Heather Gonzales

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Heather Gonzales is the principal of Haltom Christian School. She is married to a Fort Worth police officer, and together they have three beautiful daughters who inspire her to cherish every moment. 

From an early age, Heather displayed a passion for education. She pursued her teaching degree at the University of North Texas and holds a Master's degree in Education Administration from Texas Wesleyan University. However, it wasn’t until homeschooling her own children that she realized the importance of teachable moments and the paramount effect a partnership between parents and teachers can have in a child’s education.

Heather's goal is to make sure every student has a memorable educational experience. She loves seeing the wonder on each child's face as they explore curriculum and God's word. She ensures each child at Haltom Christian School knows why they are an ARCHER - that their aim is to love God and others, that they were each created to hit a specific target, that following Christ leads them straight to their mark. 

Heather's mission is that the Lord's purpose be established at Haltom Christian School.  By God's grace and divine intervention, she is excited to continue this adventure with the Lord at HCS!

Amy has been married to her husband, Craig, for over twenty years and has two daughters, Cassidy and Maddy. She treasures spending time with her family and longs to relish in every family moment. Together they enjoy hanging out at bookstores and drinking coffee or playing games. 

Amy has a degree in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management from the University of North Texas. She has a heart for non-profit organizations and children’s ministries, and this was the start of God’s plan to move her into teaching. Once Amy knew the Lord’s leading of her heart, she went back to school to receive her teaching certification. She has been serving in elementary Christian education ever since. 

At HCS,  Amy serves as a support to students, parents, and teachers by establishing genuine personal connections. This is her eleventh year in private education, and she is passionate about integrating the Word of God in the classroom. Amy cares deeply about meeting students where they are in their education and helping them to recognize and use their own God given strengths to gain confidence and bring glory to the Lord. 

Amy has seen the fruits of a Christian education in her own children and desires to help shape hearts for Christ. She is currently seeking a master’s degree in special education based on the call the Lord put on her heart. She hopes to inspire others by creating a joyful learning journey.

Melanie Kuh serves as Haltom Christian School's Office Assistant. She has been married to her husband, Bryan, a Dallas Firefighter / Paramedic, for thirteen years. Together they have three spirited children who are each uniquely driven and fun! 

Melanie’s servant heart was refined during her nine years as a stay at home mother. Her patience and peaceful spirit provide a calm steadiness for the students and staff whom she serves at HCS. Her heart is to support our staff, families, and students so they may accomplish all things set before them. 

Melanie has been blessed to experience the academic, emotional, and spiritual growth in her children since coming to Haltom Christian. Her personal journey inspires her to help other children overcome obstacles so they may thrive fully and become everything God has created them to be.  

Melanie is passionate about sharing her testimony with others in that God always provides a way. When not working, you can find Melanie cheering on the soccer, softball, and baseball fields at her children’s games! 

Tanya has been married to her husband, Kerry, for over 10 years, and together they have three energetic children that keep them going! While their hands may be full, Tanya would not change a thing.

Because Tanya comes from a family of educators, she discovered her passion for teaching at an early age. She holds a Child Development Associates and over 16 years of experience in working in early education. Tanya continues her career at HCS where she has faithfully served since the foundation of the school. 

Tanya strives to make every day a fun day of exploration for her students, and she believes children learn best when they are shown love and trust. Her goal is to make sure each child goes home at the end of the day feeling special, loved, and heard. 

Tanya is blessed to call HCS her home away from home and the students and staff her second family. She looks forward to helping children build a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and growing in her own spiritual walk alongside her students. She is excited to see the plans the Lord has for HCS and is ready for another year of adventure with our new Archers! 

Caily Maijala is the Kindergarten teacher at Haltom Christian School. Caily is very close to her family, and when she is not at work you can find her spending time with her three sisters and her parents. She enjoys traveling, hiking, art, and photography. 

Caily is currently pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education at Liberty University with a

minor in business. She also attended Calvary Chapel Bible College, England, to study biblical theology. 

Caily has a heart for ministry and a heart for nurturing children in the way they should go. The Lord has continually placed Caily in ministry opportunities in both her personal and professional life that involve her serving children. She has served in many different children's ministries prior to joining Haltom Christian School in 2021; however, it wasn’t until being welcomed into the HCS family that Caily really felt God place the calling of becoming a teacher on her heart. For the past two years Caily has served as the PreKindergarten and PreSchool teacher at HCS.

Caily's goal is to make sure every student leaves her classroom with a smile. She wants each child to feel loved while at school and to help them find a love for learning as they grow in spiritual wisdom and academics. She is excited to witness the growth of each of her students as they explore learning with a fun and interactive approach.

Caily can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store for Haltom Christian School this year. She is excited to be used by Him to teach and help grow His little children!

