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	Chris Aitken Fifth Grade Choir, Middle School Choir, Upper School Choir B.M. Music Education, Grove City College, 2007 M.M. Choral Conducting, Houghton College, 2010 chris.aitken@acalion.org (828) 581-2200 x222
	Mary Ellen Auten Upper School Math Teacher, Yearbook Advisor B.A. - Mathematics, Salem College, 2006 maryellen.auten@acalion.org
	Denise Ball Second Grade Teacher B.S. - Interior Design/Marketing, Western Carolina University, 1997 Alt. Certification - Elementary Education 1-6, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2005 denise.ball@acalion.org
	Berdjette Barker Director of Food Services B.S. - Hospitality Management, Florida International University, 1988 berdjette.barker@acalion.org (828) 581-2203 or (828) 581-2200 x203
	Tim Barnett Upper School Science Teacher B.A. - Natural Science/Chemistry, Covenant College, 1977 M.Ed. - Interdisciplinary Curriculum and Instruction, Covenant College, 1994 tim.barnett@acalion.org
	Dorcas Bartley Third Grade Teacher B.S. - Elementary Ed, K-8, University of Southern Maine, 1985 dorcas.bartley@acalion.org
	Andrew Belz Director of Advancement B.A. - History, Covenant College, 1977 M.A. - Mass Communications, University of Iowa, 1983 andrew.belz@acalion.org (828) 581-2200 x224
	Mary Anna Belz Third Grade Teacher B.A. - Elementary Education, Covenant College, 1978 maryanna.belz@acalion.org
	Laura Benzing Middle and Upper School Administrative Assistant B.A. - Psychology and Religion, Meredith College, 1985 laura.benzing@acalion.org (828) 581-2200 x228
	Lou Ann Bishop Second Grade Teacher B.A. - Physical Education and Art Education, Calvin College, 1983 M.Ed. - Elementary Education, Western Carolina University, 1998 louann.bishop@acalion.org
	Greg Bolvi Lower School PE B.A. - History, Shelton College, 1971 greg.bolvi@acalion.org (828) 581-2200 x245
	Mary Bolvi Lower School Principal B.A. - Elementary Education, Messiah College, 1979 M.A. - Education, Palm Beach Atlantic University, 1995 mary.bolvi@acalion.org (828) 581-2201 or (828) 581-2200 x201
	Mark Brant Campus Manager B.S. - Intercultural Studies and Bible, Columbia International University, 2004 mark.brant@acalion.org (828) 581-2200
	Linda Brown Director of Academic Support B.S. - Education / B.A. - Psychology, Millersville University, 1979 M.Ed. - Education, St. Francis University, 2002 linda.brown@acalion.org (828) 581-2200 x231
	Cecelia Clark PASS Tutor B.S. - Laboratory Technology, Auburn University 1979 B.S. - Medical Technology, Auburn University, 1980 cecelia.clark@acalion.org
	Lisa Dirks Media Specialist B.S. - Sociology, Metropolitan State College of Denver, 1998 M.A. - Library Science and Information Studies, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2005 lisa.dirks@acalion.org (828) 581-2200 x234

