Mrs. Sherry Beazley teaches 7th grade English and 7th grade literature. She received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from UAB. After completing twenty-five years in the public schools of Jefferson County, she moved to Montgomery and began teaching at ACA in August, 1997. Mrs. Beazley especially enjoys being able to work in a Christian environment and having the freedom to sing, pray, and participate in chapel. She finds the students at ACA very bright and enthusiastic and enjoys getting to know them as individuals. Away from school, she enjoys church activities, photography, and flying with her husband, Phillip. (Updated August 2012)

Angie Dickson returned to ACA in August 2010 on a part-time basis to teach Theatre. She graduated from the University of Alabama with a Masters of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance and she is now a Certified Meisner Acting Instructor having studied with Larry Silverberg at his True Acting Workshop. While attending the University of Alabama, she received the Marian Galloway Award for Acting Excellence. She has been involved in over 200 theatrical productions in every aspect both on stage and behind the scenes. She is still very active on stage having recently appeared as Margaret in The Light in the Piazza and Amanda in The Glass Menagerie. Her other favorite roles include Desire' in A Little Night Music and Salome' in The Robber Bridegroom. Mrs. Dickson can also be seen performing with Leslie Bailey in her Cafe Cabaret Shows and on the Alabama Shakespeare Festival stage in their production of Trojan Women.

She holds an Alabama teacher's certificate and is a certified Discipline Based Arts Education Instructor. Mrs. Dickson is a member of the Alabama Conference of Theatre and the Southeastern Theatre Conference. In 2010, she was thrilled to be a Theatre Specialist for the Alabama Institute for Education in the Arts. She is also an accomplished playwright having written and produced three original scripts. One production, Mama Hewitt's Family Reunion and All Night BBQ, written with Jack White, was chosen to be part of the ASCAP Musical Theatre Workshop in New York. There she was able to work with such Musical Theatre dignitaries as Michael Kerker and Stephen Schwartz. Each summer, Mrs. Dickson works with students from all over the nation as she serves as the acting instructor/director for Camp Shakespeare at the ASF. She is married to Matt Dickson and they have two sons, Jared and Aidan. (Posted August 2012)

Melinda Estes received a Bachelor's degree in Math Education in 1995 and her Master's of Business Administration from Auburn University in Montgomery in 2001. She first came to ACA in August, 2007, and teaches Algebra 2. Mrs. Estes currently attends the Vaughn Park Church of Christ with her husband and 2 daughters. (Updated August 2012).  

Marla Evans holds a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from Faulkner University. She has been an English and history teacher at ACA since first being hired in August 1998. Currently, she is teaching 11th grade Honors English, AP U.S. History, and ACT Prep. Mrs. Evans also sponsors the high school Student Government Association (SGA) and the Model United Nations. She enjoys working at a school where she can incorporate Christian principles along with her educational lessons. She is married to ACA alumnus, Paul Evans. They have two sons, Samuel, who recently graduated from ACA, and Steven, who is currently attending the Academy. (Updated August 2012)

Amanda Folds is originally from Bremen, Georgia. She attended Harding University and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics in 2009. She taught eighth grade math and Algebra I for two years in Arkansas before coming to ACA. In 2009, she married Nick, who is coaching and teaching here at ACA. She currently teaches sixth grade math and technology and ACT Prep. Mrs. Folds enjoys playing tennis and walking their chocolate lab named Jack. She and her family attend the Dalraida Church of Christ. Mrs. Folds is excited to be a part of the ACA family. (Posted August 2012)

You may access information for her 6th Grade Math class at afoldsaca.coursesites.com.

Nick Folds graduated from Harding University in 2011 with a Bachelor's degree in Social Science. Before coming to ACA, he worked with Harding Academy's football team for two years where he was an offensive and defensive line coach. He coached baseball there as well.

Coach Folds is currently teaching Social Studies 6  and Personal Finance and coaching football and baseball. In 2009, he married Amanda who is also a teacher at ACA. Coach Folds and his wife attend Dalraida church of Christ. (Posted July 2012)

Don Gilliam has been teaching and coaching at ACA since 1991. He teaches seventh grade Bible and Middle School P.E. He received a Bachelor's degree from Faulkner University in December 1990. Coach Gilliam is currently serving as the head Junior High football coach and as head coach in the varsity baseball program. Teaching and coaching are things that he loves. Coach Gilliam knows that God has blessed him with the opportunity to make a difference in young people's lives. Spending time with his wife, Kelli, and their son, Devin, is very important to him. His hobbies are fishing and playing the guitar. His favorite verse in the Bible is Colossians 3:17. (Updated August 2012)

Kathy Spencer Goldman graduated from Robert E. Lee High in Montgomery in 1981. She received a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Chemistry from Troy State University in 1985 and, then, attended the Baptist Medical Center's School of Medical Technology. There she became a registered medical technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (MTASCP). After graduation, Mrs. Goldman worked as a clinical scientist in the chemistry department at BMC – South.

