Education: Pensacola Christian College

Favorite Restaurant: McGuire’s, Cracking Crab, Sushi Masa, and Texas Roadhouse

Who Inspires Me: My Father!

Hidden Talent: Whistling Incognito

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: Where the Red Fern Grows

What do you LOVE about EHCS: The comradely amongst the staff. There is a real family type atmosphere that makes for a much more enjoyable work environment!

Education: Associate of Science Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Pensacola Junior College; FCCPC Certificate, Pensacola Junior College; Florida Director Credential, University of Alaska.

Favorite Restaurant: Olive Garden

Who Inspires Me: My mother. She is 96 and has a great outlook on life.

Hidden Talent: Decorating and baking

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: Heaven is For Real

What do you LOVE about EHCS: I love the friendly, family oriented Christian atmosphere at East Hill Christian. We have a great administration and staff to work with.

Education: BA: Colorado Christian University, Main Campus, Lakewood CO Liberal Arts/Elementary Education-Summa Cum Laude, MA: University of Colorado Administrative Leadership & Policy Studies-Summa Cum Laude

Favorite Restaurant: I like several…McGuire’s, Sake Cafe, and for a great burger, Sammy Barker’s

Who Inspires Me: My husband

Hidden Talent: Leading worship

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: The Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity (C. S. Lewis for both)

What do you LOVE about EHCS: I love the kids, the participation of the parents, my teaching partner, and that it is a Christian environment. I love being able to pray with/for my students.

Education: Bachelor of Arts in History, University of West Florida

Favorite Restaurant: Founaris Brothers

Who Inspires Me: My dad

Hidden Talent: Kazoo pro

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

What do you LOVE about EHCS: It feels like family.

Education: Atlantic Baptist Bible College (now merged with Carolina University) in 1999 with a Elementary Ed. degree.

Favorite Restaurant: Cheddars

Who Inspires Me: I am inspired by my hard-working husband, David Coltrane. He loves the Lord and is always willing to put aside himself and help someone else.

Hidden Talent: I play piano

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: Pilgrim’s Progress

What do you LOVE about EHCS: I love the camaradarie of the teachers!

Education: Bachelor of Arts in History, University of West Florida; Master of Arts in History, University of West Florida

Clubs you sponsor: National Honor Society

Favorite Restaurant: Carabbas

Who Inspires Me: People who persevere in their dreams

Hidden Talent: Singing

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: The Complete Works of J.R.R. Tolkien

What do you LOVE about EHCS: I love that we can teach the Bible and preach the gospel openly and unapologetically.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, University of West Florida; Master of Science in Biology, University of West Florida

Favorite Restaurant: Peg Leg Pete’s

Who Inspires Me: My Savior Jesus

Hidden Talent: Random knowledge on animals and places around the world.

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: Harry Potter, Crazy Love by Francis Chan, Kisses from Katie by Katie Davis

What do you LOVE about EHCS: Jesus being the foundation and the purpose for all that we do, the support from my administrators and other teachers and the ability to make our lessons in the classroom uniquely and creatively our own, being able to have devotions, chapel, and prayer as an integral part of what we do every day

Education: Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Kennesaw State University

Favorite Restaurant: The Oar House

Who Inspires Me: My husband and little girl inspire me daily.

Hidden Talent: I am artistic.

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: Priscilla Shirer’s devotional book, Awaken.

What do you LOVE about EHCS: I love the atmosphere that welcomes God in all aspects of the school. I love how prayer is truly and important part of the school and that it is demonstrated.

Education: Bachelor of Arts in English and Creative Writing, University of West Florida

Favorite Restaurant: Global Grill

Who Inspires Me: My husband Mark and my beautiful children: Lexi, Dawson, and Makenley

Hidden Talent: Taking selfies and winning board games

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: To Kill a Mockingbird and A Thousand Splendid Suns

What do you LOVE about EHCS: I love having two planning periods to get things done, unlimited coffee in the teacher workroom room, and having my own parking space. The people are cool, too.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (ESOL Endorsed), Florida Atlantic University

Favorite Restaurant: Carrabas

Who Inspires Me: My husband

Hidden Talent: Worship Leader, Piano Player

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: Redeeming Love

What do you LOVE about EHCS: The family atmosphere and the freedom to teach my students about Jesus and His love for them.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Curriculum & Instruction, Texas A & M University

Favorite Restaurant: The Fishing Hole

Who Inspires Me: My mom, Nana Brown

Hidden Talent: Scrapbooking

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: Hansi: The Girl Who Loved the Swastika

What do you LOVE about EHCS: I love the teachers I work with, I love that the Lord is the main component of everything I teach, and I especially love that my children are at EHCS, too.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Early Childhood Education, University of West Florida

Favorite Restaurant: Maria’s Ole East Hill Grill

Who Inspires Me: My kids

Hidden Talent: Flute Player

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: Charlotte’s Web

What do you LOVE about EHCS:

Education: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Christian Education, Baptist College of Florida

Favorite Restaurant: Dharma Blue and Coach-n-Four

Who Inspires Me: Dr. Ben Carson

Hidden Talent: cake baking and decorating

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

What do you LOVE about EHCS: Walking down the locker hallway and still being able to smell the chlorine from the former pool. The many memories I have that span 40 years.

