(Posted August 2011)

Donna Armstrong

Donna Armstrong received her Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Tennessee at Martin and has taught secondary English since 1979 at several Christian schools across the South. Since August 2007, she has been serving in the guidance department as the college and career planning coordinator. She and her husband, John, have two children and six grandchildren. Mrs. Armstrong enjoys reading Christian fiction and playing with her grandchildren.

(Updated August 2011)

Tammy Evans

Mrs. Tammy Evans came to ACA in August 2010 as the secondary school's greeter/screener. Beginning in August 2011, she became the secretary for the guidance department. Before coming to ACA, she worked in cable and cable advertising for 20 years as a Client Services Supervisor. Mrs. Evans resigned that position when she and her husband had their 2nd child. At that point in time, she became a stay- at -home -mom. From 2006 until 2010, Mrs. Evans worked as a teacher of two year olds at Frazer UMC's "Mothers Morning Out" program. She and her husband, Mark, have been married since 1985. They have 2 children. Their youngest, Landon Marcus, attends ACA. Mrs. Evans says that she feels very blessed and excited to have the opportunity to be a part of the ACA faculty.

(Updated August 2011)

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Karen Fisher

Karen Fisher

Mrs. Karen Fisher attended Brevard College in North Carolina and the University of Georgia majoring in public relations. She and her husband, Paul, who teaches Bible at ACA, moved to Montgomery from Georgia in 2007. The Fishers have two children. Their daughter, Claire, is a graduate of ACA and currently a student at Troy University. Their son, Griffin is a student at the University of North Alabama. Mrs. Fisher works in the high school library. The Fishers attend Landmark Church of Christ.

(Updated August 2011)

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Irmy Fonville

Mrs. Irmy Fonville is the Administrative Assistant to ACA's President and the Director of Public Relations. She is a native of Suriname, South America, where the official language is Dutch. She taught English as a foreign language to junior and high school students at a private school in Suriname for ten years before she decided to come to Montgomery in 1998 and make Alabama her new home. She is married to Dennis Fonville and they have a daughter, Savannah, who attends ACA. Irmy says that it is a privilege to work in a Christian environment. She has been employed by the school since January 2007.

(Updated August 2011)

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Tammy Harrell

Mrs. Tammy Harrell is originally from Arkansas and graduated from Harding University in 1990 with a B.B.A. in Accounting. She previously worked at ACA during the 2005-2006 school year as the Accounts Receivable representative. Mrs. Harrell and her family returned to Arkansas for a few years until August 2009 when both she and her husband, Coach Derek Harrell, were hired at ACA. They have two children, Austin and Alyssa, who attend the Academy. When asked about their return to ACA, Mrs. Harrell replied, "Our family is very excited to have the opportunity to be back. We felt such a strong connection here." After serving as one of our fantastic high school secretaries for a couple of years, Mrs. Harrell returned to the business office in Oct. 2011 as our Accounts Payable and Human Resources Representative.

(Posted November 2011)

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Melany Hatcher

Mrs. Melany Hatcher, RN, has been a nurse since 1972, and first came to ACA as its school nurse in August, 2009. Her background is in NICU, pediatrics, home health, ER and school nursing at an International school in Jakarta, Indonesia (1989 - 1992). In 1987, she moved with her husband, Barry, and 3 children to Indonesia to help establish the Southern Sumatra Bible College. While there, Mrs. Hatcher served as an instructor for the women's courses and taught English at the Bible College. Additionally, she translated material for children's classes from 1998 - 2005. She is affectionately called by the Indonesian name "Ibu" by her four grandchildren and by others who have come to know her. Two of her grandsons, Brooks and Reese, are students at ACA.

(Updated August 2011)

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Jan Lowery

Mrs. Jan Lowery is the Director of Instructional Technology at ACA. She assists teachers as they integrate interactive technology into their classrooms. She graduated from Faulkner University in May 2003 with a degree in elementary education. Before coming to ACA, she served as an occupational missionary in China and as an elementary teacher, girls' basketball coach and technology coordinator at Prattville Christian Academy. She is married to Clint Lowery and they have one daughter, Wynn. Mrs. Lowery and her family attend the Fort Deposit Church of Christ.

(Posted January 2011)

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Rob Lyle

Mr. Rob Lyle is a 1994 graduate of Faulkner University. He has a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and is professionally certified through Microsoft. He taught computer classes at ACA from 2000 to 2004. Since August 2004, he has served as the school's full-time tech coordinator. He is married to a former ACA elementary teacher, Sharon Lyle, and they have two children. Mr. Lyle's interests include church, all kinds of art and music, sports, literature, history, and anything related to his two sons.

(Updated August 2011)

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Roy Mulkey

Roy Mulkey came to ACA in August of 2011 as our greeter/screener. He retired following nine years of service as Director of Maintenance, Security and Transportation at Easter Seals Central Alabama Rehabilitation. Previously, he had a career spanning 25 years in the food service industry as a District Sales Representative and District Sales Manager. Mr. Mulkey is married to Theresa Lindsay Mulkey, and they have three sons. More importantly, they have three grandchildren, two of whom attend ACA and one who plans to attend in the near future. Mr. Mulkey is excited to be at ACA as someone who helps in assuring the security of our children. You will be greeted by him as you enter the front of the secondary building. Please give him your cooperation.

