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.

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, and Connor who are all KHCS graduates. In her free time, Marcia enjoys reading and coffee shops.

Connor Rygh - Elementary and Secondary P.E. & STEM/Language Lab/Weight Training

Connor Rygh grew up in Grayson, Georgia and was a KHCS student from kindergarten through graduation going on to earn his bachelor’s degree at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. As an alumnus of KHCS, he is excited to teach physical education and coach students to use their lives for the Lord. In his free time, he enjoys sports, anything outdoors, and exercise. 

Luis Roca - Facilities

Luis Roca was born near Lima, Peru. He moved to the United States when he was eight years old, and he grew up near Los Angeles, California. As a member of our maintenance team, Mr. Roca is often seen around campus keeping the grounds, repairing anything that is broken, and lending a hand to anyone who needs help. He and his wife, Christine, have five children, Christina, Adriana, Andrew, Stephen, and Haley.

Carolyn Quillin - Librarian/Before Care Supervisor

Carolyn Quillin was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. She has a Bachelor of Science in elementary education. Mrs. Quillin has been teaching for over thirty 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 - Third Grade Teacher

Heather Prussia was born and grew up in Georgia. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. She has been teaching for over ten 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 - First Grade Teacher

Bené Pritchard 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 who attend KHCS. Mrs. Pritchard loves music, gardening, going to coffee houses, and spending time with her family.  

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.

Deanna Peterson - Elementary Music/Voice/Piano 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.

Pyeongkang Park - Choir/Band/Music Director