Highlands Community Academy Staff

HCA Program Director

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Amy Lloyd has 20 years of experience working in early childhood education. She's a graduate of the International School of Ministry and faithfully directs the staff and children of HCA. She is passionate about her love for the Lord and enjoys being able to minister that love to families while also specializing in early childhood education standards.   Amy has a beautiful family including her husband, 4 daughters, and her dog Hazel. She attends church at The River and is involved in the women's ministry. 

Preschool Lead Teacher

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Miranda Brown holds an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and has over 30 years of experience working with young children.  She has a wealth of knowledge and understanding concerning best childcare practices and has worked well with all age groups within our program.  She loves working with our preschool class and seeing how they discover their world each and every day.

Preschool Assistant Teacher

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Bonnie Bowles has been an active childcare provider for the past 30 years. She and her husband are members of Highlands Community Church and have played a crucial role  in the children's ministry as well as hosted many Vacation Bible School programs. Bonnie is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus with the families we serve. She brings joy and compassion into her everyday role here at HCA. 

Lead Toddler Teacher

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Rose Garber joins us with 15 years of childcare experience, and she is currently enrolled in OSU studying Arts in Early Childhood Development and Education. She is originally from Germany and moved to Ohio as a young adult. Rose is also a mother of 5 children enrolled in HCA! She enjoys hiking, taking the children to the park with their little dog, reading, and baking. Rose is known as "The Mom" of HCA, all children love her and gravitate towards her. She has a loving heart towards all children and thoroughly enjoys our hands on learning through play approach. Her family attends St Mary's church. 

Assistant Toddler Teacher

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Emelia Fragoso is a graduate from Lancaster High School where she was a part of the childhood education and tutoring program. She enjoys music, photography, and traveling to learn about other cultures. She is excited about teaching children while making sure they feel safe and loved. She understands the importance of young children having good role models in their lives to nurture them during their most informative years. She attends the Trinity church in Baltimore with her family. 

Lead School Age Teacher

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Daisy Spencer is a student at Ohio Dominican University and is studying Art/Education and Visual Arts. She has been working in childcare for two years, and the students love her artistic abilities that she incorporates into her job. She enjoys drawing, painting, reading, and spoiling her kitty named Indie. She loves traveling and has almost visited every state in the USA and plans to do a lot more traveling in the near future.

Support Staff/Substitute Teacher

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NIchole Eden has been certified in Early Childhood Education and has been working in the field for over 10 years. She is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree of Science in Psychology, specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis. When she is not providing care at HCA Nichole teaches at a charter school dedicated to supporting children with autism. Nichole enjoys the opportunity to combine her passion for education with her desire to make a positive difference in the lives of the children she teaches. Nichole is a proud mother of four children and a playful puppy, two of her children are also HCA students! Nichole has a beautiful heart for children, and she works well with children in a variety of settings and with various abilities. 

Support Staff

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Christine Alter has worked with children of all ages for the past 21 years, working within our local school system and with individual families. She is a mother of 3, and also a grandmother of 5. She recently welcomed her 2 twin grandsons into the world! In her free time, she enjoys connecting with family and spending quality time together. Christine works very hard to support the team here at HCA, and to maintain a safe, clean, inviting atmosphere for our families. She in always eager to help and will step in wherever there is a need.