Our Staff

Hello all! I currently serve as our founder and Head of School. I started working with students in a formal setting while I was still in high sch...

My name is Ashley Schlauch and I have the privilege of serving as ACA's Principal. You will find me primarily on the Grace campus serving our pre...

Hi! My name is Ms. Dieker and I am honored to be a part of the ACA family! I completed my Bachelor's Degree at Western Washington University and my Master's Degree at Cape...

Hello! I am part of the administrative team here at Agape Christian Academy. I have been employed at ACA since 2009. During my time at ACA, I hav...

Hi there! I have worked at ACA since 2016. I now have the privilege of serving Agape Christian Academy as Admissions Director. My experience incl...

My name is Nicholas Mancillas (Nick, Coach) and I am entering my sixth year teaching with ACA. I serve as the Social Studies Teacher for 8th-12th...

Hello! I have been with ACA since 2009. I love supporting our performing arts programs and teaching the kids how to honor God while growing in th...

I have been blessed to be teaching at ACA since January 2014. I have been involved in Early Childhood Education since I was a teenager. I have a ...

Hello! My name is Denese Lawson, and I am the Development Director for ACA. I came to ACA in 2019 and have over 25 years of experience in the edu...

Hola! I’m Juliana and I have the privilege of serving as ACA’s first official HR Coordinator 🙂 My childhood and early adult years were spent in the Los Angeles, CA area w...

Hey there! This is my fourth year at ACA after many years of teaching in a few different states (and remotely). I absolutely love being at ACA. Y...

Hey there! This is my fourth year at ACA after many years of teaching in a few different states (and remotely). I absolutely love being at ACA. Y...

I am excited to start my fourth year teaching at the ACA Middle School. I have a B.A. in English & Communications from Cascade College and a ...

My name is Nicholas Mancillas (Nick, Coach) and I am entering my sixth year teaching with ACA. I serve as the Social Studies Teacher for 8th-12th...

I am so excited to be returning to ACA full-time this year. My passion lies in helping students realize their God-given talents by helping to create a learning environment...

I am Jamie Smith and I am very excited to continue teaching MS & HS at ACA! My husband and I have 3 beautiful children, and before I was blessed with being their mothe...

Hi, my name is Kylene, and I am very excited about being part of the ACA team! I received my bachelor's degree from Washington State University in English. I am passionate...

Hello, my name is Wyatt Poland and this is my second year at Agape. I teach high school science and coach the high school basketball team. My wife (Maggie) and I moved to ...

God has wonderfully and graciously led me to ACA after teaching in Asia for well over a decade. I have had the privilege of infusing Science, Math, and Christian faith int...

Hi, my name is Jason Knutson. My wife Tiffany and I have been teaching at Christian Schools since 2008 in the United States, China, and Malaysia to young people from over ...

Oh hello! This is my 4th year at ACA. I have been actively working in primary-level classrooms for over 10 years. After graduating years with my ...

Hello! I am so excited to call ACA home! This is my 17th year teaching and my second year at Agape. After graduating from Azusa Pacific University with a Masters Degree in...

Hi, my name is Laura Cojocaru and I teach 4th grade here at ACA! I graduated from WSU Vancouver in 2020 and have been teaching ever since. I was born and raised in the Van...

I have been married for 27 years and have 3 children. For the past 17 years, I have homeschooled and have recently started substituting here at ACA. Before homeschooling, ...

Hi! My name is Ms. Vollmuller. This is my third year at ACA, and I am so excited to be teaching third grade! I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Lehigh Unive...

Hi! My name is Kate Royce, and I am thrilled to be a part of the teaching team here at ACA. I started my teaching career after graduating in 2014 from Biola University whe...

Hi! I feel incredibly blessed to have been part of the ACA community for the last 8 years. I love being an aid and sharing God’s love with the st...

My name is Mrs. Knutson, and this is my first year teaching at ACA. I am very excited to be a part of the ACA community. I have taught for 11 years in the US, China, and M...

Hi! My name is Mrs. Crang and I am so thrilled to be in my 6th year of teaching 2nd grade at ACA! My husband and I have two sons who are in their...

Hi, my name is Mrs. Chriss and I have been in education for over 25 years, with this being my 10th year teaching Kindergarten at ACA. I am marrie...

Hello, my name is Alexandra Blanchard! It is such a privilege to be teaching at ACA! I am originally from California but am loving everything about the Pacific Northwest. ...

Hello! My name is Leia Gonzalez. I am so blessed to be teaching 2nd grade at the Grace campus. This is my second year at ACA, my fourth year teaching! I am newly married t...

Hi, my name is Madison Bertrand and I am so excited to be a part of the ACA family! This is my second year teaching and I love being a Kindergarten teacher! I graduated fr...

I have been blessed to be teaching at ACA since January 2014. I have been involved in Early Childhood Education since I was a teenager. I have a ...

