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.

Kimberly Griffin - 6th Grade Teacher

Kimberly Griffin was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a master’s degree in elementary education. Mrs. Griffin enjoys seeing the faces of her students when they grasp a new concept. She and her husband, Clifton, have a daughter who is currently a student at KHCS. In her free time, she loves to read and travel.

Kristie Grable - 3rd Grade Teacher

Kristie Grable teaches fifth grade, and she earned her degree in Early Childhood Education from UGA. After homeschooling her four children through high school, she is happy to be in the classroom once again with a love and appreciation for the hearts and minds of her students. Her experience with Child Evangelism Fellowship has equipped her with her greatest passion – imparting the gospel of Jesus Christ to the next generation. In her free time, she enjoys tennis, biking, gardening, and leading after-school Bible clubs through the ministry of Good News Club. Mrs. Grable is grateful for the opportunity to work with the families and staff of KHCS.   

Janice Crawford - Learning Discoveries Coordinator

Janice Crawford was born in Wisconsin but grew up in North Carolina. She has her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She has been teaching for over twenty-nine years and is currently in her nineteenth year at KHCS. She and her husband, Johnnie, have one son, Jason, who is a 2017 graduate of KHCS. During her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her dogs.

Jeri Cordell - 4th Grade Teacher

Jeri Cordell was born in Marks, Mississippi, but was raised in Covington, Georgia. She obtained her master’s degree from Pensacola Christian College. She has been teaching for over forty-four years and is currently in her thirty-fourth year at Killian Hill. Ms. Cordell makes history come alive for her students and is an innovative teacher. She is always looking for creative ways to teach her students. During her free time, she enjoys gardening as well as reading.

Angie Brinson - 6th Grade Teacher

Angie Brinson holds a bachelor of science degree in education and has thirty years of teaching experience. Mrs. Brinson grew up Indiana and moved to the Atlanta area in 2007. She and her husband, Rick, have been married for forty years and have three daughters and seven grandchildren who live in the area. In her free time, she enjoys reading, walking outside, and spending time with her family. Mrs. Brinson desires to shine for Jesus at Killian Hill and everywhere she goes, and one of her favorite passages is Matthew 5:14-16.

Julie Boley - 4th Grade Teacher

Julie Boley grew up in Royersford, Pennsylvania. She holds a Bachelor of Science in music education, and has been teaching for over twenty years, more than a decade here at Killian Hill. While teaching science, Mrs. Boley has creative and engaging projects for her students to complete. She and her husband, Alan, have four children. During her downtime she enjoys playing the flute.

Melody Baker - 5th Grade Teacher

Melody Baker was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and has lived in the area all of her life, except while attending college at Bob Jones University. She has taught both second and fifth grades and has over thirty years of teaching experience. She loves the educational process and seeing her students experience “aha” moments.  Melody and her husband, Mike, have two cats, Boo and Higgins. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, listening to music, and practicing calligraphy.

Jim Bailey - Boys P.E. Teacher

Jim Bailey was born in Chesapeake, Virginia. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree. He has spent thirty five of his forty-three teaching years at KHCS. He and his wife, Linda, have two sons, Allan and Kyle, who are both alumni of KHCS and educators as well. In his downtime, he enjoys golfing and spending time with his granddaughter.

Stephanie Ayers - 2nd Grade Teacher

Stephanie Ayers grew up in Bainbridge, Georgia. She graduated from Valdosta State University with a bachelor of science degree in early childhood education and has over nineteen years of teaching experience in both public and private elementary schools. She and her husband, Dan, who is a physician assistant, have two adult daughters, Maddie and Caroline. When asked about what she would like for us to share with you about herself she said, “ I love teaching, I love Jesus, and I am excited to be at KHCS!