Our Teachers
Hannah Dimond
1st through 4th Grade
Mrs. Dimond has happily been teaching in various roles at Hillside since 2003. She is grateful to have experienced the school as a student, teacher, board member, and now, as a parent. Mrs. Dimond graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in German and a certificate in International Business. She then completed her teacher’s training and licensure at Iowa Wesleyan University with a certificate of excellence in core content knowledge. Hannah Dimond is deeply dedicated to Hillside’s mission of aiding parents in educating their children in a Christian setting that abounds with God’s grace and love.
Mrs. Dimond and her husband, Chris, have two children, Cora and Emmitt. The whole family enjoys gardening together, being in the outdoors, and sharing their love of books with one another.
Lisa Stalcup
5th through 8th grade
Miss Stalcup began teaching at Hillside Christian School in 2016. She has an elementary teaching degree with a middle school endorsement from Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa. She previously taught in combined grade classrooms in southwestern Iowa and in Tennessee. Miss Stalcup appreciates the opportunity to have regular interaction with Hillside parents each day to build the school to home bond.
Miss Stalcup grew up primarily in southwestern Iowa. She is the oldest of five siblings. When school is not in session, Miss Stalcup travels to see her family, which includes eleven nieces and nephews. She has made several trips to England and Alaska for this purpose.
Kierstin Henricks
Kindergarten through 1st grade
Ms. Henricks began teaching at Hillside in 2023. She graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2021 with a dual degree in Elementary and Middle Level Education. Ms. Henricks has endorsements in K-8 reading, math, science, and social studies. She has previous teaching experience in grades 3, 4 and 6. Instilling excitement for academic and faith-based learning is something Ms. Henricks loves about teaching at Hillside. Prayer is a constant activity in her classroom!
Ms. Henricks grew up in eastern Iowa. When not at school, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, playing the piano, and being creative.
Ann Miracle
1st through 4th grade
Mrs. Ann Miracle is new to Hillside but not to teaching. She is excited to co-teach first through fourth grades in a Christian school with Mrs. Dimond.
Mrs. Miracle is native to Oklahoma. She graduated from Northeastern Oklahoma University with a degree in education and then earned a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Maryland.
Mrs. Miracle taught young children at a private school in Tulsa, OK for 25 years and for the U.S. Department of Defense schools overseas for 17 years. Mrs. Miracle has a passion for seeing students reach their potential by having access to hands-on learning experiences and problem-solving through independent and cooperative activities. She is happy to have the opportunity at Hillside to build children’s faith in a Christ-centered, supportive environment.
Mrs. Miracle and her late husband, Chris, share three daughters and one grandson. She enjoys travel, art, running, reading, and family time.
