Highland View Academy Welcomes New Staff Members

September 15, 2025 ∙ by rbacchus ∙ in Chesapeake Conference, Education

Story by Rob Gettys

Tracy Morgan joins Highland View Academy (HVA) this year as the new development director. Morgan comes to HVA from Great Lakes Adventist Academy (Mich.), where she spent the last seven years leading the advancement, enrollment and alumni relations team. There, she was able to build relationships with past, present and future students from around the world—individuals she will always cherish.

Morgan holds a Bachelor of Art degree in Business Leadership from Baker College (Mich.) and has years of experience across corporate, govern- ment and higher education sectors. Her diverse pro- fessional background includes training, outreach, career advising, event management and social media marketing. She is also the author of two bibli- cal narratives, Bathsheba and Samson, published by the Pacific Press Publishing Association®, as well as multiple articles and stories in publications such as Primary Treasure, Our Little Friend, Women of Spirit, and Signs of the Times.

Raised Buddhist and baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church in her early 20s, Morgan brings a distinct and heartfelt perspective on faith. Her great- est passion is guiding young people to encounter the saving grace of Jesus, helping them cultivate the same joy and peace she experiences.

Outside of her professional life, Morgan loves four-wheeling, reading and spending time with her husband, Tim, a retired Michigan Fire Chief, and their adult children.

HVA is also excited to welcome several other new faces to the school family this year.

Michelle Paris, who holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Science from La Sierra University (Calif.), joins the team as a part- time math teacher. With experience teaching kindergarten through high school and leading nature classes at Mt. Aetna Retreat Center’s Outdoor School in Hagerstown, Md., Paris brings a passion for mathe- matics, science and education.

Luke Kelly is HVA’s new men’s assistant dean. He arrives to the academy from Union Springs Academy (N.Y.) and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Andrews University (Mich.). Originally from the Shenandoah Valley, Kelly is passionate about mental health and wellness.

Brenna Taitano is the new ladies’ assistant dean. She holds a Bachelor of Art in English from Indiana University (IU) and is continuing her education at IU by pursuing a master’s degree in Library Science, specializing in Youth Services. Taitano is passionate about mentor- ing teens, finding strength in Hebrews 4:14–16.

Donna Alfalah is the school’s new business office assistant. Her hus- band, Lou, pastors the Willow Brook church in Boonsboro, Md., and their son, Jonah, attends Mt. Aetna Adventist School. Alfalah enjoys baking, especially sourdough bread.

Angela Olin, the academy’s new administrative assistant, is a Midwest native who, like Alfalah, also enjoys baking, as well as reading and spending time with her family and dog.

HVA faculty and staff are grate- ful for each new team member and look forward to the energy and talents they will bring to the campus!

Highland View Academy Welcomes New Staff Members

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