Meet Our Teachers & Staff

“I want to show my students who Jesus is and let them know that they are purposefully and wonderfully made."

“When a student opens class in prayer and thanks God for a school where they can grow closer to Him, it’s both a weighty responsibility and an enormous blessing.”

Juliana cherishes the incredible growth that happens in Kindergarten—both academically and spiritually. “It is so sweet to see them learn more about the Lord, how to read, use numbers, and much more!”

“I love my students! You have not experienced life and laughter until you've spent a day with 7th graders."

“In my classroom, I strive to bring history to life and integrate biblical truth into the lessons and facts from the past. I want my students to recognize that God is in control of all things past, present, and future...”

“It’s such a privilege to teach the Bible to kindergartners. Many of the stories are new to them, and they often don’t know when a miracle is going to happen. I’ve had classes clap and cheer when they hear what God has done!”

Audra's ultimate goal is for each student to leave her classroom knowing, they have been created for a purpose and are unique and capable of being creative in their own way.

“My most important job is to help students see the hand of the Creator in everything they see in nature, and to glorify Him for it.”

Abi creates a safe and joyful space where students can discover their talents, embrace mistakes, and develop a love for learning.

Lynn delights in fostering the early development of her young students. “I absolutely love it! I love their enthusiasm, their wonder over the littlest things, and the sincere love they give back."

Katy strives to help students develop a love for reading, believing that reading is a special gift from God.

Sabrina's passion for British literature, combined with her faith, allows her to teach in a way that is both engaging and transformative.

“I strive to show that everything is ‘figure-out-able.’ We can always seek solutions to each problem we are met with rather than shutting down and giving up.”

Kim incorporates her faith into her daily work. “It is a true privilege to get to know the students and families at Heritage. I pray for them daily and ask the Lord to guide me in each interaction.”
 

Caleb believes that life’s complexities demand that each moment in the classroom be “God-inspired and God-empowered,” a mindset he seeks to embody and model for his students.

Kathryn describes her role as more than just teaching; it’s about building a foundation of love and faith. “In my classroom at HCS, I strive to help every child feel loved and to know they can rely on Jesus at all times."

Rick's goal is to create an engaging environment where students grow not only academically but also spiritually, in their relationships with each other and with God.

Erin encourages her students to stay curious, explore big questions, and engage in authentic discussions. Her goal is to serve students and their families by providing an excellent education rooted in a biblical worldview.

"Both history and economics can have many difficult topics, so I try to discuss these with openness and honesty, while making sure we talk about how God wants us to view others."

In her classroom, Amy strives to create an environment where students feel loved, are encouraged, and develop a genuine love of learning, all while growing in their relationship with Christ.

Caroline strives to create an environment where students feel comfortable to learn, make mistakes, and grow in Christ with one another.

In her role at Heritage, Lisa focuses on fostering caring and safe relationships with students, providing guidance and encouragement.

In her classroom, Jaima strives "to create a safe, loving environment where students are known, valued, and challenged, while also guiding them to understand Christ’s love for them."

In her classroom, Lisa strives to remind her students of their identity in God’s image. Her faith is woven into every aspect of her work, as she encourages her students to do their best for God.

In her classroom, Faith strives to “encourage a lifelong love of both Christ and learning through the study of literature.” She believes that fostering this love is crucial for students to live in truth and obedience to the Lord.

Kendra is passionate about integrating her faith with her work, using vocal singing as a means of discipleship. She hopes to help students grow in their understanding of scripture through the powerful lyrics they sing together.

"In my classroom at HCS, I strive to create a learning environment where students thrive academically and spiritually." This commitment to both academic excellence and spiritual growth is central to Katie's teaching philosophy.

In his classroom, he strives to teach young men and women that God is the creator of all. "Society seems to believe that a belief in God is contrary to scientific thought, when in fact the opposite is true. I hope to help our students carry this truth with them throughout their lives."

Bethany has a theme verse prominently displayed in her classroom and incorporates a "Weekly I Am Challenge," encouraging students to reflect on their identity in Christ through their artwork. "I try to encourage Biblical themes in their discussion and expression of art."

In her classroom at Heritage, Laken says she hopes to “teach the beauty and necessity of language and communication, not only to better know and understand reading and writing but also to better know and understand the Lord and how to glorify Him."

Embracing Heritage as a platform for ministry, Ambrose integrates faith seamlessly into his teaching and coaching practices. He views each interaction with students as an opportunity to embody Christianity in action, offering support, prayer, and guidance as needed.

