Administration and Office Support

Mrs. Susan Hayward, Principal (Founding)
Years at HCA: 25                              

Education
-Wellesley High School
-University of Massachusetts BA, Education
-Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, MRE (Masters of Religious Education)

Previous Employment 
-Special Needs Aide, Wenham, MA, 2.5 years
-Founded and directed the Barre Christian Preschool 8 years

Family
-Happily married to Gary Hayward
-Four children (all married)
-Eight grandchildren (so far) 

Three of my favorite things to do (in addition to promoting the Kingdom of God)
-Spend time with family & friends
-Time outside in nature
-Come up with new ideas

This year I am excited about
-Making learning fun, exciting, deep, and memorable for our students
-The Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 re-enactment
-Getting to know & love every child in the school

shayward@holdenchristianacademy.org

Life verse: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Mrs. Judy Bleau, Assistant Administrator   
Years at HCA: 18

Education
-Leicester High School
-Assumption College, BA, Psychology/Social Rehabilitative
 Services Double Major

Previous Employment
-Guidance Office Assistant, Indiana Academy for Science,
 Mathematics, and Humanities
-Assistant Registrar, Holy Cross College

Family
-August 2019 celebrated 30 years of marriage with Paul Bleau
-Two children - (attended HCA and now married)

Three of my favorite things to do
-Crafting of all kinds
-Spending time alone; whether I’m enjoying time outside noticing God’s creation
  in nature, reading, or working on a computer project, I recharge in the quiet
-Playing board games with my family

This year I am excited about
-Experiencing and sharing examples of God’s amazing, generous provision as I
  help parents and staff with details regarding all things financial
-Working with new staff members who are such a great addition to the HCA team!
-Seeing the students play outside - always so many smiles and such joy!

jbleau@holdenchristianacademy.org

Life verse: Proverbs 3:5-6

Mrs. Jennifer Jonay, Outreach Coordinator
Years at HCA: 3

Education
-Pope John XXIII High School
-Howard University BA, Political Science Major
-Eagles International Training Institute, Minister of Dance

Family
-Happily married to Kibwe Jonay
-Two children (who attend HCA)

Three of my favorite things to do
-Dancing in worship
-Coloring scripture verses
-Nature Walks

This year I am excited about
-Making community connections for our school
-Directing the dance ministry again this year
-Teaching Friday 4th Grade Bible

jjonay@holdenchristianacademy.org

Life Verse: Romans 8:28

Ms. Robin Stewart, Receptionist, File Specialist, K-2 Music Teacher 
Years at HCA: 15

Education
-Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School
-Framingham State University
-Quinsigamond Community College (ECE Lead Teacher)

Previous Employment 
-Awana Leader & Director (Holden Chapel) 16 Years

Family
-My Daughter Katherine

Three of my favorite things to do
-Riding my horse
-Playing music
-Baking

This year I am excited about
-Sharing & teaching worship music with our students
-The Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 re-enactment
-The Christmas Fair and Concert!

rstewart@holdenchristianacademy.org

Life verse: Hebrews 13:5 

Ms. Alison Graham, Secretary 
Years at HCA: 8 as a parent; this is my 6th school year on staff!

Education
-Wachusett Regional High School
-Gordon College: B.A. in Educational Ministry,
  Communications and Bible

Previous Employment
-2nd Grade Teacher, Saddleback Valley Christian School,
  San Juan Capistrano, CA (3 years) 
-5th Grade Teacher, Covenant Christian School, Beverly, MA (2 years)
-Stay at Home Mom (9 years)
-Kindergarten Aide, Holden Christian Academy (5 years)

Family
-I have 2 beautiful and amazing daughters Maddie is 14 (an HCA grad!)
  and Emma is 11 (in 6th grade at HCA!)
-One hypoallergenic beta: Bubbles the Beta Fish (who has never been enrolled
  at HCA)   

Three of my favorite things to do (in addition to serving God as the HCA Secretary)
-Spend time with my girls, especially when we eat gluten free ice cream from Kimballs
-It’s a tie between Kayaking on Comet Pond and Shopping at Homegoods
-Watching movies, especially mysteries 

This year I am excited about
-The Middle School NYC field trip
-The Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 re-enactment
-Having my daughter and my nephew as HCA students 

agraham@holdenchristianacademy.org

Life Verse: Psalm 73:26