Mrs. Molly Schneider

3rd and 4th Grade

Mrs. Schneider joined ACS in 2024

Ms. Emma Hodgson

Spanish / 7th-12th Grade English

Ms. Hodgson joined ACS in 2025

Mr. Allen Sabatini

1st and 2nd Grade

Mr. Sabatini rejoined ACS this year to help strengthen the elementary school program here. Mr. Sabatini began his Christian Education teaching career here at ACS before joining Mountainside Christian Academy for 13 years. We are glad to have him join us again here at ACS.

Mrs. Katie Judd

K4 and K5

Mrs. Judd joined ACS in 2023

Mrs. Phyllis Lawrence

5th and 6th Grade

Mrs. Lawrence joined ACS in 2026

Mrs. Jennie Sabatini

1st and 2nd Grade/7th-12th Grade English

Mrs. Sabatini joined ACS for the 2021-2022 school year. She previously taught at and was principal at Mountainside Christian Academy.

Contact: Jennie@adkcs.com

Mrs. Melissa Sayward - Junior/Senior High/Dual Enrollment

Mrs. Sayward joined us here at ACS in 2017, and her role has constantly evolved here. During her early years here at ACS, she helped with Elementary and Middle School History and Science classes. For the last several years, she has been instrumental in getting our robotics program off the ground as well as strengthening our Junior/Senior High and Dual Enrollment programs.

Contact: MelissaS@adkcs.com

Mr. Mark Hodgson

Junior/Senior High/Dual Enrollment

Athletic Director

Mr. Hodgson joined ACS in 2010 and has been hard at work creating our Dual Enrollment program in collaboration with major universities from around the country. Mr. Hodgson holds a B.A. in history from Houghton College and M.S in secondary education from St. Lawrence University. Mr. Hodgson is also accredited through the American Association of Christian Schools.

Contact: mark@adkcs.com

Mr. Harold Akey

Director/Administrator/HS Science

Mr. Akey joined ACS in 2009 as a school board member. Mr. Akey stepped into the role of Principal for the 2015-2016 School Year. Mr. Akey holds a B.S. in Biology from Plattsburgh State University and an M.Div through Andersonville Theological Seminary. He is currently working on his Doctorate in Education.

Contact: harold @adkcs.com

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