Hello, my name is Mrs. Madrid. I am so excited to be teaching Pre-K again this year! I have been at ACA since I moved to Washington in 2018 with ...

I’m thrilled to be joining the teaching team at ACA, as the 3’s preschool teacher! My husband and I have 3 children, one teen daughter who attends ACA and two young adult ...

Hello! I have been with ACA since 2009. I love supporting our performing arts programs and teaching the kids how to honor God while growing in th...

I am so excited to be returning to ACA full-time this year. My passion lies in helping students realize their God-given talents by helping to create a learning environment...

Hi everyone! My name is Amy and this will be my 7th year teaching dance at ACA! I am doubly blessed because not only do my kids attend school her...

Hi! My name is Mrs. Waller and I have the privilege of teaching drama this year at ACA. I am also looking forward to co-leading our student counc...

Hello ACA families, I am Karah Huld and I am teaching dance here at ACA. This is my fourth year teaching preschool dance, and I couldn’t be more ...

What up ACA! I’m super excited to be entering another year with you all as well as meet some new families coming in this year. My name is Marc Ro...

Hello! My name is Mr. Baiar! I’m entering my 9th year here at ACA. I am looking forward to getting to know and loving your children while teachin...

My name is Mark Wade, and I’m blessed with the unique opportunity to lead Worship Team here at ACA!  I’m also the Worship & Youth Director at NorthLake Church, and hav...

This is my 7th year at ACA. I graduated from Northwest University in Kirkland and have been involved in education in different capacities ever si...

My name is Douglas Huegli (Higg-Lee). I am so honored to be a part of the ACA staff. I joined this summer as the Creative Arts instructor, JV Volleyball coach, and 7-12 Ye...

What up ACA! I’m super excited to be entering another year with you all as well as meet some new families coming in this year. My name is Marc Ro...

Hello! My name is Ms. Jones. This will be my fifth year teaching at Agape Christian Academy. I teach PE and get to help the school community as t...

I am Coach Sanders and am excited to be teaching PE at ACA. My husband Wes and I have two kids, Connor and Logan. We love being part of the ACA f...

Hello ACA families! My name is Delaney Anderson, and I have a passion for working with and establishing meaningful relationships with God's children. Your kiddos, and you ...

Hello! My name is Julia Baiar. I’m new here at ACA and am a part of the Aftercare Team! I graduated from Clark College in 2020 and attended Portland Bible College as well....

Hello, my name is Matilda Jones and I get to be part of the wonderful childcare staff at Grace campus! I have been part of the amazing ACA community since 2022 and have lo...

Hello! I’m Amanda Sullivan. I am going on 17 years of marriage, and we have a 12-year-old daughter. It’s my 6th year of aiding in Transitional Ki...

Hello! I worked for Camas school district for 2 years before coming to ACA, where my 3 girls now attend. This is my 5th year with ACA and I have ...

This will be my 7th year with ACA and I love to be with the kids during lunch and help wherever it’s needed. Being a part of this school brings m...

My name is Kelly Birkeland. I have been married to Tony Birkeland for 12 years and our biggest blessing is our 7 children and 4 grandchildren. We...

Hi! I’m excited to get to be with the third graders from last year in fourth grade this year! It’s so fun to watch the kids grow and mature and b...

My name is Mrs. Combs and I work in the front office at the Grace Campus! I live in Camas with my husband, 4 daughters, and 2 dogs. I enjoy meeti...

I am delighted to be part of the ACA staff again this year! I am married to my college sweetheart and we have two children who attend ACA. I grad...

My name is Mike Crang. This is my 4th year at ACA doing transportation for students. I'm a retired UPS driver and love serving the kids here. My ...

I have a deep passion for supporting, mentoring, and connecting with future generations. Being able to be present with each child and sharing the...

Hello! I am Julie Smith and I serve as the 2nd grade aide this school year. My time working at ACA started in January of 2022. I loved it so much! It has been such a bless...

My name is Kassandra Morse. I will be working in the front office. This is my third year on staff, but have been a part of the ACA family for 7 years. I have been with my ...

I was born in Monterrey, Mexico. After getting married 12 years ago to my husband (who is originally from Vancouver, WA), I am happy to be living as a dual citizen here in...

Hi! My name is Paige Zwiers. This will be my third year at ACA! I have the privilege of being a Teachers Aide for the 3-year-old Preschool. I have been married to my husba...

Hello, my name is Amy James and I am honored to be the School’s Nurse. Since graduating with a BSN from Northwest Nazarene University I spent the next 10+ years in emergen...

Hello, I’m Nina Green! My family has been a part of the ACA family for the last 5 years, but this is my second year being on staff. My husband and I live in Camas with our...

This is my third year as a Teacher’s Aide at ACA. I started in the 3rd grade last year and have been blessed to follow these amazing students to the 4th grade and continue...