High School Teachers - Heartland Christian Homeschool Center

Josh Harper teaches Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry, Multi-media, Spanish, Guitar and Worship
Experience: AS Liberal Arts- Cuyamaca College, BA Bethel College-Organizational Studies, MA-Religious Studies-San Diego Christian Seminary; Intern for Foothills Christian Church for 3 years; teacher's aide for 3 years; teacher for eight years; Lead singer for "Cedar" for ten years; lead worship for youth conferences, camps and out-reaches; home schooled his own children for two years.
Interests: Music, camping, wakeboarding, fishing, off-roading, my children.
Principal's comment: "Josh is passionate about every subject he teaches. He relates well to his students and it's his pleasure to pass on his knowledge to them. Fresh, thorough, well-ordered, skilled, talented, and devoted, Josh makes the high school come alive."
Personal comment: "I think investing in people is really important. In "Cedar", in work, and in everyday, Christ's love compels me. I have purpose in the big and small things; He called me. Each student is placed in my life for me to impact and to leave God's imprint, bringing God's kingdom here and in East County."

Nicole Carlton

Nicole Carlton teaches both Jr. High and High School Math.
Experience: Nicole was a Heartland Student before graduating from Monte Vista High School with honors and going on to UCSD. She has monitored at Heartland for 3 years and been a substitute teacher.
Principal's comment:"Nicole's first love is for the Kingdom of God but the love of teaching Math comes close behind. Nicole is quiet but confident, gentle but firm, and is a wonderful asset to the Heartland Staff in both Jr. High and High School."

Cindy Feliciano

Cindy Feliciano is our High School English Teacher.
Experience: BS in Music Education from Toccoa Falls College. She taught music at the college level for 2 years before becoming a pastor's wife and eventually a mother of five. She has home schooled her boys for seven years. She monitored at Heartland for two years.
Interests: Cindy loves to learn. She also enjoys reading mysteries and fantasies. She spends much of her time being a wife and mother and teaching at home, at Heartland, and at church where she teaches the 1st - 6th grade Sunday School and serves on the Christian Education Board.
Principal's comment:"Though Cindy is small, quiet and full of patience don't be fooled! She has a sense of humor that surpasses most. She is quietly solid as a rock which can't be moved, and she takes great joy in passing on her knowledge to those around her."
Personal comment:"I enjoy helping student's come to a place of understanding. I live my life based on Galatians 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."

Carolyn Fisher

Carolyn Fisher teaches Health and Physical Education.
Experience: Taught gymnastics for 15 years; four-time World Champion arm wrestler; actor, mime, public speaker; home schooled her children for 12 years.
Interests: Nutrition and health, sports of every kind, traveling, speaking, mime, sign language.
Principal's comment: "Carolyn is dripping with pizzazz. Her enthusiasm for life is contagious. A natural teacher, Carolyn influences her students to be all they can be and more. Her coaching style is dynamic, structured and fun. Teaching thoroughly what is expected, she inspires confidence, order and positive results. Encouragement is top on her priorities."
Personal comment: "Life is an experience, not an observation. Just as I believe that students' developing bodies are better when they eat a variety of fresh, raw fruits and vegetables, so I believe that there's nothing better than a Christ-centered life, lived to its fullest."

Jennifer Nilles

Jennifer Nilles currently teaches our Art and Yearbook class.
Experience: She is working toward her Master of Fine Arts Degree, tutors in Art History and is a Teaching Assistant for Art Appreciation. Jennifer has been teaching private oil painting lessons, in the traditional style, since 2000. Her award winning art started attracting attention from collectors and prospective students only two years after she started oil painting. She trained under Dorene Terryberry for almost four years in a style similar to the old masters, Titian, Vermeer and Rembrandt.
Principal's comment: "Jennifer's love for art spills over into all she does. Her easy going nature and laughter bring joy to those with whom she comes into contact. She loves to learn and to teach. She is a woman of values and character."
Personal comment: "It is my desire to find the creative side of my student's and sharpen it. I believe since we were created in the image of God (the Creator) then we are all creative to some degree."

Donald Hoffstee
Donald Hofstee

Mr. Hofstee teaches our after school Drama Club.