Faculty

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Mrs. Emily Cunningham, Preschool 3 Year Old 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.
• Something 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.

Ms. Brittany Crowder, Preschool 4 Year Old Teacher

• Ms. Crowder has been at HHCS since 2021.
• Her favorite verses are Isaiah 54:4–7.
• Her favorite quote is "We may not have it together but together we have it all".
• In her spare time she likes to spend time with her kids, thrift shop for her E-bay store, and kayak.
• Something that the Lord is teaching her is that He is Who He says He is, even when He does not do for her.  He is unchanging and supreme. 
• She has 4 children. 
• A fun fact about Ms. Crowder is that she completely renovated her house on her own. 

Miss Faith Ross, Preschool 4 Year Old Teacher

• Miss Ross has been at HHCS since 2019.
• She is a graduate of HHCS.
• Her favorite verse is Romans 8:11.
• Her favorite quote is, "Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory." ~ Dr. Seuss
• In her spare time she grooms dogs.
• Something that the Lord is teaching her is to be still, patient, and to wait on His timing. 
• A fun fact about Miss Ross is that she loves Nascar and Alabama football. 

Miss Rachael Wallace, Kindergarten Teacher and Girl's Volleyball/Basketball Assistant

• Miss Wallace earned her bachelor of science degree in Early Childhood Education from Bob Jones University.
• She has been 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.
• A fun fact about Miss Wallace is that she has been able to visit three different African countries with the BJU Africa Missions Team and will be getting married in June!

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 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. Also, she wants to take every opportunity to give her students 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. 
• A fun fact about Mrs. Smith is that she has never been fishing!​​

Mrs. Paula Bolderson, 2nd Grade Teacher

• Mrs. Bolderson earned her bachelor in science degree in elementary education at Ball State University and her degree in early childhood education from Anderson University. 
• She has been at HHCS since 2021.
• Her favorite verse is Joshua 1:9.
• Her favorite quote is, "If you're not listening you're not learning." (LBJ)
• In her spare time she likes to travel.
• Something that the Lord is teaching her is to seek His direction in all things and to listen to His calling.
• Mrs. Bolderson and her husband, Gary, have two children and one grandson. 
• A fun fact about Mrs. Bolderson is that she can play the bassoon and the tenor saxophone.  

Mrs. Lauren Abreu, 3rd Grade Teacher

• Mrs. Abreu earned her BS degree in elementary education with a minor in Math Education from Maranatha Baptist University.  
• She has been 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
• A fun fact about Mrs. Abreu is that 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 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

• 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. "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 thy 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 is married to Daniel Chae. 

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 two grandchildren and one more grandchild this summer.
• 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 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 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, Bands and Choirs elementary through high school

• 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 Practical Skills

• 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. 

Mrs. Christy Davidson, Preschool Teacher Aide and (Girls) Volleyball/Basketball Assistant 

• Mrs. Davidson earned her bachelor of science degree in social work from Ball State University.
• She has been at HHCS since 2021.
• Her favorite verse is Matthew 19:26.
• Her favorite quote is "The greatest source of happiness is the ability to be grateful at all times." ~ Zig Ziglar
• In her spare time she likes to play games, swim with her kiddos, and she enjoys walking and hiking. 
• Something that the Lord is teaching her is how to love and put others first.  Before accepting Christ, she would always make sure her needs were fulfilled first, but Christ has showed her how to love others first and their needs. 
• Mrs. Davidson and her husband, Dan (deceased) have have four beautiful children.  
• A fun fact about Mrs. Davidson is that she as a year old Labradoodle name Toby.  She loves dogs and especially Toby-Boy.

Mrs. Heather Burns, Elementary Teacher Aide and 4th grade Maternity-leave Sub

• Mrs. Burns earned her bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Ball State University.
• She has been at HHCS since 2021.
• Her favorite verse is Colossians 3:23.
• In her spare time, Mrs. Burns enjoys spending time with her family and going to the theater.
• Something the Lord is teaching her is to have faith, because things always work out in His time!
• Mrs. Burns and her husband, Jason, have two children.  A daughter that is  age 7 and a son that is age 3. 
• A fun facts about Mrs. Burns is that she sang in Carnegie Hall in NYC and recorded a cd in Nashville, Tennessee.

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 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.

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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 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. 
• 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 doesn't not glow in the dark).

Mrs. Kelly Beeson, Secondary Science, 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 HHCS alumni. 
• A fun fact about Mrs. Beeson is that she met the Queen Mother (Queen Elizabeth) when she was a teenager.

Mrs. Debbie Brown, Secondary English 

• Mrs. Brown earned her bachelor of science and master's degrees in English and political science from Ball State University.
• She has been at HHCS since 1981.
• Her favorite verse is I Timothy 6:12.
• In her spare time she enjoys golf, reading, and 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.
• A fun fact about Mrs. Brown is that all six grandchildren are boys!

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) and one grandchild (and one on the way.).
• 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 and Middle School Keyboarding/Computer

• 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 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
• 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). 

Miss Alisha MacQuarrie

• 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. 
• Something that 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 moved here from Oklahoma. 

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. 
• Something that the Lord is teaching her is to trust Him with everything and not just some things. 
• She and her husband, Josh, have two girls.
• A fun fact about Mrs. Rife is that she has played soccer in Brazil, Columbia, and Ethiopia. 

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 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 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 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.
• 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. 

Dr. Christian Wei, Jr., Elementary Principal, Junior High History

• Dr. Wei Jr. earned his doctorate from Pensacola Christian School.
• He has been 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."
• A fun fact about Dr. Wei Jr. is that he 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 been 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.
• A fun fact about Mrs. Winebarger is that her father was in the US Air Force so she attended eight different schools due to frequent moves.​