Education: PSC (AS in dental hygiene) UWF (BS in Biology) 2003

Favorite Restaurant: Jaco’s and Bonelli’s

Who Inspires Me: My parents! They had no clue about the American culture, but came to the USA and made it happen. They were able to give me and my brother a beautiful life, send us to a Christian school, and enforced good morals and teachings. They faced a lot, but continued to be positive and encouraging for us to be great. Now we pass that on to our children.

Hidden Talents: I wish I had some talents!! Definitely would love to paint/draw, sing, run…but cooking/baking would be my only talents!

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: Move Your Bus

What I love about EHCS: My students!! Especially the wild and crazy ones, they have the best personalities and creativity. Seriously, EHCS feels like home! When you have no family around, EHCS staff, students, and parents make you feel like “you matter”!

Education: Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Florida

Clubs: Yearbook

Favorite Restaurant: Bagelheads

Who Inspires Me: My parents

Hidden Talent: I’m pretty good at air hockey!

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

What do you LOVE about EHCS: I love our mission to raise well-rounded kids through the foundation of Christ. Christ is the foundation, not an added perk.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Leisure Services and Studies, Florida State University

Clubs: Jogging Club

Favorite Restaurant: Jaco’s and Hot Spot Barbecue

Who Inspires Me: My dear friend, Rhonda Hughes, who has battled cancer with faith, dignity, and grace.

Hidden Talent: Song writings, poetry, and children’s stories

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: If the Tomb is Empty, Anything is Possible and Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess.

What do you LOVE about EHCS: I love the team of teachers and staff at EHCS. I also love having no holds barred conversations about Christ!

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies and Political Science, University of West Florida

Favorite Restaurant: Bonelli’s Cafe Italia

Who Inspires Me: My family

Hidden Talent: Not exactly hidden, but I’m a pretty good baker!

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

What do you LOVE about EHCS: The love of Jesus and for each other is palpable. EHCS feels like a family and, as a parent, I know my boys’ teachers not only educate, but love and pray for them as well.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Social Work, University of West Florida

Favorite Restaurant: The Grand Marlin

Who Inspires Me: My family

Hidden Talent: Organizing!

Other than the Bible, everyone should read:

What do you LOVE about EHCS: I love working with people who have the same values and I feel East Hill provides an outstanding education in a loving, Christian environment.

Education: Florida State University

Favorite Restaurant: George’s Bistro

Who Inspires Me: Leeana Tankersley, Ann Voskamp, Emily P. Freeman

Hidden Talent: I’m pretty good at the shooting range

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: Do the Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman

What do you LOVE about EHCS: I love that my granddaughter is an EHCS eagle.

Education: Bachelor of Elementary Education, emphasis in Mathematics, Grand Canyon University

Clubs: Student Council, Math Counts

Favorite Restaurant: Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen

Who Inspires Me: Strong Godly Women

Hidden Talent: I can make my tongue into a three-leaf clover!

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: Charlotte’s Web

What do you LOVE about EHCS: I love how I feel loved and accepted by my peers. I love how we are all on the same page. The importance that the school puts on the partnership with families! The good feelings I get every time I come here. The students are good! We got Green Turf!!!!

Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Detroit, Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction, University of West Florida

Favorite Restaurant: All my favorites are in Chicago!

Who Inspires Me: My mom and children

Hidden Talent: Theatre (written and directed plays); acting coach

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: too many to name

What do you LOVE about EHCS: There’s NEVER a dull moment. We have the BEST students in the world, we laugh a lot, and the atmosphere is inviting.

Favorite Restaurant: Texas Longhorn

Who Inspires Me: People who display the Fruit of the Spirit

Hidden Talent: Writing

Education: Bachelor of Elementary Education, University of South Alabama

Favorite Restaurant: Nick’s Boathouse

Who Inspires Me: Patti Garibay

Hidden Talent: I have a great memory!

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: To Kill a Mockingbird.

What do you LOVE about EHCS: Everyone is so friendly, and there is a sense of community. As an added bonus, EHCS is located in Pensacola, so there is little chance of snow.

Education: Bachelor of Arts in History, University of West Florida; Master of Arts in Political Science, University of West Florida

Favorite Restaurant: Union Public House

Who Inspires Me:

Hidden Talent: It’s a secret!

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: People who hold different perspectives, who have different life experiences, who have reached different conclusions about the nature of reality.

What do you LOVE about EHCS: I love the holistic perspective on education.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, West Coast Baptist College; Elementary Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Pensacola Christian College

Favorite Restaurant: South Market

Who Inspires Me: My mom

Hidden Talent: I’m a barista.

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: Atomic Habits

What do you LOVE about EHCS: I love the heart and mission of the school.

Education: Master of Arts in English as a Second Language, Hamline University

Favorite Restaurant: Five Sisters Blues Cafe

Who Inspires Me: My mother

Hidden Talent: I can fall asleep during takeoff!

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: The Diary of Anne Frank

What do you LOVE about EHCS:

Education: Bachelor of Science in Biblical Counseling, Northland International University

Favorite Restaurant: McGuire’s

Who Inspires Me: My husband and kids

Hidden Talent: Dancing

Other than the Bible, everyone should read: To Kill a Mockingbird, Mere Christianity, Harry Potter

What do you LOVE about EHCS: I love the family atmosphere and the biblical worldview focus.