HVCA Principal, R. Morgan Hellgren

Mr. Hellgren

Past Principal -- 1996 - 2004

About Mr. Hellgren:

Name:

 R. Morgan Hellgren

E-mail:

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Birth Date:

 Feb 15

Languages I speak:

 Scandinavian Languages, German

Favorite Foods:

 Swedish, Mexican, Italian

Favorite Countries:

 Sweden, USA, Germany, Holland, Norway,
Denmark

Graduated from:

 Southern Adventist University, University of
Tennessee

Academic Degree(s):

 B.S. / B.A. / M. ED

Goal of teaching:

 Give young boys and girls a love of learning

Hobbies:

 Golf, birding, photography, cooking, woodworking,
art

What I liked about my students:

They challenged me to be a better teacher and person.

How I would describe my personality:

Caring, empathetic, fun loving, loyal and optimistic.

How I feel about my seven years of teaching at HVCA:

I loved every moment here.

How I feel about my relationship with God:

It is the most important aspect of my life. God is the reason why I am here.

How you think a Christian's life would be:

Joyful and giving; practicing what I preach!

Did you sometimes get frustrated with students:

Occasionally! Mostly over their lack of motivation or effort.

If yes, did you ever think of giving up on them or the profession? How did you get through it?

Not to the point of ever giving up on "my" kids.