Jennifer Efting - Piano Lessons Teacher

Jana Hunt - Art Teacher

Jana Hunt is an artist who has used her talent to paint sets for KHCS and Smokerise Baptist Church plays. She loves helping children succeed in their creative endeavors and is so excited to teach art to our upper elementary classes. Jana and her husband, Todd, have four children, and the youngest, Katie, is a senior this year at KHCS. Mrs. Hunt enjoys drawing, painting, nature, spending time with family, and attending art festivals with her husband.

Sarah Munne - Fine Arts Director, Secondary English & Speech Teacher

Sarah Munne was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She received her bachelor’s degree in speech education. In addition to teaching English, she also coaches students for fine arts competitions. Mrs. Munne enjoys spending time with her husband, Josh, and two sweet daughters, Jane and Gwen. She enjoys watching The Great British Baking Show, reading classic literature, and coloring with her toddlers.

Pyeongkang Park - Middle School Choir Teacher

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.

Deanna Peterson - Voice and Piano Lessons Teacher

Deanna Peterson grew up in Alberta, Canada, but has lived in the States since 2015. At the age of seven she began taking piano lessons and took private voice lessons in high school. Mrs. Peterson has a bachelor’s degree in voice pedagogy and a master’s in voice performance. She has taught private lessons since 2011 and has worked with singers and pianists from seven years to over sixty years of age. She loves teaching one one-on-one and developing the individual talents and techniques of her students. Mrs. Peterson and her husband, Seth, have three children who are students at KHCS. In her free time, she loves exploring new places, riding bikes, camping, and playing board games with her family.

Seth Peterson - High School Choir Teacher

Seth Peterson is a native of Wisconsin, but moved to Georgia to be a part of the Killian Hill Ministries team. He completed an undergraduate degree in music education from Northland International University and has also completed a masters degree in church music from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. As a composer, teacher, and church musician his goal is to channel his God-given creativity in a way that leads people to Christ and engages them to worship Him as well as bringing them into a community of people that love God and His Word.

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.

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.