Hinkletown Mennonite Faculty and Staff

Education: Bachelors Elementary Education, Millersville University

Masters in Classroom Technology, Wilkes University

Literacy Certificate (Intermediate 3-8), Augustana University

Favorite Verse: Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

Fun Fact: I have a published children’s book called Cinda the Chalk Dust Princess.

Education: Bachelors Elementary Education, Messiah University

PA State Certification in Grades K-8

Masters, Millersville University

Favorite Verse: Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future.”

Best part about my job: Each Fall, the first day of school is like Christmas morning in my classroom. I have a number of unique, unwrapped packages created by God, waiting for me to unwrap throughout the year! I love seeing so much growth and maturity throughout the span of the time spent with my students in Kindergarten!

Education: B.S. Elementary Education, Kutztown University

PA State Certified in Elementary Education

PA State Certified in Early Childhood Development

Favorite Verse: Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”

Enjoys: My family likes to camp and be outside when we can. One of my favorite things to do with my family is to sit around our fire pit.

Education Background: Bachelors Early Childhood/Elementary Education, Millersville University

Favorite Verse: Numbers 6:24-26 “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”

Best part about my job: I love getting to watch students grow, learn, and walk into who God called them to be! I also love all of the conversations and connections that can be made with the students!

Education: Dual Certification in Early Childhood Education (PreK-4) and Special Education (N-8), Messiah College

M.Ed. La Salle University

Favorite Verse: Matthew 6:34 “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

Best part about my job: No two days are alike. I love seeing my students grow and blossom in all areas over the course of a school year.

Education Background: B.S. Early Childhood Education, Lancaster Bible College

Favorite Verse: Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Enjoys: Weather (especially snowstorms and thunderstorms), puzzles, traveling, and spending time with family.

Education: B.S. Elementary Education, Millersville University

Favorite Verse: A conversation between Moses and God from Exodus 34:13-14. “Show me now Your way, that I many know You and that I may find grace in Your sight.” “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”

Fun Fact: I’ve been to 48 states.

Education: B.S. in Education with a concentration in PreK, Millersville University

Favorite Verse: Isaiah 43:18-19 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”

Fun Fact: I used to be a tour guide at President James Buchanan’s house.

Education: Bachelors  Elementary Education (K-6), Millersville University

Early Childhood Elementary Certification

Favorite Verse: Proverbs 31:25 “She is clothed in strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.”

Fun Fact: I would love to be a homesteader! I live on a farmette and have had lots of farm animals over the last seven years! I love gardening and being able to grow and preserve our own food and make bread.

Education: B.S. Education, Lancaster Bible College

Favorite Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

Best part about my job: It allows me to fulfill my dream of teaching, using my God-given gifts at a Christian school. I feel blessed to work in an environment surrounded by supportive, Christ-centered faculty, parents, and students.

Education: B.S. in Elementary (K-6) and Special Education (K-12th), Eastern University

M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction with a minor in Online Education, Concordia University

Enjoys: Coaching volleyball, Spending time with my son, Asher and daughter, Lorelai, Being active in our church/youth group/young adult program, and Vacationing to the beach with my family.

Education: ELA B.S. Education Middle Level (4-8), Millersville University

Favorite Quote: “The death of relationship is a lack of intentionality.”

Fun Fact: I studied Korean for 3 years and have traveled to 13 countries.

Education: B.S.E. Elementary Education, Millersville University

Certificate for Middle Level Language Arts 6-8, Millersville University

Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Eastern Mennonite University

Favorite Verse: Romans 8:31-39 “Nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Enjoys: Gardening, Cooking, Reading, Music, Spending time in nature, Learning; especially about plants, insects and all living things.

Education: B.A. Education and Bible, Cairn University (formerly Philadelphia College of the Bible)

Favorite Verse: Psalm 62:1-2 “Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.”

Best part about my job: I get to work with so many wonderful students and see the changes in their lives from 7th grade until they graduate.

Education: B.S.E. English, Millersville University

Favorite Verse: Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

Fun Fact: There has been a member of my family as an HMS student or teacher every year since the school started.

Education: B.S. Elementary Education, Eastern University

M.Ed Curriculum, Assessment,  and Teaching, Millersville University

STEM Endorsement, Millersville University

Favorite Verse: 1 Cor. 10:31 “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

Best part about my job: I am able to see growth in the students. I love when they finally understand something they were struggling with and are excited for themselves.

