Music & Movement Teachers

 

Pee Wee Fitness and
Musical Moves for 3’s and 4’s


Alexis Chapman

Miss Chapman begins her 3rd year at HBCPK as the Pee Wee Fitness/Musical Moves assistant on Wednesdays and Fridays. Alexis is a graduate of George Mason University with a BS in Communications. You will find Alexis helping at the back door arrivals, washing hands, making snacks, helping with art projects, and supporting many of the school’s day-to-day operations. Then midweek she will be dancing, exercising, and singing with our fitness classes and Mrs. Evans! Outside of preschool, Miss Chapman has her own pet care business called Wags N Whiskers, LLC. She loves ALL animals…and has cared for many staff and student family pets during vacations! She has her own dog, Wilson- a rescue boy who is her favorite pup! Alexis is a big Washington sports fan- especially the Capitals Hockey Team (Wilson her dog is named after her favorite player)! The children enjoy Miss Chapman’s sweet and kind ways with them!


HEIDI EVANS

Mrs. Heidi Evans begins her 9th year at HBCPK. She has spent many years as the school’s Pee Wee Fitness and Musical Moves lead teacher, as well as assisting in Pre-K and the three-year-old classes. Besides singing, dancing, and exercising with your children each Wednesday and Thursday, Mrs. Evans also is a Kindergarten assistant on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. Mrs. Evans is married with 2 daughters (alumni grads- HBCPK) and she attends Gainesville United Methodist Church. She is the proud mama to her Goldendoodle named Mildred (Millie)! She is a graduate of The Ohio State University(go Buckeyes!) with a major in Child and Family Studies. She has served in past years as a Child Development Center Director. Heidi is bubbly, and energetic and loves being with children and helping them learn and grow into faithful Christ-followers and become successful students!


Melissa Miller

Mrs. Melissa Miller joins us for her 2nd year as Kindergarten PE Teacher. She has her Masters in teaching from John Hopkins University and a Bachelor's in Education from George Mason University. Melissa is married to Mitch and they have 4 children, including one HBCPK alumni and one currently enrolled. They also have a very cute puppy named Ace! Melissa is SafeSport certified as well as completed Concussion Training. She maintains her Va Pre-K - 6th state license, is certified to dispense epi-pens (MAT trained). Mrs. Miller is a Virginia Soccer Association Head Coach. She has taught virtually for Fairfax County during the pandemic and is a licensed sub in PWCS. Melissa enjoys exercise, gardening, baking, and reading. She is an accomplished singer and Christmas is her favorite holiday. Mrs. Miller looks forward to meeting all the Kindergarten kids for PE each Tuesday morning where they will accomplish the state standards for PE, develop a love for sports and team building, exhibit good sportsmanship and have fun using the bodies God gave them, promoting a healthy lifestyle. Don't forget you need tennis shoes on PE days!


KELLI RUTHERFORD

Mrs. Kelli Rutherford returns for her 3rd year teaching K Music. She has her master's degree in Elementary Education from Liberty University and has taught PreK-4th grade in other VA counties. She will be teaching the children musical concepts, rhythm/steady beat, using several types of instruments, parts of the orchestra, and Peter and the Wolf. Kelli will cover all the Standards of Learning for K Music. She will also help the children learn songs for their Graduation and Christmas programs, the Mom Spa, the International Lunch and the Devotions with Dad- all upcoming fun events for parents. Her favorite verse is Joshua 1:9- and your Kindergarteners will also learn this verse in song- it's a catchy tune, and you will hear it often from your children!