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Meet Your Central Division Team
Central Division
acsi_central@acsi.org | 815.282.7070
ACSI Headquarters (payments must be sent here)
P.O Box 62249 | Colorado Springs, CO 80962
Central Division Mailing Address
2001 W. Plano Parkway #2700 | Plano, TX 75075
Leadership Staff
Dr. Jeff Mattner
Senior Director, Central Division
jeff_mattner@acsi.org
Dr. Mattner provides consultation/professional support services to member school leaders and boards. He is your trusted advisor for Christian school issues. He organizes and facilitates Leadership Network Meetings and other gatherings with Christian school leaders throughout the division. He will work with you to plan your professional growth events that strengthen and equip school leaders and staff. Also, Dr. Mattner coordinates your stated and emerging needs with ACSI headquarters and various departments in the development of member services and benefits. Speak with Dr. Mattner about what services are available to you through ACSI membership.
Now in his 13th year with ACSI, Jeff previously served as Head of School for three Christian schools for 26 years and knows the concerns and pressures that school leaders face.
Terry Caywood
Director of Accreditation, Central Division
terry_caywood@acsi.org
Terry helps schools with every aspect of the school improvement process and keeps accredited schools on track as he manages and oversees
accreditation for the Central Division. A veteran of Christian schools, Terry can help you with any question you have regarding the accreditation or school improvement processes.
Brittinni Bailey
Administrative Assistant
brittinni_bailey@acsi.org
Brittinni is your go-to person for all divisional member needs, including using the website, updating your school contact information, and professional development offerings. Brittinni is also responsible for keeping you well-informed of all events and communications in this region. Brittinni is here to help answer questions and support your school needs.
Early Education
Beth Lantz
Early Education Senior Coordinator
beth_lantz@acsi.org
Beth's aim is to strengthen programs and equip early educators as they prepare young children (birth through five years & primary grades too). She’s ready to dialogue and walk alongside you as you move your early ed program (stand-alone or attached programs) to flourishing.
Student Leadership & Learning
Tammie Mihet
Student Leadership & Learning Coordinator
tammie_mihet@acsi.org
Tammie serves as the Student Leadership & Learning Coordinator for all 18 states in the Central Division. She collaborates with member schools and universities to advance the educational mission by providing enrichment and experiential events beyond the classroom. Along with the Student Leadership & Learning team, Tammie strives to equip students with valuable skills such as creative thinking, problem-solving, leadership, and service. Through participation, students discover their talents, reinforce their biblical worldview, and increase their cultural influence for Jesus. Check out their website for more information or contact Tammie directly by email or phone (719-867-0119).
Accreditation Team
Terry Caywood
Director of Accreditation, Central Division
terry_caywood@acsi.org
Terry helps schools with every aspect of the school improvement process and keeps accredited schools on track as he manages and oversees
accreditation for the Central Division. A veteran of Christian schools, Terry can help you with any question you have regarding the accreditation or school improvement processes.
Tracey Pitts
Accreditation Coordinator
tracey_pitts@acsi.org
Tracey joyfully supports schools in the Central Division with all things accreditation including annual reports, visiting teams, faculty waivers, and new inquiries into accreditation. Contact Tracey if you have a question about an accreditation change in your school’s accreditation info or if you’re interested in finding out more about how to become accredited by ACSI. She is here to help you.
Lauren Moore
Accreditation Coordinator
lauren_Moore@acsi.org
Lauren supports schools in the Central Division with all things accreditation including annual reports, visiting teams, faculty waivers, and new inquiries into accreditation. Contact Lauren if you have any type of accreditation question.
David Arrell
Field Director
davidarrell@ccv.org
513.733.5775
Dr. Luke Bowers
Field Director
luke_bowers@acsi.org
lbowers@southsidechristian.org
864.234.7575
Maria Bridwell
Field Director
maria_bridwell@acsi.org
bridwellmaria@gmail.com
956.342.8002
Jim Clarke
Field Director
jim_clarke@acsi.org
jimclarke1909@gmail.com
469.878.2416
Steve Clum
Field Director
steve_clum@acsi.org
sclum@wheatonchristian.org
630.899.9264
John Davis
Field Director
jdavis@kaztexcos.com
262.432.0333
Joshua Reichard
Field Director
president@ogs.edu
330.333.0255
Scott Grass
Field Director
sgrass@faithlafayette.org
765.447.2727
Tim Greener
Field Director
tim_greener@acsi.org
tgreener@caschools.us
502.424.6857
Julie Hewitt
Field Director
jhewitt@rcchristian.org
605.341.3377
Moe Lundrigan
Field Director
moelundrigan@gmail.com
Joe Beeson
Field Director
josephwbeeson@gmail.com
937.430.5642
Jeff McMaster
Field Director
jeffnnora@msn.com
979.823.1000
Michael Pinkston
Field Director
mpinkston@castlehills.school
210.878.1000
ARKANSAS
Keith McDaniel
President/Superintendent
Shiloh Christian School
Springdale, Arkansas
keithm@shilohsaints.org
479.756.1140
ILLINOIS
Jeremiah Auble
Superintendent
Springfield Christian School
Springfield, Illinois
jeremiah.auble@scs.school
217.698.1933
INDIANA
Kendall Wildey
Head of School
Columbus Christian School
Columbus, Indiana
kwildey@columbus-christian.org
812.372.3780
IOWA
Dean Ridder
Head of School
Isaac Newton Christian Academy
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
dridder@incaonline.org
319.362.9512
KANSAS
Dr. John Walker
Head of School
Central Christian School
jwalker@cougarsccs.com
620.663.2176
KENTUCKY
Darin Long
Superintendent
Christian Academy School
Louisville, Kentucky
dlong@caschools.us
502.244.1824
LOUISIANA
Glenn Martin
Administrator
Northlake Christian School
Covington, Louisiana
gmartin@northlakechristian.org
985.635.0400
MICHIGAN
Dan Robinson
Superintendent
Novi Christian Academy
Novi, Michigan
drobinson@warriorweb.org
248.668.7100
MINNESOTA
Dan Beckering
Head of School
Southwest Christian High School
Chaska, Minnesota
d_beckering@swchs.org
952.556.0040
MISSOURI
Chris Hahn
Head of School
Summit Christian Academy
Lee's Summit, MO
chahn@sca-kc.org
816.525.1480
NEBRASKA
Dr. Zach Kassebaum
Head of School
Lincoln Christian School
Lincoln, Nebraska
zach.kassebaum
@lincolnchristian.org
402.488.8888
NORTH DAKOTA/SOUTH DAKOTA
Julie Hewitt
Administrator
Rapid City Christian School
Rapid City, South Dakota
jhewitt@rcchristian.org
605.341.3377
OHIO
Dr. Cy Smith
Superintendent
Mansfield Christian School
Mansfield, Ohio
smith.cy@mcsflames.org
419.756.5651
OKLAHOMA
Dr. Andy Wilkins, EdD
Headmaster
Oklahoma Bible Academy
Enid, Oklahoma
awilkins@oklahomabible.com
580.242.4104
TEXAS
Jay Ferguson
Head of School
Grace Community School
Tyler, Texas
jay.ferguson@gracetyler.org
903.566.1156
WEST VIRGINIA
Eric Kerns
Administrator
Faith Christian Academy
Martinsburg, West Virginia
eric.kerns@faithchristianacademy.net
304.263.0011
WISCONSIN
Dr. Charles (Chuck) Moore
Executive Director
Impact Christian Schools
Madison, Wisconsin
cmoore@impactcs.org
608.836.7170