Annah Branch is excited to start her second year as the first grade teacher at HCS. She is married to Billy Branch, the manager of Tempest Freerunning Academy in Southlake. Together they are celebrating the purchase of their first home, fulfilling their dream to own a bit of land in the country. In the coming years, they plan to raise plants and animals for food, sharing those skills with the children they hope God will bless them with. 

Annah graduated from Pepperdine University with a Liberal Arts degree in Education and a teaching credential. Someday, Annah hopes to move to Nigeria and teach there long-term. God placed the desire on her heart when she was very young, and she has been blessed to visit Africa twice. No matter where she is, she feels strongly called to protect and nurture life in the most vulnerable places.

Annah has been singing and playing the piano all of her life, and she is excited to bring music into her classroom.  She is looking forward to spreading worship, fun, and learning with her students this year. 

At HCS, Annah feels blessed to be able to share her faith openly. Her passion is to teach students to follow the greatest commandment by loving God with every aspect of themselves: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. To do this well, Annah shows students how to be healthy and grow in all of these areas throughout each day.

 Emily Morey’ is looking forward to her first-year teaching 3rd grade at HCS. She comes from a family of 10 and grew up caring for children. She enjoys helping in her family and working closely with people of all ages. 

Emily has a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in English as a Second Language from Texas Tech University. She served as a missionary teacher for 10 years at Nicaragua Christian Academy in Managua Nicaragua. She experienced a wide variety of teaching opportunities providing English instruction to students from Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Emily’s greatest desire in education is to make disciples for Christ who will go out and make more disciples. Her goal is to shepherd children in every area of their lives so they can be all that God has called them to be. Emily longs to see children truly understand their value and the great love their Heavenly Father has for them.

At HCS, Emily’s mission is to help students come to know God more. She is excited to encourage students to use the gifts and abilities they have been given to lead others to know and follow Christ.

Katie feels a great sense of honor to have the opportunity to serve the children and

families of Haltom Christian School. She and her husband, Robert, are passionate about serving

the Lord and leading their two children as followers of Christ. Their oldest is a 3rd grader at HCS

who is passionate about building and reading about dinosaurs. Their youngest is a PreKer

who loves helping  and aspires to become a teacher just like her mom. The Barkers love spending 

evenings around the fire pit in their backyard with their pet duck, Rain Boots.

Katie discovered her passion for teaching from leading Sunday school and teaching preschool at her home church. Katie holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Tarleton State University and has twelve years of preschool teaching experience as well as 3 years of experience tutoring elementary aged students in public schools.

Katie's goal is to inspire her students to grow closer to the Lord through loving guidance,

prayer, and studying God’s Word. Her desire is to encourage a life-long love of learning

and prepare her students for the beautiful future our Father has planned for them.

The Lord led Katie to Haltom Christian School to encourage and be encouraged. She

knows learning and growth is a life-long process and wants to surround herself with teachers,

students, and families that are passionate about growing closer to our heavenly Father. She is so

excited to see how the Lord will use her to nurture, guide, and inspire the next generation.

Myriam Parra is happily married to her husband, Marvin, of 13 years and has a 8 year old son that attends and loves HCS. The Lord brought Myriam and her family to Texas in 2018, and it was during this time that Myriam learned about Haltom Christian School. The Parras began praying for HCS even before its doors opened, and they have been abundantly blessed to serve and be apart of this family.

Myriam graduated from California State University of Long Beach with a Bachelor of Arts in Family and Consumer Sciences: Child Development and Family Studies. She has more than 20 years of experience working with children and families including teaching kindergarten readiness programs and at child development centers.  She has also served at Calvary Chapel South Bay for over 10 years in children's ministry and missions. Currently, Myriam serves in the KiDZ church at Calvary Chapel Fort Worth. 

Myriam's purpose is to serve the Lord and be used by Him to share His love and Word with others. The Lord has called her to serve the students of HCS this year in art, Spanish, Science, and Social Studies. She loves exploring God's creation, listening to little ones count and sing in Spanish, and seeing students express themselves and their hearts through their artistic creations. 

Angela has been married to her husband since February 2013. Together they have a caring and

loving daughter and a funny and free-spirited son. Angela and her family love to take evening walks together, watch a good movie, and watch their daughter play softball. They are patiently waiting to see their son take over the soccer field!

After graduating high school,  Angela got her Registered Dental Assistant license and served in the dental field for over 6 years.  While working at a pediatric dental office, Angela found her passion for serving children and was inspired to pursue her education degree. She is currently completing the first part of her degree in education at Tarrant County College.

Angela’s goal is to make a difference in every person that crosses her path. She would like to help

parents and children find their Godly purpose in everything they do and to not live in fear. Angela

wants all her students, parents, friends, and family to live a healthy life spiritually and physically.

Angela wants to be a role model to everyone at HCS by living a purposeful and Christ-centered life, honoring and glorifying our one true living God and Savior.