	Cheryl Forester Teacher's Assistant, Aftercare Director cheryl.forester@acalion.org
	Terri Frink NILD Discovery Program, Certified Therapist B.A. - Diversified Liberal Arts, University of San Diego, 1983 M.Ed. - Education and Human Development, George Washington University, 1987 terri.frink@acalion.org (828) 581-2200 x230
	Mary Alice Frost Middle School Language Arts Teacher B.S. - Secondary Education - History and English, East Tennessee State University, 1970 maryalice.frost@acalion.org
	William George Head of School B.A. - Classical and Medieval Studies, Cleveland State University, 1980 M.S. - Educational Leadership, Ohio State University, 1983 bill.george@acalion.org (828) 581-2204 or (828) 581-2200 x204
	Colleen Gillespie Lower School Administrative Assistant B.A. - Music Education, John Brown University, 1973 colleen.gillespie@acalion.org (828) 581-2201 or (828) 581-2200 x201
	Kathy Gillikin NILD Discovery Program, Certified Therapist B.S. - Elementary Education Special Ed., University of Maryland kathy.gillikin@acalion.org (828) 581-2200 x230
	Jim Goffin Fifth Grade Teacher B.S. - Education, Northern Michigan University, 1971 jim.goffin@acalion.org
	JoLynn Goffin Upper School English Teacher B.A. - English and Secondary Education, Northern Michigan University/Warren Wilson College 1974 jolynn.goffin@acalion.org
	Cliff Green Upper School English Teacher B.A. - English, North Carolina State University, 1986 M.A. - English, North Carolina State University, 1989 cliff.green@acalion.org
	Penny Greene Upper School Latin Teacher B.A. - Biology and Classics, University of North Carolina at Asheville, 1992 penny.greene@acalion.org
	Cheri Hagan Upper School Science Teacher B.S. - Biology, University of Northern Alabama, 1980 M.Ed. - Biology, University of Montevallo, 1986 M.Ed. - English, University of Montevallo, 1986 cheri.hagan@acalion.org
	Joe Hagan College Guidance Counselor B.S. - Architecture and Environmental Studies, Auburn University, 1979 M.Ed. - Physical Education, University of Montevallo, 1987 joe.hagan@acalion.org (828) 581-2217 or (828) 581-2200 x217
	Sharon Hamrick First Grade Teacher B.A. - Elementary Education, Appalachian State University, 1987 M.A. - Elementary Education, University of South Carolina, 1991 sharon.hamrick@acalion.org
	Jan Harper Lower School Music Teacher B.M. - Piano Performance, Wesleyan College, 1978 jan.harper@acalion.org
	Jeff Herzog Upper School Math Teacher B.A. - Biology, Pomona College, Claremont, 2000 M.A. - Education, Washington State University, 2003 jeff.herzog@acalion.org
	Michele Hopson Kindergarten Teacher B.A. - Psychology and Elementary Education, University of North Carolina at Asheville, 1992 michele.hopson@acalion.org
	Jill Hubbard Lower and Middle School Computer Teacher B.A. - Childhood Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1991 jill.hubbard@acalion.org
	Terry Hughes Upper School Math Teacher B.S. - Business Administration, Montreat College, 2001 terry.hughes@acalion.org
	Joe Johnson Director of Athletics B.S. - Physical Education and Health/Social Studies, Pittsburg State University, 1981 M.Ed. - Secondary School Administration and Supervision, Pittsburg State University, 1984 joe.johnson@acalion.org (828) 581-2202 or (828) 581-2200 x202
	Julie Johnson Athletic Administrative Assistant B.S. - Textile Science, Clemson University, 1986 julie.johnson@acalion.org (828) 581-2202 or (828) 581-2200 x202

	Linda Keck PASS Tutor B.A. - Elementary Education, Bloomsburg University, 1985 M.Ed. - Elementary Education, Nova University, 1992 linda.keck@acalion.org
	Buffy Kirkman First Grade Teacher B.A. - Education, Calvin College, 2005 buffy.kirkman@acalion.org
	Ray Kochis Middle and Upper School Principal B.S. - History Ed/Bible, Nyack College, 1991 M.Ed. - Educational Leadership, Florida Atlantic University, 2001 ray.kochis@acalion.org (828) 581-2210 or (828) 581-2200 x210
	Stephanie Kochis Fifth Grade Teacher B.S. - Elementary Ed, Nyack College, 1994 stephanie.kochis@acalion.org
	Chris Logan IT Coordinator B.A. Business Admin / MIS, Montreat College, 2000 chris.logan@acalion.org (828) 581-2200 x244
	Amy Long Homestay International Program Coordinator and Assistant to Admissions and Advancement amy.long@acalion.org (828) 581-2200 x221
	Christy Lowder K4 Teacher B.A. - Literature for Teachers 6th-12th, University of North Carolina at Asheville, 1992 christy.lowder@acalion.org
	Kate Lunberry Teacher's Assistant B.A. - Psychology, Houghton College, 2005 kate.lunberry@acalion.org
	Trent Lunberry Fourth Grade Teacher B.S. - Elementary Ed., Missouri Western State University, 2007 trent.lunberry@acalion.org
	Vikki Luther Middle and Upper School Art Teacher B.A. - Studio Art, University of Maryland, 1986 vikki.luther@acalion.org
	Cheryl McIntosh Upper School English and Bible Teacher B.A. - English, Furman University, 1979 M.A. - Biblical Studies, Covenant Theological Seminary, 1981, M.A.T. - Comprehensive Ed. English, Western Carolina University, 2006 cheryl.mcintosh@acalion.org
	Kristin McPeters Director of Development B.A. - Sociology, Wheaton College, 2003 kristin.mcpeters@acalion.org (828) 581-2206 or (828) 581-2200 x206
	Gordon Meiners Upper School History Teacher B.A. - Education - History, Covenant College, 1977 M.A. - American Studies, Western Carolina, 1993 gordon.meiners@acalion.org
	Linda Mitchell Sixth Grade Teacher B.S. - Chemistry, Furman University, 1981 linda.mitchell@acalion.org
	Susan Montgomery Fourth Grade Teacher B.A. - Elementary Education and Psychology, University of North Carolina at Asheville, 2001 susan.montgomery@acalion.org
	Becky Morgan Middle School Drama B.A. - English, Trinity College, 1975 J.D. - General Litigation, New York University of Law, 1981 becky.morgan@acalion.org
	Stephen Owens Upper School Dean of Men and Bible Teacher B.A. - Religion, Liberty University, 2008 stephen.owens@acalion.org (828) 581-2200 x240

