Faculty & Staff

Caleb French
Bible
Caleb French
Choir
Chandler Russell
Student Life Director
Chandler Russell
Physical Education
Chandler Russell
Bible, History, P.E.
Chandler Russell
Athletic Director
Cheryl Manney
Study Hall
Debbie Stover
Kindergarten
Dora Mendoza
Art, Instructional Aid
Dr. Kevin Schaal
Bible
Dr. Kevin Schaal
Senior Pastor
Elizabeth Horkavy
Fourth Grade
Emerson Yazzie
Maintenance
Emerson Yazzie
Bible
Emerson Yazzie
Computers
Emily Wermager
Math, Bible
Erika Beltran
Recess, Aid
Gayle Eberhardt
Resource Teacher
Gayle Eberhardt
Science
Gayle Eberhardt
Accreditation & Instruction
Jan Deyton
English, Literature
Jesse Boyd
Band, Private Lessons
Jesse Mendoza
Music, Strings, Private Lesson
Justin Howe
History, Math
Kristopher Schaal
Bible
Lelania Shaw
ELA, Math, Science
Letha Tachick
Instructional Aid, Private Lessons
Linda Guthrie
Secretary
Linda Guthrie
Yearbook Coordinator
Mark French
Administrator
Mark French
Bible, Math
Marla Shay
Speech
Megan Russell
Community Relations Coordinator
Megan Russell
Fifth Grade
Rebecca Andersen
Second Grade
Sandra Schaal
Life Skills, Science
Sherisa Victory
First Grade
Susan Hughes
Third Grade
Sutira Turnquist
Office Manager
Teresa Scott
Recess, Physics
Tim Waycaster
Tuition Accounts & ScholarshipsCaleb French
BibleElementary Choir, 9th Grade Bible, High School Choir, 6th-8th Grade Choir
Caleb joined the ACA family in the fall of 2014 as the Director of Music. He graduated with a B.A. in Bible and a Master of Music in Church Music from Bob Jones University located in Greenville, SC. Caleb has 9 years of teaching experience.
Email:cfrench@acaeagles.org
Caleb French
ChoirElementary Choir, 9th Grade Bible, High School Choir, 6th-8th Grade Choir
Caleb joined the ACA family in the fall of 2014 as the Director of Music. He graduated with a B.A. in Bible and a Master of Music in Church Music from Bob Jones University located in Greenville, SC. Caleb has 9 years of teaching experience.
Email:cfrench@acaeagles.org
Chandler Russell
Student Life DirectorStudent Life Director, Elementary P.E., 6th Grade History, 7th-8th Grade Boys Bible, Boys P.E., Athletic Director, Health and Safety Coordinator
Chandler joined ACA staff in June of 2021. He graduated from Pensacola Christian College with a B.A. in Bible with a Youth Ministry Concentration and from Pensacola Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity. He has two years of teaching experience.
Email:crussell@acaeagles.org
Chandler Russell
Physical EducationStudent Life Director, Elementary P.E., 6th Grade History, 7th-8th Grade Boys Bible, Boys P.E., Athletic Director, Health and Safety Coordinator
Chandler joined ACA staff in June of 2021. He graduated from Pensacola Christian College with a B.A. in Bible with a Youth Ministry Concentration and from Pensacola Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity. He has two years of teaching experience.
Email:crussell@acaeagles.org
Chandler Russell
Bible, History, P.E.Student Life Director, Elementary P.E., 6th Grade History, 7th-8th Grade Boys Bible, Boys P.E., Athletic Director, Health and Safety Coordinator
Chandler joined ACA staff in June of 2021. He graduated from Pensacola Christian College with a B.A. in Bible with a Youth Ministry Concentration and from Pensacola Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity. He has two years of teaching experience.
Email:crussell@acaeagles.org
Chandler Russell
Athletic DirectorStudent Life Director, Elementary P.E., 6th Grade History, 7th-8th Grade Boys Bible, Boys P.E., Athletic Director, Health and Safety Coordinator
Chandler joined ACA staff in June of 2021. He graduated from Pensacola Christian College with a B.A. in Bible with a Youth Ministry Concentration and from Pensacola Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity. He has two years of teaching experience.
