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Marc Abbatacola Executive Director Marc Abbatacola joined the Harvest Bible Chapel staff in 2008. He is a member of the Ministry Leadership Team and Pastor of Children's Ministry at... More (847) 214-3500

Mary Martin Upper School Principal The new school year marks Mrs. Martin’s 25th year serving the Lord through the ministry of Christian education. She enters her seventh year as a... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3347

Amy McCaulley Lower School Principal Since childhood, Mrs. McCaulley has had a desire to teach. Shortly after marrying Mr. Roy McCaulley in 1982, she began her teaching career. Since... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3510

Cathy Snowwhite Preschool Director Mrs. Snowwhite has worked in Early Childhood Education for over 25 years. Cathy has written and developed original curriculum, designed classrooms,... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3509

Jim Mickel Physical Education Mr. Mickel joined the HCA staff in 2004 with 21 years teaching experience in physical education and health. His coaching experience includes all... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3344

Ruth Kane Preschool Teacher Mrs. Kane joined the HCA staff in 2004 when the doors opened. She serves in the preschool program teaching three- and four-year-old classes. She... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3320

Sarah Oliver Second Grade Teacher Mrs. Oliver is a graduate of Cedarville University in Ohio with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education (PK-3) and a minor in Bible.... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3372

Kim Dainsberg First Grade Teacher Miss Dainsberg graduated from Trinity International University in Deerfield, IL with a B.A. in elementary education and a minor in music. She has... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3374

Jennifer Salowitz Learning Resource Teacher Ms. Salowitz has a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Aurora University and a Master’s degree, in reading and literacy from Walden... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3345

Phil Devol Middle School Bible Mr. Devol received his Bachelor's degree in secondary education, history and broad-fields social studies from Carroll College in Waukesha, Wis. He... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3363

Jesse Crognale Middle School History, Men's Discipleship Mr. Crognale has a Bachelor’s degree from Houghton College in secondary education with a concentration in history. A seasoned teacher, he teaches... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3359

Carli Lopez Middle School Mathematics Mrs. Lopez begins her fourth year at HCA in 2008/09. She has taught for eight years, including sixth grade pre-algebra and ninth and 10th grade... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3346

Andrea Burzlaff Reading Resource Andrea came to HCA with more than ten years experience teaching both at Coventry Elementary and Highland Elementary School. She received her... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3352

Jennifer Melugin Band Jennifer Melugin joined the HCA faculty in 2004 and has nine years experience teaching and directing elementary, middle, and high school bands as... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3350

Jennifer Serrato 1st - 12th Grade Art Teacher Mrs. Serrato joined HCA in 2004 with ten years experience teaching elementary art. She received a B.A. in art education from Wheaton College and her... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3342

Lori Fisk School Nurse Mrs. Fisk received her Bachelors degree from Harding University in Arkansas and has been a practicing nurse for 22 years. She is married with two... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3378

Micheal Bumgardner Accounts Payable and Purchasing Clerk (847) 214-3500 ext. 3507

Pam Valentine Administrative Assistant to the Preschool Director Mrs. Valentine received a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology in 1989 from Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Wheeling, IL. She has... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3509

Nate Johnson Physical Education Mr. Johnson joined HCA in 2006 and has coached basketball and volleyball here for 3 years. He holds a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Education and a... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3376

Wendy Mattner Guidance Counselor Mrs. Mattner earned her BA degree from Nyack College in New York, and her MA from Liberty University in Virginia. She has been a Guidance Counselor... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3337

Shelby Naugle Preschool Teacher As a follower of Jesus Christ, Mrs. Naugle believes that worship and service to the Lord is not about a song that one sings or a ministry that one is... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3319

Nicole Sisko Preschool Teacher Assistant (847) 214-3500 ext. 3319

Cindy Devol Technology Mrs. Devol graduated from Kendall College in Chicago with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education with a Special Education concentration and... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3364

Roy McCaulley High School Bible Roy McCaulley joined the HCA staff in 2007 with six years of teaching experience teaching HS Bible. He has also ministered as a youth pastor,... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3368

Michelle Strissel Preschool Teacher (847) 214-3500

Eileen Arosen Director of Admissions (847) 214-3500 ext. 3514

Cassandra Cassidy Afternoon Preschool Assistant (847) 214-3500

Nisha Philip Fifth Grade Teacher Mrs. Philip joins HCA as a graduate of Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, Ill. Upon completing her Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3351

Jill Ciofani-Nolan High School English Mrs. Ciofani-Nolan majored in secondary education English at Grace College in Indiana and received her Bachelor of Arts in Spring 2007. This is her... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3300

Mary Ann Isakson High School Spanish Mrs. Isakson returns to HCA for a third year. Since 1978, she has been developing and teaching K-12 Spanish programs and served one year as Middle... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3331

