Morgan’s journey began as a three-year-old at East Hill, and she remained part of the school community through high school. After graduation, she attended Samford University, where she cheered for two years before transferring to the University of West Florida to pursue her degree in Exercise Science. This degree further cultivated her love for health, fitness, and coaching.

Starting her career as a personal trainer and group exercise coach, Morgan quickly realized that her true passion lay in coaching and mentoring. She returned to East Hill Christian School, where she had grown up, and began coaching cheerleading and gymnastics. Morgan has now been coaching at East Hill for five years and is currently serving as the Athletic Director in her second year.

Morgan’s journey into coaching is rooted in her love for athletics, particularly cheerleading, which has been a constant source of purpose and passion throughout her life. As a student at East Hill Christian School, Morgan’s involvement in cheerleading introduced her to the Fellowship of Christian Cheerleaders, where she realized the power of using sports to teach others about God. This transformative experience fueled her desire to coach, knowing that even in something as simple as cheerleading, she could glorify God and point athletes toward faith and purpose.

Morgan’s coaching philosophy is simple: “Love well.” She believes in respecting each athlete as an individual while recognizing their growth and development. By creating an environment where athletes feel valued, respected, and empowered, she helps set them up for success both on and off the field. Her goal is to leave every student she coaches with a sense of being loved, valued, and happy, creating an environment where they feel part of something special and look back on their time at East Hill with gratitude.

Deb is a top-performing leader with a proven track record in strategic planning, proposal development, marketing, and team leadership. With over two decades of experience in the nonprofit and educational sectors, she has successfully coordinated complex projects, built positive business relationships, and managed cross-disciplinary teams to achieve organizational goals.

Currently serving as the Admissions Director at East Hill Christian School, Deb leads efforts to attract, enroll, and retain students while aligning enrollment strategies with the school’s mission. She plays a key role in developing strategic recruitment plans, creating marketing strategies, and implementing fundraising initiatives to increase community engagement and support for the school.

Deb’s professional background includes impactful leadership roles such as Marketing and Community Engagement Manager at the University of West Florida Center for Fine and Performing Arts, and Executive Director for the Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Pensacola, and the Arlington ISD Education Foundation. In these roles, she successfully managed large budgets, oversaw fundraising and marketing initiatives, and led board development and strategic planning efforts.

Her broad expertise and commitment to excellence continue to make a lasting impact on the educational and arts sectors. With experience in arts administration, education, and community engagement, Deb is passionate about using her skills to drive positive change. She has a deep understanding of the design process, conflict resolution, and managing change in complex environments. She holds a Master of Music and Bachelor of Music Education degrees from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and certifications in teaching in both Texas and Alabama.

Outside of her career, Deb enjoys water sports, biking, reading, and spending time with her favorite Aussie, Moe!

Jennifer has dedicated over 15 years to education and children’s ministry, with a passion for teaching that centers around Jesus and His love for each student. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Florida Atlantic University and Southeastern Bible College and holds an ESOL endorsement.

Jennifer’s teaching philosophy emphasizes instilling a love for learning that begins with Christ. She strives to create an environment where students are encouraged to ask questions, explore God’s Word, and understand that they are deeply loved by God and called to be culture changers. Her ultimate goal is for each student to leave her class knowing they are cherished by God and that they have a personal relationship with Him.

Jennifer finds the most joy in seeing her students grow in their relationship with Jesus, discovering His love, and desiring to learn more. She has received the Spiritual Leadership Award in recognition of her dedication to guiding students spiritually.

Outside the classroom, Jennifer enjoys Bible study, paddle boarding, snow skiing, mountain biking, and spending time at the beach. She hopes her students will remember the love of Jesus working through her and know that they too can have a personal relationship with Him.

Beth Owens brings 25 years of dedication to the field of education, with a career that spans classroom teaching, administrative leadership, and curriculum development. She holds credentials from Penn State University, Mansfield University, the University of Pittsburgh, and St. Bonaventure University.

Throughout her career, Beth has taught kindergarten through sixth grade and served as an instructional aide, curriculum coordinator, team leader, International Baccalaureate Coordinator, vice principal, and principal. Her experiences have given her a well-rounded perspective on fostering academic excellence and personal growth in students.

Her love for teaching lies in shaping young lives, nurturing their potential, and building meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues. A strong advocate for creativity.

As a principal, Beth models servant leadership, inspired by Jesus’ example of humility, compassion, and grace. She strives to create a collaborative culture where teachers, students, and parents work together with mutual respect, accountability, and excellence. Empowering educators and recognizing their potential is a daily highlight of her leadership.

Beth’s passions extend into amateur photography, sewing, reading, writing (children’s books and a novel in progress), playing the keyboard, kayaking, motorcycle riding, and beach adventures. These hobbies reflect her creative spirit and love for life.

Karina brings a wealth of experience to her role at EHCS, with 32 years in finance and 12 years working with students, including teaching high school juniors and seniors personal finance and budgeting through a unique simulation she created. Her career journey began at age 15 as a bank teller, and after two years working in a school, she recognized God’s calling to transition her career and share her expertise in a new way.

As a strong believer in kinesthetic learning, Karina encourages hands-on, physical activities as a means to engage students and enhance their understanding. Her favorite teaching philosophy is summed up by Benjamin Franklin’s quote: “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” She finds great joy in witnessing the “Aha moment” when students make connections and grasp challenging concepts. Throughout her career, Karina has earned various accolades, including the “Woman of Distinction Award.”

While her current role at EHCS is not directly with students, she hopes to provide valuable perspectives and ideas that can support and inspire the teaching staff, ensuring that the learning environment continues to grow and thrive.

Outside of her professional life, Karina loves to travel, sleep, and repeat—enjoying the balance of adventure and rest. Her goal is to continue making a meaningful impact, both in leadership and by sharing her knowledge and experience with others.