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Faculty / Staff
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Azmat Ayub, B.S.
Math, Science and Bible teacher.
Joined Houghton Academy 2024
Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Biotechnology, pursuing graduate level M.Ed courses from SUNY Empire.
Certifications: ACSI temporary level.
Joined Houghton Academy 2024
Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Biotechnology, pursuing graduate level M.Ed courses from SUNY Empire.
Certifications: ACSI temporary level.
Shawn Currier
Facilities and Maintenance Manager.
Joined Houghton Academy in 2024.
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, In Pursuit of a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Health Administration.
Certified Special Olympic Coach, Certified in commercial pool and spa maintenance and management, American Heart Association certified in First Aid, CPR, AED, Certified Hemp Sampling Agent - United States Department of Agriculture
Joined Houghton Academy in 2024.
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, In Pursuit of a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Health Administration.
Certified Special Olympic Coach, Certified in commercial pool and spa maintenance and management, American Heart Association certified in First Aid, CPR, AED, Certified Hemp Sampling Agent - United States Department of Agriculture
Kerrie Davidson, M.A.
Substitute Teacher, Volunteer.
Joined Houghton Academy in 2022.
MA from University of Maryland.
Joined Houghton Academy in 2022.
MA from University of Maryland.
Jean-Marie Elwell
Resident Assistant.
Joined Houghton Academy in 2024.
Pursuing BA in Business at Houghton University.
Member of National Honor Society.
Joined Houghton Academy in 2024.
Pursuing BA in Business at Houghton University.
Member of National Honor Society.
Eric Elwell
Custodian.
Joined Houghton Academy in 2024.
Joined Houghton Academy in 2024.
Diane Emmons, M.S.
ELL tutor, Volunteer.
Joined Houghton Academy in 2022.
M.S. Education Geneseo.
Certifications: Permanent NYS certification in Music K-12, Elem. N-6
Joined Houghton Academy in 2022.
M.S. Education Geneseo.
Certifications: Permanent NYS certification in Music K-12, Elem. N-6
Doug Flitcroft, M.A.
Social Studies teacher.
Joined Houghton Academy in 2023.
Masters of Education/Grand Canyon University.
Certifications: NYS Permanent Certification in Social Studies 7-12, CPR/AED
Joined Houghton Academy in 2023.
Masters of Education/Grand Canyon University.
Certifications: NYS Permanent Certification in Social Studies 7-12, CPR/AED
Rebekah Gena
Self-Defense Teacher
Mark Getzin, B.A.
Board Member, Substitute Teacher, Volunteer.
Joined Houghton Academy in 2022.
Bachelor of Arts in History Hobart College.
Certifications: Certified military foreign language instructor (ASI 5K-L)
Joined Houghton Academy in 2022.
Bachelor of Arts in History Hobart College.
Certifications: Certified military foreign language instructor (ASI 5K-L)
Tannia Granja, B.P.M.
Spanish teacher.
Joined Houghton Academy in 2024.
Bachelor in Christian Education (LBU), Pursuing a MA in Christian Education (LBU).
Certifications: Reggio Emilia certification, IE International of Spanish.
Memberships: Red Solare (Reggio Emilia Approach), Ripe for Harvest World Outreach.
Joined Houghton Academy in 2024.
Bachelor in Christian Education (LBU), Pursuing a MA in Christian Education (LBU).
Certifications: Reggio Emilia certification, IE International of Spanish.
Memberships: Red Solare (Reggio Emilia Approach), Ripe for Harvest World Outreach.
Kathie Hilsher, M.A.
English Language Arts teacher, Volleyball Coach.
Joined Houghton Academy in 2019.
M.A. English SUNY Brockport.
Certifications: ACSI, CPR/AED, IMPACT & SafeSport.
Memberships: National Honor Society
Joined Houghton Academy in 2019.
M.A. English SUNY Brockport.
Certifications: ACSI, CPR/AED, IMPACT & SafeSport.
Memberships: National Honor Society
Rebecca Hodgson, L.P.N.
Nurse
Joined Houghton Academy in 2023
Joined Houghton Academy in 2023
Kelly Holden
Technology Support
Joined Houghton Academy in 2023
Highest Degree: Bachelors of Science - Religion from Liberty University.
Joined Houghton Academy in 2023
Highest Degree: Bachelors of Science - Religion from Liberty University.
Jon Keith, M.B.A.
C.F.O., Boarding Program Director.
Joined Houghton Academy in 2020
Joined Houghton Academy in 2020
Shirley Keith, B.S.
Dorm Lead Resident
Joined Houghton Academy in 2020
Joined Houghton Academy in 2020
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