

Mrs. Vaughn earned her master's degree from Ball State University.
She has been at HHCS since 1987.
In her spare time she enjoys hiking, traveling and reading.
Her favorite verses are Psalm 40:2–3 and Psalm 32:8.
Her favorite part of the job is helping the children find the joy and excitement of learning academically and spiritually.
Her favorite quote is “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose,” - Jim Elliot.
Mrs. Vaughn and her husband, Gary, have two children and four grandchildren.

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 served at HHCS since 2019.
His favorite verse is Philippians 1:6.
In his spare time he likes to read, do yard work/landscaping (not cutting grass).
The Lord has taught him that as he is 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.
Fun Fact: His hometown is the location of Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant, near disaster in 1979 (if you turn off the lights, he doesn't not glow in the dark).

Mrs. Kelly Beeson, Middle School and High School Science, STEM, and Secondary 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 served 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 HHCS alumni.
Fun Fact: Mrs. Beeson met the Queen Mother (Queen Elizabeth) when she was a teenager.

Mrs. Debbie Brown, English 7-12

Mrs. Brown earned her bachelor of science and master's degrees in English and political science from Ball State University.
She has served at HHCS since 1981.
Her favorite verse is I Timothy 6:12.
In her spare time she enjoys golf, reading, gardening.
Something the Lord is teaching Mrs. Brown is patience.
Her favorite quote is “June’s coming.”
Mrs. Brown and her husband, Phil, have two children and six grandchildren.
Fun Fact: All 6 grandchildren are boys!

Mrs. Carla Crull, Middle School & High School Science

Mrs. Crull earned her bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Ball State University.
She has served at HHCS since 1995.
Her favorite verse is Acts 16:31.
In her spare time she likes to play with her grandson, Blake, 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)
and one grandchild.
Fun Fact: Mrs. Crull 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 Teacher and Middle School Keyboarding/Computer

Mr. Hudson earned his bachelor of arts degree in Math Education from Maranatha Baptist University.
He has served 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 like to do different kinds of sudoku puzzles and watch cat videos.
Something that the Lord is teaching him is that worry and anxiety change nothing. Either He can trust God and let 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
Fun Fact: Mr. Hudson won first place in Physics one year and first place in Biology in another year during IACS (Illinois Association of Christian Schools).

Mr. David Stein, Practical Skills

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, Spanish I, II and III

Mrs. Ulrey earned a bachelor's degree in Spanish and a master's degree in TESOL and linguistics from Ball State University.
She has served 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.
Fun Fact: Mrs. Ulrey has met people from around 25 countries and has taught students from at least 13 of them.

Mr. Les Wallace, Bible, Worldview, Applied Math, and Yearbook

Mr. Wallace earned a bachelor of art degree in Bible from Bob Jones University and a master of theology from Southern Indiana Baptist College.
He has served at HHCS since 2017.
His favorite verse is Isaiah 40:31.
In his spare time he 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.
Interesting Fact: He has learned over the years that a very helpful tool in Bible study is a good hymnal which I try to include at various times as part of my devotional time.

Dr. Christian Wei, Jr., Elementary Principal

Dr. Wei Jr. earned his doctorate from Pensacola Christian School
He has served at HHCS since 2019
His favorite verses is 1 Kings 18:36-39
In his spare time he likes to read, play games and do martial arts.
Something that the Lord has been teaching him is patience while waiting for God's will.
His favorite quote is "Fiat justitia ef pereat mundus" which means " Let justice be done though the world perish."
Fun Fact: Dr. Wei Jr. can trace his family's linage back to A.D. 300
Dr. Wei Jr. and his wife, Emily, have 3 children.

Mrs. Karen Winebarger, Librarian, Piano Teacher, and 9–10 Grade Girls Bible

Mrs. Winebarger earned a bachelor of science degree in elementary education with a minor in secondary education and a minor in English from Tennessee Temple University.
She has served at HHCS since 1995.
Her favorite verse is Isaiah 26:3.
In her spare time she enjoys reading.
The Lord has taught her that He will always enable her with His strength to do whatever He asks her to do.
Her favorite quote is " God's will will never take us where grace cannot keep us."
Mrs. Winebarger and her husband, Bob, have two children and five grandchildren.
Fun Fact: Mrs. Winebarger's father was in the US Air Force so she attended eight different schools due to frequent moves.

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