Sam kicks off his classes each term by reviewing with students Romans 12:2. He explains to his students that in his classroom, he hopes to open their minds to a Christ-centered marketing perspective of the world.

As she works with HCS students, Elana wants to bring visual arts to life for them. She hopes that students feel refreshed and confident that they can make artwork for the Glory of the Lord.

In her classroom, Karen helps her students connect biology with the Creator of the universe. “I want them to see that God designed it all so perfectly that you can see His handprint in everything.”

Kirsten enjoys helping children in her classroom experience the love of Jesus Christ and start a relationship with Him.

In her role at Heritage, Rachel strives to expand God’s kingdom through the gifts He has given her as an educator.

In his classroom, Mr. Schantz wants students to be both knowledgeable and thoughtful writers – a concept he refers to as “deep thinking.”

In her classroom, Rachel strives to help students find confidence in themselves and their abilities. “I want students to love stories and see the beauty in the power of word.”

In her classroom, Reyna strives to model what it means to live a Christ-centered life. She works each day to show students how to be more Christ-like through our words and actions.

In the classroom, Bailey shows her students the beauty of other cultures and languages. “We can all learn so much about the Lord through learning about the other people He has created around the world.”

In the classroom, Abby wants to “show God's light to each of my students and help them develop a love of learning, and most importantly, a love for the Lord.”

Eric uses science to show students God’s amazing creation and character. “I want to point students to a real, vibrant and growing relationship with Jesus."

“I want my students to see the Lord’s hand in all that they do and know that they are known and loved by Him. Learning about Jesus is the most important aspect of school.”

Bryan hopes to help Heritage students develop a life-long desire to learn and make learning fun.

In the classroom, Grant strives to be a positive male role model for all students – something that he believes the world needs more of today.

Elissa centers the lessons in her classroom around the Gospel. Every class includes time in Scripture. Elissa says she teaches her students biblical concepts like the fruits of the Spirit by “engaging in discussions about Jesus and pointing them to Christ through each and every subject.”

Abbey recognizes the importance of understanding each individual student and their background and experience. Most of all, she wants to spiritually encourage her students.

As a teacher, Cheraimee hopes her students know it’s okay to make mistakes while learning, and this spirit of grace and patience makes her classroom a welcoming place.

Julia hopes that her students see their potential, and she wants each of them to know they can trust her. “Trusting in leadership is the key to feeling safe in every way—physically safe, safe to make mistakes, safe to ask questions, and safe to share information."

Krista is committed to combining her experience, love for music, and passion for God to encourage her students and the teachers in her department.

Angie is very passionate about the younger generation, and she is excited to see what God will do through them. She puts God first in everything she does, and that is evident in her classroom.

Kirsten loves being with her students all day. Their creative, funny, and inquisitive minds challenge her to think in new and different ways. She supports her students by nurturing their interests and guiding them toward opportunities that ultimately glorify God.

Kelly’s classroom is full of encouraging relationships, intentional discipleship, creativity, and fun. She believes there is value in knowing her students individually to provide them the academic and spiritual instruction they need at their own personal level.

Debra is very passionate about our youngest students. She loves the joy and excitement they have for life. She also understands the importance of being a good leader and teaching with a biblical worldview.

Riley has always had a passion for working with students. “I want students to enjoy math more than they did when they walked in my class at the beginning of the year."

Along with teaching Spanish culture and language, Esta also has a passion for discipleship. “I pray for them and with them. You come to Heritage to go to school but you leave having inherited a whole family.”

Lesley aims to mentor and uplift her students in times of struggle and to celebrate with them in times of joy. Her classroom is a fun and engaging environment where the Bible is incorporated into each topic.

In her classroom, Emily is dedicated to fostering conversations about Jesus. She openly shares how God is working in her life and encourages her students to do the same.

Tae is passionate about getting to know her students and showing them love and care. She is dedicated to helping them grow both academically and spiritually. She looks forward to seeing her students develop into Christ-followers, ready to make a difference in the world.

Lisa loves getting to know her students and watching them grow in confidence throughout the school year. Understanding that math can be challenging, she encourages her students to embrace mistakes as part of the learning process.

​​​​​​​Wende finds joy in being the catalyst that inspires her students to reach their full potential and embrace the learning process. She loves witnessing her students take ownership of their education.

LeAnn has been teaching high school math at Heritage since 2007. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their math ability as they move through the school year.