Hello! My name is Faith Hezel and this year I am teaching Algebra II, Physics I, Pre-Algebra, and Logic I. Though I grew up in St. Louis, MO, I have called Mobile home for 5 years. I am currently studying at University of Mobile, pursuing my Masters of Music in Vocal Performance.

The more I learn about math, science, and music, the more intricately intertwined they seem to me- a testament to God’s creativity and thoroughness in his creation; I hope to impart this love of knowledge to my students as well. I am delighted to be part of a school and team of teachers whose goal is to reach students with the Gospel while also providing excellent education.

During my time as an undergraduate at UM, I tutored everything from math to science to English. Science and art were my favorite subjects as a kid, and  I love that I get to combine them every day in my music and teaching! I have four years of experience teaching private music lessons, most of which have been spent with the Worship Arts Academy at Moffett Road Baptist Church. I am delighted to be part of a school and team of teachers whose goal is to reach students with the Gospel while also providing excellent education, and I look forward to meeting you all soon!

Nicolette Duke holds a B.A. and Master’s Degree in Social Work. She worked as a case manager in a foster care agency before having children of her own. She has volunteered in children’s ministry both through her church, Christ United Methodist, and as a children’s leader in Bible Study Fellowship. Nicolette has four years of experience with homeschooling and tutored in both the Foundations and Essentials programs at Classical Conversations. She loves great children’s books and has shared that passion with students as Cypress Grove Academy’s Elementary Literature teacher in its 20-21 inaugural year. Nicolette is married to Cullan, and they have three boys: Oliver (15) Henry (12), and Silas (9). Silas will be a 4th grade student at CGA this year. Nicolette’s hobbies include cycling, reading, gardening and practicing the violin.

My name is Chase Harrison. I am 39 years old and have lived in Mobile my entire life. I am married to Amber Harrison and we have 3 children, Caedmon (14), Finley (11), and Nora (7), all of whom will be attending Cypress Grove this year. For the 2022-2023 school year, I will be the P.E. teacher. I love the idea of a healthy lifestyle. I don’t remember much of my P.E. classes as a kid, but I remember it was mostly playing outside so the teacher could get a break.  While there will be tons of playing and having fun, which kids should do, we will also learn the importance of healh and wellness as well as work our physical bodies in shape this year! 

My name is Sarah Walley and I will be teaching music to grades K through 6 on Mondays AND I get to teach First Form Latin! One of my favorite things about CGA is our morning assembly, where I have a front-row seat to the singing and Bible lessons that happen every day. Derrick and I have two boys, and our oldest will be in first grade at CGA. My degree is in music education, and before our boys were born, I taught elementary music for Baldwin County Schools. Since then, I’ve taught a little here and there, most recently for the Mobile Opera afterschool program, and I also have the joy of playing piano for Covenant Presbyterian Church. I count it a privilege to teach at CGA, where we can praise God for His good gift of music (and so many other things), and I look forward to doing just that with your children!

Hello! I am Carolyn Neese and this will be my first year at Cypress Grove Academy. I must say that I already sense the presence of the Lord in this place! 

I married the love of my life in 1978, with whom we parented eleven children, and was married for 26 wonderful years. During those years, I home-educated my children for over 20 years. I served as president of South Alabama Home Educators in the early 1990s. My husband and I worked in inner-city missions in Mobile, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Lakeland, Florida, and Oklahoma City. 

In November 2004, my husband passed away suddenly from a heart attack when I still had 7 minor-age children at home. The following August, at the age of 49, I began college at USA, graduating in the spring of 2008 with a BS in Secondary Education & Social Sciences. I then taught various upper-level grades with Mobile County Public Schools for 14 years. I am now the proud grandmother of eight grandchildren.

This year, I will be teaching 5th grade at Cypress Grove. I look forward to getting to know you and your children as we partner together in their education. 

This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. Psalm 118: 23

Hi! My name is Krista Huber. I’ve been a math tutor for ten years and look forward to serving as the Geometry teacher for Cypress Grove Academy this year. I am originally from Oneonta, AL and attended the University of Montevallo to receive a Bachelors of Science degree in Art with a minor in Public Relations. I now live in Semmes with my husband Tim, and our two littles, Titus and Eden. I have a great love for individualized teaching- especially in seeing students become more confident as they begin to master a skill. I am glad to partner with CGA in equipping students both mentally and spiritually.