Administration

Harvest Christian Academy’s administration finds great joy in fulfilling their calling in Christian Education with the families and students of HCA.  This team gathers regularly to pray and discuss the day to day business of the academy.

Superintendent

B.A. Missouri State University
M.S. Missouri State University
M.B.A. Missouri State University

Principal Grades 5-12

B.S. Rockford University
M.A.T. Wheaton College
M.A. Olivet University

PRINCIPAL GRADES K-4
B.S. DePaul University 
M.S. Concordia University
Director of Early Education

B.A. Northern Illinois University
M.A. Northern Illinois University
M.A. Concordia University

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL GRADES 5-12

B.A. National Louis University
M.A. Northern Illinois University

Director of Student Services & Guidance

B.S. Taylor University

Director of Athletics

B.S. Bethel University
M.A. Bethel University

Director of Admissions
B.S. Baylor University
Superintendent Administrative Assistant
Director of Theater Arts
School Resource Officer
Advancement Lead

Early Education

Mrs. Vanessa Mehmel

Mrs. Vanessa Mehmel

Early Learning Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Shauna Thompson

Mrs. Shauna Thompson

Early Learning Extended Care
Ms. Sarah McCormick

Ms. Sarah McCormick

Preschool Teacher
Mrs. Sam Reilly

Mrs. Sam Reilly

Pre-K Paraeducator
Mrs. Sally Huston

Mrs. Sally Huston

Pre-K Teacher

Mrs. Emily Schoenberg

Pre-K Paraeducator

Mrs. Abby Parks

Preschool Paraeducator
Mrs. Kim Kuk

Mrs. Kim Kuk

Preschool Paraeducator
Mrs. Jen Stotz

Mrs. Jen Stotz

Preschool Teacher
Mrs. Holly Herrick

Mrs. Holly Herrick

Pre-K Teacher
Mrs. Daniela Condrea

Mrs. Daniela Condrea

Pre-K Paraeducator
Mrs. Bethany Nestrick

Mrs. Bethany Nestrick

Early Learning Music & Movement

Lower School

Mrs. Veronica Werneske

Mrs. Veronica Werneske

Librarian/Lower School Technology

Mrs. Angela Mason

Fourth Grade
Mrs. Amy Johnson

Mrs. Amy Johnson

Lower School Support Staff

Mr. Anthony Bell

Lower School Support Staff
Miss Grace Weiss

Miss Grace Weiss

Lower School P.E./Music
Miss Emily Davis

Miss Emily Davis

Fourth Grade
Mrs. Cindy Gafrick

Mrs. Cindy Gafrick

Second Grade
Mrs. Teresa DiTuri

Mrs. Teresa DiTuri

Lower School Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Christi Brown

Mrs. Christi Brown

Kindergarten

Middle/Upper School

Miss Val Richter

Miss Val Richter

Upper School Science
Mrs. Susan Kennedy

Mrs. Susan Kennedy

Middle School Language Arts
Mr. Steven Kurcz

Mr. Steven Kurcz

Upper School P.E.
Mr. Rob Stotz

Mr. Rob Stotz

Upper School Digital Arts
Mr. Peter Williams

Mr. Peter Williams

Upper School Business
Mrs. Ofelia Dagamac

Mrs. Ofelia Dagamac

Yearbook, Learning Lab Instructor
Mr. Nate Johnson

Mr. Nate Johnson

Middle School History
Mrs. Nicole Fredericksen

Mrs. Nicole Fredericksen

Upper School Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Enola McConville

Mrs. Enola McConville

Upper School English
Mr. Lafeyette Bell

Mr. Lafeyette Bell

Middle School P.E.
Mr. Gary Stott

Mr. Gary Stott

Upper School History
Mr. Caleb McClymont

Mr. Caleb McClymont

Upper School Science
Mrs. Millie Martinez

Mrs. Millie Martinez

Middle School/Upper School Spanish
Mrs. Krista Peterson

Mrs. Krista Peterson

Upper School Math
Mr. Joel Aurand

Mr. Joel Aurand

Middle School Bible/K-8 Spiritual Life Director
Mr. Jesse Crognale

Mr. Jesse Crognale

Middle School/Upper School Bible
Ms. Jennifer Hawkins

Ms. Jennifer Hawkins

Middle School/Upper Science, Bible
Mrs. Jennifer Gray

Mrs. Jennifer Gray

Middle School Math
Mrs. Ginger Oostdyk

Mrs. Ginger Oostdyk

Middle School Science
Dr. Christian Constante

Dr. Christian Constante

Upper School Bible/9-12 Spiritual Life Director
Mrs. Amy Nichols

Mrs. Amy Nichols

Upper School English
Mrs. Amy McLoughlin

Mrs. Amy McLoughlin

Middle School/Upper School Math
Mrs. Amy  Kananen

Mrs. Amy Kananen

Upper School History

Other Faculty & Staff

Coach Steven Bland

Coach Steven Bland

Food Services Manager/Upper School XC Coach
Mrs. Nora Duran

Mrs. Nora Duran

Athletic Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Leah Tatina

Mrs. Leah Tatina

Lower School Discipleship, Choir Director
Mrs. Lauryn Miller

Mrs. Lauryn Miller

Admissions Lead
Mrs. Joy Martin

Mrs. Joy Martin

Receptionist
Elvis

Elvis

Service Dog

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS

Harvest Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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