Our Staff

Abby RiveraAbby Rivera, Lunch Supervisor/Gym "Hi, my name is Abby Rivera. I have been working at HCCS for four years. I have two sons that attend HCCS. My first son Elijah has been here for 7 years, he is currently in the fifth grade. My other son Aaron is currently in the third grade and has been here for five years. We all know we will be here for many more years. I started volunteering at the school when my son was in Pre-K. Two years later I was asked to help with the Hot Lunch Program. Now I am working with Pre-K and Gym. I was recently certified to administer First Aid and CPR."
Nicole RiceNicole Rice, Pre-K Teacher Nicole, a recent graduate from Trinity Christian College is excited to start her first year at Humboldt. After graduating with a degree in Elementary Education she is spending her summer preparing for preschool. She believes that parent communication is vital, and also cannot wait to be a part of the Humboldt community. The verse she tries to live by is Matthew 6:33 "Seek first his kingdom and righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well."
Jose Sanabria, Kindergarten TeacherJose Sanabria, Kindergarten Teacher "I am so happy to be able to be in partnership with the parents in their children's education. I have been at HCCS for 8 years and kindergarten teacher for 7 of those years. I am also the father of five children, all of whom attend HCCS. Not only am I a staff member, I also am a parent that believes in this school and in its high expectations in education. I also believe that faith in the Lord Jesus is the most important key to life and in the promise of Philippians 4:13 -- I can do all things through him who gives me strength. Open communication is also something I feel strongly about because I believe that Together hand in hand we can make a difference."
Ivellise MillerIvellise Miller, 1st Grade Teacher "My name is Ivellise Miller and I am a graduate of Moody Bible Institute. I recently got married to Corey Miller and we are excited to serve the Lord. I love working here at HCCS, but I especially love working with the First grade class."
Ana TamasanAna Tamasan, 2nd Grade Teacher Ana is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute. She began teaching at HCCS in 2003. "Reading the Bible with the students and praying with them has been the most exciting experience at HCCS" she said. Ana married Ionel Vasile Tamasan in 1996. The Lord has blessed them with two daughters, Ruth, 8 years old, and MaryAnn, 1 year old. Ruth has been attending HCCS since she was in pre-K and loves it.
Alicia RosadoAlicia Rosado, 3rd Grade Teacher Alicia has been teaching for 15 years, and teaching at HCCS for 6 years. She attended Concordia University in River Forest. She attends New Life Covenant School of Ministry.
Carmen BonnerCarmen Bonner, 4th Grade Teacher Carmen Bonner hales from St. Louis, Missouri. Following her graduation from Lake Forest College, she relocated to Chicago permanently. She began teaching here at Humboldt in 1999. Carmen has taught 7th grade, Pre-kindergarten, and currently 4th grade. "I can honestly say that there is nowhere else I’d rather teach nor have my son attend school. Humboldt Community Christian School has been a great blessing in my life."
Melissa AnsleyMelissa Ansley, 5th Grade Teacher Melissa completed her bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies at Vanguard University of Southern California, where she also received her multiple subjects teaching credential. She taught third grade for two years in California before moving to Chicago, where she is now also certified in the state of Illinois. This is her first year at HCCS and she is looking forward to the opportunity to serve Christ through teaching fifth grade students.
Lydia WuLydia Wu, 6th Grade Teacher "I love teaching 6-8th grades. This is my sixth year at HCCS. I grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from Northwestern University. I enjoy reading, drama and melding two cultures -- Asian and Latino -- which makes me a ChinaRican."
Mike KrabillMike Krabill, 7th and 8th Grade Teacher "I have taught for five years, four years at HCCS. I am from a small town in Northeast Ohio. I have been married for two years to my wife Shannon. I attended Mount Vernon Nazarene University."
Debra Flores, PrincipalDebra Flores, Principal Since its inception in 1980, Debra has been involved with HCCS as teacher, volunteer, board president and as principal. She also has over 30 years of varied experience in church education and leadership in the Humboldt Park and surrounding communities. She desires to create a community of learners with a biblical worldview filled with students who WANT to learn and KNOW HOW to learn for themselves in our ever-changing global community.
Rachel MercadoRachel Mercado, Office Manager "Life before HCCS was about moving up the corporate ladder as fast as I could in the secular world. I would make every effort to acquire skills through education or by spending my free time watching how a job was accomplished. At one point, I was part owner to a franchise called "Kid's Time." Now, I use all that "wisdom" to serve God's children."