Matt Hillegass is one of the pastors at Tree of Life Church in Garner and is currently pursuing ordination in the Anglican Church. He brings over twenty years of experience as a teacher and school leader, including eight years at St. David’s School in Raleigh where he served as Head of School for the last five years before transitioning to full-time parish ministry. Mr. Hillegass has taught a wide range of AP math and science courses, including AP Chemistry, Biology, and Physics, as well as Algebra through AP Calculus.

He holds a B.S. in Physiology and Neurobiology from the University of Maryland and a Master’s in Biblical Studies and Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Mr. Hillegass loves to study and behold both the beauty and logic of God’s creation. He is deeply passionate about teaching, learning, and discipleship. 

Mr. Hillegass finds joy in awakening wonder in his students and sharing with them the tools and habits for worshipping God with their minds as well as they hearts, souls, and bodies. 

Outside of school, Mr. Hillegass enjoys baseball, fine woodworking, and adventuring with his wife, Sara, and their three children Sam, Mason, and Stella Jane.