Meet the Team

...who develop Christ-Centered world changers!

Executive Leadership

Jessica Parker, Ed.D

Superintendent

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.

Pamela King, M.Ed.

Head of School

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.

Melody Smith M.Ed.

Elementary Principal

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

Dianna Clemetson

Administrative Assistant

Holly Lynn

Secondary Administrative Assistant

Morgan Marks

Guidance Counselor, Second Semester Psychology, USP Government, USP Economics, USP English

Melissa Morrissey

Nurse

Sheri Pankion

Communications

Connor Parker

Controller

Mary Slaugenhoup

Director of Student Life, Chemistry, Algebra 1

Lorie Stoorza

Business Manager/HR

Shyla Wells

Academic Dean

Brandy Woody

Athletic Director, Health, 1st Semester Communications

Rachel Vandiver

Accounts Payable & Lunchroom Cashier

Elementary Faculty

Shannon Anderson

Kindergarten

Lindsay Williams

Kindergarten

Andrea Sevcik

First Grade

Jessica Timmons

First Grade

Jamie Robinson

Second Grade

Matthew Szepanski

Second & Third Grade

Amber Gilila

Third Grade

Kyla Nye

Fourth Grade

Rick Wernofsky

Fourth Grade

Patti Anker

5th Grade

Sonya Bitz

Art Teacher

Krissy Houck

Elementary PE

Julie Gray

Recorder and Band Assistant

Paige Hoggard

Choir Teacher

Holly Morookian

Band Teacher

Courtney Stinson

K-2nd Choir & Orchestra

Tonya Szepanski

Academic Support Teacher

Rebecca Wetzler

Reading Interventionist

Stephenie Wells

Librarian, 3rd Grade Math and English

Secondary Faculty

Jalen Barnes

Worship Techniques and High School Weight Training

Tracie Berkland

High School Health

Sonya Bitz

Middle & High School Art

Claudia Burch

Substitute Teacher

Mindy Charles

Middle School Math, Pre Algebra, Bible, & Study Hall // High School US History

Rachel Corn

High School Study Hall, and American Sign Language Level 1-4

Cherlyn Cunningham

Financial Algebra, Math Lab Study Hall, Government/Economics, Algebra 1, & Robotics STEM

John Cunningham

Middle School PE

Gretchen Courtney

High School English 9 & 11, World Literature 12 (2nd Semester), and both HS and USP Drama Debate and Forensics

Jess Davis

High School PE

Donna Edmonds

History 7, History 9, History 10, Alaska History, & Middle School Typing

Kevin Guan

Bible 10

Paige Hoggard

Middle & High School Choir

Isaac Johnson

Bible 9, Ethics 11/12

Alma Lake

Math 6, Bible 6, History 6, and Creative Writing

Lauren Lee

Bible 6, English 6, Science 6, & Middle School Study Hall

Raymond Lovmo

Algebra 2, Physical Science 9, Biology 10, Physics 9, USP Biology, and Earth Science

Morgan Marks

Guidance Counselor, Second Semester Psychology, USP Government, USP Economics, and USP English

Kat Manalo

French 1-2

Jonathan Palsma

USP United States History

Holly Morookian

Bible 7, Middle & High School Band

Hester Sanders

English 7, English 8, English 10, Yearbook

Mary Slaugenhoup

Director of Student Life, Chemistry, Algebra 1

Courtney Stinson

Science 7, Earth Science, Middle & High School Orchestra

Gary Veater

USP Math Lab, Geometry

Stephenie Wells

Librarian, 2nd Semester USP Communications

Brandy Woody

Athletic Director, Health, 1st Semester Communications