In addition to teaching chemistry and physics at ACA, Mrs. Goldman also teaches Sunday school. She has three girls, Stephanie, a 2010 ACA graduate, and Rachel and Allison who currently attend ACA. (Updated August 2012)

Chris Goodman has been employed at ACA since 1985. He has coached several sports, and is currently the head girls' basketball coach and the head softball coach. He is from Wetumpka, Alabama where he graduated from high school in 1980. He has been married to the former Leigh Medlin from Atlanta, Georgia since 1985. They have two daughters.  Brooklyn  graduated from ACA in 2011 and Bailey is currently an ACA student.  Coach Goodman received his B.S. degree from Faulkner University in 1984. He has been selected Capital City Conference "Coach of the Year" several times in both basketball and baseball.

He was also named the "State Coach of the Year" in 1995, 2000, and 2004, as he helped lead ACA's baseball team to two state championships and two state runner-ups. In 2007 Coach Goodman was selected "State Softball Coach of the Year," and his girls' softball team claimed the 2007 State 4-A Championship in May 2007. He followed up this feat by winning the girls' 4A State Softball Championship in May, 2009. Coach Goodman has always enjoyed being around young men and women in the hope that he can be a positive influence on them as his coaches and teachers were to him. (Updated August 2012)

Manuel Guice graduated from the University of West Florida in December of 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education. Additionally, he has obtained certifications in biology and middle school science. Coach Guice obtained a Masters of Education degree from AUM in the summer of 2008. He currently teaches biology and serves as coach for ACA's varsity volleyball team and as an assistant coach for the baseball team.

Coach Guice is married to Allison (Hartzog) Guice, an ACA alum.  They have two beautiful daughters, Layla and Chelsea. (Updated August 2012)

Coach Derek Harrell came to ACA in the summer of 2009. He serves as the varsity boys' basketball coach. He graduated from Harding University with a bachelor of arts degree in 1990 and obtained his masters degree in Education – Kinesiology in 1995. Coach Harrell came to ACA from Arkansas where he coached at Lonoke and Greenwood high schools. While serving as the head boys' basketball coach at Lonoke, he led his team to two AR State Championships. Coach Harrell also served as the head coach at the Adidas Pittsburgh Hoops Classic All-Star game in Pittsburgh, PA in 2000 as well as the AR High School Basketball Coaches Association all-star game in 1999. He has been selected three times as the Arkansas Regions' Coach of the Year.

Additionally, Coach Harrell has working experience at the collegiate level. He served as the head men's basketball coach and assistant A.D. at York College in Nebraska from 2001 – 2004 and as assistant men's basketball coach at Faulkner University here in Montgomery from 2004 – 2006.

Currently at ACA, he teaches Driver Education and Bible. He and his wife, Tammy, have two  children, Austin (an 2012 ACA grad) and Alyssa, a current ACA student. (Posted August 2012)

Clancy Hilyer  is originally from Roanoke, AL. She moved to Montgomery in 1990 to attend Faulkner University. After graduating from Faulkner in 1996 with a BS degree in Elementary Education, she taught as a resource teacher at Bullock Memorial and served as a Title I and ESL teacher at Tallassee Elementary. Mrs. Hilyer is married to Jon Hilyer who graduated from ACA in 1991. They have one daughter, Mary Reagan, who also attends ACA. After serving a six weeks' maternity leave for Mrs. Nichol's class in 2010, Mrs. Hilyer realized there was no place she had rather be than teaching at ACA. She joined the ACA faculty in August 2010 as the LEAP instructor for middle and high school students. (Updated August 2012)

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Kasey Gallea Ivey moved to Montgomery in 2004. She is originally from Ontario, Canada and migrated down South through a soccer scholarship to Faulkner University. Ms. Gallea received her Bachelor's degree from Faulkner University in English Education in the spring of 2009. She then went on to receive a Master's degree in Secondary Education from Alabama State University, where she was also the Assistant Women's Soccer Coach.

