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.

Meet the staff

Funding Director| Dawn Barrientos

Secretary | Tori Hott

English Teacher | Tori May

Math Teacher | Laken Orange

Technology Teacher | Vicki Kirkbride

Bible Teacher | Tony Richard

K-6 Teacher Aide | Olivia Barrientos

K-6 Teacher Aide | Ashley Renick

Nutritional Staff | Claudia Wagner

Grades 5th-6th| Lauren Updegrave

Grades 3rd-4th| Laura McCray

Kindergarten| Mindy Fleming

Grades 1st-2nd | Tonya Gard

School Board:

Aaron Bounds, Cynthia Bounds, Lauren Updegrave, Shelley McPherson, Eric Edwards, and Daniel Garcia