Kindergarten Teaching Team

Kindergarten Teachers at HBCPK must meet requirements set by the Division of Licensing, Va as well as the requirements set by our accrediting body, Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). K Teachers must be CPR/First Aid trained, have been background and fingerprint checked, comply with I-9 requirements and complete the following courses: Child Abuse and Neglect, Daily Health Observations, and Blood borne pathogens, plus attain 16 hours of professional development in Education or like course work, workshops or conferences annually. For our accreditation status, K teachers must obtain an ACSI Educator's Credential by submitting their college transcripts/degree, completing Principles and Practices or Early Childhood Education or Philosophy of Christian Education, attend Bible study, be a professing growing Christian attending their place of worship on a regular basis. Our Kindergarten teachers are degreed teachers.

Kathleen McSpadden

Mrs. McSpadden is a welcomed addition to our kindergarten teaching team! She comes to us with a vast array of experience, teaching everything from Pre K, special education and up through high school since 2011. Kathleen is married with several children and attends Park Valley Church, PVC Bible Study and MOPS program. She’s from Arlington, VA and is a graduate of Marymount University with a degree in Education. She is well-known at her past schools for outstanding classroom management, and a soft, gentle approach with the children. Her favorite Bible verse is I Corinthians 16:14 “Do everything in love”. In her free time she enjoys singing, photography, time with her family, and exercising. She believes that we can learn so much from the children- if we can see the joys of life through their eyes. Our sweet Owl class will be blessed with Mrs. McSpadden in charge of the ‘nest’!

Kelly Stone

Ms. Kelly Stone begins her 13th year at HBCPK and this will be her fourth year as a Kindergarten Teacher for HBCPK.  Ms. Stone’s past teaching at HBCPK includes Kindergarten P.E for 4 years, assisting in the 3's, and leading the MWF 4's and Pre-K since 2011.  Ms. Stone has an Early Childhood Education degree from Vanguard University in California, an Elementary Education degree from Liberty University, and her teaching credential from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Kelly enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, camping, hiking, and walking her dog, Lucy. Two of her daughters are graduate alumni of HBCPK.  Kelly attends Park Vally Church.  She says, “As a teacher, my heart’s prayer for my students is this verse- “ For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, Colossians 1:9-11”. Your children are in for a 'bear-y' good year with the Bear Cubs class, Ms. Stone and puppet friend Bernie. She is excited to make a difference in your child’s learning and life experiences throughout the Kindergarten year!

KeRRY Wolfe

Mrs. Kerry Wolfe returns to HBCPK after several years. She originally was a Pre K teacher for us, then went on to run her own daycare business (using Abeka Curriculum like we do). After that she was a Kindergarten Assistant teacher at a local elementary school, and now she is ready to come ‘home’ to HBCPK as a Kindergarten teacher. Kerry is married with two grown children, and a dog named Jack. She attends Park Valley Church. Mrs. Wolfe is a graduate of Marymount University with a degree in Psychology, heavy emphasis on Education. Her favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:14- “I can do all things through Christ, who strenthens me”. She spends her spare time gardening, dabbling with interior design, scrapbooking, enjoying the beach AND running her dog treat business! She has 20 years of teaching experience- and looks forward to loving and teaching the fox den kiddos this year!

Heidi Evans

Mrs. Heidi Evans begins her 9th year at HBCPK. She has spent many years as the school’s Pee Wee Fitness and Musical Moves lead teacher, as well as assisting in Pre K and the three-year-old classes. She is in her 3rd year of Kindergarten Assisting! Mrs. Evans is married with 2 daughters (alumni grads- HBCPK) and she attends Gainesville United Methodist Church.  She is the proud mama to her Goldendoodle named Mildred (Millie)! She is a graduate of The Ohio State University(go Buckeyes!) with her major in Child and Family Studies. She has served in past years as a Child Development Center Director. Heidi is bubbly, energetic and loves being with children and helping them learn and grow into faithful Christ-followers and become successful students! You’ll find her helping with carline arrivals/departures, assisting with learning stations, art, the international luncheon and field trips.

Nina Kraemer

Mrs. Nina Kraemer begins her 3rd year on Team Kindergarten as an assistant. She is married and has two college daughters who attended HBCPK right through Kindergarten. Nina was an avid volunteer, coordinating book fairs, luncheons, writing the school newsletter, subbing, and was Volunteer of the Year many times at HBCPK. Mrs. Kraemer graduated from George Mason University, graduating a BS in Psychology with a concentration on Early Childhood Education, and was pursuing her Masters in Education. She taught preschool at University View Childcare Center in Fairfax and directed preschools in Centreville and Ashburn. She has enjoyed supporting all of her daughter’s activities and sports, and now that they are college girls- she is enjoying being where she started, right here at HBCPK, helping children experience a love a learning in many fun and creative ways. You’ll find her in carline, organizing hot lunch, and supporting the teachers with learning stations and art experiences.

LaurA Duran

Mrs.Laura Duran will be teaching a Kindergarten Special for STEM. She is married and has 3 boys- all alumni or currently attending HBCPK.  Laura has an Elementary Education degree from the University of Nebraska. The Durans worship at Park Valley Church.  Her favorite passage in the Bible is the 23rd Psalm. She enjoys playing outside with her boys, watching all their sporting events and discovering new places to go.  Laura is excited to share Jesus' love and His mighty creation with the K kids- how He created order, connection, and all the tiny and intricate details that make our world function and our lives richer. STEM class is held weekly, on Friday mornings.