Administration Staff
Tami Walker - Administrative Assistant
I am excited to help Mr. Vannest and to serve the wonderful people at HLCS. I will be working on special projects like "The Beacon". I taught Math and Science for 5 years at Concord Academy in Petoskey. After earning my masters degree in school administration, I became a school administrator at Concord Academy Antrim. Ten years ago, after my daughter Keaton was born, I joined with my sister-in-law Jana to open Watch Me Grow Child Development Center. I have been the director and teacher there ever since. We homeschooled our daughter Keaton for 2 years and in March of 2008 joined HLCS. We are so happy to be a part of this school. I have been married to Tom Walker for over 20 years. Together with Jana, we travel and minister through song in churches mostly in the Great Lakes region. I am willing to serve HLCS in any way I can. tami@walkertrio.com
Kathy James - Office Manager
I was born in Petoskey, and this is my 13th year here at HLCS. I wear a few hats, but my title is Office Manager. (Some days seem like all I do is put Band-Aids on little fingers). I was perfectly happy at my Service Manager job wen God told me to come to work here, and I have thanked Him ever since! The best thing about this job is the kids. I love ‘em all! It’s been great working where my 3 children have gone to school. All three, Ashley, Joe, and John have graduated from Harbor Light. My closest friends are my co-workers. The loving, nurturing environment of our wonderful little school bonds us together as a family. I cannot put into words the impact Harbor Light Christian School has had on myself and those I love. God is Good!” hlcs@harborlight.org
Clark Hewitt - Athletic Director
Mr. Hewitt has been an athletic director, teacher, and coach for over 20 years, part of which was in the administrative position. “HLCS has been a wonderful place to instruct as well as have our children be educated here.” chewitt@harborlight.org
Pat Wendt - Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Wendt has been a teacher at Harbor Light Christian School since 1987. She has taught Health and various electives. Currently, Mrs. Wendt is also the Guidance Counselor. By training, Mrs. Wendt has a Masters of Science in Nursing with a minor in education. She has also been heavily involved in missions and youth ministry through the years.
Mrs. Wendt's primary calling is as a mother to her five children, to Yu-bin, their foreign exchange student, and all the students she comes in contact with. pwendt@harborlight.org
Linda Grosskopf - Development Assistant
Linda began working at Harbor Light in 2005. Prior to that she worked at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital as a Registered Nurse and Childbirth Educator, and also homeschooled her children. She and her wonderful husband Gerry have been married for over 23 years and have 4 beautiful children (including a foreign exchange student from South Korea), and many assorted pets. Their desire is to know and love the Lord, to live for Him, and to serve others. They believe Christian Education builds a foundation in what is most important and lasting, in our youth. Through the help of many dedicated volunteers, Linda continues to see the faithfulness of God in her position at Harbor Light. "I am thankful for Harbor Light Christian School and the many wonderful people who work and attend here. Harbor Light is a true blessing to our families, our community, and our world." lgrosskopf@harborlight.org
Hank Heusing - Custodian
Hi, my name is Hank; and Im the guy you see pushing a cart, picking up trash or running a vacuum. I started coming to Harbor Light in 1980, got married out of this church in 1984, and started working for the church and school in 1994. We had a daughter graduate from Harbor Light Christian School in 2006. Its a pleasure being around these Harbor Light kids, and watching them grow in the Lord.
- Administrator
Tami Walker - Administrative AssistantI am excited to help Mr. Vannest and to serve the wonderful people at HLCS. I will be working on special projects like "The Beacon". I taught Math and Science for 5 years at Concord Academy in Petoskey. After earning my masters degree in school administration, I became a school administrator at Concord Academy Antrim. Ten years ago, after my daughter Keaton was born, I joined with my sister-in-law Jana to open Watch Me Grow Child Development Center. I have been the director and teacher there ever since. We homeschooled our daughter Keaton for 2 years and in March of 2008 joined HLCS. We are so happy to be a part of this school. I have been married to Tom Walker for over 20 years. Together with Jana, we travel and minister through song in churches mostly in the Great Lakes region. I am willing to serve HLCS in any way I can. tami@walkertrio.com
Kathy James - Office ManagerI was born in Petoskey, and this is my 13th year here at HLCS. I wear a few hats, but my title is Office Manager. (Some days seem like all I do is put Band-Aids on little fingers). I was perfectly happy at my Service Manager job wen God told me to come to work here, and I have thanked Him ever since! The best thing about this job is the kids. I love ‘em all! It’s been great working where my 3 children have gone to school. All three, Ashley, Joe, and John have graduated from Harbor Light. My closest friends are my co-workers. The loving, nurturing environment of our wonderful little school bonds us together as a family. I cannot put into words the impact Harbor Light Christian School has had on myself and those I love. God is Good!” hlcs@harborlight.org
Clark Hewitt - Athletic DirectorMr. Hewitt has been an athletic director, teacher, and coach for over 20 years, part of which was in the administrative position. “HLCS has been a wonderful place to instruct as well as have our children be educated here.” chewitt@harborlight.org
Pat Wendt - Guidance CounselorMrs. Wendt has been a teacher at Harbor Light Christian School since 1987. She has taught Health and various electives. Currently, Mrs. Wendt is also the Guidance Counselor. By training, Mrs. Wendt has a Masters of Science in Nursing with a minor in education. She has also been heavily involved in missions and youth ministry through the years.
Mrs. Wendt's primary calling is as a mother to her five children, to Yu-bin, their foreign exchange student, and all the students she comes in contact with. pwendt@harborlight.org
Linda Grosskopf - Development AssistantLinda began working at Harbor Light in 2005. Prior to that she worked at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital as a Registered Nurse and Childbirth Educator, and also homeschooled her children. She and her wonderful husband Gerry have been married for over 23 years and have 4 beautiful children (including a foreign exchange student from South Korea), and many assorted pets. Their desire is to know and love the Lord, to live for Him, and to serve others. They believe Christian Education builds a foundation in what is most important and lasting, in our youth. Through the help of many dedicated volunteers, Linda continues to see the faithfulness of God in her position at Harbor Light. "I am thankful for Harbor Light Christian School and the many wonderful people who work and attend here. Harbor Light is a true blessing to our families, our community, and our world." lgrosskopf@harborlight.org
Hank Heusing - Custodian
Hi, my name is Hank; and Im the guy you see pushing a cart, picking up trash or running a vacuum. I started coming to Harbor Light in 1980, got married out of this church in 1984, and started working for the church and school in 1994. We had a daughter graduate from Harbor Light Christian School in 2006. Its a pleasure being around these Harbor Light kids, and watching them grow in the Lord.