ALLIANCE FRIENDS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

ABOUT US

Alliance Friends Christian Academy is a place where students get to grow deeper not only academically but spiritually. AFCA isn't just a school, it is a close-knit community, one where students are known and learn at their own pace. We strive for students to think deeply, to problem solve, and to lean into who the Lord created them to be. Students at AFCA are inspired to be the best they can be. Our students leave AFCA well prepared for what the Lord has next for them. 

 

We highly value our relationships with one another. We look to grow through fellowship, and ultimately growing closer to God. We believe the Word of God is alive and active, using it to inform all of our decision making at school, and continuously seeking the leadership of the Holy Spirit. We look to extend grace to all of the lost and broken, and lead those with no hope to the hope of Jesus Christ.

WHO WE ARE

OUR MISSION

Alliance Friends Christian Academy serves to prepare students to be leaders of the next generation, learning to uphold high moral values, to exhibit personal responsibilty, and to exemplify Christ. 

 

OUR VISION

Students at Alliance Friends Christian Academy are servants for Christ- incorporating biblical teaching in every subject. 

We are committed to Academic Excellence.
We uphold Traditional Values.
We nurture Christian Character.
We are passionate about Service to Christ.

OUR VALUES

We value all people from all places. John 3:17.

We value the truth of Scripture as our ultimate authority. 2 Timothy 3: 16-17.

We value the unconditional and sacrificial love of God that leads to redemption. 1 John 4:19.

We value changed lives through forgiveness of sins in Christ, leading to a changed life that is honoring and pleasing to God. John 3:16

 

OUR HISTORY

SMALL BEGINNINGS

  1. Founded in 2014-  a contract was signed with Accelerated Christian Education and rooms were designated from the Church to become rooms for the school! 
  2. Spring/ Summer 2015- Introductory workshops were held, interviews with prospective families began, schedules were determined and much more. 
  3. September 2019- 29 students were starting out at AFCA in the Fall!
  4. May of 2019- we celebrated our first graduates from AFCA!
  5. May 2020- Mrs. Melissa Duriga passed the baton of responsibility as AFCA Administrator to Mrs. Rachel Torgersen 
  6. 2021- The AFCA board, staff, and elders developed a sustainability plan, a new budget, and a fundraising committee! For the first time in AFCA history, fundraising became a part of the life of the school.
  7. May 2024- Mrs. Artie Geiger had made her intention known to retire at the end of the 2024-2025 academic year. A teacher succession plan was determined. 
  8. June 2024- Ms. Meaghan Buckholdt was hired to be fulltime for January 2025, taking over the Director of Learning position.

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OUR STAFF

Rachel Torgersen

Administrator

Mrs. Torgersen joined the AFCA faculty in 2020. She runs the school, helps to shepherd the kids in their walk with the Lord, ensures that the school meets legal requirements, and helps prepare the students for their future. 

Artie Geiger

Director of Learning

Mrs. Geiger is our director of learning here at AFCA. She loves teaching American History, and keeps our school very organized- helping to organize fundraisers, logging grades, helping students with English and grammar, and so much more. We are so thankful for her heart to serve the Lord.

Pat Eckert

Educational Assistant

Mrs. Eckert is our educational assistant and works with the younger kids at school. Mrs. Eckert provides the foundational skills for our children to succeed. She believes individualized learning is  crucial to student success and enjoy helping students reach their full potential through their individual goals. 

Meaghan Buckholdt

AFCA intern

Ms. Buckholdt joined the AFCA faculty in January 2024, a few months after finishing her college career at Kent State University. Here at AFCA Ms. Buckholdt teaches Geography, helps organize events, score student work, and assist students with 1 on 1 help.

 

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