Education: Bachelors Education (K-6), Lancaster Bible College

Bachelors in Bible, Lancaster Bible College

Masters in Special Education, Eastern Mennonite University

ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Certification K-12

Science of Reading Certificate

Phonics First Certificate

QPR (Suicide Prevention) Certificate

Favorite Verse: Psalm 94:18-19 “When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ your unfailing love, Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”

Enjoys: Reading, Math, Art, Making/Refurbishing Jewelry, Astronomy, Spending time with my fur babies (Oompa, Loompa and Bella), and sitting on the front porch visiting with the neighbors.

Education: Bachelors Music Education with an Oboe Performance Certificate, Pennsylvania State University

Masters in Music, Conducting, Sam Houston State University with the American Band College

Favorite Verse: Acts 18:28 “For in Him we live and move and have our being.”

Enjoys: Hosting family and friends, Hiking, Exploring cultures, Taking photos of our Creator’s beautiful handiwork, and Composing, Listening to and performing God’s incredible gift to humankind – music!

Education: B.S. Elementary Education, Messiah College

M.Ed. Kutztown University Certifications: Elementary Education K-8, and School Library K-12

Favorite Verse: 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”

Fun Fact: I lived in Kazakhstan for 7 years.

Education: B.F.A – Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of the Arts, (Philadelphia, PA)

Degree from the EMU/LMC STEP program

Favorite Verse: Hosea 13:14 “I will ransom them from the power of the grave, I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be your plague; O grave I will be your destruction.”

Enjoys: Acrylic, Watercolor & Oil painting, Astronomy, Creation Science, Bible Study, Old Time Radio, Reading and Photography.

Education: Associates of Arts, Hesston College

Bachelors Health/PE, Lancaster Bible College

Favorite Verse: Col. 3:17 “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

Fun Fact: I grew up on a dairy farm, and spent many early morning feeding and milking cows.

Education: B.S. Biology and Secondary Education, Lycoming College

M.Ed. Technology Integration, Penn State University

Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Immaculata University

Favorite Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

Best part about my job: I love to learn more about my students and their interests, and I love to share with them the intricacies of our Creator’s earth.

Education: B.A. Psychology, Millersville University

B.S. Social Studies Secondary Education, Millersville University

Favorite Verse: 1 Peter 3:15 “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.”

Fun Fact: I’ve attended a baseball game in 12 different Major League Baseball ballparks.

Education: B.S. Thomas Jefferson University

Teaching Certification (K-4), Lancaster Bible College

M.Ed. Eastern Mennonite University

Favorite Verse: Psalm 118: 24 “This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.”

Fun Fact: Teaching is my second career. I first worked as a Time Study Engineer and Purchasing Agent in a sewing factory.

Education: A.A. Ministry Leadership, Lancaster Bible College

Favorite Verse: Romans 12:2  “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” (NLT)

Fun Fact: I loved in Kosovo for three years!

Education: Bachelors PE/Health, Eastern Mennonite University

Masters PE, Health and Driver Education, West Chester University

Principals Certification, Temple University

Favorite Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”

Best part about my job: It is a blessing to work in a school community that is built on faith and where the school, home and church can partner together in Christian education. Observing students growing in the Lord and developing their gifts is truly a joy!

Education: B.A. Linguistics, Seoul National University, South Korea

TESOL Certificate, University of Pittsburgh

M.A. and Ph.D. Linguistics, University of Pittsburgh

Favorite Verse: John 1:1-5

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him al things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”

Fun Fact: I did language research on the island of Ternate, North Maluku, Indonesia.

Education: B.S. Business, Bloomsburg University

M.A. Human Development, Fairleigh Dickinson University

Training in Human Resource Management, Lehigh Area Community College

Favorite Verse: Joshua 1:9. “Be strong and courageous. The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Enjoys: Gardening and Camping, and Enjoying life with my Mini-Goldendoodle.

Education: A.A.A. Early Childhood Education, Hesston College

Favorite Verse: Philippians 4: 6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Best part about my job: Planning fundraising events from the very beginning stages, tending to the details in between, and ultimately seeing a community come together and enjoy the experience. I remember participating in many of the same events as a student, and it’s fun being on other side of things now!

Education: B.A. Business Administration

Favorite Quote: “Peace is not a province we retreat to, but a provision that we respond from.” – Kenneth Thompson

Fun Fact: I have ridden a camel on the shore of the Red Sea.

