Pre-K
About HCCA
A Christian school community in Ignacio, Colorado.
Hope Community Christian Academy serves families seeking a Christ-centered education with a strong school-family partnership.
Leadership
School leadership and administration.
Vice Principal - Micah Owen
Mr. Micah Owen brings a strong background in primary education and community leadership to his role as Vice Principal at HCCA. With years of experience as an elementary educator, he offers valuable insight into student development, academic excellence, and faith-based leadership. Mr. Owen earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Education and spent several years teaching before pursuing additional professional success in real estate, where he now serves as a respected local Realtor and Managing Broker in Southwest Colorado. His passion for education, paired with his practical business experience, makes him a dynamic and knowledgeable leader for the HCCA community. A devoted family man, Micah and his wife, Sophie, are proud parents to their three children. Deeply connected to the local community, Mr. Owen is committed to serving families both in education and beyond.
Principal - Kate Willyard
Ms. Kate Willyard brings over 20 years of teaching experience and 16 years of dedicated service at HCCA to her role as Principal. A passionate educator with a heart for young learners, her primary focus has been in Kindergarten, where she has spent years building strong educational foundations for children. Ms. Kate graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and has held various teaching licenses throughout her accomplished career. Her extensive classroom experience, academic excellence, and faith-centered leadership provide HCCA with knowledgeable and compassionate guidance. Outside of school, Ms. Kate loves to sing, play music, and is especially known for her love of cats. Her warmth, dedication, and joyful spirit make her a cherished leader within the HCCA community.
Faculty & Classes
Teachers and classroom support.
HCCA is blessed with classroom teachers, support staff, and enrichment instructors who serve students across grade levels and specialty areas.
Kindergarten
Ms. Kate & Ms. Kristen
1st Grade
Ms. Alexis
2nd Grade
Ms. Mellissa
3rd Grade
Open
4th Grade
Ms. Deb
5th Grade
Ms. Tandy
6th Grade
Ms. McMunn
7th Grade
Ms. Shawntae
8th Grade
Ms. Barb
PE
Ms. Renata
Office
Ms. Tia
Chapel
Mr. Clay
Bible
Ms. Michelle
Art
Ms. Randi
Who We Are
A school where students are known, encouraged, and formed.
HCCA provides a private Christian education for families who value faith, academic structure, and meaningful involvement in their child’s learning.
Through classroom instruction, home-learning partnership, and a close-knit school community, HCCA helps students grow with confidence and purpose.
Faith-centered
HCCA places Christian formation at the center of the school experience.
Family-partnered
Parents are active participants in the learning model, not spectators.
Community-minded
Students grow in a smaller school environment where relationships matter.
Purpose-driven
The school exists to help develop Christ-like leaders for the future.