Amber Ortner has been working in education since 2004. She currently serves as one of the secondary math teachers and offers tutoring for HCA, providing additional resources for students. Mrs. Ortner holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a Masters in Classroom Instruction from Biola University. Mrs. Ortner is passionate about reaching those who might seem unreachable and finding what works for them. Her favorite part of teaching is helping all students realize that they can be successful.

Mrs. Sanchez is a life-long Spanish speaker. She began helping at HCA as a substitute teacher in 2022. She now teaches Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 to high school students. She has a degree in Psychology from Ivy Tech Community College and feels blessed for the opportunity to teach at Heritage.

Valorie Towne is the Director of International students, and she teaches ESL Bible, seventh grade English, and Yearbook. Mrs. Towne holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from the University of Northern Colorado, and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. She loves learning to pursue more intimacy with God. She also loves learning about effective teaching strategies, stopping epilepsy, and how to be a better Lolli (grandma). Mrs. Towne’s favorite part of the job is the interaction, energy, and growth she gets to see through all the students.

Candace Whitner teaches World History and Choir, and she helps with Drama. Ms. Whitner holds a BA in Music and a BA in History from King University. She has been teaching since 2018, and she is passionate about studying the cultures of the world in relation to their histories and the way God’s glory can be seen throughout the entire world. Miss Whitner loves getting the opportunity to witness God working in the students’ lives. She feels blessed to know that she is a part of knowing the amazing things He does in and through each one.