As a 6th grader, Alice Hill became a part of Trinity Presbyterian School, and it quickly felt like home. “I knew what a wonderful influence the faculty and staff had on me as a student and wanted to return to be a part of a school with a Christ-centered mission.” After receiving her credentials, a Bachelor of Science in Education from Samford University and a Master of Education from Auburn University, Trinity made its mark on her teaching career.
Growing up, Alice always wanted to be a teacher. She played school using her mother’s old teaching manuals and would tag along with her if she had to visit the school on the weekends or during the summer. Alice shares, “I would set up her grade book, pass out books, or rearrange her classroom. She even turned her bulletin boards over to me when I was eight years old. In high school, my interests led me to think I might want to major in Biology in college. However, while listening to a lecture on amoebas, it hit me like a bolt of lightning. Teaching was what I wanted to do. I immediately went and switched my major and never regretted my decision.”
Alice Hill has dedicated her time and devotion to her students. The impact that she has made on youth doesn’t go unnoticed or appreciated. Two of the best compliments Alice ever received from students were that she made every child feel seen and felt like they could breathe in her classroom. Alice doesn’t take those compliments lightly. Her goal is simple. She wants kids to feel seen and accepted for who they are while pushing them to do their best with a bit of humor. “I’m fortunate enough to remind them of their self-esteem and self-worth. While being an educator, Alice loves getting to know her students and discovering their interests. She feels each child is born to do something unique.
After teaching, Alice doesn’t have any particular plans regarding retirement. She has at least another 18 years of teaching left, but in the meantime, she shares, “I will leave it up to the Lord. He certainly has everything under control.
Alice Hill lives in the local area and has two dogs, Penelope and Eliza.
