Meet Your Eastern Division Team
Eastern Division
acsi_east@acsi.org | 719.867.6173
ACSI Headquarters (payments
must be sent here)
P.O Box 62249 | Colorado Springs, CO 80962
Leadership Staff

Chuck Gilliam
Vice President of Membership and Strategic Alliances,
Senior Director, Eastern Division
chuck_gilliam@acsi.org
Chuck provides consultation and professional support services to member schools, their boards, and executive staff leaders. He is your trusted advisor for Christian School leader issues.He organizes and facilitates Leadership Network Meetings, webinars, and other gatherings of ACSI school leaders. In addition, he plans for your professional growth events and round tables that challenge and stretch. Let him know what you need – he is always available to member school leaders and boards.
He has his ear to the ground to identify emerging needs to coordinate the delivery of member services and benefits with ACSI HQ and other ACSI offices. He wants to know what services are most important to you, now and into the future.
Chuck is your leadership resource – you can talk with him anytime about administrative or board issues, concerns, and needs. He has served over 20 years in Christian education with 12 years as Head of School and knows the pressures and demands of school leadership.

Cindy Dodds, Ed.M.
Chief School Improvement Officer
cindy_dodds@acsi.org
In her role as the point of contact for the Northeast, Cindy serves as a trusted partner, encourager, and guide for school leaders. She walks alongside administrators and teams with a relational posture grounded in the truth that we are called to "carry one another's burdens" (Galatians 6:2) offering not quick-fix prescriptions, but the kind of steadfast, prayerful partnership that sustains lasting change.
Her passion is simple: to see every Christian school in the Northeast not just survive, but genuinely flourish spiritually, culturally, and academically for the glory of God.
David Ray
Senior Field Director | Florida
david_ray@acsi.org
David serves as the Sr. Field Director for Florida. With over 45 years of Christian education experience, he provides support, encouragement, and consultation to schools and leaders on a variety of educational topics. As a former head of school, David can relate to the needs of boards, leadership teams, faculty, as well as family and students, and is able to provide helpful and practical solutions to challenges and opportunities they may be facing.
David is available to lead board trainings, strategic planning sessions, as well as faculty in-service opportunities. He also provides opportunities for school leaders to gather either virtually or in-person at Leadership Network Meetings, Leader Roundtables, and Leadership Network Lunches that are held throughout the academic year.
In addition, David and his state Advocacy Team are constantly monitoring both Florida and national legislation that could affect Christian schools. David represents ACSI with the Florida Association of Academic Non-Public Schools and the Florida Department of Education.
Mame McMillan
Executive Assistant to Chuck Gilliam
mame_mcmillan@acsi.org
Mame is your go-to person for all Eastern Division member needs, including using the website, updating your school contact information, professional development offerings, and more. Mame handles all divisional communications and is always ready and happy to assist you.
Early Education
Cindy Barnum
Sr. Coordinator of Early Education
cindy_barnum@acsi.org
Cindy counts it an honor and privilege to serve early educators in their Kingdom call. With over 30 years of educational experiences, Cindy pours into educators by providing resources, support, and encouragement from the wisdom and experiences the Lord has given her in Christian early education leadership. Cindy and her husband have both served in Christian education through a variety of roles in NY, VA, TN, and Norway. She loves worshipping, hiking, skiing, and spending time with their seven grandchildren.
Accreditation Team
NORTHEAST
Carol Aversa
Director of Accreditation, Northeast & Virginia
carol_aversa@acsi.org
Carol assists schools with every aspect of the school improvement process and provides oversight and direction for the accreditation process in the eastern division, primarily focusing on the states from Maine to Virginia. Whether you have questions about the accreditation process your school is engaged in, or simply interested in the process, reach out to Carol. School improvement is exciting; join the journey!
Lynne Moyer
Accreditation Coordinator,
Northeast & Virginia
lynne_moyer@acsi.org
Lynne joyfully supports our schools from Maine to Virginia with all things accreditation including annual reports, visiting teams, faculty waivers, and new inquiries into accreditation. Contact Lynne if you have a question about an accreditation change in your school’s accreditation info or if you’re interested in finding out more about how to become ACSI accredited. She is here to help you. School improvement is exciting; join the journey!
SOUTHEAST

Linda Reedy
Director of Accreditation, Southeast
linda_reedy@acsi.org
Linda assists schools with every aspect of the school improvement process and provides oversight and direction for the accreditation process in the Southeast, focusing on seven states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, and Tennessee. Whether you have questions about the accreditation process your school is engaged in, or simply interested in the process, reach out to Linda. School improvement is exciting; join the journey!
Lynn Harding
Accreditation Coordinator, Florida
lynn_harding@acsi.org
Lynn joyfully supports our Florida schools with all things accreditation including annual reports, visiting teams, faculty waivers, and new inquiries into accreditation. Contact Lynn if you have a question about an accreditation change in your school’s accreditation info or if you’re interested in finding out more about how to become ACSI accredited. She is here to help you.

Pam Denzlinger
Accreditation Coordinator, Southeast
pam_denzlinger@acsi.org
Pam joyfully supports schools in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee with all things accreditation including annual reports, visiting teams, faculty waivers, and new inquiries into accreditation. Contact Pam if you have a question about an accreditation change in your school’s accreditation info or if you’re interested in finding out more about how to become ACSI accredited. She is here to help you.
