RESTORING HOPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - Key Persons


Abigail Erwin

Job Titles:
  • Upper School Teacher
Abigail Erwin graduated with a bachelor's degree from Lee University in 2019 and is actively pursuing her Master's degree. The 2022-2023 school year will be her fourth year at RHCA. She attends Restoring Hope Church, where she is active in the social media/photography department. She is so thankful that the Lord has given her the opportunity to teach these amazing students.

Alicia Wethington

Alicia has served in early childhood education for almost eight years. The majority of that time was spent in Christian institutions. Alicia values Christian education having been raised in a Christian school and home herself. Her main goal is for each of her students to leave her room knowing they are valued and loved, not just by her, but by their Creator.

Angel Andress

Job Titles:
  • Director of Admissions
Angel has served in Christian education for 11 years, mainly as an Admissions Director. She has lived in Hendersonville most of her life and graduated from the local high. Angel has been married to Donny for 29 years and has two boys, Dillon and Zachary. She and her family attend Long Hollow Baptist church where she is active in the children's ministry.

Annette Dumas

Annette Dumas has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Mississippi Valley State University. She has over twenty years of experience molding young minds. It is a privilege and an honor to work at a pleasant place. I hope to continue teaching and instructing students academically and in a Godly manner.

Clint Starling

Job Titles:
  • Security
Clint Starling is the father of 6 and husband of 22 years. He has worked in construction for over 20 years and over the past couple years he has worked as security for a private security business and worked as a reserve officer at a local police department. He is head of security at Restoring Hope Church and is honored to join the RHCA staff family.

Courtright, Ruth

Job Titles:
  • Music Teacher

Elliott, Missy

Job Titles:
  • Preschool Assistant

Erwin, Abigail

Job Titles:
  • Upper School Teacher

Harman, Melissa

Job Titles:
  • Upper School Teacher

Harman, Tony

Job Titles:
  • Upper School Teacher / Head, Amy

Holland, Ashley

Job Titles:
  • 4th Grade Teacher

Hunter, Erika

Job Titles:
  • Academic Dean

Jennifer Thompson

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Vice President for Strategic Initiatives

Kleinmann, Craig

Job Titles:
  • Athletic Director

Krystal Lawing

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • CEO of Restoring Hope Church

Linda Lundstrom

Job Titles:
  • Preschool Director
Linda has been a part of Early Childhood Education as a Teacher and Director for the past 13 years. She is a graduate of The Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is originally from Pennsylvania and a proud member of Steeler Nation. She has been married to my college sweetheart for 25 years and the Lord has blessed them with 3 children -Olivia, Evan, and Corina.

Lundstrom, Linda

Job Titles:
  • Preschool Director

Maples, Tiffany

Job Titles:
  • Kindergarten Teacher

Petitt, Tim

Job Titles:
  • Head of School

Ruth Courtright

Job Titles:
  • Music Teacher
Ruth Courtright has been a music educator over 25 years, teaching both lower and upper grades . She has also served as a church pianist and choir director. Ruth is married with five children and three grandchildren. Her life verse is Proverbs 3:5&6.

Shepherd, Betty

Job Titles:
  • Library Teacher

Stutler, Tim - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Board

Tiffany Maples

Job Titles:
  • Kindergarten Teacher
Tiffany has served in the educational field for almost 7 years. She served as a Resource Assistant for 1 year, Preschool teacher for 3 years and this will be her 3rd year teaching Kindergarten at RHCA. She has lived in Gallatin all her life. Tiffany has been married to Jeffrey for almost 7 years and has a daughter named Emma and a lab/pitbull mix dog named Harleigh. She and her family attend Restoring Hope Church.

Tim Petitt

Job Titles:
  • Head of School
  • Headmaster

Tim Stutler

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Chairman of the Board Pastor of Goodletsville Church

William Slater

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Previous Chairman of the Board Dean of Adult Studies, Welch College
Jennifer Thompson - Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Adult Studies and the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, Welch College

Zack, Caitlin

Job Titles:
  • Academic Services Assistant