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Mrs. Amanda Coombs, Kindergarten Teacher
Years at HCA: 6+ months
Education
- Scituate High School
- Rhode Island College BA,Elementary Education
Previous Employment
- Preschool Aide, Holden Christian Academy, 6 months
- Military Spouse (world traveler) and stay at home mom
Family
- Happily married to David Coombs
- One son
Three of my favorite things to do (in addition to promoting the Kingdom of God)
- Spend time with family & friends
- Travel with my family
- Crafting and baking
This year I am excited about
- Getting to know my students and watching them grow
- The Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 re-enactment
- Seeing my son in school everyday
acoombs@holdenchristianacademy.org
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Susan Caron, Assistant Principal, First Grade Teacher
Years at HCA: 25
Education
- North Brookfield High School
- North Adams State College BS, ECH Education
Previous Employment
- Teacher, Barre Christian Preschool, 7 Years
Family
- Married 39 years to Andy Caron
- Three daughters
- Four grandchildren
Three of my favorite things to do
- Spending time with family & friends
- Bible Journaling
- Watching re-runs of Fixer Upper & Downton Abbey
This year I’m excited about
- Helping my students to get to know God better & love Him more
- Seeing our Food for Life book published
- Re-enacting the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893
Life verse: Psalm 63:3-4a
scaron@holdenchristianacademy.org
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Mrs. Kaylyn Penza, Second Grade Teacher
Years at HCA: I just began my 1st Year
Education
- Neenah High School
- University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point BS, Communicative Disorders with
teaching Intent
Family
- My handsome husband, Mike
- Four delightful daughters, all who go to school here at HCA
Three of my favorite things to do (in addition to promoting the Kingdom of God)
- Spend time with family & friends
- Gardening
- Shopping, especially at thrift stores and yard sales
This year I am excited about
- Seeing my 2nd graders use the gifts God gave them in creative ways.
- Building Bug Houses (for pollinators)!
- Being able to talk about how Jesus cares about every part of our lives!
kpenza@holdenchristianacademy.org
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Ms. Denise Rennie (formerly Reed), Third Grade Teacher,
After School Program Leader
Years at HCA- 18th year
Education
- Woburn High School
- Lesley University, BS Elementary Education, Certified in grades 1-6
- Graduate work - Lesley University- Special Education, Worcester State -Reading, Cambridge College -ESL
Previous Employment
- Southborough Public School -Kindergarten Aide for Autistic community for 1 year
- Barre Public School RTI -grades K-5 -1/2 year
- Worcester Public School -5th grade teacher math/science -1/2 year
- Holden Christian Academy - 4th grade teacher for 17 years
- Bureau of Institutional Schools- Gaebler Children's Center, Met State, Somerville Hospital
- Salem Hospital -Special Education teacher ages 7-21 for 5 years
Family
- 2 children ages 23 & 26 - both attended & graduated from HCA
Three of my favorite things to do (in addition to promoting the Kingdom of God)
- Spending time with family and friends. I am blessed with many friends and even still have the same 9 friends from elementary school, 51 years and counting!
- Singing
- Listening to books on CD's and Podcasts
This year I am excited about
- SO grateful to be back "home" at HCA...to have the freedom to share God's love and to help students learn intentionally, in a loving and safe environment
- Having the opportunity to make life-long relationships
- The Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 re-enactment
drennie@holdenchristianacademy.org
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Kristen Heenan, Fourth Grade Teacher,
SpEd Director
Years at HCA- 3
Education
- Wachusett High School Diploma/ Preschool Teacher licensure program
- Quinsigamond Community College AS in Early Childhood Development
- Worcester Technical Institute Certificate in Art and Photography
- Liberty University BS, Elementary Education
- Liberty University Masters in Education with a specialty in Special Needs and Social Development
- ABA Certification through Marlborough High school
Former Employment
- The Nurtury In Holden
- Bright Horizons
- KinderCare
- Marlborough High School
- Algonquin High School
Family
- Happily married to John Heenan
- Kids: Andrew, 20; Joshua, 26; Joseph, 24
Three of my favorite things to do
- Spend time with family & friends
- Scrapbooking
- Anything social
This year I am excited about
- Cooking with my students and publishing our cookbook
- The Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 re-enactment
- Teaching and learning with students and the staff
Current Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 91:4- He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings, you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
kheenan@holdenchristianacademy.org
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