Welcome from the Head of School

MEET ERIC DEVRIES

Eric DeVries is an experienced school leader with a passion for classical Christian education. With over 17 years as a Head of School, he has helped schools grow and thrive, strengthen their finances, lead capital projects and fundraising efforts, and improve strategic planning.

PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Eric was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and moved to Washington state at a young age. During his junior year of high school, he experienced a profound spiritual awakening and committed his life to Jesus Christ. This pivotal decision inspired him to pursue a theology degree at Whitworth University, where he not only deepened his faith but also met his wife, Jen. They married in their senior year and recently celebrated 26 years of marriage. They are blessed with five children.

EDUCATIONAL CAREER
Eric holds a Master of Arts in Leadership (M.A.) from Gordon College, with a focus on classical Christian schools. He joined The River Academy (Wenatchee, WA) as a history, theology, and Bible teacher in 2004, advanced to assistant administrator overseeing fundraising in 2006, and became interim—soon permanent—Head of School in 2008. In 2022, Eric became Head of School at Westminster School at Oak Mountain in Birmingham, Alabama. He has had a proven track record of academic success in both schools he has served. Eric’s leadership reflects his commitment to Christian education, student success, and financial sustainability. His work continues to shape thriving academic communities built on faith and excellence.

Our Campus

Hill Country Christian School of Austin sits on a 54-acre campus serving families across the Austin metro area who seek a private, Christ-centered education for their college-bound students.

We welcome students from Cedar Park, Round Rock, Lakeway, Leander, Lago Vista, Lake Travis, Georgetown, and nearby communities including Four Points, Steiner Ranch, Liberty Hill, Manor, Marble Falls, Bee Cave, Taylor, and Pflugerville.

Soon, our campus will grow by an additional 10.62 acres, allowing us to expand facilities and welcome even more students into our Christ-centered community.