HCA Staff

Sue Dickhausen is a licensed elementary teacher, supervising the learning-to-read and playing-to-learn programs for kindergarten and first grade students since 1991. Mrs. Dickhausen makes letters and numbers come to life each day with fun, interactive music, stories, and activities. Sue graduated from St. Paul Bible College (now Crown College). She is married to Doug and has one son, Jonathon. Sue enjoys a variety of crafts in her HCA classroom and in her spare time at home.

Mari Dingle is the PreKindergarten teacher at HCA. Ms. Mari has brightened the lives of young people for many years. She has taught Preschool over 25 years in our community. She is a lifelong resident of St. Paul Park and enjoys serving in the community. She has a passion for cross-stitching and displays a new piece each year at the Minnesota State Fair.

Todd Pankow directs the band and choir ensembles at HCA. Mr. Pankow is a good example of serving the Lord with all your heart! He makes music and ministry exciting and fun. Mr. Pankow offers private instrumental and vocal lessons during school hours or after and before the regular school day. Many of Mr. Pankow's students have received musical scholarships for college.

Shawna Terrell is the Principal at Hope Christian Academy. She graduated from HCA in 1999. She went on to graduate from North Central University with a Bachelor's degree in youth ministry with a minor in Bible. She has two children attending Hope, a son Caleb and a daughter Erica. They reside in Cottage Grove. Mrs. Terrell loves to challenge children and youth in their walk with God and knowing God in a more intimate and deeper way.