In addition to teaching, Mrs. Ivey serves as ACA's assistant volleyball coach and soccer coach. She is very excited to be part of the ACA family and considers herself blessed to be surrounded by such a strong Christian community.  In July 2012, she became Mrs. Chris Ivey. (Posted August 2012)

Renato Jimenez is from Mexico City, Mexico. Since 1969, Mr. Jimenez has taught Spanish in several schools. He began his teaching career at the age of 18 teaching in an elementary school. After completing his second degree, he taught high school social science, history, geography, and civics for several years. Before moving to the United States, he became an assistant principal and, later, a high school principal at the Hispanoamerican University of Mexico. Mr. Jimenez taught Spanish at Central Arkansas Christian School in Little Rock, Arkansas from 1999 until 2004. Mr. Jimenez' family includes his wife and two daughters. His oldest daughter is a teacher and lives in Mexico City with her husband and three children. His youngest daughter and wife reside with him here in Alabama.

One of his fondest memories is that of his 6th grade teacher in Mexico. What a positive impact he had on his life! In honor of this teacher, Mr. Jimenez pursued a career in teaching trying to be like his mentor.

Mr. Jimenez believes that good work habits, positive thinking and a great attitude are essential in obtaining a good education. (Updated January 2012)

Travis Kaye came to ACA in the summer of 2011 as an elementary music teacher. Previously, he received his Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Harding University in 2009. While at Harding, Mr. Kaye participated in various ensembles including the Harding Chorus and Chamber Singers. Shortly after graduation, he became an adjunct guitar instructor at Harding and also taught for the Searcy Community School of Music in Searcy, AR. Beginning in August 2012, Mr. Kaye transitioned to the secondary school to lead ACA's various band programs and become ACA's new band director.  Mr. Kaye is excited to be a part of the ACA community. He is married to Brooke Kaye, and his hobbies include making music, being outdoors, and traveling. (Posted August 2012)

Brenda McCroskey received a Bachelor's degree from Faulkner University and a Master's of Education degree from AUM. In addition to being an ACA math instructo r since the fall of 1986, she also coached ACA's first girls' basketball team, coached volleyball for five years, and has sponsored various clubs and classes. She presently serves as the mathematics and business department chairperson, and teaches Pre –Calculus with Trig, Calculus and Advanced Placement Calculus. She and her husband, Randy, have two sons, Justin and Nathan. Justin is a 2010 ACA graduate and attends Auburn University on an academic scholarship while Nathan is a high school student at ACA. Mrs. McCroskey and her family are members of the University Church of Christ.

You may access information for her AP Calculus, Calculus & Pre-Calculus classes at www.bmccroskey.weebly.com.
(Updated August 2012)

Monica Mills graduated from South Montgomery County Academy (SMCA) in 1982 and subsequently attended Auburn University and AUM where she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Math in 1986. Before coming to ACA in January 2008, Mrs. Mills taught at SMCA and at Lowndes Academy. She currently teaches Algebra and IB at ACA. She is married to Tom Mills and they have three children: T.J., Taylor and Maggie. (Updated January 2012)

Ross Mitchell is a 1991 graduate of Faulkner University where he received his degree in Biblical Studies. He is married to Tia who also teaches at ACA. Their son, Clint, is a 2009 graduate of the Academy and currently attends Faulkner, while their daughter, Maggie, is a high school student at ACA. Mr. Mitchell has served as the minister for churches in Opp, AL, Ft. Walton, FL and Opelika, AL. He came to our school in July 2009, and teaches 9th and 10th grade Bible as well as helps with ACA's outstanding Key Club. When asked what he hoped to accomplish while at the Academy, Mr. Mitchell responded, "I want my students to see how Jesus and His word can have an enormous impact in their lives." Additionally, he commented that, "It is a blessing to be a part of the ACA family." In past years, you may have heard Mr. Mitchell as "the voice" of ACA varsity basketball. He currently preaches at the Fort Deposit Church of Christ on a part-time basis. (Posted August 2012)

Tia Mitchell teaches 12th grade AP English and Composition and 12th grade British Literature and Composition.  She began working at ACA in August 2007. She is a graduate of Faulkner University and will complete her M.Ed. in December 2012.  She is married to Ross Mitchell, a Bible teacher at ACA.   They have two children, Clint, who graduated from ACA in 2009 and Maggie, who is currently a senior at the Academy. Mrs. Mitchell is a Senior sponsor, and works with the National Honor Society and the Model United Nations program. She feels that spending time with young people is inspiring. She loves her work and loves being part of the ACA family.

