Alison Garison has worked with Pre-K at HCA since August of 2020. She also does recess duty and works one on one with students for literacy intervention. She has two children, Chloe and James, who have been attending since she started at HCA. She is married to Caleb, the associate pastor at Traverse Christian Church in Windsor. They moved from Texas to Colorado in 2018 to be a part of the church. Her favorite thing about Heritage is the devoted community of families and fellow believers.

Acacia Halte is HCA’s Kindergarten teacher and is passionate about Christian education.

Acacia was raised on a peanut farm in a small town in Texas. She moved to colorful Colorado when she was married 21 years ago.  They have a daughter who attends HCA.

She has an undergrad bachelor’s degree from Colorado Christian University, graduating with extra distinction and receiving a special award for academics and Christian character. Additionally, Acacia has a master’s degree from Liberty University in elementary education, obtained 2023, Summa cum laude. Acacia is a member of the Teacher’s National Honor Society and Christian Educators.

Acacia has teaching experience in various grades from Pre K to 2nd. She has enjoyed being in behavior therapy, a resource teacher, a dyslexia interventionist and a community director. She was a Girl Scout for 19 years.

In her spare time,  Acacia and her husband play in the worship team at their church and she teaches Sunday School.  Acacia writes music for church and is active in Larimer County4-H.

Acacia felt the call to HCA in 2022 and plans to retire from HCA many years from now.

Kelly Curnutt is HCA’s first grade teacher. She is originally from California, then lived in Southern Utah for 10 years before moving to Colorado in 2014. She has a Bachelor’s degree from Colorado Christian University in Early Childhood Education. Kelly has experienced teaching students in Kindergarten up to 4th grade, and has found her heart is truly in first grade!

Kelly is deeply passionate about the Lord, her family, and her animals. Kelly is married to her husband, Jason, and in addition to managing a classroom of first graders, she manages a home of family members that include three sons, one daughter, two dogs, and three bunnies.

Kelly and her family are big sports fans (Go Avs and Go Giants!) and spend most of their weekends cheering on their kids in baseball, hockey, and gymnastics, or traveling with their camper on family adventures.

Kelly is actively involved in her church and with her church family. Kelly and her husband served on a missions trip to Guatemala in 2017 and she is looking forward to serving on an upcoming missions trip to Peru in 2024!

Kelly feels so blessed to be part of the Heritage Christian Academy family where her school-age kids also attend (elementary through high school). Kelly is dedicated to living out the word of God and excited to see the impact God has on Heritage students!

Heidi Anderson is HCA’s 2nd grade teacher. She is originally from Fort Collins.  She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor’s degree in Speech Communication with an emphasis in Elementary Education.  She is passionate about the LORD, her family, and children.  Heidi is married to a loving, kind, strong, and tenderhearted man- Russ Anderson.  Together they have three children:  Kaylee, Levi and Josiah- the treasures of their lives.  They love sports (watching kids play), camping, 4-H and all the adventures the LORD has taken them on.  Her life verse is Isaiah 41:10- “Do not fear for I am with you.  Do not be afraid for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you.  I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”  She is so grateful for God’s endless grace and goodness in her life.  He is good!!

Sherry Walker is one of HCA’s 3rd grade teachers. She has been married since 2000 and is the mother of two adorable children. Mrs. Walker was a primary teacher in the public school system for 14 years. She spent 10 years at home when her children were small and has been at HCA since 2021. Mrs. Walker loves witnessing “a ha!” moments with kids and has found out it is a huge privilege to be given the opportunity to share her faith and pray with her students. She enjoys playing piano and reading when alone. Plus, she loves hiking with her husband, learning about chickens with her son, and baking with her daughter.

Valerie Brown is the Elementary Director of Academic Instruction as well as one of HCA’s third grade teachers. She joined the HCA team in 2019, but she has been affiliated with Heritage as both a parent and a volunteer since 2005. Mrs. Brown received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education with Fields of Specialization in both Reading and Art from Dordt College, and she is certified through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Mrs. Brown’s favorite part of teaching is discovering each child’s unique potential and fostering both personal and academic growth.

Devon Smith is HCA’s 4th grade teacher.

Michal Packard is HCA’s 5th grade teacher.

Russ Bruxvoort is HCA’s sixth grade teacher. He received a bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry from Colorado Christian University, a Master’s in Biblical Studies from Denver Seminary, and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Colorado State University. Mr. B loves that he gets to play with the students. Hearing them recite memorized Scripture is a close second. Praying with them after studying who God is in the Psalms is third. Talking about heaven and getting excited about what it will be like is up towards the top, too. Mr. B has always loved school, and he still enjoys learning a wide variety of new things. He takes pleasure in seeing students grow in their knowledge and application of whatever he teaches.