Nicole Kirkish has been a member of the HCA staff for many years in a variety of roles.  She is excited to use her welcoming personality and skills for organization to assist in the daily operations of the school and the front office. She previously taught K-8th grade Spanish and had been a zealous volunteer while her children attended HOPE.   Her infectious joy and her love for the educational model and the community of HOPE families make her an invaluable team member.

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Born in Minnesota, but raised as a missionary kid, Nicole's family spent one year in Costa Rica where they lived with a Costa Rican family and she attended a totally Spanish-speaking school. They then moved to Lima, Peru where Nicole attended a bilingual international school for ten years. Her parents taught their children a deep respect and love for the Peruvian people and their culture and an enduring love for Jesus.

 

She returned to the U.S. after graduating from high school to attend John Brown University in Arkansas. She eventually settled in Arizona and taught several years at a local preschool, but most importantly, met the love of her life, Ryan. They have been married for 20 plus years and have two wonderful children, Kai and Alexis.

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