You may access information for her Physical Science - 9th Grade class at acaps.weebly.com.
You may access information for her AP English -12th Grade class at acapenglish.weebly.com.

(Updated July 2012)

Bret Morris is a 1997 graduate of Lipscomb University where he received a Bachelor's degree in Bible. He is married to Summer Morris, who is also a teacher at ACA. They have a son, Micah, and two daughters, Anna and Rebekah, who all attend ACA. Mr. Morris worked in full-time ministry from 1996 through 2011 serving in Nashville, TN, Paducah, KY, Dallas, TX and most recently with the Vaughn Park Church of Christ here in Montgomery.

While teaching full-time at ACA, Mr. Morris will continue to work on a part-time basis with the Vaughn Park church as the worship minister and the director of its Upward Basketball program. He hopes to share his passion for the Word of God and for music with his students at ACA. (Updated  August 2012)

Summer Morris graduated from Amridge University in August of 2010 with a Bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies. Mrs. Morris teaches 6th, 11th, and 12th grade Girls' Bible. She began her teaching career at ACA in the fall of 2008 as the Permanent Guest Teacher.

She is married to Bret Morris, who teaches 11th and 12th grade Boys' Bible and directs the Academy's chorus. They have a son, Micah, and two daughters, Anna and Rebekah, who attend ACA. Together, they attend the Vaughn Park Church of Christ, where Bret is the part-time Worship Minister and the director of the Upward Basketball program.

A favorite passage of scripture and current teaching mission for Mrs. Morris is Jeremiah 29:13-14. "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all of your heart, and I WILL be found by you,' declares the Lord." (Updated August 2012)

Alisa Mote came to ACA in August 2009. She and her family moved to Montgomery from Columbia, TN. She received her Bachelor's degree in Education from Harding University in 1991. She has been teaching since 1992. She is currently teaching 6th grade English and Literature here at ACA. Her husband, Leslie, is a football coach at the Academy. They have three children, Allen, Malori and Chase, who are all ACA students. Mrs. Mote enjoys reading, walking, and going to ballgames. She and her family attend the Dalraida Church of Christ. She hopes to be a positive influence at ACA and make a difference in the lives of our students. (Updated August 2012)

Leslie Mote came to ACA in July 2009. He is currently teaching health and weight training on top of serving as the head coach of ACA's varsity football team and assistant coach of the JV football team. Additionally, Coach Mote is ACA's head JV softball coach.  He holds a Bachelor's degree from Harding University in Searcy, AR. Coach Mote is married to Alisa who also teaches at the Academy. They have been married since 1992 and have three children, Allen, Malori, and Chase, all of whom attend our school. Mr. and Mrs. Mote and their family are members of the Dalraida Church of Christ.

Prior to coming to ACA, Coach Mote served as head football coach for 11 years at Columbia Academy in Columbia, TN. Taking over a 4 and 56 program, he guided them to four play-off appearances. He was selected as the TN Titans' Coach of the Week in 1999 and as the Region 6A Coach of the Year in 2005. Coach Mote worked at West Memphis Christian in West Memphis, AR before moving to Columbia Academy. At that school, he served as defensive coordinator and helped guide WMCS to a perfect (14 and 0) season and the MPSA State Championship in 1996. (Updated August 2012)

Laurie Norton graduated from ACHS (Alabama Christian High School) in 1971. She earned her Bachelor of Arts and Education degree in English and history from David Lipscomb University in 1975, and has done additional coursework in the graduate program at Troy State University. Miss Norton began her teaching career at Alabama Christian Academy in 1975 and left in 1979. From 1980 until 1990, she was a district representative and buyer for Alastar Food Service Corporation that became Springford Foods. She returned to ACA in 1991. Throughout her teaching career, Miss Norton has taught English in grades seven through twelve, sponsored the yearbook, served as class sponsor many times with colleagues, coached cheerleading, and has taught World History, U.S. History, and Alabama History. Miss Norton helped initiate the Advanced Placement program at ACA by teaching the first AP class (AP English Literature and Composition).  Beginning in August of 2012, Ms. Norton taught American Government and U.S. History 11. (Updated August 2012)

