Dr. Jessica Parker is an educational leader with over 25 years of experience in public, charter, and homeschool settings. Holding a Bachelor’s and Master’s from Dallas Baptist University and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, she brings a wealth of expertise to her role. A passionate advocate for school choice and parental rights, Dr. Parker is in her third year as Superintendent at Mountain City Christian Academy, guiding students to become Christ-centered leaders. She and her husband, Jeremy, have three children, two in college and one at Mountain City. In her free time, she enjoys reading, scuba diving, and snow machining, always eager to inspire others through her faith-driven vision.
A lifelong Alaskan and proud member of the Aleut community, Mrs. King is deeply committed to equipping the next generation of Christ-centered leaders. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Bob Jones University and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix. With over 30 years of experience in education, more than 20 of those in leadership roles, Mrs. King has served across a broad range of grade levels, from elementary through high school. She also holds an Administrative Certification through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Mrs. King views education as a powerful vehicle for cultivating leaders who influence and shape culture through a biblical worldview. She and her husband, Joe, are the proud parents of two children. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, reading, conducting research, and spending quality time with her family.
Mrs. Smith is a proud lifelong Alaskan, born and raised in Anchorage. She is an alumna of Anchorage Christian Schools, having attended from kindergarten through 12th grade. Her deep-rooted connection to ACS extends to her family. Her husband and their three children are also graduates, making ACS a cherished part of their family legacy.
Mrs. Smith holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Family and Consumer Science, as well as a Master of Education in Administration and Supervision from Liberty University. She is certified in school administration through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). With over 16 years of experience teaching elementary students and three years in school administration, Mrs. Smith brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and heart to her role. Outside of school, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and whenever possible, relaxing under a palm tree.
Administrative Staff
Chris Carter
Director of Spiritual Development & USP Bible
Dianna Clemetson
Administrative Assistant
Haley Clement
Nurse
Krissy Houck
Student Life Coordinator, High School Weight Lifting, Yearbook
Sarah Holland
Director of Operations
Holly Lynn
Secondary Administrative Assistant
Morgan Marks
Guidance Counselor, Second Semester Psychology, USP Government, USP Economics, USP English
Sheri Pankion
Communications
Connor Parker
Cafeteria Manager
Robin Perez
Business Manager & HR
Esther Rowles
Business Office Administrative Assistant
Heidi Trayer
Kitchen
Amber Underhile
Secondary Administrative Assistant
Shyla Wells
Academic Dean
Brandy Woody
Activities Director
Rachel Vandiver
Admissions & Student Services
Elementary Faculty
Emma Reed
Kindergarten
Lindsay Williams
Kindergarten
Tonya Szepanski
First Grade
Jessica Timmons
First Grade
Jamie Robinson
Second Grade
Matthew Szepanski
Second Grade
Alizabeth Anderson
Third Grade
Amber Gilila
Third Grade
Kyla Nye
Fourth Grade
Rick Wernofsky
Fourth Grade
Patti Anker
5th Grade
Sonya Bitz
Art Teacher
Julie Gray
Recorder and Band Assistant
Paige Hoggard
Choir Teacher
Brandon Martin
Elementary PE
Holly Morookian
Elementary Band
Courtney Stinson
K Choir & Orchestra
Stephenie Sullivan
Librarian
Rebecca Wetzler
Reading Interventionist
Secondary Faculty
Kaia Bailey
ASL
Jalen Barnes
Worship Director and PE Weight Lifting
Sonya Bitz
Middle & High School Art
Gretchen Courtney
History 8, English 9, USP Communications, USP English 101/102
Cherlyn Cunningham
Government/Economics, Algebra 1, Personal Finance & Study Hall
Donna Edmonds
History 7, History 9, History 10, Alaska History, & Middle School Typing
Tamela Edwards
History 10, US History, Algebra 2, USP Lab, Middle School Study Hall
Kevin Guan
Bible Doctrines 9-12
Krissy Houck
Student Life Coordinator, High School Weight Lifting, Yearbook
Isaac Johnson
Bible 8, Worldview 11/12 & Study Hall
Erin Jones
English 8, English 11, Communications, Middle School PE
Alma Lake
Bible 6, History 6, English 6, Creative Writing
Lauren Lee
English 7, English 10, USP US History
Raymond Lovmo
Math 7, Pre-Algebra 8, Middle School STEM, High School German
Joseph Lynn
Substitute
Holly Morookian
Bible 7, Secondary Band
Morgan Nottingham
Bible 6, Math 6, Science 6, Middle School STEM
Katelyn Parker
Chemistry, Earth Science, Physical Science, Health
Hester Sanders
Substitute
Joelle Saa
Biology 10, USP AP Science, High School French I-III