Email:crussell@acaeagles.org
Cheryl Manney
Study HallStudy Hall
After homeschooling her children for 10 years, Cheryl began substitute teaching in Colorado before moving to Arizona. Cheryl joined ACA staff in 2021 as a study hall teacher.
Email:cmanney@acaeagles.org
Debbie Stover
KindergartenDebbie joined ACA family in the fall of 2007. She received a Child Development Associate Credential from Glendale Community College. Debbie has been teaching for 19 years.
Email:dstover@acaeagles.org
Dora Mendoza
Art, Instructional AidElementary Art, Instructional Aid
Dora graduated from ACA in 2019. She has since received an Animation Certificate from Huntington University Arizona Center for Digital Media Arts, which has given her a wide range of skills with different types of media including traditional, digital, and filming arts.
Email:dulici@acaeagles.org
Dr. Kevin Schaal
Bible12th Grade Speech, 12th Grade Bible
Pastor Schaal started our church, Northwest Valley Baptist Church, in 1987. In 2000, NWVBC established ACA. Pastor Schaal received a B.A. from Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC; an M.Div. from Calvary Baptist Seminary in Lansdale, PA; and a Doctor of Ministry from International Baptist College in Chandler, AZ. He has 36 years of ministry experience.
Email:kschaal@nwvbc.org
Dr. Kevin Schaal
Senior Pastor12th Grade Speech, 12th Grade Bible
Pastor Schaal started our church, Northwest Valley Baptist Church, in 1987. In 2000, NWVBC established ACA. Pastor Schaal received a B.A. from Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC; an M.Div. from Calvary Baptist Seminary in Lansdale, PA; and a Doctor of Ministry from International Baptist College in Chandler, AZ. He has 36 years of ministry experience.
Email:kschaal@nwvbc.org
Elizabeth Horkavy
Fourth GradeElizabeth joined us in 2023 for her first year of teaching. She graduated with a B.A. in Bible and Teacher Education from International Baptist College and Seminary in Chandler, Arizona. She has enjoyed teaching Sunday School for the last 7 years.
Email:ehorkavy@acaeagles.org
Emerson Yazzie
Maintenance6th Grade Bible, 9th Grade Computers, Advanced Computers, Maintenance
Emerson joined the ACA family in 2022. He graduated from International Baptist College & Seminary in Chandler, AZ, with a B.A. in Bible and Teacher Education. He has 3 years of teaching experience.
Email:eyazzie@acaeagles.org
Emerson Yazzie
Bible6th Grade Bible, 9th Grade Computers, Advanced Computers, Maintenance
Emerson joined the ACA family in 2022. He graduated from International Baptist College & Seminary in Chandler, AZ, with a B.A. in Bible and Teacher Education. He has 3 years of teaching experience.
Email:eyazzie@acaeagles.org
Emerson Yazzie
Computers6th Grade Bible, 9th Grade Computers, Advanced Computers, Maintenance
Emerson joined the ACA family in 2022. He graduated from International Baptist College & Seminary in Chandler, AZ, with a B.A. in Bible and Teacher Education. He has 3 years of teaching experience.
Email:eyazzie@acaeagles.org
Emily Wermager
Math, BibleMath, 7th-8th Grade Girls Bible
Emily graduated from ACA in 2011. She received a B.S. in Math Education from Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC. After teaching in New York, she returned to ACA in the fall of 2019. She has 8 years of teaching experience.
Email:ewermager@acaeagles.org
Erika Beltran
Recess, AidRecess, Aid
Before working at ACA, Erika was involved in children’s ministry for 7 years and was a leader in this area for 2 years. She joined ACA staff in 2023 as a recess supervisor and Art aid.
Email:ebeltran@acaeagles.org
Gayle Eberhardt
Resource Teacher7th, 8th Grade Science, 8th Grade Health, Biology, Resource, Accreditation and Instruction Coordinator
Gayle began working at ACA in the summer of 2014. She graduated from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ, with a B.S. in Elementary Education and a minor in Science Teaching. She also received a M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. Gayle has 17 years of teaching experience.
