Who We Are

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  Michelle Sloan is the 

Head of the School at HCCA.

Michelle has served in Christian and public schools for over 30 years. This will be Mrs. Sloan's fifth year as Head of School at HCCA. She is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University, gaining her Bachelor of Science in Religious Education and her Master’s of Science in Education. She has spent the majority of her time teaching in early childhood Birth-3rd grades in Christian Schools and serving as a Parent Educator in the Parents As Teachers Program in public schools. She has a heart for Christian Education with over 20 years in the classroom. 

Michelle met her husband, Tracy at SBU and they have been married for 36 years. They have 3 adult sons, two granddaughters and a grandson. Tracy and Michelle raised their children in Christian Education and believe that the people who are mentoring your children over 7 hours a day need to be of like faith and mind. They both have a heart for ministry and missions, helping churches and orphanages in Mexico as well as planting churches and schools here in the Harrisonville area. They are both members on the HCCA board and are committed to seeing a school thrive in Harrisonville that will bring honor and glory to God. 

Michelle’s life verse is:

“For we know that all things work 

together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

Romans 8:28

Susan Davis teaches 

Junior Kindergarten and 

Kindergarten at HCCA. 

Susan is a veteran teacher who has taught in both early childhood and elementary education;

along with substituting secondary grade levels for 18 years. She began her teaching career at Harrisonville Christian School in ‘93 and later was called to teach at Heartland Christian High School and Academy where she taught for 14 years. This will be Susan’s second year teaching at HCCA.

Susan has been married to her first love, Ian Davis, for 45 years.  They have 5 children and 8 grandchildren.  All their children attended Harrisonville Christian School and Heartland Christian High School and Academy in Belton. It brings her so much joy to witness her children bringing up their own children in Christian education! Having her children recognize the importance of

Christian education is a dream come true. She looks forward to being an integral part not only in her grandchildren’s lives but in her future students to come. She is experiencing the joy spoken about in 3 John 1:4, “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”

Susan’s verse of encouragement is:

“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.”

Jeremiah 29:11

 Lisa Ward teaches 1st and 2nd

grades at HCCA. 

Lisa has a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood acquired from Southwest Baptist University

 in 1985. Lisa was the teacher and director of Bright Beginnings Preschool at FBC in Peculiar, MO for the last ten years. Lisa has taught at the Little Blessings Preschool, Summit Christian Academy and Harrisonville Christian School.  This will be Lisa’s second year teaching at HCCA. 

Lisa has been married to her husband, Howard, for 37 years.  They have two grown sons. Daniel lives in Blue Springs and Tommy resides in Belton with his wife Sammie Jo and 8-year-old daughter Hailey. Lisa and Howard are active members of First Baptist Church of Peculiar where Lisa plays the piano, is the Nursery Coordinator, teaches preschool Sunday School and helps with women’s ministry. In her free time, Lisa likes to play with her granddaughter, sew, make things with her Cricut, and can homemade jelly and jam.   

Lisa’s favorite bible verse is: 

“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.” 

Jeremiah 29:11 

  Sarah Adkins teaches 

3rd and 4th grades at HCCA.  

  Paula Kohl teaches 

5th and 6th grades at HCCA.  She also teaches 5th-8th grade Math, Logic and Geography. 

Paula is a veteran teacher with over 20 years of experience in all grade levels from Kindergarten through College. She has an education degree from John Brown University in Siloam Spring, AR. This will be Paula's fifth year teaching at HCCA. 

Paula is married to Jake Kohl and they have two sons. Both of their sons attended Christian school growing up. Paula has a deep desire to see students learn and succeed in the classroom and seeks to personally help every student excel to the best of their ability. She is excited to join in the effort to provide Christian education here in Harrisonville, MO.

Paula’s inspirational verse for 

this year is:

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” 

Romans 15:13

Lin teaches Preschool (3-5 year olds) at HCCA.

Lin was born in Georgia and moved to North Carolina as an infant. Her father was a Methodist minister.  Her sophomore year of high school they moved to Oklahoma where she started her college journey before finishing in Kansas City. This will be Lin's second year teaching at HCCA.

