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 third 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 34 years. They have 3 adult sons and two precious granddaughters. 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

Samantha Smith teaches Kindergarten and 1st grade at HCCA.

Samantha has a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Avila University. For the past five years, she has home-schooled her children using the classical model. This will be Samantha's first year teaching at HCCA.

Samantha  and her husband, Griffin, were high school sweethearts and have been married for almost 

13 years. Griffin is a Professional Engineer at a local firm and enjoys improving the community. They have 4 children: Lily, 11, Penny, 8, Milly, 7, and Asher, 5. All four children will attend HCCA this year and are looking forward to a delightful year.

The Smiths live in Lee’s Summit, MO and enjoy spending time with family and serving at their church. For Griffin and Samantha, there is no greater honor than sowing seeds for Christ. Samantha feels blessed by this new adventure to grow in serving the Lord.

Samantha’s life verse is:

"Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”

1  Thessalonians 5:16-18

 Sarah Jones teaches 

2nd and 3rd grades at HCCA. 

She has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Florida College and a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Missouri. This will be Sarah’s second year teaching at HCCA. 

Sarah has classically home-schooled her children for the past five years. She taught first grade at Adrian Elementary School before her husband Justin served six years in the Navy taking them to many places throughout the United States. 

Sarah and her husband Justin reside in Peculiar, Missouri. They have three children: Mackenzie, 10, Caroline, 7 and William, 4. Her two oldest will be attending HCCA and their family is thrilled to be a part of the HCCA community. 

Sarah’s life verse is:

 “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”

Galatians 2:20

Hattie Ashbaugh teaches

4th and 5th grades at HCCA. 

Hattie has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Calvary Bible College and a Masters of Education in Teaching from the University of St. Mary’s. 

Hattie taught for two years at Harrisonville Christian School and five years at Summit Christian Academy before becoming a homeschooling mom. This will be Hattie’s first year teaching at HCCA.  

Hattie has been married to her college sweetheart, James, for 26 years.  They reside in Peculiar, Missouri with their five children:  Tate, 19, Micah, 19, Althea, 17, Ella, 17, and Averi, 9.  Averi will be attending HCCA.  Hattie and her family are members of Manna Fellowship Church where they love serving wherever needed.

Hattie’s favorite verses are: 

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose trust is the Lord. For he will be like a tree planted by the water, That extends its roots by a stream, And does not fear when the heat comes; But its leaves will be green, And it will not be anxious in a year of drought, Nor cease to yield fruit.”

Jeremiah 17:7-8

  Paula Kohl teaches 

6th and 7th grades at HCCA. 

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 third 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

Peyton Zaring is the Lead Teacher in the Jr. Kindergarten class and teaches on Wednesday and Friday at HCCA.

Peyton is currently working towards her degree in Elementary Education with a minor in German from the University of Central Missouri. Peyton loves working with children and her greatest desire in teaching is to joyfully lead and equip children to know, love and serve the Lord with their lives in anything and everything they do! This will be Peyton's second year teaching at HCCA. 

Peyton is getting married to her fiance Landon in the winter of 2022. Peyton and Landon both serve and lead worship on the praise team at their church in Harrisonville.  

Peyton’s life verse is: 

“But He was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities. Upon Him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with His wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 

Amber Martin is the Co-Teacher in the Jr. Kindergarten class and teaches on Tuesday and Thursday at HCCA.

Amber has college credit hours through Calvary University. She also has experience with children of her own, at church and as a substitute at HCCA last year. She has always enjoyed working with children. "It's  particularly sweet when you see concepts click in their precious heads, and truthfully, children are amazing." This will be Amber’s first year teaching at HCCA.
 

Amber and her husband Gene met over 20 years ago as members of a fireworks association and there were instant sparks. They reside outside of Garden City, MO. Gene is a union sheet metal worker specializing in commercial heating and cooling. 

They have 4 children: Presleigh, 17, William, 12, Stella, 10,  and Vivian, 5. Presleigh has been home-schooled for high school using Classical Conversations. Will and Stella attended HCCA last year and Vivian will join them there this year.  Amber and her family attend Cornerstone Community Church in Harrisonville.  They have always believed in the importance of Christian education, and are excited to join HCCA for this new phase in life.
 

A verse Amber loves when she's faced with uncertainty and overwhelmed by worry 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

 Emily Doss teaches the 3-year-old Preschool Class at HCCA. 

Emily has her degree in Elementary Education from Graceland University. Emily has taught preschool for 8 years. She taught at Blue Ridge Christian School for 2 years and then  at Harrisonville Christian School for 6 years. After taking the last 6 years off to raise her family, she is excited to get back into the classroom. This will be Amber’s first year teaching at HCCA.  

 
Emily and her husband Josh reside in Raymore, MO. Josh and Emily have been married for 11 years. Josh is an architect at a local design firm. They have 2 children: Ruby, 5 and Rosie, 3. Both of their children will be attending HCCA. 

Emily’s favorite 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

Jenny Wagoner teaches the Music Class at HCCA. 

 Jessie Magoffin is the Administrative Assistant at HCCA.

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 second 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 14 years. They have three children: Jaxon, 11, Molly 9, and  Maddox, 7. All three are attending HCCA for their second year.

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