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ACSI Board of Directors

Todd Marrah

Dr. Todd Marrah

ACSI Board Chair

 

Elisa Carlson

Elisa Carlson

ACSI Board Chair-Elect

 

David Balik Vice President USA/Senior Director, Eastern Division

Tia Gaines

Board Secretary

 


 

 

Milton Gonzalez

Milton Gonzalez

Board Member

 

Linda Harrelson

Linda Harrelson

Board Member

 

David Balik Vice President USA/Senior Director, Eastern Division

Collette House

Board Member

 

Nate Johnson

Nate Johnson

Board Member

 

Joseph Kim

Joseph Kim

Board Member

 

David Balik Vice President USA/Senior Director, Eastern Division

Kevin Kysler

Board Member

 

Alan Miller

Alan Miller

Board Member

 

David Balik Vice President USA/Senior Director, Eastern Division

Solano Portela

Board Member

 

ACSI Welcomes New Director for Biblical Unity, Diversity & Social Engagement

Jan 22, 2024, 10:46 by Caitlyn Harding

Colorado Springs, CO– The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) is pleased to welcome Dr. Justina Jenkins as its new Director for Biblical Unity, Diversity & Social Engagement. In her new role, Jenkins, alongside the ACSI Ministry Team, will create Christ-centered educational resources to meet the unique needs of students, educators, and parents of high-poverty communities.

Jenkins and the Ministry Team will build upon ACSI’s 25-year foundation of equipping under-resourced schools, communities, and families. This foundation, comprised of a network of urban schools, was established by longtime ACSI leaders Dr. Vernard Gant and Mrs. Yvonne Jones.

ACSI President & CEO Dr. Larry Taylor is passionate about cultivating learning environments that train students to have a biblical worldview for every objective of the curriculum and co-curriculum.

“We have an opportunity and responsibility to increase access to Christ-centered education for students who typically do not have this option,” he said. “Dr. Jenkins will spearhead ACSI’s efforts to serve our existing network of under-resourced schools. She will also work closely with ACSI’s executive team to plant new Christian schools in high-poverty communities throughout our nation.”

Justina Jenkins Color Photo  1.05.2024Jenkins joins ACSI with more than 16 years serving in education, most of those in Christian schools. She currently serves as Head of School at Rivertree Academy in Fort Worth, Texas, where she has led since 2019. She earned her Doctorate from Mercer University in Curriculum & Instruction and her Master’s of Education from Mercer University.

“I am honored and enthusiastic to embrace the role of Director for Biblical Unity, Diversity & Social Engagement,” Jenkins shared. “I am deeply committed to upholding the five foundational biblical principles that guide this position. I pray this will be a transformative journey that not only reflects these principles but actively contributes to the flourishing of schools deeply rooted in faith, understanding, and shared purpose.”

Jenkins will continue to serve as Head of School at Rivertree Academy.

ACSI Chief Ministry Officer Jerry Nelson looks forward to serving alongside Jenkins.

“ACSI is committed to building upon the foundation laid by Dr. Vernard Gant over twenty years ago,” Nelson said. “He was a champion for ‘the least of these.’ The newly formed Biblical Unity Department, under the leadership of Dr. Justina Jenkins (Director of GRAACE Initiatives), will continue to communicate the heart of Jesus to remove any and all unnecessary barriers to the most transformative education on the planet—Christian education. Dr. Jenkins brings a wealth of experience and expertise to ACSI to help us continue to provide access to Christian education for all those who desire it.”

About ACSI: 

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, ACSI exists to strengthen Christian schools and equip Christian educators worldwide as they prepare students academically and inspire them to become devoted followers of Jesus Christ. ACSI advances excellence in Christian schools by enhancing the professional and personal development of Christian educators and providing vital support functions for Christian schools through multiple services including teacher and administrator certification, school accreditation, legal/legislative assistance, and curriculum publishing. Serving more than 25,000 schools in 108 countries, ACSI helps more than 5.5 million students worldwide connect to Christian education.