Mrs. Amanda Steinhauser  Email: asteinhauser@carolinasda.org | PRINCIPAL and TEACHER GRADES 6th-8th Mrs. Steinhauser’s greatest joy is seeing a student fully embrace the love of Christ as well as the love of learning. She loves each of her students and fosters a safe and secure environment for all at ACA of Charleston. She has taught all grade levels and all subjects over the last ten years in various states to include Hawaii and California. She was born and raised in Wisconsin with a love for snow and cheese. She received her B.A. at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Journalism and Mass Communication and completed graduate school at Loma Linda University. She has lived and traveled all over the world. She moved to South Carolina in 2021 and has enjoyed the low country lifestyle ever since. She has an amazing husband, Todd, and two incredible teenagers, who all share her passion for God and for education. In their down time, they are out exploring nature, traveling to new places, and searching for their next good book. |
Mrs. Manju Michaelson  Email: mmichaelson@carolinasda.org | TEACHER GRADES 3rd – 5th Mrs. Michaelson is a seasoned teacher with over 17 years of experience. She is joined the ACA of Charleston family for the 2023-2024 school year from Adventist Christian School in Greeley, Colorado, where she taught 3rd-5th and 6th-8th grades.She graduated from Spicer Adventist University and earned her B.A. in Biology and Health Education and Elementary Education from the National Institute of Open Schooling in Gujarat, India.She desires to aim her students heavenward and instill a love of learning in them. |
Miss Jailine Flores  Email: jailine.flores@carolinasda.org | TEACHER GRADES K – 2nd Miss Flores was born in Long Island, New York, and moved to South Carolina when she was 10. She currently lives in Summerville, SC. She attends the Summerville Spanish SDA Church and is actively involved. She graduated from Southern Adventist University with a Degree in Liberal Arts Education with a Minor in English as a Second Language. She developed and cultivated a dedication to helping those with no English background, both children and adults. She was a student teacher at Ooltewah High School and Ooltewah Adventist Academy, executive assistant for Southern Scholars at SAU, and self-managed tutor and mentor. Miss Flores was the First Chair of the Chamber Orchestra for two years and knows four languages and counting. She loves music and helping others. Miss Flores is known for her warm smile, friendliness, kindness, nurturing spirit, and authenticity. If you see her, welcome her to the ACA School Family! |
| Mrs. Ann Wedel-Treasurer Email: treasurer.acacharleston@carolinasda.org  | TREASURER & BUSINESS MANAGER Mrs. Wedel was born and raised in Charleston, SC. She attended Charleston Junior Academy from 1958-1963 and finished high school at Mount Pisgah Academy in 1965. In January 1966, she began her collegiate studies at Southern Missionary College graduating with her BSN in 1970. She then returned to Charleston to work as a night Nursing Supervisor for one of the local hospitals. In 1972, she began teaching nursing at Dalton Junior College while working on her MSN which she complted in 1975. She spent 9 years in nursing education, 19 years in clinical nursing, 10 years in nursing management, and 2 years in nursing administration. Mrs. Wedel is a member of the Charleston SDA Church and actively involved in both the church and school. She currently serves as the treasurer for ACA of Charleston. She is passtionate about Christian Education and spends her time wherever needed in our school. Her greatest wish is to see every child in our church as a student in our school. Mrs. Wedel spends her relaxing time gardening and RV-ing. |
Mr. Andrew Rellora –Physical Education  | PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
Mrs. Carrie Watford-Piano & Chimes  | PIANO & CHIMES Mrs. Watford holds a B.A. in Music Education from Charleston Southern University. She owns Watford Music Studio, where she has been teaching piano and voice classes for more than ten years. She taught music in the Dorchester School District from kindergarten to fifth grade, as well as choir and musical theater at East Cooper Homeschool Academy. She teaches private piano lessons to ACA students and serves as the Hand Chimes Director for grades 4th-8th. |
Mr. Dwayne Pinckney–LEGO First Robotics Club | LEGO ROBOTICS Mr. Pinckney was born and raised in The Bronx, New York, where he first learned BASIC coding in the 5th grade. He continued his education in New York, graduating from SUNY Buffalo State University with a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Mr. Pinckney then moved to California to work as a Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineering Technician in Silicon Valley. With the impending collapse of this industry, he switched careers to software development. Then he moved to South Carolina, where he now serves as a Software Project Manager for a large organization. Mr. Pinckney is excited to integrate faith with the Lego Robotics program, inspiring students to use their God-given talents in building, programming, and problem-solving to honor God and serve others through innovation and creativity. |
| Mrs. Melissa Azevedo Email: ACAhomeandschool@gmail.com  | HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Mrs. Azevedo is a native Charlestonian, and has deep roots in the community, having attended ACA from first through ninth grade before graduating from Mount Pisgah Academy. She earned a B.A. in Corporate Communications with a focus in Public Relations and Studio Art from the College of Charleston. With over 30 years of experience in sports marketing, Melissa held key roles with the College of Charleston Athletics Department and the Charleston RiverDogs, where she primarily served as Vice President of Special Events and Director of Client Services for Corporate Partnerships. Passionate about education and community, Melissa is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for ACA, working to support the school’s mission for His glory! Visit our calendar to see what fundraising programs and events are scheduled. |
| Mrs. Erin Wheatley Email: ACAhomeandschool@gmail.com  | HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION The goals of the Home and School Association are to promote Christian education and foster a cooperative relationship between the home and the school. The Home and School Association sponsors events that afford opportunity for parents, students and teachers to mingle informally and better gain an appreciation for and understanding of one another.Home and School Committee is made up of parents, relatives and/or friends of children in the school. They are a core group of volunteers who plan and organize the year’s activities. All parents are encouraged to be a part of this committee.Home and School sponsors many functions throughout the year. Parental participation is essential to its success and the more people participating in Home and School the stronger our school will be.Visit our calendar to see what programs and events are scheduled. |
Mr. Clark Higginbotham  | SCHOOL BOARD CHAIRMAN |
| Mrs. Veronica Encinas | SPANISH INSTRUCTOR – ALL GRADES |