Teachers and Staff

At HCCA, we believe teachers shape the lives of our children in many important ways. In order for Christian educators to remain alert to the diverse challenges and pressures facing today's youth, it is of vital importance to your child's health, education, and well-being that HCCA be diligent in selecting and screening teachers and caregivers who are in themselves, models of Christian character and servant-leadership.

As a parent, you want to make sure your child receives the best education, cultivates the right values, and receives the attention he/she deserves in order to succeed. HCCA has more than 14 years of experience in early education and childcare work. HCCA hires only those educators and administrators whose level of education and experience meet our "Quality Difference" standard. Their character and ability to communicate clearly and effectively is an inseparable part of a quality educational program.

At Hampton Cove Christian Academy …we are shaping lives that shape the future.

In the same way, let your light so shine before men that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:17

A Teacher's Charge. We call it HCCA's Commission for every teacher and it states, "Let each child, each parent, every person you meet, know that they are a precious child of God, and heir to the throne of grace and glory. So go forth, and let His everlasting joy and light shine through you to others, always."

A Teacher's Secret to Success. Psalm 19:14 says "May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer." When a teacher's heart, mind, hands, and habits work together to guide their outward behavior and influence their interactions with those in their charge – i.e. the children of HCCA - "good intention" and "right thinking" bear fruit in the classroom. This is an HCCA teacher's "Secret to Success".

Administrative Staff

Terri Martin, School Principal

In 2007, HCCA’s Founder and Board put in motion a strategic long term plan for growth and expansion of both the preschool and a K-8 campus. Part of that strategic plan was the hiring of the new Pre-School Principal, Ms. Terri Martin in 2008. HCCA’s goal was to find a special person with the right combination of business experience, early childhood education, knowledge, and leadership qualities that would help direct HCCA’s preschool and kindergarten during this crucial period. Ms. Martin has 14 years experience teaching the A Beka curriculum, and over a decade of experience in Human Resources and Business Management. Competent, capable, and skillful, she has assembled an administrative team that is both responsive and exceptionally understanding when it comes to supporting needs and desires of the families and children we serve.

Deborah Benson, Assistant Principal

Deborah Benson came to Hampton Cove Christian Academy with a 25-year business management background in corporate administration. Working closely with the Principal on a daily basis, you will find Deborah throughout the academy ensuring its smooth, overall operation. Beyond her remarkable professional skills, perhaps her most endearing qualities are her warm, friendly and approachable demeanor with everyone she meets.

Brooke Schuler, Office Administrator

Ms. Schuler began her career with HCCA as Office Administrator in August 2011. For more than 10 years, Brooke has been involved as a parent of HCCA. Faithfully serving  HCCA families even then as a Home Room Parent, PTO Vice President and later as President, she believed in HCCA’s vision and worked tirelessly to help build a better environment for all to share. So when the time came, without hesitation, she stepped up to answer God’s call to continue serving the families of this community as a staff member of HCCA. As a graduate of Auburn University with a BA in Hotel Management and a Business Administration minor, Ms. Schuler knows what customer service and being responsive to the needs of our families is all about. This very unique and personalized experience combined with her business acumen and computer skills make her most suited for this up-front and public position.

Odessa Satterfield, Head Nutritionist

Ms. Satterfield joined the HCCA team in 2008 as Head Chef. With more than 22 years experience in food preparation and management with a large regional grocery retailer, Ms. Satterfield is more than qualified to provide hot, nutritious and tasty meals to our student on a daily basis, in a warm, colorful, and inviting atmosphere. She delights in being the only staff in the school, besides the front office, which gets to see every child in the school, every day.

Teachers & Instructors

Carol Whitaker, Physical Education Instructor & Enrichment Director

Mrs. Whitaker is very enthusiastic about what she loves, and she loves teaching children. From her Enrichment classes, which include the arts, music and hands-on science, to Physical Education and Happy Feet, HCCA’s creative movement and tumbling classes, Ms. Carol is having a great time. “Teaching and motivating our youth to enjoy life, be healthy and live for Christ, is what it is all about,“ she says. Well planned and purposeful, Carol’s teaching is providing children with the tools they need to succeed in life. She obtained a BS degree in Physical Education from Jacksonville State University. Carol joined HCCA in 2008.

Michelle Satterfield, Infant I Lead Teacher

Mrs. Satterfield lives in New Hope and came to HCCA in 2008 after teaching part time at New Hope Elementary. With more than 14 years directing her own daycare center and as a Sunday School teacher at her church, Michelle is a wealth of knowledge and  experience. Her tender nature offers a warm, inviting atmosphere in which infants can develop and grow.

