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About Hope Christian School at Cedar Hills

Established in 1972 faithfully educating students for over five decades.

Hope Christian School at Cedar Hills was originally founded as Cedar Hills Baptist Christian School with a clear mission: to provide a strong Christian academic education grounded in Biblical truth and committed to excellence.

Since 1972, our school has remained steadfast in its purpose, pursuing the highest level of academic achievement while shaping students through strong Christian principles. Our desire has always been to positively impact our community, our nation, and the world for Jesus Christ.

In 2025, Cedar Hills Baptist Church entered a new season of renewal and replanting, becoming Hope Church at Cedar Hills. This marked an exciting new chapter of growth and revitalization for our church family. In unity with our church and in celebration of this renewed vision, our school prayerfully changed its name to Hope Christian School at Cedar Hills.

While our name has changed, our foundation has not.

We continue to build upon the same Biblical convictions, the same commitment to academic excellence, and the same legacy of Christian education that have defined us since our founding. Our history is rich, and our future is filled with hope as we move forward together as one church and school family.

Our purpose remains clear: to educate with excellence and disciple with intention for the glory of God.
Meet our Staff!

Administration

Mrs. Valerie Pugh

Vice Principal

Mrs. Pugh has faithfully served Hope Christian School at Cedar Hills for over 14 years. Her leadership is rooted in service, transparency, and Christ centered accountability, with a commitment to building a school culture where students are known, teachers are supported, and families feel connected. Her journey as a parent to a child with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities has shaped her compassionate and holistic approach to education, giving her a deep sensitivity to the needs of students and families. Her connection to HCS is deeply personal. She and her husband are alumni. Her mother in law, Judy Pugh, was a beloved former principal, and her mother, Jean Ann Taylor, has served as the school librarian for nearly 30 years. For Mrs. Pugh, HCS is not simply a place of employment, but a ministry, and she is devoted to preserving its legacy while helping students grow spiritually and academically.

Ms. Robbie Richman

Director of Finance and Human Resources

Ms. Richman has served Hope Christian School at Cedar Hills for over eight years and feels truly blessed to be where God has placed her and to serve in a role that is deeply meaningful and fulfilling.  Her previous 25 years education and work experience  includes psychology, comprehensive human resources, financial accounting, family law, and business management.  She also worked in the Frederick County school system in Virginia.  She approaches her work with a strong focus on creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.  She is committed to stewarding resources responsibly while serving our staff, students and families with faith, compassion, and integrity seeking to reflect Christ's love in her leadership role. 

Mrs. Susanne Burton 

Tutoring and Testing Coordinator

Mrs. Burton has been involved in education for over 50 years as a teacher and tutor. She began her career with the Duval County School Board before retiring and continuing her work in Christian education. She has served in various roles at Hope Christian School at Cedar Hills including Kindergarten and First Grade teacher, supervisor of K5-5th grade teachers, and now as a one-on-one Tutor and Testing Coordinator. She believes education should meet each child where they are academically while also supporting their overall growth. She values both spiritual growth and strong academics, recognizing that each student is uniquely created with individual needs. As a mother of three sons, she chose Hope Christian School for its solid spiritual foundation and strong academic program. She is proud to serve and feels blessed to be part of this ministry.