Department: Elementary School

Kristen is happily married to Dave. They have 4 kids: Austin, Jordyn, Preston & Landon . All of her children have attended ACS. As well as teaching manners at lunch and social skills at recess, Kristen’s favorite part of the day is the “Good Morning smiles and hugs” she receives each morning from the Elementary students as they hop out of their cars eager to start the day.

Debby graduated from Arcadia University with a BA in Elementary/Early Childhood Education. The McMullin’s are members of Ledgewood Baptist Church. Debby loves teaching children both academically and socially in a Christ centered environment. Debby is happily married to her husband Dan. They have three children; Daniel, TJ and Lianah. They also have 2 dogs named Mia and Bentley and 2 horses named Penny and Ghost.

Linda was born in South Africa. She moved to the US in 1998, and married Brian in 2000. She has 2 boys, David and Jonathan. David is currently attending CCM, studying computer science, and Jonathan has just joined the Army National Guard. Both of her boys graduated from ACS. Linda has taught for 21 years. 12 of those years has been in first grade. She has taught in a classical education school for 9 years. Linda is committed to the ACS mission. She has seen the academic excellence that the classical curriculum provides, and loves that she can weave the gospel into her lessons, giving the students both a strong academic background, and a solid biblical foundation. Linda enjoys music and plays both piano and guitar. She likes to spend her free time teaching children piano, as well as working on new pieces of music, enjoying both classical and worship music She also enjoys going for walks and kayaking on the lake near her house.

Jessica is happily married to Santo Gramando. They have three children: Ashlyn, Gavin, and Aiden. The Gramando family also includes their love of animals with their two dogs Dory and Tally. Jessica is a graduate of Western New England University and this is her first year teaching here at American Christian School. She has a BA in Psychology and Elementary Education. Her family attends Succasunna United Methodist Church, where Jessica also volunteers with their youth group. Jessica found American Christian School while working with her youth pastor and fell in love with our mission to develop young critical thinkers that excel academically while also fostering a love for Jesus Christ.

Gabe, or as he is lovingly known, “Mr. E,” has been with ACS for over fourteen amazing years. He is blessed to be married to Maria Espinal. They have four beautiful girls together. The two eldest are alumni of ACS and his eldest is currently attending Liberty University. The remainder of their girls currently attend ACS. Mr. E has an AA degree in Early Childhood Education and a BA in Psychology and Counseling from Pillar College. Mr. E enjoys bass fishing, plays several percussion instruments, acoustic drum set, and has recently picked up the electric bass. Prior to accepting the position of fifth grade teacher at ACS, he made furniture for 15 years.

Heather was raised in the LCMS and is a member of The Lutheran Church of Our Savoir in Stanhope. This is where she began her journey in education while working at the preschool as an assistant. From there she attended Concordia College and received her BA in Elementary Education and her Lutheran Teaching Diploma, while minoring in theology. Heathers favorite place to get away to is their home in upstate New York on the Salmon River. She currently attends Sparta Evangelical Church with her sister in Christ. Heather truly enjoys taking in the beauty of nature but never during hockey season as she is a diehard New York Rangers fan. She loves her Rangers and Yankees too but the most important to her is family.
Fun fact: Heather has 11 nieces and nephews!

Jennylind is a graduate of the prestigious American Musical and Dramatic Academy and enjoyed a successful career as a singer and actor before finding her calling in teaching. She has served as a teaching artist with Playhouse Creatures Broadway Theater Company, working with homeless and at-risk youth in New York City, and more recently as a worship leader and director. She is also the owner of Confident Performers Voice and Acting Studio, where she equips students to grow in both skill and confidence.

A loving wife to Grant and proud mom to Sadie and Gabriel, she finds joy in singing, acting, worshiping, reading, hiking, and indulging in chocolate. She believes every child has “gold” hidden within them, and with love and encouragement, she helps bring it to the surface. Passionate about the power of the arts to spread the gospel and bring healing and joy, she centers her curriculum around Matthew 5:16: “Let your light so shine before men that they see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven.”