Harrisonville Classical Christian Academy is an independent, non-denominational Christian School with a Classical Christian Education philosophy. HCCA offers a rigorous Classical Christian curriculum while partnering with parents to educate students in a historic biblical worldview. Aspiring to be a premier Classical Christian liberal arts academy. Students at HCCA are asked to think on that which is true, lovely, pure and honorable. We recognize that we are a collaborative help to parents who have a God given right and responsibility for raising and training their children. HCCA strives to be an extension of the home, “training up a child in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”
To develop children to be knowledgeable, understanding and wise as they seek to serve God through their leadership, service and character. To lead classically trained learners into a lifelong journey in Christ, serving God as leaders and servants in their communities, proclaiming the Good News.
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 fourth 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 35 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
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 first year teaching at HCCA.
Susan has been married to her first love, Ian Davis, for 44 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 first year teaching at HCCA.
Lisa has been married to her husband, Howard, for 36 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
Hattie Ashbaugh teaches
3rd and 4th 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 second 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
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 fourth 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
Dale Campbell is the Assistant Principal at HCCA. He teaches 7th and 8th grades as well as 5th-8th grade Language Arts and Science.
Dale has a Bachelor of Science in Religion and a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from Liberty University. Dale taught for a year at Johnson County Christian Academy and served for two years as the Administrator of the school. Dale serves as the pastor at Church of Hope.
Dale met his wife, Wendy, at a baseball game and they have been married for 29 years. They have three daughters ages 24, 22, and 14.
Dale’s favorite verses are:
"Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain."
1 Corinthians 15:58
"There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
Romans 8:1
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.
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
Jenny Wagoner teaches Music
at HCCA.
Glyne Piesker teaches Art 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.
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
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 third 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
Haley Schopfer is the Para at HCCA.