In 1988, Lin married her husband David. They have two adult children that both graduated from Christian School so they are huge advocates for Christian Schools. She has over 25 years of experience with preschool age children.  When Lin was about 10 or 11 years old she was saved at a christian concert. 

One of Lin’s favorite verses

in the Bible is:

“So that we may boldly say, “ The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” 

Hebrews 13:6

 Jessie Magoffin is the Administrative Assistant at HCCA. She will also teach music and band.

Jessie has an Associate of Arts in Teaching from Crowder College and a  Bachelor of Science in General Studies from Missouri Southern State  University. This will be Jessie's 

fourth year at HCCA.

Jessie taught K-12 music in the Ballard School District for four years before becoming a stay-at-home mom for nine years. After spending a few  months as the K-2 RTI Aide at East Lynne, she finished out the school  year at HCCA. 

Jessie and her husband John reside in Harrisonville and have been married for 16 years. They have three children: Jaxon, Molly and Maddox. All three attend HCCA.

Jessie's favorite verse is: 

"The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge..." 

2 Samuel 22:2-3  

 Glyne Piesker teaches Art along with Logic School Literature and 

Language Arts at HCCA.  

She has been an English and Literature teacher in the Philippines for 9 years and taught one school year in Indonesia before moving to the United States. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English and Literature and an Education degree in Secondary Education. She aspires for her students to have a constant curiosity and love for learning. This will be Glyne's fifth year teaching at HCCA.

Glyne is married to Randall Piesker and they have one son, Noah. He is a third grader who has been attending HCCA since Kindergarten. Glyne’s Arts and Humanities subjects in college focused on Classical Art which she is motivated to convey to our HCCA kids. 

Glyne’s favorite verse for her 

daily life is:

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.”  Psalm 23:1

 Haley Schopfer is the Para at HCCA. 

This will be Haley's third 

year at HCCA.

Rachel Cheslik teaches Logic School Math at HCCA.

 Rachel was born and raised in the Kansas City area and likes to say "teaching is in her blood," as her dad, an aunt, and both grandmothers were all teachers. She is passionate about helping students succeed in learning and life and loves to make challenging concepts understandable to students. That is why math is one of her favorite subjects to teach! This will be Rachel's first year teaching at HCCA. 

Rachel has a B.A. in Communications and started teaching students in a one-on-one context via private tutoring in 2012. Since then she has built a tutoring business that has served hundreds of students and their families. Outside of work, Rachel is a homeowner who loves hosting game nights for friends, spending time with her family, and investing in youth at her church. 

One of Rachel's favorite verses is: 

"I sought the LORD, and he answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame."

Psalm 34:4-5

Howard Ward teaches Logic School Science at HCCA.

Although new to the school, he has been teaching, coaching, and mentoring middle

school students for 38 years (25 years in Blue Springs R IV). Before beginning his teaching career, he

worked as a farmer, forester, forest fire fighter, naturalist, learn to camp programmer, and an

armorer/PNCO instructor in the United States Army. 

His credentials include an Associates of Science in

Parks and Recreation Management, Bachelor of Science in Outdoor Education, Teacher Certification 5-

12 in Earth Science, Life Science and Environmental Science, All Science 7-9, a Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction + 40 hrs.

Howard has been married to Lisa (1st & 2nd Grade) for 37 years. They have two grown boys, a wonderful

daughter in law, and the best granddaughter on the planet. 

Since retiring from public school teaching, Howard stays busy at FBC Peculiar where he serves as a Deacon/Elder, Adult Sunday School teacher, Recreation Leader and Cook.

A life-long love of the outdoors and endurance sports has not been deterred by his age as they remain a

prominent part of his personal life. He is an avid camper, cyclist, trail runner, fisherman and fitness advocate. Having been a runner since 1975 he tried a trail marathon in 2001 and has been hooked on trails since that time. His favorite accomplishments include an 8 hour down and up of the Grand Canyon and, most currently adventure course racing. Adventure racing involves navigation, running, paddling,

and cycling.

Howard's life verse is:

"I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding. Teach me LORD, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end." Psalm 119:32-33

Abigail Johnson teaches Logic School Composition at HCCA.