Email:geberhardt@acaeagles.org
Gayle Eberhardt
Science7th, 8th Grade Science, 8th Grade Health, Biology, Resource, Accreditation and Instruction Coordinator
Gayle began working at ACA in the summer of 2014. She graduated from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ, with a B.S. in Elementary Education and a minor in Science Teaching. She also received a M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. Gayle has 17 years of teaching experience.
Email:geberhardt@acaeagles.org
Gayle Eberhardt
Accreditation & Instruction7th, 8th Grade Science, 8th Grade Health, Biology, Resource, Accreditation and Instruction Coordinator
Gayle began working at ACA in the summer of 2014. She graduated from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ, with a B.S. in Elementary Education and a minor in Science Teaching. She also received a M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. Gayle has 17 years of teaching experience.
Email:geberhardt@acaeagles.org
Jan Deyton
English, LiteratureEnglish, Literature
Jan joined the ACA staff in the fall of 2000. She received a B.A. from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. She has 36 years of teaching experience.
Email:jdeyton@acaeagles.org
Jesse Boyd
Band, Private LessonsElementary Band, Middle School Band, High School Band, Private Lessons
Jesse joined the ACA family in 2023 after receiving a Bachelor of Music degree in Horn Performance from Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC. He also completed the class and lesson requirements for a degree in Piano Performance while studying there. He is currently working on a Masters in Horn Performance from Arizona State University. Jesse has taught private lessons for 2 years.
Email:jboyd@acaeagles.org
Jesse Mendoza
Music, Strings, Private LessonElementary General Music, Strings, Private Lessons
Jesse joined ACA staff in 2022. He attended International Baptist College and Seminary in Chandler AZ, where he received a B.A. in Bible and in Church Music. Jesse has enjoyed playing violin for 20 years and teaching for 12 years.
Email:jmendoza@acaeagles.org
Justin Howe
History, MathHistory, Government, Economics, Consumer Math
Justin joined ACA staff in the fall of 2007. He graduated with a B.S. in Social Studies Education from Maranatha Baptist University located in Watertown, WI. He has 16 years of teaching experience.
Email:jhowe@acaeagles.org
Kristopher Schaal
Bible10th-11th Grade Bible
Pastor Kris graduated from ACA in 2006. He received a B.A. in Church Music from Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC, and a Master of Divinity from International Baptist College & Seminary in Chandler, AZ. In the fall of 2010, Pastor Kris returned to ACA to teach until God called his family to California in 2014. After 6 years, he came back to Arizona in 2020 as the Youth & Discipleship Pastor at NWVBC as well as a Bible teacher at ACA. He has 7 years of teaching experience and 11 years of ministry experience.
Email:kjschaal@acaeagles.org
Lelania Shaw
ELA, Math, Science6th Grade Language Arts, Math, & Science
Lelania joined ACA in 2023 as the 6th grade ELA and Science teacher. She received a B.A. in Elementary Education from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in San Dimas, CA. She previously taught kindergarten and then homeschooled her children after that. Lelania has 2 years of classroom teaching experience.
Email:lshaw@acaeagles.org
Letha Tachick
Instructional Aid, Private LessonsInstructional Aid, Private Lessons
Letha began giving lessons at ACA in 2021. She earned a B.Mus. in Piano Pedagogy from Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC. She has 34 years of teaching experience.
Email:ltachick@acaeagles.org
Linda Guthrie
SecretaryYearbook Coordinator, Christian Schools of Arizona Secretary
Linda joined ACA staff in June of 2002. She has worked as a secretary in Christian schools for a total of 36 years. Linda was previously a cheerleading sponsor for 10 years in Michigan and has been the Yearbook Coordinator at Arrowhead for 21 years.
Email:lguthrie@acaeagles.org
Linda Guthrie
Yearbook CoordinatorYearbook Coordinator, Christian Schools of Arizona Secretary
Linda joined ACA staff in June of 2002. She has worked as a secretary in Christian schools for a total of 36 years. Linda was previously a cheerleading sponsor for 10 years in Michigan and has been the Yearbook Coordinator at Arrowhead for 21 years.
