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ACS Faculty, August 2009 Teacher Retreat
Administrative Personnel
 began his job as
Administrator of ACS
in June, 2007. He has several years of experience teaching in
Christian schools and working in youth and music ministry. His
education includes a M.A. in Christian School Administration from
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a B.A. in History from
Northeastern State University with a minor in Management Information
Science. He and his wife, Angelia, have two young sons, Danny and
Andrew. Some of his hobbies include computer repair and networking,
playing the trumpet and dabbling in military history. Mr. Reich is
excited to be located in Bartlesville near extended family and to be
used by God in the classical Christian education that ACS offers.
 works in the School Office. She loves
that the Lord is incorporated into every aspect of the school day.
She has also come to really value the classical style of education.
Her youngest two kids, Hannah and Hunter, attend ACS. Tammy's
oldest daughter is an ACS alumnus. The
entire Turner family is passionate about missions and spend a lot of
time overseas doing ministry. They attend Bartlesville Southern
Baptist Church.
 received her bachelor’s degree from West Texas A&M with an
emphasis in elementary and special education. She is now serving in
the School Office. Denise feels ACS is a special place full of
loving people who place God first in all things and seek to provide
an excellent education for all their students. Her passion in life
is her love for God, her husband and her children. Denise is
passionate about teaching her children to glorify God in all that
they say and do. She desires to serve others and show love and
kindness. Her hobbies include interior design, reading and
scrapbooking. She and her husband, Ray, have two children. Lauren is
an ACS alumnus and Chandler is a student at ACS. The Wall
family attends Grace Community Church.
Junior High and High School
Teachers
joined the ACS faculty in December, 2009
and is teaching
History and Government.
His higher education includes a B.A. in Theology from Moody Bible
Institute and M.A. in Theology (Magna Cum Laude) from Gordon-Conwell
Theological Seminary. What he loves the most about ACS is that
the teachers work together from a distinctly Christian worldview,
and the students are respectful and enjoy each other. Great
books, thinking through big ideas and being with his friends are all
things that he is passionate about. His hobbies include
cooking good food for his friends, running, occasionally drawing or
painting, and writing commonplaces and essays. Grace Community
Church is his home church.
 began teaching at ACS in August, 2007. He is a native of
Bartlesville and returned in Fall 2005 after being displaced by
Hurricane Katrina. His educational qualifications include a BA in
English from Oklahoma Baptist University; M.Div. from Midwestern
Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.M. from New Orleans Baptist
Theological Seminary; Ph.D. from New Orleans Baptist
Theological Seminary. He teaches Bible and Latin. One thing
that attracted him to ACS is the classical model of education that
is implemented and all the educational opportunities it affords. He
is excited about making a lasting impact for the Kingdom, both now
and in the future, through the lives of his students. He enjoys
reading, music, cooking and spending time with his wife, Kara, and
daughter, Grace, an ACS student. The Drays attend First Baptist Church.
 is a native of Bartlesville and
has a BS in Behavioral Science with a minor in English from Oklahoma
Wesleyan University. While pursuing her degree, she chose education
courses for all her electives. In August of 2006, she joined the ACS
faculty and currently teaches high school Literature and
Logic. She loves ACS because her children are receiving a classical
Christian education from teachers who genuinely care for them. ACS
has become a part of an extended family for her kids. Her hobbies
include art, cooking, running, reading and family activities. Her passion in
life is to serve her family, find joy in simplicity and passionately
embrace whatever comes her way! Dalene and her husband, Steven, have
four children. Spencer, Kirsten, Ashlyen, and Stanley are students
at ACS. The Fishers attend Grace Community church.
 joined the faculty in August, 2007. She currently
teaches Science and
Math classes. She moved to Bartlesville
in 2004 and graduated from Oklahoma Wesleyan University with a
Bachelors of Science in Secondary Math Education. Her three children
attend ACS. God has a set her on an extraordinary path, and she looks
forward to making a difference in the lives of young people. Reading
and spending time with family are two of her favorite things. Being
an eager learner, Mrs. Orphin always looks for new opportunities in
every situation.
 is our first ACS alumnus to join the faculty. She
teaches History, Literature, Language Arts and Keyboarding.
She is a recent graduate of Oklahoma Wesleyan University where she
earned a Bachelor's degree with a major in English and a minor in
History. She attends Grace Baptist Church. Reading,
talking with her friends, playing the piano, and writing stories are
some of her favorite things to do. In reply to the question of
what excites her about ACS, Amy writes, "I honestly am excited by so
many things in ACS. The students actually want to learn and
become very passionate about gaining a Christian worldview.
