Department: High School

Carolyn is passionate about helping students enjoy the sciences, especially chemistry. She wants students to understand God’s Creation through the study of science. Carolyn is happily married to Peter Bartek. They have three children: Victoria, Peter and Jacob. The Bartek family has a rescue dog named Perry. Carolyn is a graduate Dover Area High School in Pennsylvania. She has a BS in Chemistry and a PhD in Organic Chemistry. She attends Grace Church. Carolyn has taught 3rd grade Sunday School class for many years. She has been involved in a West Virginia mission trip for the last 2 years. Carolyn enjoys running, hiking and has recently taken up golf. She has been a chemistry teacher at American Christian School for 10 years, and is committed to supporting Christian Education.

Emilie grew up in Japan and is a graduate of Hokkaido International School. She attended Wheaton College (BM ) and Eastman School of Music (MM). She is married to Chris Kay and they have 4 children who have attended ACS. The Kay family attends Grace Church on the Mount in Netcong. Emilie enjoys reading, hiking, history, spicy international food, all kinds of music and learning about other cultures. Emilie loves serving God through helping the wonderful teachers and students of ACS.