(Posted August 2011)

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Harriett Parker

Mrs. Harriett Parker is a graduate of Alabama Christian Academy High School and a long-time supporter and employee of the academy. She taught K/5 at Wee Wisdom Kindergarten from 1971-84, was ACA's elementary secretary from 1984 until 1991, and served as Director of ACA's Day Care Program from 1991 until 2002.

In 2003, Mrs. Parker became the Admissions Director for ACA. She is a warm and caring lady who instantly makes friends with all those she meets. Mrs. Parker's children and many of her grandchildren are ACA graduates or current students. She is married to John David Parker and they reside in Alex City, AL.

(Updated August 2011)

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Rachel Phillips

After graduating with a B.S. in Education for Secondary Language Arts from Auburn University Montgomery, Miss Rachel Phillips began her teaching career at ACA in the spring 2003 as a long-term guest teacher. She taught eighth and tenth grade English at ACA from 2003-2011. She currently is working in the office and is the long term guest teacher while pursuing her Master's in Education at Auburn University Montgomery. Miss Phillips is a 1996 graduate of ACA and attends the University Church of Christ.

(Updated August 2011)

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Charlotte Patterson

Mrs. Charlotte Patterson has been at ACA since 1986. She taught 5th and 6th grades and 7th and 8th grade science before becoming the school's librarian in 2002. Raised in Tuscaloosa, she received her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Alabama, Master's degree in Elementary Education from AUM, and Master's level certification in Library Media Education from Auburn University. Prior to coming to ACA, she taught in Jackson, Tuscaloosa, and Pickens counties and at Jefferson Christian Academy in Birmingham. Mrs. Patterson enjoys working with all of the students and teachers at ACA. In the elementary library, she teaches library and information skills and helps students find enjoyable books. At the secondary school level, Mrs. Patterson enjoys helping pupils with research and computer problems.

Mrs. Patterson is married to Jerry Patterson and they have one grown daughter, Kim, an ACA graduate. The Patterson family worships at the Eastern Meadows Church of Christ with her father, sister, and brother, who is the preacher there.

(Updated January 2011)

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Tracy Wilkins Stiff

Mrs. Tracy Stiff graduated from ACA in 1986. She attended Bauder Fashion College in Atlanta, GA and obtained an Associates of Art degree from that school. Afterwards, she traveled the world over 3 years as a flight attendant for Continental Airlines. Subsequently, Mrs. Stiff returned to Alabama and worked in politics as secretary for two governors. She is married to Ken Stiff of Wetumpka and they have two daughters, Harper and Zoe. In 2003, Mrs. Stiff became a P.E. aide for ACA and, then, moved to the secondary office as a secretary during the following school year. When asked why she chose ACA, Mrs. Stiff replied, “I wanted my girls to have the same Christian education that I did.”

(Updated August 2011)

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Howard Todd

Mr. Todd came to ACA in the summer of 2004. In June 2010, he began serving as the school's Spiritual Life Director. From 2004 until 2010, he served as the secondary school's Assistant Principal. He graduated from Amridge University with a Bachelor's Degree in Bible. Mr. Todd served in fulltime ministry for twenty-seven years (twenty-six of which were at the Vaughn Park church here in Montgomery) primarily in the area of youth ministry. During that time he had the opportunity to speak and teach in 18 states on subjects such as parenting skills, understanding teenagers, youth ministry, family life ministry and other related topics. Mr. Todd served on the ACA Board of Trustees from 2000-2004.

In addition, he worked for five years at Faulkner University in Admissions and Financial Aid. Mr. Todd's wife, Dona, is the Director of Health Information Management at Baptist East and Prattville Baptist Hospitals. They have two children, both of whom are ACA graduates. Their daughter, Hayley, is a graduate of Harding University and lives in Jacksonville, FL where her husband, Charlie Sells, is a youth minister. Their son, Jason, is a physician who practices medicine in the Birmingham area. Mr. Todd attends the Landmark Church here in Montgomery. He served on the Board of Directors of Impact from 1992 until 2008. Impact is a camp in Nashville which hosts over 2800 students each summer. Mr. Todd plans, coordinates and accompanies ACA students on trips to Washington, Boston and New York. His hobbies are traveling, snow skiing, watching sports on TV and caring for his Yorkie, Liza.

(Updated August 2011)

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Charlotte Young

Mrs. Charlotte Young feels very blessed to be a part of Alabama Christian Academy and its wonderful educational and spiritual heritage. She became the school's accounts receivable representative in July 2006. She has three children at ACA, Case, Cassidy, and Carly. Her husband, Bernie Young, graduated from ACA in 1989 and is a cattle farmer.

Mrs. Young graduated from Faulkner University in 1991 with a B.S. in Business Administration. She worked ten years with Southern Orthopedic Surgeons before becoming a stay-at-home mom.

“Everyone has been really supportive since I came here and that has helped a lot. It feels like coming home. My mother went to Alabama Christian when it was on Ann Street and now my children attend here. It's a good feeling knowing that we are part of the very caring and special family here at ACA.”

(Updated August 2011)

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