Administrative Assistants

Hillary Denham

Hillary has had a passion for the arts since she was very young.  Throughout out her childhood in New Albany, Indiana, she participated in classical piano competitions and trained with the Louisville Ballet School, where she enjoyed dancing for the student company and participating in select professional productions, including The Nutcracker and Firebird. 

Although she began college as a dance major at the University of Arizona, she recently graduated with a B.A. in Theology and an emphasis in youth ministry and music from Colorado Christian University.  At CCU, she was given the opportunity to choreograph and perform two lyrical dances alongside the University Women’s Choir, of which she was a member.   She also served as a teaching assistant for both Biblical Studies and Creative Arts. 

Hillary became administrative assistant in July 2009, and loves being able to work closely with the school. 

Lauren Ponder

The daughter of an Air Force Officer, Lauren moved many times as a young child.  Once her family planted roots in Belleville, IL Lauren began dancing; quickly falling in love in every form of dance. She began assistant teaching and choreographing at age 16, which developed her passion for the art. 

Lauren graduated with a BA in Communication Technology and a Business Certificate from Saint Louis University in 2004.  She then went on to complete her BA in Dance from Lindenwood University in 2007 where she was able to further advance her understanding of dance.  After completing her training at Lindenwood, she moved to Denver to explore a new and exciting dance community.

Lauren currently coaches Northglenn High School Fusion Cheer and Dance Team along with teaching classes whenever she can.  She is thrilled to be a part of BNC as an administrative assistant and looks forward to being a part of the BNC family for many years.