Hampton Christian Alumni

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Hampton Christian Academy has seen three generations of families committed to Christian education. Many of our alumni have returned to express gratitude for the quality education they received, which has helped them succeed in college and careers. Today several graduates serve as teachers and coaches in our school, and many children of alumni are now attending HCA. Graduates have also chaperoned school trips such as field trips, senior retreats, and annual mission trips to New York School of Urban Ministry.

Alumni Spotlight

Phillip Jones, Class of 2008

Phillip Jones is a management consultant with Bain and Company, who advises companies on strategy, marketing, organization, and operations across all industries. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy as a Burke Scholar and served on active duty in the Marine Corps for over six years. As an Infantry officer, Phillip was blessed to lead his Marines to support peacekeeping and security cooperation missions on multiple continents. Phillip completed his graduate course of studies at the Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School, where he served as a Tillman Scholar and Co-President of the Veterans Club. Phillip serves as a Planning Commissioner for Newport News, Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity Peninsula, and the Board of Trustees for Virginia's Veteran Services Foundation.

Janiya Pearson, Class of 2020

Janiya Pearson is currently at Hampton University. During her Freshman year, she served as Class President and will continue as Class President for the upcoming year.

Evan Dougoud, Class of 2015

Evan Dougoud is the founder, director, and CEO of BeHeard Movement, an organization that helps the homeless in Oklahoma. He recently received the Young Adult Rising Star Award which goes to one young person throughout Oklahoma who is making a difference in the lives of others.  

Dr. Elizabeth Heard, Class of 2014

Dr. Heard graduated from Hampton Christian Academy in 2014 and went on to get a bachelor’s of Science in Health Sciences from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2018. In 2022, she graduated from the College of Pharmacy at Mercer University as a Doctor of Pharmacy. During her time at Mercer University she served internships at Children Healthcare of Atlanta, and North Georgia Rheumatology Group. She also served as Chapter  President of Kappa Epsilon Professional Pharmacy fraternity, as an Executive Board Member on Interfraternity Council, Chaplain of Student National Pharmaceutical Association, as a Pharmacy Ambassador at Mercer, Breast Cancer Chair for Kappa Epsilon and Mental Health Chair for the Student National Pharmaceutical Association. She recently accepted an association fellowship with the National Community Oncology Dispensing Association and is their Oncology Advocacy Health Policy and Equity Fellow.   

Dr. Daniel St. John, Class of 2005

Dr. St. John is a graduate of Hampton Christian Academy in 2005. He went on to James Madison University where he earned his Bachelor of Science as a Justice Studies major (2009) and remained at JMU for his Master of Education in the College Student Personnel Administration program (2011). He immediately transitioned to Old Dominion University and completed his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision in 2014. Since that time, he has worked at Eastern Virginia Medical School. There, he currently serves as the Director of Academic Development and Assistant Professor of Graduate Art Therapy & Counseling. Additionally, he is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at ODU in the Department of Educational Foundations & Leadership. Dr. St John lives in Norfolk, Virginia with his wife, three kids, and their dog Indiana.  

Jennifer Cameron

Jennifer Cameron is a beloved third-grade teacher at Hampton Christian Academy. Mrs. Cameron is also an alumna, and has two daughters who graduated from Hampton Christian Academy. Mrs. Cameron has her Bachelor of Science from Liberty and Master of Arts from Regent in Education.