Dr. Shannon Lee - Secondary English Teacher/AP Psychology/ESL

Shannon Lee grew up in Taiwan. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English, a master’s degree in Foreign Languages and Literature, and a doctorate degree in English, as well as a training certificate in Secondary English Teacher’s Education from Taiwan. Coming from a family of educators, Ms. Lee greatly enjoys and is very passionate about teaching, and sees teaching as a big part of God’s calling for her life. Outside of work, she spends most of her time serving her church community and fellowship. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, playing the piano, and spending time with family and friends!

Steve Rygh - Business Manager/Georgia Goal Coordinator/Health & Consumer Finance Teacher

Steve Rygh grew up in Downers Grove, Illinois. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and has been a CPA for over 35 years. Steve and his wife, Marcia, have four adult children who are all graduates of KHCS! In his free time, Steve enjoys spending time with his family, especially his six grandchildren. He also enjoys sports, running, racquetball, and tennis.

Seth Peterson - Middle School & 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.

Leah Li - Secondary Science Teacher

Leah Li was born in China and came to the US in 2017. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University. Ms. Li enjoys leading a small group Bible study and is passionate about showing people who God is through her teaching. Outside of work, she likes Lord of the Rings, hiking, going to the gym, and playing the violin. 

Holly Novak - Secondary School Principal

Holly Novak grew up in Kenya, East Africa, before coming to the states and graduating in 2002 with a degree in secondary education in history and linguistics. After graduation, she spent twenty-two years at Harvest Christian Academy in Guam teaching history and physical education classes as well as coaching basketball and soccer. Most recently, Ms. Novak has filled the role of the Dean of Education for Harvest Baptist Bible College in Guam. She has earned a masters degree in education and is currently pursuing a doctorate of education degree in instructional leadership. Ms. Novak loves to spend time with friends and family and of course, her dog, Kip!

Willie Taylor - Secondary Computer/Upper Elementary STEM

Willie Taylor was born in Brooklyn, New York and grew up 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 worked in corporate IT before joining the team to teach and coach 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.

Melody Lu - Secondary Math

Melody Lu was born and grew up in China. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Middle School Education from Bob Jones University. Ms. Lu is passionate about bringing students to explore God-created beauty in Math and Science. She has an artsy family and a younger sister who is especially talented in arts and design. During her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, and talking with friends.

Seon Yeong Hwang - Secondary Math Teacher

Seon Yeong Hwang, a mathematics teacher, has taught and tutored students at many levels from elementary to college for over 16 years. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and General Science from Ewha Womans University in South Korea with an Academic Excellence Scholarship. She moved to the United States with her family in 2015 and earned a Georgia Teacher Certificate in Math and Physics. She enjoys swimming with her lovely daughters, Zion and Reion, and playing the flute in her church.

Sarah Hayhurst - Secondary English Teacher

Sarah Hayhurst grew up in Burlington, Wisconsin. She earned her BA degree in communication arts and her MEd degree in teaching and learning. This is Mrs. Hayhurst’s seventh year teaching at KHCS. She is passionate about her students becoming excellent communicators through language arts. She has three children and enjoys hiking, biking, volleyball, and piano.

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.