Email:lguthrie@acaeagles.org
Mark French
AdministratorAdministrator, 12th Grade Bible
Pastor French joined the ACA staff in August of 2010. He graduated with a B.S. in Pastoral Theology and a Master of Education from Hyles Anderson College in Crown Point, IN. He has been in ministry for 39 years and has served as a school administrator for 34 years.
Email:mfrench@acaeagles.org
Mark French
Bible, MathAdministrator, 12th Grade Bible, 8th Grade Math
Pastor French joined the ACA staff in August of 2010. He graduated with a B.S. in Pastoral Theology and a Master of Education from Hyles Anderson College in Crown Point, IN. He has been in ministry for 39 years and has served as a school administrator for 34 years.
Email:mfrench@acaeagles.org
Marla Shay
Speech12th Grade Speech
Marla joined ACA staff in January of 2022 as a co-teacher in 4th grade. She then taught 6th grade math, 8th grade health, and 12th grade speech. Marla has had a passion for drama and has been involved with performances for over 10 years.
Email:mshay@acageagles.org
Megan Russell
Community Relations CoordinatorFifth Grade, Community Relations Coordinator, Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
Megan graduated from ACA in 2015. She received a B.S. in Educational Studies with an English Education emphasis and a M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning from Maranatha Baptist University in Watertown, WI. She worked in curriculum development for 3 years before joining ACA staff in 2021. Megan has 2 years of teaching experience.
Email:mrussell@acaeagles.org
Megan Russell
Fifth GradeFifth Grade, Community Relations Coordinator, Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
Megan graduated from ACA in 2015. She received a B.S. in Educational Studies with an English Education emphasis and a M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning from Maranatha Baptist University in Watertown, WI. She worked in curriculum development for 3 years before joining ACA staff in 2021. Megan has 2 years of teaching experience.
Email:mrussell@acaeagles.org
Rebecca Andersen
Second GradeRebecca joined ACA staff in 2018. She has a B.A. in Elementary Education from Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. Rebecca has enjoyed teaching for 14 years.
Email:randersen@acaeagles.org
Sandra Schaal
Life Skills, ScienceLife Skills, Chemistry, Physical Science
Sandra began working at ACA in 2006 after homeschooling her children for a number of years. She received a B.S. in Secondary Education from Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC. She has 16 years of teaching experience.
Email:sschaal@acaeagles.org
Sherisa Victory
First GradeSherisa began teaching at ACA in the fall of 2002. She graduated from Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, FL, with a B.S. Elementary Education. She has 21 years of teaching experience.
Email:svictory@acaeagles.org
Susan Hughes
Third GradeSusan joined ACA staff in the fall of 2011. She received a B.A. in Elementary Education from Andersonville Seminary in Carmilla, GA. Susan has enjoyed teaching for the last 20 years.
Email:shughes@acaeagles.org
Sutira Turnquist
Office ManagerAcademy Office Manager, Discipline Records Secretary, Student Records Secretary
Sutira began working at ACA the summer of 2021. She graduated from Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, IA, with an Associate Degree in Office Administration. Prior to coming to ACA, Sutira worked as an administrative assistant for a mutual fund company and at a Christian school in Wisconsin, with a break in between to homeschool her children for seven years.
Email:sturnquist@acaeagles.org
Teresa Scott
Recess, PhysicsRecess, Physics
Teresa graduated from ACA in 2009. She received a B.S. from Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC. In 2023, she joined ACA staff as a recess supervisor and Physics teacher.
Email:tscott@acaeagles.org
Tim Waycaster
Tuition Accounts & ScholarshipsTuition Accounts, Scholarships Facilitator
Tim graduated from ACA in 2009. He then earned a B.A. in History from Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC. Before working at ACA, Tim served for one year as administrative assistant to the director of Ironwood Camp in California and worked at Amazon for five years in shipping and as a safety process assistant.
Email:twaycaster@acaeagles.org