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 2009)

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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.” Mrs. Harrell currently serves as the high school receptionist.

(Posted August 2009)

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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.

(Updated August 2009)

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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 2009)

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Sandy Naylor

Mrs. Sandy Naylor first came to work at ACA in 1996 as the secondary school's assistant secretary. After serving in that capacity for two years, she became the secondary school secretary during the summer of 1998 and has served in that position since that time. Ms. Sandy has a smile and cheery greeting of encouragement for all who call or visit the office. She and her husband, Jim, have three grown children who are all graduates of the academy. Be sure to ask Mrs. Naylor about her grandchildren. She'll be happy to tell you about them.

(Updated August 2009)

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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 2009)

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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 2009)

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Elaine Sullivan

Mrs. Elaine Sullivan graduated from Alabama Christian Academy in 1991. After graduation she attended both AUM and Auburn University. She married Michael Sullivan in 1993. In 1995 she began a career in the insurance industry. The Starke Agency, Inc. in Montgomery gave her the opportunity to earn her agent's license, Certified Insurance Representative designation and her Certified Insurance Counselor designation. She worked in the insurance field for six years. In 2001, she left the insurance industry to work from home for B & A Distributing Company, Inc. handling their accounts payable and accounts receivable. In 2005, she became a guest teacher in the Academy's elementary school. Elaine has been with ACA on a full time basis as the accounts payable representative since July 2006. Her children, Hagan and Raif, both attend ACA.

Elaine and her family attend the University Church of Christ. When asked about our school, Elaine says, “ACA has always been a second home. I am thankful to be here with both of my boys. God has blessed us greatly.”

(Updated August 2009)

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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 2009)

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