Kelly Childs

4th Grade Teacher

Kelly Childs has joined our 4th grade team this year, and we couldn’t be more excited!

Kelly has a deep passion for helping others, and it shows through her experiences. After graduating from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Education with a Gifted and Talented Endorsement, she taught for seven years in Carmel Clay Schools for their elementary Gifted and Talented program. Then, while raising her own children, she came alongside young mothers through a MOPS Ministry, taught Sunday School, and hosted Bible studies for her children and their friends. She chose to apply to Heritage so that she could continue pouring into others academically and spiritually.

Kelly’s classroom is full of encouraging relationships, intentional discipleship, creativity, and fun. Students are welcomed by name each morning. They are known, loved, and can feel safe to make mistakes and try again. Kelly believes there is value in knowing her students individually to provide them the academic and spiritual instruction they need at their own personal level.

“I am excited to be working for Heritage Christian School because I love the way HCS has eyes to see, enjoy, and develop each child as an individual. It is truly a loving and godly community,” Kelly said.”Heritage provides a rigorous academic experience which is supported by the feel of a small town community. Students and staff are known, given the opportunity to grow, and rooted in the Word of God.”

In Kelly’s free time, she likes to travel with family, visit with friends, and oil paint. While traveling in New Zealand, Kelly bungee jumped 300 feet! Make sure to ask her about the experience!