HCA Staff

Our dedicated staff of teachers has a rich background in education and life experience ranging from degrees in music, anthropology, fine arts, and advanced mathematics, to experience as librarians, homeschoolers, sports coaches, and medical/clinical diagnosticians.  Their commitment to excellence and their love for each student is what makes HCA such a nurturing and academically challenging environment.

 

 

 

Shannon Nusser

Principal

13 years teaching experience, 7 at HCA

snusser@hca-nj.org

 

 

Gretchen Gardner

Office Manager

6 years at HCA

office@hca-nj.org

 

 

Doris Barbiche-Thorsen

Pre-K and Kindergarten teacher

8 years teaching experience, 2 at HCA

 

  

Shannon Nusser

Elementary teacher

13 years teachnig experience, 7 at HCA

 

 

Joyce Knudsen

Elementary Assistant

1 year at HCA

 

 

Roberta Hackler

Middle/high school math and history teacher

7 years teaching experience, 1 at HCA

 

 

Lee Hunt

High school math, art, music teacher

15 years teaching experience, 2 at HCA

 

 

Seth Gardner

Middle/high school English, math teacher; physical education teacher, athletic team coach

3 years teaching at HCA

 

 

Doreen Wetzel

Art teacher - extracurricular enrichment

12 years teaching experience, 2 at HCA

 

Marion Mueller

School Nurse