Rodger Kettering Middle School Literature (847) 214-3500 ext. 3353

Theresa Strepek Technology Mrs. Strepek joins HCA with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and more than eight years experience in corporate information... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3332

Michelle Thomas High School Mathematics Michelle Thomas joined the HCA staff in 2008 with one year of prior teaching experience as a math teacher. Prior to teaching, Michelle worked for six... More (847) 214-3500

Aimee Fugiel Kindergarten Teacher Mrs Fugiel graduated from Judson University in 1990 with a BA in Elementary Education. She taught for eight years prior to staying home with her... More (847) 214-3500

Jennifer Gray Kindergarten Teacher Mrs. Gray graduated from Missouri Southern State University in Joplin with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. This fall she starts her... More (847) 214-3500

Cathy D’Alessandro First Grade Teacher Mrs. D’Alessandro received her Masters in Educational Psychology from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor in Elementary Education from... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3362

Debra Piluski Middle School Mathematics Ms Piluski graduated from the University of Alabama with a B.S. and double majors in Mathematics and French. She has five years of secondary teaching... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3355

Kelly Friestad Physical Education Miss Friestad is in her 2nd year of teaching P.E. at HCA. She also coaches the high school girls’ basketball team and assists the volleyball team.... More (847) 214-3500

Karen Gronowski Theater Arts Teacher Mrs. Karen Gronowski has been involved in many aspects of theatre and film over the past 25 years. She has most recently enjoyed directing many large... More (847) 214-3500

Kyle Rahtjen Music Mr. Rahtjen earned his Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the University of Mobile, Alabama. Mr. Rahtjen has spent time during his... More (847) 214-3500

Deanna Steiner Kindergarten Art Deanna loves drawing attention to the wonder of creation and looks forward to sharing her love for art and the Creator with the students at HCA. She... More (847) 214-3500

Laurie Pawelek Preschool Teacher Laurie Pawelek along with her husband Tom and their two children live in Elgin. They attend Harvest Bible Chapel and both children attend HCA in... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3322

Juliann Lamb Middle School Literature (847) 214-3500 ext. 3361

Bethany Smith Middle School and High School English (847) 214-3500 ext. 3354

Dave Lockwood Athletic Director (847) 214-3500

Frank Modica Fourth Grade Teacher Mr. Modica is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois, with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. He has... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3353

Kathy Zeivel Preschool Teacher (847) 214-3500

Jen Gehrs Preschool Assistant Teacher (847) 214-3500 ext. 3323

Dana Cox Middle School Science (847) 214-3500 ext. 3338

Jacklyn Enger High School History (847) 214-3500 ext. 3343

Melanie Lanter High School Science (847) 214-3500 ext. 3369

Dustin Slezak Spiritual Life Director Pastor Dustin came to know the Christ as his Savior while at a youth camp in Gatlinburg, TN. He was in seventh grade and it was his first experience... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3257

Jessica Kent Kindergarten Teacher (847) 214-3500

Pam Befus Second Grade Teacher Mrs. Befus has been at Harvest since 2004 and joined the school staff in 2010. Her passion is to not only positively impact her students lives with... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3340

Ashley Lampkins Third Grade Teacher (847) 214-3500 ext. 3357

Noelle Hoffmeister Fifth Grade Teacher (847) 214-3500 ext. 3367

Lynne Warner Fourth Grade Teacher (847) 214-3500 ext. 3375

Terri Barth Resource Director Terri Barth comes to Harvest with a Master’s in Special Education from Roosevelt University. Terri spent the last seven years in the public schools... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3336

Willie Nelson IT Director (847) 214-3500 ext. 3348

Sara Neubert Preschool Teacher's Assistant (847) 214-3500

Diana Shoemaker Preschool Assistant Teacher (847) 214-3500

Lani DeLara Preschool Assistant Teacher (847) 214-3500

Tracy Boldog Third Grade Teacher We welcome Mrs. Boldog to our staff in 2011. She has been a public school teacher in McHenry County, with experience in kindergarten through fifth... More (847) 214-3500

Kristy Weidman Administrative Assistant to Executive Director Mrs. Weidman joined the HCA staff in 2011. She has a B.S in Science from Baylor Univeristy with a minor in Business. She has been married to Darrin... More (847) 214-3500 ext. 3504

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The mission of Harvest Christian Academy is to glorify God through the fulfillment of the Great Commission. HCA is a ministry of Harvest Bible Chapel, one church on six campuses located throughout the Chicagoland area. HCA is located at the Elgin Campus.

Address : 1000 North Randall Road - Elgin, IL 60123
Phone : 847.214.3500
Email : info@harvestchristianacademy.org
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