Hillcrest Seventh-day Adventist School

Kori Cook

Position: Principal / Teacher grades 7-9
Phone: (314) 993-1807
Email: kcook.teacher@gmail.com

Education

Highest Degree: Master of Arts
Major Field: Reading
College Where Earned: Webster University
Year Earned: 2013

Biography

Kori Cook graduated from Pacific Union College with her BA in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Elementary Education. In 2013 she graduated with her Master’s in Reading from Webster University. After graduating college in 2001 she taught at Louisville Jr. Academy in Louisville, KY for 4 years in a multi-grade classroom. In 2005 she moved to St. Louis and had the opportunity to be a substitute teacher in several area school districts. Through the years of being a substitute teaching she had the opportunity to teach and be introduced to different types of curriculum, classroom communities and teaching styles. Having attended a multi-grade SDA elementary school, Kori enjoys teaching in a place where she has the opportunity to teach students about God’s love. She also looks forward to experiencing the joys of teaching, to witness the power of learning and the fun challenges it can present.

Lisa Kijak

Position: Teacher grades 3-6
Phone: (360) 907-1975
Email: lareeves106@gmail.com

Education

Highest Degree: Master of Arts
Major Field: Learning Disabilities
College Where Earned: Northern Michigan University
Year Earned: 2021

Biography

Lisa Kijak graduated from Walla Walla University with her BA in Elementary Education. In 2021 she graduated with her Master’s in Learning Disabilities. After graduating college in 2015 she taught at Hillcrest SDA School for 4 years in multi-grade classrooms. After leaving the classroom to have a family, Lisa is excited to be back at Hillcrest again. She has a passion for teaching and enjoys watching students learn and thrive in the classroom. She is excited to connect with her students and discover how each of them learns best. She is looking forward to seeing how God will lead at Hillcrest and in her students’ lives this school year.

Eunbyul Coridan

Position: Teacher grades K-2
Phone: (314) 993-1807
Email: eunbyul.coridan@gmail.com

Education

Highest Degree: Bachelors of Education
Major Field: Early Child Education
College Where Earned: Sahmyook University, South Korea

Biography

Eunbyul Coridan graduated from Sahmyook Adventist University in Seoul, South Korea, with a degree in early childhood education. After teaching one year in Korea, Eunbyul spent the next 6 years in the Middle East, where she served as a missionary teacher and assisted in the Mural Project. Eunbyul had the opportunity to work with students in different areas of their learning. From a young age, Eunbyul knew that she wanted to be a teacher. As she has gained experience in various classroom settings and with students of diverse backgrounds, educational needs, and family situations, that calling has grown in her heart. She loves kids of all ages and has a heart for working with them. Eunbyul loves seeing the look of joy when a student gains a new skill and helping kids find ways to overcome fears in regard to learning. But most of all, Eunbyul loves helping kids grow in their friendship with Jesus, and discover joy in service to others.