Current Opening: Infant II Lead Teacher (Interim Lead- Ms. Carol McBride)

Ms. Cindy Poore, Infant II's Lead teacher, recently resigned her position due to medical reasons, although we understand she is doing well. We pray for her quick recovery and miss Ms. Cindy, wishing her the very best in all her future endeavors. Filling in for her as an interim Lead for this age group, is Ms. Carol McBride, a very gentle, capable, and attentive caregiver who has been affiliated with HCCA for over 7 years.

HCCA is currently accepting applications for an experienced infant caregiver for the Infant II position. If you feel you are qualified for this position, please visit our Employment Opportunities and submit your application. This position does require prior care-giving experience with Infants.

Current Opening: Toddler Lead Teacher

Ms. Jennifer recently resigned her postition with HCCA as Lead Toddler teacher to pursue a position working with disadvantaged children with the State of Alabama Department of Education. We were sad to see her go, but wish her all the best on her new career, and send many blessings her way.

We are confident our current team, including Ms. Felicia, Ms. Margie, and Ms. Sonya are qualified to lead the toddlers until a replacement can be found.

HCCA is currently accepting applications for an experienced Lead teacher for the Toddler position. If you feel you are qualified for this position, please visit our Employment Opportunities and submit your application. This position does require prior experience with Toddler-age children.

Laura Hoell, Mother's Morning Out Lead Teacher

Mrs. Hoell has dedicated her entire career to Christian education, and raising a family of her own. She currently serves her new church as a high school youth leader. Laura obtained a BS degree in Elementary Education from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Before moving to Huntsville in 2009, she was a preschool director, instructor, tutor, and 2nd-grade teacher for Kingdom Christian School in St. Louis, Missouri. Her wealth of knowledge and experience is most valuable to HCCA, and we appreciate her humble dedication to our growing Mother's Morning Out classroom.

Rebecca Stewart, Preschool 3 Lead Teacher

Mrs. Stewart is a graduate of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. with a BA degree in Foreign Language. Her education and practical experience working with children from preschool to high school-age in various educational settings, has provided  her with a unique talent and skill-set to work with children of all ages. Her warm, caring and professional demeanor, and her energetic and enthusiastic attitude make her an amazing teacher for the Three-Year classroom.

Tina Mace, Preschool 3 Lead Teacher

Before moving with her family to Huntsville, Mrs. Mace spent more than 13 years teaching preschool-aged children at Pendleton Christian Church Preschool & Kindergarten in Pendleton, Indiana. As a certified teacher in  Early Childhood Education  Mrs. Mace is a dedicated and competent professional who simply loves children. Her warm smile and tender manner, combined with her excellent teaching skills, make her an outstanding addition to the HCCA team.  

Norene Claburn, Program Director & Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Mrs. Claburn has been with HCCA since its beginning in 1996, and  has been the spark that has ignited the minds and imaginations of hundreds of children in this community toward Academic and Spiritual Excellence. As lead teacher of pre-kindergarten for more than 15 years, Mrs. Claburn has used her certification in Early Childhood Development and experience, to inspire many children with her gentle but competent nature as a teacher. As Program Director, she has taught, motivated, and encouraged teachers to seek God’s best for themselves and for the children they teach… to never settle for mediocrity or be satisfied with average. She exemplifies the heart and soul of HCCA’s vision of “Academic and Spiritual Excellence.”

Kay Hall, Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Mrs. Hall has  been a proud and successful  teacher at HCCA since beginning her career at HCCA in 2001. She came to HCCA with more than 15 years experience, 9 years of which was teaching Kindergarten with Corpus Christi Christian School in Houston, Texas. Mrs. Hall graduated from  Jacksonville State University with a BA in Elementary Education and has since received training in HCCA’s intensive phonics approach using the renowned A Beka educational curriculum. Experienced, knowledgeable, and caring in her instruction, unswerving in her Christian faith, Mrs. Hall is a blessing to the children she helps to prepare for the journey ahead.

Rachell White, Beginners Lead Teacher

Acts 16 says about a young Timothy, “So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and they increased in numbers daily…”, Mrs. White is  currently seeking her degree at Wallace State Community College while teaching the Beginners class at HCCA. Teaching while at the same time furthering her own education, gives her a unique perspective on her profession.

 Pat Goble, Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Since  joining the HCCA team in 2002 Ms. Goble has become one of HCCA’s most beloved Kindergarten teachers. Prior to coming to HCCA, she  is credited with more than 20 years of knowledge and professional experience in all areas of early education, from teaching in preschool and elementary education, to Special Education and instructing teachers. Ms. Goble attended Bob Jones University in 1998, where she took classes in Biblical Studies, and in 1999, she graduated from Alabama A&M University with a BS degree specializing in working with children with disabilities and special needs. Her Christ-centered approach to valuing all children as uniquely  “special”, combined with her vast experience and training, exemplify HCCA’s dedication to excellence in all areas.