Hinkletown Mennonite School

Empowering Children through Christ-centered Education

Kathy Stoltzfus, Principal

I grew up: near Adamstown, PA for ten years and then moved to Bowmansville, Pennsylvania

Family: My husband Keith and I live in New Holland.  Our son Austin is a student at Taylor University, IN

My interests include: being outdoors working in my flower & vegetable garden, camping & traveling, reading and creating "gourmet" foods that challenge my cooking skills

Little known fact about me: One of my favorite trips was spending a week on a Navajo reservation in Window Rock, Arizona.

I enjoy: learning about U.S. history (especially local history), reading historical fiction and biographies

A favorite quote: Learning is a journey, not a destination. -Parker Palmer

Degrees/Certification: BS in Elementary Education from Eastern Mennonite University. M Ed. Curriculum & Instructional Practitioner/Elem. Educ. from Eastern Mennonite University.

State teaching certification: Elementary Education

Bible passage that means a lot to me: Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. -Psalms 37: 3-4

Thelma Stoltzfus, Administative Assistant

I was born: at home in a farmhouse in East Earl, Lancaster County.
My interests include: music (singing and listening), walking and reading.
Little known fact about me: Singing is one of my gifts that I enjoy sharing in groups and worship teams.
Bible passage that means a lot to me: I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. -Psalm 139: 14.

"This is my favorite Bible verse. This gives me encouragement that I am special to God and will be well taken care of."

Marilyn King, Receptionist

I was born in: Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
I grew up in: Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania.
My interests include: music, cooking and baking.
Little known fact about me: I grew up on a dairy farm and had to milk lots of cows.
Bible passage that means a lot to me: the book of James