Our Team
Principal | Daniel Garcia, M.A.
Education History
Master of Arts (M.A.) in School Counseling and Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential, Fresno Pacific University, California
Bachelor of Arts in General Ministry, Christian Life College, California
About
Daniel Garcia is a passionate visionary who is devoted to providing a healthy environment for students to not only be academically challenged, but spiritually formed. As Principal, Daniel is committed to serving all staff, parents, and students with excellence to ensure a high-quality educational experience.
School Pastor | Aaron & Cynthia Bounds
Pastor Aaron Bounds and First Lady Cynthia Bounds lead The Anchor Church in Zanesville and oversee its affiliated Anchor Christian Academy. Pastor Bounds holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and Cynthia Bounds earned a Bachelor’s in Science and Dental Hygiene. In 2011 Pastor Bounds had a vision of opening a school and in 2020 this became a reality as they opened ACA.
Funding Director | Dawn Barrientos
B.A. in Business Administration, Mt. Vernon Nazarene University
Secretary | Tori Hott
English Teacher | Tori May
B.S. in Business Administration, Franklin University
B.S. in Human Resources Management, Franklin University
Math Teacher | Laken Orange
Grades 1st-2nd | Tonya Gard
M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction, University of Cincinnati
Kindergarten | Mindy Fleming
B.S. in Nursing, Ohio University
K-6 Music Teacher | Shelly Burley
M.A. in Teaching, Muskingum University
K-6 Teacher Aide | Olivia Barrientos
K-6 Teacher Aide | Ashley Renick
Nutritional Staff | Claudia Wagner
Bible Teacher | Tony Richard
Technology Teacher | Vicki Kirkbride
Grades 3rd-4th | Laura McCray
M.A. in Family Ministry, Olivet Nazarene University
B.S. in Elementary Education, University of Central Kansas
Grades 5th-6th | Lauren Updegrave
B.A. in Early Childhood Education, Wittenburg University