Andrea Kelly Overman began teaching at ACA in August 2012.  She is a native of Montgomery and a 2007 graduate of Alabama Christian Academy. Ms. Kelly received a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Faulkner University in May of 2012. She is excited about joining the faculty at her alma mater. Ms. Kelly teaches 9th grade Physical Science and senior Anatomy and Physiology.  (Updated July 2012)

Susan Picken attended Harding University and received her B.A. degree in social science and her M.A. in education with an emphasis in psychology. After teaching in Louisiana, she began teaching at ACA in 1984. She is currently head of the social studies department and has taught civics/geography, world history, AP European History, government, and psychology. (Updated August 2012)

Clint Pulse began his first year at ACA in July 2012.  Before coming to ACA, Coach Pulse taught and coached for ten years at Middleton High School in Middleton, TN.   He currently teaches 7th grade Civics and 8th grade World History and coaches both JV Boys' Basketball and Varsity Golf.  He holds Bachelor's, Master's, and Education Specialist's degrees from Freed-Hardeman University.  Coach Pulse is married to Heather Pulse, who is also employed at ACA.  They have been married since 1999 and have three children, Jacob, Shelby, and Ian, all of whom attend ACA.

Coach Pulse is very excited about being a part of the ACA family and all of the spiritual and educational opportunities it provides for himself and his family. (Updated August 2012)

Phillip Randolph is a 1983 graduate of ACA. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from David Lipscomb University in 1988 and his Master's degree in education from Freed-Hardeman University in 1995. Coach Randolph has been teaching and coaching since 1992 having served at schools in both Jackson and Nashville, TN.

At ACA, he teaches 6th grade Boys' Bible and 8th grade Bible, and coaches the middle school boys' basketball team. Coach Randolph also serves as an assistant coach to ACA's track team. He is a member of and worships at the Dalraida church of Christ. (Posted August 2012)

Cindy Savage is one of the few Yankees at ACA. She grew up in southern Indiana but at 18 moved toward the south to attend Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. After graduating with a B.A. and a teacher's certificate from Harding, she married and spent the next four years teaching various junior high courses in Florida and Alabama. After taking off a few years for her own children, she began teaching at ACA in the fall of 1984. Mrs. Savage completed a Master of Education degree at AUM in 1986 and the courses necessary to be SACS approved to teach chemistry in 1990. Currently, she is teaching Honors Biology and Medical Anatomy and Physiology. Mrs. Savage also serves as department chairperson for the science and physical education departments. She has three sons, each of whom graduated from ACA. Her husband, David, is a state supervisor with the Alabama State Department of Rehabilitation Services Children's Division. Mrs. Savage and her husband are members of the Vaughn Park Church of Christ. (Updated August 2012)

Lynne Smith holds a Bachelor's degree from Troy State University. Her first teaching assignment was in the Dale County Public Schools in Midland City, Alabama where she spent five years teaching second graders. Mrs. Smith came to ACA in the fall of 1986 and taught third grade for ten years and is presently teaching sixth and seventh grade math. Since being at ACA, Mrs. Smith says one of her most memorable experiences was being chosen "Teacher of the Year" in 1991. Mrs. Smith has three boys, all graduates of ACA, and all three were her former students. Mrs. Smith and her husband, Ed, are the proud grandparents of six wonderful grandchildren. She credits her first grade teacher for the inspiration to follow her example in the teaching profession. Mrs. Smith believes the best part of teaching is not June, July and August, but is the lifetime of memories her students have left with her.  She and her family are members of the Landmark Church of Christ. (Updated August 2012)

Stephanie Solar teaches Geometry and Finite Math and also coaches middle school cheerleaders. She started teaching at ACA in Nov. 2009 after having taught math in the public school systems of Mobile, AL, Panama City, FL, and Houma, LA. She also homeschooled her 3 children before they began attending ACA. Mrs. Solar earned her Bachelor's degree in Math and Education from the University of Mobile.

Mrs. Solar is married to Ricky Solar, Associate Pastor of Eastern Hills Baptist Church. They have three children, Ricky, Savannah, and Reece, all of whom attend ACA. Away from school she enjoys watching her children play sports, traveling, reading and spending time with her family. She considers the opportunity to teach at ACA with the other wonderful teachers and administrators to be a special blessing. (Posted August 2012)

Anthony Staten serves as the secondary school's long-term substitute and as a part-time Bible teacher.  He graduated from ACA in 2006 and then, in 2010 received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Faulkner University. He is married to 2008 ACA alumnus, Stephanie (Temple) Staten. They have a wonderful chocolate lab/border collie at home named Belle.  Mr. Staten is also a certified First Responder with the Pike Road Fire Department.  His hobbies include hunting, bass fishing, performing as several well-known, local mascots, and spending time with his family.

