What's Happening on The Hill

Today in the studio we have some special guest students who got to participate in a pretty cool classroom assignment where they campaigned to become President of the US History Classes. Since the start of the school year, Mrs. Threadgill's history class has been participating in Election Friday where they have talked about the different parties, the Constitution, the Electoral College, and state p...

Join us LIVE from the WNSP Pep Rally for an action-packed episode about Warrior Athletics! We're diving deep into the season's highlights with interviews from our varsity players and coaches. Discover the lessons they've learned, the challenges they've faced, and the victories they've celebrated.

Join us as we sit down with Mrs. Zoe Barber to talk about all things Super Reader Week, and the various events happening on campus.

This week we celebrate our 50th episode with a special guest and Class of 2004 graduate, Mr. Stuart Lang. Stuart is the son of the late Dr. Charles V. Lang who was integral in laying the foundation that makes CHCA what it is today. In this episode, Stuart reflects on his time as a Warrior as he celebrates his 20th anniversary since walking the halls of Cottage Hill.

At CHCA, we challenge our students, faculty, and staff to be lifelong learners. This week, we sat down with a handful of teachers who participated in professional development opportunities this summer.

As we reflect on an incredible Grandparents Day Weekend on the Hill, we sit down with Pastor Ronnie McCarson to discuss how grandparents can set a strong foundation and leave a legacy for their grandchildren. Ronnie is the Pastor to 55+ Adults at Cottage Hill and a grandparent of a few of our own Cottage Hill Warriors!

In this episode, we sit down with Kayla Parazine, the dedicated school counselor at CHCA, to explore the importance of counseling in schools. Kayla shares her insights on how school counseling can significantly impact students' emotional, social, and academic development. She also discusses the unique counseling programs offered at CHCA, designed to support students at every stage of their edu...

Listen to this episode of What's Happening on the Hill as we explore the unique experiences of young people who chose to serve and lead in various capacities. These students went beyond the classroom, dedicating their summer to service, leadership, and making a difference in their communities. Their stories are a testament to the power of youth in action. Tune in for an episode filled with ins...

We're thrilled to introduce our new faculty and staff! Join us in giving them a warm Warrior Family welcome and hear what they are most excited about as they join our team! Cassandra Chatman, K2 Assistant Ashley Hamilton, K2 Assistant Averi Lammons, K2 Assistant Scott Plair, Preschool PE Cynthia Harnish, 3rd Grade Cindy Brown, 4th Grade Erika Garcia, Church Campus Spanish Suzette Kinsey, West...

In this episode of What's Happening on The Hill, you have the opportunity to meet and hear from our new Church Campus Director, Dr. Todd Johnson. Hear more about events that are going on as we count down the days until the start of the 2024-2025 Academic school year!

You might have seen some new faces in leadership roles today! Our stand-in Head of School, Noah Akbarian, and Campus Directors, Chrislie Anne Brazell and Lindsey Dunn had a packed schedule as they greeted students at the Church Campus, then headed over to the West Campus for a lead team meeting, campus tours, made announcements, and snuck in as guests in a special podcast recording!

Mr. Brazell sits down with Coach Womble and junior, Makenzie Gartman to talk about the Lady Warriors making school history by winning the area tournament and advancing to the Regional Tournament.

Join us as we talk with Senior Class President Sarah Swearingen about the upcoming events for the senior class!

Join us for an episode to recap and catch up on all things Happening on the Hill!

Join Mr. Brazell as he engages in conversations with student-athletes Camaryn Herman, Brannon Andrews, Buddy Hii, and Allyson Bell as they reflect on their spring sports seasons. Tune in to be inspired by their wisdom and gratitude.

Mr. Brazell sits down with our campus directors to recap what has been happening in the life of Cottage Hill academically, athletically, artistically, and spiritually over the last quarter!

This week, Mr. Brazell sits down with our very own 4th grader teacher, Mrs. Melissa Worrell who has been chosen as the Mobile Bay Parents Magazine Teacher of the Month for March! Listen to her talk about her journey to becoming an educator and the why behind her what.

On this episode, Mr. Brazell sits down with Katie West '17, Andrew Waite '17, and Grant Woodruff '19 as they talk about what it means to them to work for their alma mater and the impact it has made on them.

Join Mr. Brazell as he sits down with the senior girls basketball trio who are writing their names in school history books. Listen as they reflect on their season, marking the first time the girl's basketball team has advanced to a Final Four tournament. Hear about the challenges they have faced and their unwavering spirit as they have overcome any obstacle that has stood in their way.

Mr. Brazell and Katie West sit down with a few of our students who were able to go to Guatemala on a missions trip over mid-winter break! Check out this episode to hear their incredible stories about their time at Agua Viva.

In this episode, we have seven student-athletes in the studio to discuss their plans as they are given the opportunity to continue their academic careers at the next level. We are excited to celebrate them this week as they sign their letters of intent.

Mr. Brazell and Katie West catch up on events that took place during Spiritual Emphasis Week and other things that are happening in the life of our school!

This month, our 7th and 8th graders had the opportunity to visit Washington DC for an incredible educational opportunity to learn about our nation and the biblical principles that formed it. Mr. Brazell sits down with a few students to hear about their trip!

Special guest and Director of Athletics, Coach Adam Thomas, joins us in the studio as we catch up on all things Warrior Athletics!

With the return of the semester, comes the return of the podcast! Listen to this week's episode to keep up to date on important events happening between now and mid-winter break.