Our Staff
Meet Our Teachers
Althea Wimer
Interim Administrator
Althea Wimer has been teaching at Honey Brook Christian Academy for six years. Additionally, for three years she worked as a counselor at Wilderness Way Girls Camp, helping girls who were struggling with problems in life, school, and family. She loves Jesus, the outdoors, playing guitar, spending time with the people she loves, and watching things grow.
Bud Wimer
Vice-Principal
Bud Wimer is the Vice-principal and a high school teacher. He and his wife Barbara have four adult children and three grandchildren. He has a bachelor’s degree in Biology and likes teaching Bible, Math, and Science. Before teaching, Mr. Wimer held many vocations and currently works as an organic inspector during the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Wimer attend Rockville Christian Fellowship.
Lauren Rickards
Teacher
*bio coming soon*
Barb Wimer
Special Education Teacher
Barb Wimer started on a teaching path in the early 1980’s by getting an Elementary Education degree at Eastern College. Since graduating, she taught for a few years in private schools and then homeschooled for about 25 years. Barb joined the teaching staff at HBCA in 2019 to support students with learning challenges through direct instruction, providing guidance to other teachers, and connecting with other professionals who specialize in learning challenges. Barb has also been involved with piano instruction and leading music classes as needed. In her free time, Barb enjoys walking with her husband, spending time with family and friends, reading books (especially biographies), and solving crossword puzzles that have a creative twist!
Lily Slippy
Elementary Teacher
Lily Slippy was homeschooled from kindergarten through 12th grade, giving her a lifelong appreciation for personalized, Christ-centered education. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Bible from Ethnos360 Bible Institute and is certified in the Barton Reading and Spelling System, equipping her to support struggling students with confidence and compassion. Since 2022, she has enjoyed working with students in grades K-5 in both classroom and one-on-one settings. In her free time, she enjoys painting, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.
Amanda Armstrong
Teacher
Amanda Armstrong was homeschooled and appreciated that this provided for more time with family and unique opportunities through the years. She attended Word of Life Bible Institute, then held a variety of jobs after that, including working as a head preschool teacher. Amanda also completed a college level internship in animal training and behavior and has enjoyed applying the skills she learned on her sister’s dog. She came to HBCA in 2025. Amanda’s hobbies include reading, playing card and board games, playing with her nieces, and spending time with family.
Ashley Rickards
Teacher
Ashley Rickards is a native of Chester County, PA. After highschool, she attended Ethnos360 Bible Institute in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where she received an associate’s in biblical studies. She also received cross-cultural training through Global Frontier Missions in Clarkston, GA. Ashley has had a variety of work experience, including being a personal care assistant at the Child and Career Development Center in Coatesville, PA. She began teaching at HBCA in the fall of 2025. In her freetime, Ashley enjoys reading, writing, crafting, and spending time in nature.
Jasmine McGready
Head Cook
Jasmine McGready grew up in a small town in Central Pennsylvania before moving east to work as a nanny. Over the course of sixteen years, she enjoyed caring for children and their families while also serving part-time as a teacher’s aide at a small Christian school.
Following that season, Jasmine accepted a position as Head Cook at a Christian conference center, where she combined her love of hospitality with preparing meals that brought people together. After becoming a mother, she transitioned into private chef work, allowing for a more flexible schedule while raising her family.
Jasmine greatly enjoyed homeschooling her children before enrolling her youngest at HBCA.
In her free time, Jasmine enjoys gardening and preserving the harvest, adventuring with her husband and their two children, thrift shopping, and trying new recipes to share with family and friends
Abby Walker
Administrative Assistant
Abby Walker enjoyed being homeschooled from Kindergarten through 12th grade. She attended Montana Wilderness School of the Bible’s gap-year program, then worked there as an assistant cook and mentor/discipler for two years. Abby moved back to PA in 2023 and was a classroom aide in a public high school before becoming the head cook and administrative assistant at HBCA in 2024. Abby’s hobbies include spending time outdoors with her husband, cooking new recipes, and playing games with friends and family.
Want to join our staff team?
If you have a passion for Christian education, we would love to connect!