He is so excited and blessed to be back at ACA to start a long career in educating and inspiring students in a Christ-centered environment. (Updated July 2012)

Deborah Streetman earned a Bachelor's degree from Auburn University and a Master's degree and an Ed.S. degree from AUM. She taught for twenty-five years in the Montgomery Public Schools, then, came to ACA in the fall of 2001. She teaches Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1A. Her husband, Ricky, teaches at McKee Middle School. The Streetmans have two children. Emily graduated from ACA in 2011, William currently attends ACA. The family attends Vaughn Park Church of Christ where Mrs. Streetman teaches a 6th grade Bible class. (Updated August 2012)

Michael Summers is a 2000 graduate of Alabama Christian Academy and was a member of the school's last state championship baseball team. He graduated from Southern Christian, now Amridge University in 2005 and has been married to the former Valerie Young of Lowndesboro, AL since 2002. He and his wife have three sons, Tyson, Levi and Ryder.  Coach Summers returned to his alma mater as a teacher in 2006.  He currently teaches 10th grade U.S. history and Psychology in addition to serving as the Defensive Coordinator and Running Backs Coach for ACA's varsity football team.  He is also is the head coach of ACA's girls' Track Team. (Updated August 2012)

Brent Teel began teaching at ACA in August of 2012. He teaches 7th grade Civics and 9th grade World History. Mr. Teel is a 2011 graduate of Faulkner University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts and minored in History. Following undergraduate work, Mr. Teel began the Master of Letters program at Faulkner and is majoring in History. He hopes to complete this work in less than a year. Mr. Teel attended Alabama Christian Academy from kindergarten through the 12th grade, graduating in 2007.  He is excited to be able to return to the place that shaped his education. He has been married to Tara (nee Parker) since December of 2011. They currently reside in Prattville and attend the Vaughn Park Church of Christ. Updated July 2012

Sara Wallace earned her Bachelor's degree from Troy University in 1994. She opened 'The Art Studio' in 2002 where she taught drawing, painting and portraiture. She enjoys teaching others how to 're-create' God's creation for others to enjoy and remember. She also tutors Korean students in English.

She is married to Scott Wallace and they reside in Luverne, Alabama. Together they have a 'Brady Bunch' of five. She has two children of her own, Summer and Logan, whom she home schooled for twelve years, along with Sparkplug, a Boston Terrier. She has five 'Marmie babies', Emnmie, Jackson Bradley, Jackson Clark, Lucas and Connor. She is a member of Landmark Church of Christ. (Updated August 2012)

Joy Williams was born and raised in the great state of Alaska. Over the years, she has moved further and further south, finally landing in Montgomery, AL. She enjoys southern people and their culture, but still has not quite gotten used to southern heat and humidity.

Mrs. Williams earned her B.S. degree in Elementary Education from Freed-Hardeman University. She also earned a Masters degree in Elementary Reading and Literacy from Walden University. She taught several years in elementary school, but really enjoys teaching middle school science.

Mrs. Williams taught at ACA from August 2006 through May 2008 before taking off a year when her son, Jaden, was born. She returned in August 2009 to teach 6th and 7th grade science. Her husband, Rob Williams, serves as principal of ACA's middle school. The Williams enjoy being a part of the ACA family and look forward to spending many more years at ACA. (Updated August 2012)

Rhea Wynn has a Bachelor's degree from Harding University and a Master's degree from AUM. A teacher at ACA since 1986, she also serves as the chairperson of the language and fine arts department. Since being at ACA, she has served in a variety of capacities including coaching volleyball, tennis, and soccer, directing the school play, and producing the school yearbook. Mrs. Wynn has a daughter enrolled at Faulkner University and a son teaching elementary physical education. When asked about her goals as a teacher, Mrs. Wynn replied, "I want to encourage students to exhibit respect for and responsibility to God, others, and themselves. If this goal is met, academic achievement falls into place." (Updated August 2012)

You may access information for her English 9, English 10 & Honor's English 10 classes at www.rwynn.weebly.com.