Brittney White - 2nd Grade Teacher

Brittney White is a second-grade teacher who grew up in South Florida and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. God has given her a heart for teaching students about Him as well as helping them to succeed academically. In her free time, Mrs. White enjoys playing volleyball and playing the piano.

Patricia Waters - 1st Grade Teacher

Patricia Waters was born in Stone Mountain, Georgia. She holds a master’s degree in elementary education. Ms. Waters has been teaching at Killian Hill for over forty-six years and has taught hundreds of children to read. During her free time, she enjoys decorating and refinishing furniture.

Rachel VanDenBerghe - Upper Elementary Art Teacher

Rachel VanDenBerghe is originally from South Carolina and recently moved to Georgia with her husband. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art and is most fond of pottery and painting! She loves seeing the creativity and unique thought process behind each child and enjoys helping them cultivate their skills. Rachel enjoys using her spare time to try new recipes, take care of her plants, and take walks with her husband.

Deblilia Tingingnow - K4 Teacher’s Aide

Deblilia Tingingnow, or Debbie, grew up on the beautiful island of Yap. She started to go to Yap Baptist Church when she was a child because she liked the brownies that they gave out at the kids club. She was saved when she was thirteen when her cousin came home from Bible College and led her to the Lord. She continued to go to church and grew in her faith. After high school, she decided to go to Guam and attend Harvest Baptist Bible College. She graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She enjoys swimming and will miss the beach. She loves children and is excited to come to KHCS with her adopted mom, Holly Novak. She is looking forward to exploring Georgia and going to a strawberry patch!

Susan Thomas - Secondary School Administrative Assistant & Business Office Assistance

Willie Taylor - Secondary Computer & Bible Teacher

Willie Taylor is our secondary computer teacher. Born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Olanta, South Carolina he has a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and a Master of Arts degree in Christian studies. For twenty- five years Willie has worked in corporate IT, and he is excited to transition to teaching and coaching at KHCS, where he can not only teach his students academically but also teach them about the Lord and a genuine Christian walk with Jesus, following His Word. He and his wife, Michelle, have two children who are both students at KHCS. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and doing yard work.

Margaret Snyder - K5 Kindergarten Teacher

Margaret Snyder is a kindergarten (K5) teacher from Greenville, South Carolina. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood education. Ms. Snyder is passionate about helping young children learn, especially teaching them to read books, and she loves giving them opportunities to explore God’s creation. In her free time, she enjoys running, gardening, and playing the violin.

Jacqueline Smith - Elementary School Principal

Jacqueline Smith grew up in Hebron, Ohio, and attended Northland International University graduating in 2013 with a degree in Elementary Education. After graduating, she moved to Guam where she lived and worked at Harvest Christian Academy for nine years. During her time in Guam, she taught fifth grade and third grade and earned a master’s degree in education. After five years in the classroom, she launched and ran the school’s Specialized Learning Center for two years. Upon returning to the States in 2022, Jacqueline enjoyed spending time with family and working in customer service and health advocate roles. She is excited to return to education and to have the opportunity to connect with the teachers, families, and students of Killian Hill. In her free time, Jacqueline loves cooking, board games, reading, traveling, and taking walks with her dog, Eboni Rose.

Robert Sherman - Bible Teacher

Robert Sherman was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (and yes he is still a die hard Steelers fan!). He currently holds a Bachelor of Arts in Bible, while finishing his master’s in biblical studies. Mr. Sherman has been teaching for twenty-four years, all of which have been at Killian Hill. He and his wife, Lisa, have two children, Benjamin and Hannah. During his downtime, he enjoys working on model trains, golfing, and cheering on the Steelers!

Hannah Seo - Director of Admissions & Advancement

Hannah Seo is the Director of Admissions and Advancement at KHCS. She believes each child is equally precious because they bear the image of God. With a warm and welcoming demeanor, she loves to assist families in finding a Christ-centered learning environment where the students can grow spiritually, academically, and wholistically. Having graduated from Georgia Tech with a major in Sociology, History, and Technology, Hannah brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to her role. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, drawing, and running, finding inspiration and joy in these creative pursuits. Above all, Hannah cherishes spending quality time with her family and friends, treasuring the precious memories shared together.