Education: B.A. Intercultural Studies, and Certificate in TESOL, Biola University

M.A. Spiritual Formation & Education, Wheaton College

Favorite Chapter of the Bible: Isaiah 55

Best part about my job: I love HMS, and how I get a front row seat to see how the Holy Spirit prompts people to bless HMS.

Favorite Verse: John 17: 6-25

Best part about my job: Interacting with all of the HMS families.

Education: Lancaster County Career & Technology Center

Favorite Verse: Philippians 4:13  “I can do all everything through him who gives me strength.”

Enjoys: Working on cars and trucks, Building and seeing how things work.

Favorite Verse: Ephesians 3: 17-21

“So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”

Best part about my job: I enjoy working with students to help them become more successful in the areas that are challenging to them.

Education: Early Childhood Education, Eastern Mennonite University

Favorite Verse: Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

Fun Fact: My parents were missionaries to Vietnam. I lived there 9 years during the war.

Favorite Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”

Best part about my job: I am needed and I can have a positive influence on the kids.

Enjoys: Farming

Education: CDL license with a School Bus Endorsement

Favorite Bible passage: Psalm 139

Best part about my job: Waving to the parents who are at the bus stop in the mornings.

Favorite Verse: Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Fun Fact: I took private art lessons from the age of 15 – 25.

Best part about my job: I get to help children get excited about learning while having lots of fun!

Favorite Verse: Matthew 6:26, “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”

Fun Fact: My favorite animal is a Red Panda Bear.

Favorite Verse: “Since 7th grade, I have fallen in love with Psalm 37, mostly because it tells me to “fret not” three times.”

Fun Fact: My 5 children and I have visited all the continental states in America, most Canadian provinces and Mexico. Most of these visits were done with a pop-up camper and no cell phone.

Best part about my job: I enjoy the students who keep me thinking “young” and my coworkers are fun to interact with.

Education: Associates Degree Retail Management, Messiah College

Favorite Verse: Proverbs 3:6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”

Enjoys: Cooking and Volunteering at New Holland Reuzit and Blessings of Hope.

Education: 
B.A. Liberal Arts, with a certification in Special Education, minor in TESL, Eastern Mennonite University

M.Ed. Secondary School Counseling, Eastern University

Favorite Verse: Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV) “The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with his love, He will rejoice over you with singing.”

Enjoys: Different cultures, Connecting with all people, Macrame, Plants and Gardening, and Going on all types of adventures with my family!

Favorite Verse: Philipians 4:7 “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Fun Fact: I have a very similar looking twin sister.

Enjoys: Flower arranging, family time, traveling, and sightseeing.

Education: B.A. English Language Teaching, Ecole Normale Superieure de N’Djamena-Chad

Fun Fact: I’m shy, objective, and open to debates with others.

Enjoys: Being useful for the society, through anything I can do to make it possible.

Education: B.A. Criminal Justice, Kings’ College

Paralegal Certification, Penn State University (Berks County, PA)

Favorite Verse: 1 Peter: 1:15 “But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do.”

Enjoys: Camping, landscape, yard work, and building legos!

Favorite Verse: Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Fun Fact: I’m a musician and play guitar, base guitar, a little bit of piano.

I enjoy my job because: I get to spend time with the kids and make a difference.

Education: Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts, Hesston College

Favorite Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 (The Passion Translation) “Trust in the Lord completely, and do not rely on your own opinions. With all your heart rely on him to guide you, and he will lead you in every decision you make. Become intimate with him in whatever you do, and he will lead you wherever you go.”

Best part about my job: It’s a great blend of my love for children & education AND my love of driving (especially large vehicles)! : ) I enjoy finding creative ways to help students understand what they’re learning, and to successfully overcome challenges.

Education: Penn Foster

Favorite Verse: Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Enjoys: Going to the beach, reading novels about the Oregon Trail, cooking, swimming, and drinking coffee

Education: B.A  Sociology, Psychology and English literature

Diploma in Aviation Hospitality and Travel Management

Favorite Verse: Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”

Enjoys: Baking, painting making new friends, and photography.

Education: Associates Degree  Elementary Education, Harrisburg Area Community College (HAAC)

Favorite Verse: Philippians 4:6-7 “Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”

Fun Fact: I biked down Mt. Haleakala in Hawaii.