Faculty
Mountain Area Christian Academy in Morganton, GA is a Christian school that offers Christ–centered and Biblically based educational programs. Please read more about our knowledgeable faculty.
Administrators
Steve Shamblin
AdministratorAthletic DirectorCertifications: MS Educational Leadership from Regent UniversityBachelor of Science from Palm Beach AtlanticGeorgia Association of Christian Schools
sshamblin@macalions.org
Nikki Shamblin, PCET
Assistant AdministratorPrincipalCertifications: MS Education - Curriculum & Instruction, Columbia International UniversityBachelor of English/Psychology, Palm Beach AtlanticProfessional Certified Educational Therapist of the National Institute for Learning DevelopmentGeorgia Association of Christian Schools
nshamblin@macalions.org
Elementary Faculty
Started at Mountain Area Christian Academy: 2017
Kristen Stone
3rd GradeBS History, Liberty University
Started at Mountain Area Christian Academy: 2020
kstone@macalions.org
Brenda Crawford
4th GradeB.S. Education, Brenau UniversityGACS Certification: Professional
Started at Mountain Area Christian Academy: 2014
bcrawford@macalions.org
Ashley Champion
5th GradeB.S. Early Childhood, Dalton State CollegeGACS Certification: Professional
Started at Mountain Area Christian Academy: 2017
achampion@macalions.org
Debbie Schmidt
6th GradeB.S. Multidisciplinary Studies, Liberty UniversityGACS Certification: Professional
Started at Mountain Area Christian Academy: 2017
dschmidt@macalions.org
Hailey Watkins
Special EducationGACS Certification:
Started at Mountain Area Christian Academy: 2019
hdisher@macalions.org
Middle/High School Faculty
Senior Master Sergeant
Harold Bargeron
U.S. AirforceU.S. Marines
hbargeron@macalions.org
Started at Mountain Area Christian Academy: 2020
Jan Jones
Middle and High School HistoryB.A. Science Ed (History minor), Georgia SouthwesternGACS Certification: Professional
Started at Mountain Area Christian Academy: 2007
jjones@macalions.org
Rachel Jones
ACCEL English,High School Spanish I & IIArt/DrawingSenior Class AdvisorFine Arts CoordinatorBA English Lit, Minor in Spanish Language, North Georgia College and State UniversityMA Teaching, Literature Concentration, NGCSUGACS Certification: Professional
Started at Mountain Area Christian Academy: 2011
rjones@macalions.org
Alan Lutz
English 8-12, Music Theory, High School Boys BibleB.A. Spanish Education, Butler UniversityMA Divinity Pastoral Studies, Covenant SeminaryGACS Certification:
Started at Mountain Area Christian Academy: 2019
alutz@macalions.org
Robin Richardson
BS Education, Valdodsta StateGACS Certification: Professional
Started at Mountain Area Christian Academy: 2015
rrichardson@macalions.org
Stephanie Nickerson
B.S. Psychology/Child Development, Appalachian State UniversityGACS Certification: Provisional
Started at Mountain Area Christian Academy: 2016
snickerson@macalions.org
Preschool Faculty
Amber Nicholson
Pre-K-1 Assistant
Brittany Holloway
Pre-K-2 Assistant
Edie Cook
HousekeepingRelated Arts Faculty
Jennifer Beavers
Special Helps Teacher
Support Staff
Jessica Allen
Cafeteria Assistant
Matt Hinman
Maintenance
Shirley Payne
Custodial
Ryan St. Hillaire
Technology DirectorComputer ApplicationsStarted at Mountain Area Christian Academy: 2019
rsthillaire@macalions.org
Job Openings
Mountain Area Christian Academy prides itself on the high quality education it offers its students. To that end, we seek qualified individuals who have the knowledge, skills and abilities to provide a solid education from a Christian perspective.
Mountain Area Christian Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MACA not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, national origin, handicap or religion in its employment. A criminal background check is required for all new employees.
If you are interested in applying, please download either a teacher's packet or a non-teaching packet and mail it to:
AdministratorMountain Area Christian Academy14090 Old Hwy. 76Morganton, GA 30560Employment Application (Teaching)
Employment Application (Non-Teaching)