My name is Kristi Horne and I have been teaching in Greenville County for 38 years!  Prior to coming to Hillcrest Middle School eighteen years ago, I taught Special Education at the elementary level for 20 years!  I have taught everything from kindergarten (K5) to 8th grade.

I attended Winthrop College, which is now Winthrop University, in Rock Hill.  I majored in Special Education and have taught Special Education for 38 years!  I have loved every minute of my 38 years teaching, especially children with special needs....special needs of any type or any level.

I was born in Simpsonville and I actually attend Hillcrest Middle School.  I am married and have one child.  My daughter's name is Darbi and she  graduated from University of South Carolina and is a Human Resource Manager in  Charlotte for Bank of America.  Her dad and I are just proud she has a full time job!  :)  Darbi is married to my amazing son-in-law named Matt Hogan.  Matt is a radio and podcast production manager for the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte FC.   He has the best office ever....overlooking the Panther stadium.  Matt and Darbi have a sweet little cat named Dexter and a chunky beagle named Beaux!     We are huge Gamecock fans and I love to aggravate those Tigers!  

Coming to Hillcrest Middle School has been the best experience of my teaching career!  The faculty is extremely caring and truly want the best for every child they meet.  I know from first hand experience, my own daughter attended HMS, that there is no better education that can be found than that at Hillcrest Middle School!