About us

Setting a new standard of Christ-centered academic excellence.

ACTS Vision, Mission and Core Values Statement

Vision

Engage with schools in their pursuit of Christ-centered education through authentic relationships, creative professional development, tenacious advocacy, and superior consultation.

Mission

Globally equipping and strengthening schools to provide a quality, biblical, and Christ-centered education.

Core Values

1. Biblical Worldview
2. Authentic Engagement
3. Rigorous Academic Standards
4. Innovative Programs
5. Beneficial Partnerships

ACTS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its programs.

ACTS Leadership Team

Steve Lindquist

Executive Director

Jonathan Aultman

Director of Accreditation

Ike Stokes

Director of Special Projects, Accreditation Commission Chair

Jen Greco

Office Manager

Sarah Lindquist

Social Media Coordinator, Administrative Intern

Board of Directors

Frank Cantadore

President
Concord Academy
Concord, NC

TBD

Vice President

Earlene Carte

Secretary
First Assembly Christian School
Ocala, FL

Dr. Marvin Effa

Treasurer
Bethany Christian School
Plano, TX

Ike Stokes

Accreditation Commission Chair
Nixa, MO

Dr. Jay Hinckley

Member
Calvary Academy
Springfield, IL

Tracy Cossabone

Member
Life Center Academy
Burlington, NJ

Dr. Kristi Young-Goodner

Member
Calvary Chapel Christian School
Downey, CA

Accreditation Commission

Ike Stokes

Accreditation Commission Chair
Nixa, MO

Dr. Chris Johns

Greenwood Christian School
Greenwood, SC

Renee Griffith

Cornerstone Christian School
Statesville, NC

Kelly Rodriguez

Maranatha Christian Schools
San Diego, CA

Jeff Lacroix

Concord Academy
Concord, NC

Colin Yocum

Cornerstone Christian Academy
Oklahoma City, OK

Michelle Pacheco

Pine Castle Christian Academy
Orlando, FL

Steve Lindquist

Ex Officio
Executive Director, Acts

Brandon, FL

TESTIMONIALS

Here is what our ACTS Family has to say...

ACTS uses their experience and educational standards to help you meet your school’s God-given mission.

Their process is beyond evaluative – it is supportive and collaborative. They want your school to be the best it can be and through their resources and guidance, it will be.

ACTS staff is always available, in and out of each school year. They help with resources, suggestions, and connections.

We can confidently say that our school is a better school because we partner with ACTS.

CE

Principal PK-12

Philadelphia, PA