Interested in Highlands College?
Our team would love to get to know you, answer your questions, and help you determine if Highlands College is your next step.
Justyn Benton
Director of Recruiting
Hi! I’m Justyn! I just want to start by saying that I love Highlands College because, it changed my life for the better. Being a graduate from the Fall Class of 2021, I am freshly removed from the college, and can say with confidence that there is no better place to be. I am a newlywed and having a blast getting to do life with the love of my life. Some of my favorite hobbies are golf, bowling, and playing basketball. When I am not in the office you can most likely find me on the golf course. I am a strategic thinker who loves to help get people to where God is calling them. With that being said, I will do everything in my power to help new students walk in what God has for them.
Favorite Coffee Shop: Innova Coffee
Favorite Birmingham Hangout: Bamboo on 2nd
Favorite Feature on Campus: The Campus Green
Bryan Turton
Recruiting Coordinator
Hey my name is Bryan Turton and I’m a 2021 HC alumni!
Through the different seasons of being a student, walking through placement, and serving in full-time ministry, I recognize and appreciate the value of what Highlands College cultivates in the lives of our students. Because of that, I’m passionate about helping future students discover who they are called to be and equip them to lead lives of eternal impact!
Ideal Day Off: Traveling and exploring with my wife Ashley
Favorite Pastime: It’s hard to choose, I love it all!
Favorite Feature on Campus: The Placement Wall
Jaxxon Scott
Recruiting Coordinator
Hey! My name is Jaxxon, and I am passionate about Highlands College because it truly helped me discover the more that I was made for, which is full-time ministry! Being a recent graduate from the Class of 2024, I can say with confidence that my years as an HC student were some of the best years of my life, and I am so honored to continue my journey on the team as a Recruiter. Outside of recruiting, some of my favorite things to do include being outdoors, recreational sports, hands-on projects, and exploring new places. When I am not in the office you can most likely find me around my closest friends doing a variety of the things above. My favorite part of my role on the HC Team is meeting prospective students and helping them discover what God is calling them to pursue.
Ideal Day Off: Exploring new things and places with close friends.
Favorite Coffee Shop: General Café.
Favorite Feature on Campus: The View
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Duncan Carter
Director of Admissions
Hey, I’m Duncan! The best advice I can give to anyone applying is to schedule a meeting with our team. As an Admissions Coach, I love to help applicants, take every step with them in the journey to becoming a student, and empower them to pursue their ministry calling through HC. I’m currently in school to become a Licensed Professional Counselor, because I’m very passionate about psychology and helping people become mentally, spiritually, and emotionally healthy.
Ideal Day Off: Spending the day at the park with my wife and our dog
Favorite Pastime: Reading and playing guitar
Favorite Feature on Campus: Worship Practicum Suite
Peyton Higginbotham
Admissions Coach
Hey! My name is Peyton, and I am a 2022 Highlands College Leadership Institute grad.
I consider it an honor to be a part of the awesome family here at HC! I’m passionate about students deepening their relationship with Jesus while they take next steps toward their purpose. Highlands College is where God shaped my walk in ministry, and I’m excited to see that life-change in the heart of our students!
Ideal Day Off: Exploring coffee shops & reading with my wife and daughter
Favorite Pastime: Bowling and golfing
Favorite Feature on Campus: The Green
Sloan Wauchope
Admissions Coach
Hey! My name is Sloan and I am truly so honored to be on the team as an Admissions Coach! It is such a joy to get to know every student that is interested in Highlands College and walk alongside them as they pursue what God has called them to. I’m passionate about college students growing in their relationship with the Lord and truly living a life of ABUNDANCE and WORSHIP. I can’t wait to get to know more about YOU and help discern what your next steps may be in pursuing full time ministry. I am here for you every step of the way and hope to welcome you to the HC Family!
Ideal Day Off: Coffee with friends & a game night!
Favorite Pastime: Playing pickle ball or volleyball!
Favorite Feature on Campus: The Bistro
Isaac Hoffpauir
Admissions Coach
Hi! My name is Isaac, and I graduated from Highlands College in 2024.
What I love most about our school is that you can feel what it truly means to be HC Family the second you step on campus. I am passionate about seeing students embrace the call that God placed on their lives and how they choose a life of eternal impact. Highlands College has helped shape my walk with Jesus, and I am excited to see how he continues to change the lives of our students.
Ideal Day Off: Enjoying a coffee and spending time outdoors.
Favorite Pastime: College Football Saturdays
Favorite Feature on Campus: The Library
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The Highlands College Team
Highlands College has a dynamic team to ensure that you are known, developed, cared for, and prayed over. The team is passionate about the mission and vision of Highlands College. It is our team’s deepest desire to see each student develop as a person, Christian, and Christian leader in their time at Highlands College. Teammates are heavily invested in students’ lives and experiences in their time at Highlands College. The team above goes above and beyond to ensure that Highlands College is a good fit for students searching for their next step.
