Administrative Team
Kelly Capozzoli
Principal
Principal Kelly Capozzoli joined the Hillcrest family in January of 2022 as the assistant principal. She graduated from Arizona State University in 2012 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and spent two years in public education. She received her Master’s Degree from California University of PA in Sports Administration with a minor in Intercollegiate Athletics and went on to work in Christian education in North Carolina. She also obtained a certification from Liberty University in School Leadership. Principal Capozzoli has served as an assistant principal, athletic director, and coach, and has taught science to 6th through 12th grade students. She currently holds multiple ACSI certifications, as well as state certifications in teaching and administration. Principal Capozzoli has a love for students, academics, and athletics, and is excited to support our amazing students and faculty at Hillcrest.
Dr. Kenneth Barbour
Principal Emeritas
After retiring from the Pittsburgh public school system, Dr. Barbour obeyed a calling from God in 2001 to offer his extensive expertise, wisdom, spiritual leadership, and his heart of service to the children and families of HCA. Under his guidance and leadership, substantial improvements have been realized in the areas of curriculum, technology, staff development, and the physical building. He has safely seen the school through many changes and challenges, all the while placing the school’s mission of providing quality Christ-centered education to “train up a child in the way he should go” first, instilling in every child a desire to follow Jesus Christ, and equipping them to further the process of his/her future pursuits. Through the years Dr. Barbour has built a culture of harmony and respect at the school, earning himself a special place in the hearts of all who walk through the doors of HCA. We have appreciated his unrelenting pursuit of excellence. Only God knows the full measure of effort and generosity he has extended to the Hillcrest family in so many ways.
Graduate of West Allegheny High School; Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology from God’s Bible School and College; Teacher Certification from the University of Cincinnati; Master of Arts in Elementary Education, Principal Certification, and Certificate of Curriculum and Supervision from the University of Pittsburgh; PhD in Supervision and Curriculum from the University of Pittsburgh; School Superintendent Commission from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania School Superintendent Commission.
Jacqueline Jaworski
Office Manager
Carly Klein
Director of Guidance & Admissions
Carly Klein joined the HCA team in 2016. After graduating with a Master of Science degree in counseling, she spent the next 10+ years working at Christian schools in both Florida and Pennsylvania.
As a lifelong Christian school student, Carly truly believes in the value and heart behind places like Hillcrest, and has spent most of her career seeking to advance the mission of Christian education.
While overseeing the areas of scheduling, standardized testing, and college and career counseling, she also works closely with prospective families as they navigate the steps of our admissions process. Carly also serves as our Social Media Manager, providing our followers with a glimpse into the daily life at Hillcrest.
Karen Misak
Accountant
Isaac Massie
AD/PE
Dan Malone
IT Director
Faculty
| NAME | POSITION |
| Erin Perez | Prek |
| Alexa Cipra | Kindergarten-A |
| Carolyn Coltyhearn | Kindergarten-B |
| Carolyn Janusey | Prek/Kindergarten STREAM Special |
| Aimee Martin | 1st Grade |
| Lisa Scott | 2nd Grade |
| Sara Juba | 2nd Grade |
| Maria Rowe | 3rd Grade |
| Fiauna KuKuda | 4th Grade |
| Keren Sala | 5th grade |
| Susie Krummel | MS/HS Science |
| Anna Emmons | MS/HS History |
| Lem Woodson | Senior Seminar |
| Oliva Opperman | MS/HS School English |
| Brenda DeFazio | HS Math |
| Lauren Ohodnicki | MS/HS Math |
| Brandi Baker | MS/HS Spanish |
| Dan Malone | IT/Director & Technology Teacher |
| Bobbie Santiago | MS English |
| Liz Woodson | MS/HS Bible |
| Sara Pugliano | IST |
| Laurie Pugliano | IST |
| Issac Massie | Physical Education/Athletic Director |
| Jessica Barry | STEAM/Library |
| Ana Yoder | K-5 Spanish |
| Marah Reynolds | Teacher Aide and Aftercare Coordinator |
| Rebecca Gallagher | Prek-12 Art |
| Mary-Ellen Patrick | Prek-12 Music |
| Alison S | Teachers Aide |
| Katie Erny | Teachers Aide |
| Linda O’Donnell | Teachers Aide |
| Kelly Capozzoli-Rohr | Principal |
| Carly Klein | Guidance/Admissions |
| Karen Misak | Accountant |
| Greg Stewart | Custodial |
| Jennifer Milano | Lunch/Recess Coordinator |
| Holly Pajak | Nurse |
| Ryan Kimeciak | Lunch/Janitor |
| Jamie Linton | Office Manager |
| Eric Smith | Development Director |
| Julie Foltz | AIU Speech |
| Melissa Randolph | AIU Reading and Math |
| Sarah Otway | AIU Counselor |