The teachers are amazingly knowledgeable and feel called to raise up
godly, thinking individuals. The atmosphere of the school is
one of enrichment, confidence, independence, and rigorous
stimulation. The classical approach is, in my opinion, the
best form of education available and is tailor-made to suit the aims
of a Christian school. God is truly glorified in ACS!"
received his Bachelor of
Arts with a major in Political Science and a minor in Philosophy
from West Texas State University. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from
Dallas Theological Seminary with a Th.M. in Apologetics. He pastors
Grace Baptist Church in Bartlesville. Pastor Swygard began teaching
at ACS in the spring of 2000. He currently teaches Rhetoric II and
Apologetics. In the fall of 2000, he started the ACS
Speech and
Debate Team and has had students at least break to quarterfinals
every year at the State Tournament. In 2009, he was named
Outstanding Forensics Coach of the Year
for the state of Oklahoma. He loves teaching the students
things that will change their lives. He and his wife, Jeanette, have
three children. Joel and John are students at ACS, and Sarah
is an ACS alumnus.
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has been teaching at ACS since 2000. She has
a BS in Mathematics from Dordt College. She is teaching
Elementary Math and Music and is also an Assistant Debate Coach
and College Prep Counselor. The
thing she loves most about ACS is the classical Christian approach
to education. She also loves her students and how supportive the
parents are. Sarah's passion in life is to follow Christ. In
education her passion is to get the "light bulb" to go on in her
students' minds. Also, she loves chocolate! Her hobbies include
reading, walking, cooking, playing the piano and doing cross-stitch,
and she is a member of the Choral Society. She attends Westminster Orthodox
Presbyterian Church.
attended Texas Tech University and West Texas A&M University where she pursued a degree in elementary education. She put her education on hold to start a family with her husband Doug. Their three daughters, Grace, Bridget and Katie attend ACS. Concerning the classical model of education Mary says, “It never ceases to amaze me. My children have not only thrived at ACS academically, they have grown in their relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.” Being a teacher’s aide and working with students brings joy to her heart, especially when they get to talk about God’s wonderful creation and His Son. In her free time, she enjoys doing home improvement projects, traveling and reading. The Rays attend Bartlesville Southern Baptist Church.
joined the teaching staff in January, 2010 and is teaching
Pre-K.
 is currently teaching Kindergarten at ACS. She joined the
faculty in 2005. She has a BS in Elementary Education from Oklahoma
Wesleyan University. Carole is incredibly passionate about Christian
education and loves teaching in a Christian environment where God
and His Word are the foundation for every subject. She loves to take
a subject and make it come alive in the mind of a child. Her hobbies
include scrapbooking, cooking, baking, entertaining, traveling,
playing the piano and shopping at craft fairs and antique shops. She
and her husband, Kirk, attend Grace Community Church where she is
active with the children's ministry. They have four children, Cara,
Tucker, Addie, and Ellie, who are all ACS students.
is our First
and Second Grade teacher.
After teaching for thirty years and being retired for nine years, she joined the ACS
faculty in August, 2008. She had previously taught first grade for twelve years and
third grade for eighteen years in both Kansas and Oklahoma. She has a B.S. degree from
Marymount College and a M.S. degree from Kansas State University. She finds it gratifying and
a joy to teach a small group and to capitalize on the unique strengths of
each student as well as meet their needs. Integrating Biblical truths and principles into
every aspect of the teaching day is also a highlight for her. Mrs. Rovenstine and her husband, Wendell,
have five married children who have provided them with sixteen wonderful grandchildren. It is their delight to communicate with each of their children and grandchildren and
attempt to join them in as many of their special events as possible. In her spare
time she loves to read, do handwork, and travel.
 is teaching the Third
and Fourth Grade
class. She has a BS degree in Early Childhood Education from
OSU and has been on staff with ACS since August, 2007. Carolyn
and her husband Jon have two children, Seth and Lindsay. She
spent 20 years raising and educating her own children at home as
well as serving in leadership positions at church and in the
Bartlesville Christian Home Educator's Fellowship. Both her
children took high school classes at ACS that enhanced their home
program. Carolyn has always been passionate about teaching
from a Christian worldview and hopes to inspire her students at ACS
toward excellence in their schoolwork as a part of their love and
service for God.
 has taught at ACS since 2000. She has a BS
in Elementary Education with a math concentration from West Texas
A&M State University. She teaches the
Fifth and Sixth Grade class. The thing she loves most
about ACS is the freedom that she has to be able to show the
students how God is central to every subject. One of her
greatest passions is learning and teaching about how God is involved
in the history of the world. She loves to read about history,
watch the history channel and visit historical sites. Jeanette
is amazed at God's use of men and the elements of His creation to
affect His people. She is married to Pastor Brad Swygard who
also teaches at ACS.
School Board
ACS is governed by the school board which is comprised of five
committees, each with responsibility for one strategic goal.
Produce students with a Christian worldview by using a
Christ-centered, classical approach to education.
Dan Chisum (chair)
Danny Reich
Brad Swygard
Provide a clear model of the biblical Christian life through our
staff and board.
Dan Chisum (chair)
Kerri Hampton
Danny Reich
Support the home and church in encouraging every student and
parent to begin and develop his relationship with God.
Steve Cabler (chair)
Use Biblical principles of Christian stewardship to develop and
maintain a sound economic foundation.
James Orcutt (chair)
Randy Lunsford
Be a positive impact in the Bartlesville area by developing
relationships beyond the immediate school community.
Kathryn
Chambers
(chair)
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