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.

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.

Marcia Rygh - Paino and Flute Teacher

Marcia Rygh was born in Lebanon, Indiana. She holds a bachelor’s degree in music education and a master’s degree in piano performance from Bob Jones University. She has been teaching private piano and flute lessons for over thirty years. She and her husband, Steve, have four children – Kaitlyn, Collin, and Kristyn have all graduated from KHCS and Connor is currently a senior. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and coffee shops.

Carolyn Quillin - Librarian

Carolyn Quillin was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. She has a Bachelor of Science in elementary education. Mrs. Quillin has been teaching for over thirty-one years and has a cheerful manner with her students whether in the classroom or on the playground. She and her husband, Jim, have three children, Stephanie, Matt, and Drew. During her free time, she enjoys scrap-booking and gardening.

Heather Prussia - 3rd Grade Teacher

Heather Prussia was born and raised in Georgia. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. She has been teaching for eight years. As a teacher, Mrs. Prussia loves to watch her students learn and master concepts and help them build confidence. She and her husband, Andy, have four children who are all students at KHCS. In her free time, she enjoys playing games, being outdoors, hiking, gardening, and eating chocolate.

Bené Pritchard - 1st Grade Teacher

Bené Pritchard is our kindergarten teacher’s aide who grew up in Lawrenceville, Georgia. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a Minor in Psychology from Georgia State University. She has worked in Christian and public school classrooms for over 15 years combined. She and her husband Steve have two sons, Oran and Colton. She loves music, gardening, going to coffee houses, and spending time with her family.  

Jill Parry - Elementary Music & Secondary Band Teacher

Jill Parry was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. She attended a Christian elementary and high school before earning an undergraduate degree in music education and a master’s degree in horn performance. Before coming to teach at KHCS, Ms. Parry taught in Indiana where she was also involved with the girls basketball and volleyball programs. In her spare time, she enjoys watching the KC Royals and KU Jayhawks, playing sports, and staying caffeinated.

Katy Hansen - Elementary STEM & P.E. & Secondary Language Lab

Katy Hansen was born in Detroit, Michigan and grew up in Stone Mountain, Georgia. She attended the University of Georgia for early childhood education and has a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in human resource management from American Intercontinental University. She worked twenty-five years in the financial services industry. She is married to her husband, John, and has a son, Ben, who attends KHCS. She has two dogs and several chickens and enjoys being outside. Mrs. Hansen spends her free time doing youth group activities and events at church. She is excited to bring the many areas of STEM to life for her students and is very grateful to be a part of the KHCS team.