	Alexander Panagiotacos Director of Fine Arts and Band Director B.S. - Music, Clearwater Christian College, 2000 M.E. - Music Education, University of Central Florida, 2004 alex.panagiotacos@acalion.org (828) 581-2200 x 246 or (828) 545-5743
	Paula Paquette Business Office Administrative Assistant paula.paquette@acalion.org (828) 581-2211 or (828) 581-2200 x211
	Christine Patete Lower School Art Teacher B.A. - Art Education, Calvin College, 1994 christine.patete@acalion.org
	Tim Patterson Middle School Math and Bible Teacher B.A. - Business Administration, Montreat College, 2001 tim.patterson@acalion.org
	Carlos Perez B.S. - Nutrition and Dietetics, Western Carolina University, 2005 Middle and Upper School PE and Strength and Conditioning Teacher carlos.perez@acalion.org
	Chris Pruitt Sixth Grade Teacher B.A. - English/Secondary Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1997 M.A. - English, Western Carolina University, 2006 chris.pruitt@acalion.org
	Carlos Quatela Director of Admissions B.A. English, Grove City College, 2005 carlos.quatela@acalion.org (828) 581-2208 or (828) 581-2200 x208
	Andy Ramsey Maintenance andy.ramsey@acalion.org
	Susy Ramsey Business Manager susy.ramsey@acalion.org (828) 581-2200 x212
	Torri Render Middle and Upper School PE Teacher, Sports Excel Director B.S. - Health and Human Performance, Roanoke College, 2008 M.Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction, LaGrange College, 2011 torri.render@acalion.org (828) 581-2200 x242
	Angela Rhew Receptionist A.B. - Business Administration and Computer Science, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, 1988 angela.rhew@acalion.org (828) 581-2200
	Susan Rich Middle School Teacher B.A. - Elementary Education, University of Arizona, 1999 M.A. - Teacher Education, University of Arizona, 2004 susan.rich@acalion.org
	Linda Richardson PASS Tutor B.S. - Elementary Education, University of Minnesota, 1978 M.A. - Education, Western Carolina University, 2004 linda.richardson@acalion.org
	Natalie Schermerhorn Administrative Assistant to the Head of School and Board of Directors A.S. - Secretarial Science, Montreat-Anderson College, 1974 natalie.schermerhorn@acalion.org (828) 581-2204 or (828) 581-2200 x204
	Scott Schroder Middle School Assistant Principal B.S. - Secondary Education and Social Studies, Western Carolina University, 1996 scott.schroder@acalion.org (828) 581-2210 or (828) 581-2200 x210
	Edgar Silva Upper School Spanish Teacher Industrial Engineering, Universidad de San Carlos, 2000 edgar.silva@acalion.org
	Faye Simmons PASS Tutor B.A. - Elementary Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1975 faye.simmons@acalion.org
	Jeanette Snook Kindergarten Teacher B.S. - Elementary Education, Bob Jones University, 1980 jeanette.snook@acalion.org
	Ruth Ann Somerville PASS Tutor B.A. - English, Appalachian State University, 1986 Certificate in TESOL, Shenandoa University, 2009 ruthann.somerville@acalion.org
	Danielle Teague Upper School Dean of Women and Bible Teacher B.A. - Theater, Florida State University, 1998 M.A. - Theological Studies, Liberty University, 2009 danielle.teague@acalion.org (828) 581-2200 x243
	Julie Thomas PASS Tutor B.A. - Elementary Education, University of Florida, 1985 julie.thomas@acalion.org

	Kevin Ude Maintenance mailto:carlos.perez@acalion.org
	Jeri Watson Middle and Upper School Administrative Assistant B.S. - Elementary Education, Millersville University, 1971 jeri.watson@acalion.org (828) 581-2210 or (828) 581-2200 x210
	Jim Weber Upper School History Teacher B.S. - History, Methodist College, 1993 M.A.T. - History, Fayetteville State University, 2000 jim.weber@acalion.org
	Kim Whalen Middle School Science Teacher B.A. - Intermediate Education - Math, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1986 kim.whalen@acalion.org
	Lori Wilhelmi Interim Second Grade Teacher/Teacher's Assistant B.A. - French and Education , Montreat College and Lenoir Rhyne University, 1987 mailto:lori.wilhemli@acalion.org
	Susan Williams Upper School French and Spanish Teacher B.A. - French and Spanish, University of North Carolina at Asheville, 1977 susan.williams@acalion.org
	Alexis Zanias Upper School Science and Bible Teacher B.S. - Biology/Secondary Education, Grove City College, 2007 alexis.zanias@acalion.org

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