Administration and Staff

Jeremy Hoff

Head of School

Jeremy Hoff is the baby of four children, raised in Lancaster, CA. He had the benefit of a high school science-teaching father and a high school English literature-teaching mother. Jeremy’s college career took him to Cal State Northridge, where he completed a Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental and Occupational Health.

Along the way, he waited tables at a nearby restaurant and was invited to Hillcrest Christian Church by a pretty coworker. It was there that Pastor Bruce Cramer took Jeremy under his wing and poured into him… and after making a decision to follow Christ, Jeremy asked that pretty girl – Lesley – to be his wife.

Not long after their vows, Jeremy joined Lesley on staff at Shepherd of the Hills Church – now Shepherd Church. While on staff, Jeremy loved using technology to innovate and amplify the great ministry that was already happening at Shepherd. He attended Bible School, earning his M.A. of Organizational Leadership from Hope International University, and was tasked with Pastoral duties.

His role at Shepherd evolved to become Executive Director of Administration as part of the leadership team, and served the many support ministries: the online campus, audio, video, lighting, broadcast, finance, information systems, communications, facilities, stewardship, and was part of the hiring team.

Thinking they were unable to have biological children of their own, Jeremy and Lesley followed a path to understanding adoption. By the grace of God, three bio children were born in the years following, however the idea of adoption had already taken hold…. Shepherd hosted a series titled “Every Child Should Have a Home” and their eyes were opened to the world of foster care. About a year later their fourth child was brought home from the hospital at three days old, and within about 15 months was adopted and forever became part of the Hoff family.

After 20 amazing years at Shepherd, Jeremy accepted the call to Heritage on a full-time basis as Head of School.

Dr. Esther Choi

Principal

Dr. Choi has served as a classroom teacher and principal for the last 12 years. A passionate educator, she believes that all children should be given the opportunity to EXPLORE, EXPERIMENT, ENGAGE, EXPRESS, and ENJOY learning. Through her leadership and influence, Heritage Christian School Preschool and Elementary strives to impart academic knowledge, instill a healthy work ethic, and guide students to become critical thinkers and resilient problem-solvers as life-long followers of Jesus Christ.

Dr. Choi was born and raised in a loving Christian family. She has actively served at her church since a child. A praise leader, keyboardist, Elementary & Youth Bible teacher, and later as a Children’s Ministry Director. She is now married to a United Methodist Pastor. Together they have two middle-school children who attend HCS South Campus.

She majored in Psychology and minored in Teaching at the University of California, San Diego. Pursuing her Master of Arts in Teaching at the University of Southern California, she also obtained her California Multiple Subject Credential with BCLAD certification that same year. She has also completed all required units for Director of Early Childhood Education at World Mission University. Dr. Choi recently received her doctorate in Educational Leadership from Azusa Pacific University with a published multiple case study on The Voices of the Stakeholders: The Culture of Growing Private TK-12 Christian Schools.

Dr. Choi believes that education is a privilege and a life-long journey. She hopes to help raise a generation of victorious leaders and faithful followers of Jesus Christ through discipleship, academic rigor, and innovative enrichments for the new era.

Margaret Miller

Preschool Director

Margaret and her husband have been married for over 16 years and their two children attend Heritage Christian School. Her family attends Grace Brethren Church in Simi Valley where she has attended since 1992 and became a member in the year 2000.

Early Childhood Education has been her calling for nearly 20 years. She started out as a teacher’s aid the summer before her senior year of high school. Once in college, she earned her AS Degree in Early Childhood Education. In addition, she has been a co-teacher, lead teacher, Assistant Director and Site Supervisor during the 10 years working at Grace Brethren Preschool. God then opened the door for her to Direct at Little Steps Preschool in Newbury Park. After eight years of commuting, God opened the door at Heritage Christian Preschool North Campus.

We are so excited to have Margaret work at Heritage Christian School. Early Education is her passion and she looks forward to partnering with families in the Christian Education of their precious little ones.

Dr. Esther Choi

Principal

Dr. Choi has served as a classroom teacher and principal for the last 12 years. A passionate educator, she believes that all children should be given the opportunity to EXPLORE, EXPERIMENT, ENGAGE, EXPRESS, and ENJOY learning. Through her leadership and influence, Heritage Christian School Preschool and Elementary strives to impart academic knowledge, instill a healthy work ethic, and guide students to become critical thinkers and resilient problem-solvers as life-long followers of Jesus Christ.

Dr. Choi was born and raised in a loving Christian family. She has actively served at her church since a child. A praise leader, keyboardist, Elementary & Youth Bible teacher, and later as a Children’s Ministry Director. She is now married to a United Methodist Pastor. Together they have two middle-school children who attend HCS South Campus.

She majored in Psychology and minored in Teaching at the University of California, San Diego. Pursuing her Master of Arts in Teaching at the University of Southern California, she also obtained her California Multiple Subject Credential with BCLAD certification that same year. She has also completed all required units for Director of Early Childhood Education at World Mission University. Dr. Choi recently received her doctorate in Educational Leadership from Azusa Pacific University with a published multiple case study on The Voices of the Stakeholders: The Culture of Growing Private TK-12 Christian Schools.

Dr. Choi believes that education is a privilege and a life-long journey. She hopes to help raise a generation of victorious leaders and faithful followers of Jesus Christ through discipleship, academic rigor, and innovative enrichments for the new era.

Dolores English

Preschool Director

Dolores is blessed to say that she has been in Christian Education all her life. Growing up Ms. English attended Christian schools and worked in Christian Education for over 30 years. Prior to arriving at Heritage, she taught at a preschool in the San Fernando Valley for a number of years followed by 25 years of teaching in the lower elementary level on the North Campus.

Ms. English received her Child Development Certificate from Los Angeles Mission College, graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a degree in Human Development, and received a Masters’ Degree in Education through National University as well as completed the course work for a California Teaching Credential.

Dolores and her daughter attend and have been members of Shepherd Church for 25 years. She is thankful for the desire God has placed on her heart for young lives and their academic, developmental, and spiritual growth. She believes it is never too early to make an impact for God’s Kingdom.