Preschool & Kindergarten

Katie Atwood
K5 Teacher’s Aide
Katie Atwood - K5 Teacher’s Aide
Katie Atwood is a native of Georgia and an alumnus of KHCS. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in public health with a minor in French from University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky. She has worked with preschoolers for over a decade, and has a heart for teaching children about Jesus. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and dog, reading, gardening, sewing, cooking, and writing.

Deblilia Tingingnow
K4 Teacher’s Aide
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!

Margaret Snyder
K5 Kindergarten Teacher
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.

Sheila Janifer
K4 Preschool Teacher
Sheila Janifer - K4 Preschool Teacher
Shelia Janifer was born in Anniston, Alabama and has resided in Gwinnett County for over 30 years. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Office Administration from Jacksonville State University. With her eighteen years of homeschooling, she directed a community of 30+ children and over 15 families with the Classical approach to learning. She is married to her husband, Mark, who is a Software Support Consultant. They have two adult daughters and one son. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, discovering new recipes, and exploring new adventures outside.

Akberet Andegiorgs
Preschool Teacher's Aide
Akberet Andegiorgs - Preschool Teacher's Aide
Akberet Andegiorgs is from Eritrea where she taught first grade for six years and also worked in a literacy program for adults. In 2010, she moved to the United States and has lived in Georgia since then. She has three children enrolled at KHCS. When Akberet has free time, she enjoys shopping, going on walks with her children, and spending time with her family.

Lori Anderson
Preschool Director & K4 Teacher
Lori Anderson - Preschool Director & K4 Teacher
Lori Anderson was born and grew up in New Jersey. She holds a master’s degree in special education from Bob Jones University and has many years of teaching experience. As the preschool director, Mrs. Anderson spends her time teaching character and foundational concepts to the youngest on the Hill. She and her husband, Chris, have four adult daughters who are all graduates of KHCS. In her free time, Lori enjoys spending time with her family and cooking and baking.