Emily Hillegonds

Mrs. Emily E. Hillegonds has taught all grades of English at Illiana since 2012. She also serves outside of the classroom by directing musicals and organizing props for plays. Emily received her undergraduate degree from Calvin College and her master’s degree from the University of Illinois Chicago in English Education. She was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI, taught middle school for a year in Pella, IA, and then found herself called to Illiana Christian. Emily is married to Ty Hillegonds (a biology teacher here at Illiana), and together they have adorable twins: Theodore and Eowyn. Both Emily and Ty are members at Hope Church in Oak Forest, IL and reside in Griffith, IN.