Meet the Administration, Faculty, and Staff of Ashland County Community Academy
ACCA DISTRICT Administration
Ms. Shannon Lusk, MSCIN : District Superintendent
Head District Administrator and Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Credentialing
Fine Arts Program Director
Subjects: Visual Arts 7/8, Art I-Art IV, Art & Music History/Appreciation, Historical Literature
Education: Bowling Green State University, Bachelors of Arts, Popular Culture/English
Western Governors University of Ohio, Masters of Science, Curriculum & Instruction
Credentials: Alternative Administrators License (5-12)
Professional 5-Year Teaching License: English (7-12)
Contact Information: slusk@accaaces.com 419-903-0295 ext. 205
Mrs. Nichole Helenthal, M. Ed: Assistant Superintendent
Director of Special Education/ Intervention Specialist (7-12)
District Grants & Finance/District Test Assessment/21st Century Grant Site Coord.
Subjects: Intervention/Math100, Algebra I, Algebra II
Education: Ashland University, Bachelors of Science, Education
Ashland University, Masters of Arts, Special Education
Credentials: Professional 5-Year Teaching License: Intervention Specialist Mild to Moderate (7-12)/Career-Based Intervention Endorsement
Contact Information: nihelenthal@accaaces.com 419-903-0295 ext. 215
Mrs. Hannah Mast: Dean of Students/ELA Instructor
Student Achievement & Leadership/Discipline/Testing Administration
Subjects: American Literature/Folklore & Mythology
Education: Mt. Vernon Nazarene University, Bachelor of Arts, Education
Credentials: Four Year Resident Educator License: Integrated English (7-12)
Contact Information: otto@accaaces.com 419-903-0295 ext. 206
Mrs. Paula Berry, Student Services Director/District EMIS
-Student Enrollment and Records/EMIS/Compliance/Accounts
-District Food Program and Food Operations
Contact Information: pberry@accaaces.com 419-903-0295 ext. 202
Mr. James Hudson, District Treasurer
-District Fiscal Officer
Contact Information: jhudson@accaaces.com 419-903-0295 ext. 202
Administrative sERVICES
Mrs. Jody Toms, Attendance Specialist
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
-Attendance/Student Services Assistant/Superintendent's Office
Mrs. Sue Franklin, M.A., Student Guidance
-Student Services/Student Success Facilitator
-Career & College Readiness/Career Services/ Student Success
Subjects: Physical Education Online, Career Exploration Online
Education: Green Mountain College, VT, Associates, Physical Education
University of New Hampshire, NH, Bachelor of Science, Recreation
Lindenwood University, MO, Master of Arts, School Counseling
Credentials: Ohio Dept. Of Education: Educational Aide Permit
Contact Information: sfranklin@accaaces.com 419-903-0295 ext.209
ACCA SUPPORT SERVICES
ACCA School Resource Officer
Deputy Shelby Hammond, SRO/DARE
Ashland County Sheriff's Department
-School Safety/DARE/Student Mentoring
Contact information: 419-903-0295 ext. 204
ACCA School Liaison
School Liaison
Appleseed/Ashland County Mental Health & Recovery Board
Contact Information: 419-903-0295 ext. 212
ACCA TAY Coordinator
Alison Ross, TAY Coordinator
Transitional Age Youth Coordinator, Catholic Charities
Contact Information: 419-903-0295 ext. 212
ACCA District Technology
TJ Houston, IT Technician
Houston Services, District Technology
Contact Information: houston@accaaces.com 419-903-0295 ext. 201
Andrew Huffman, IT Technician
Houston Services, District Technology
Contact Information: ahuffman@accaaces.com 419-903-0295 ext. 201
ACCA Faculty
Mrs. Marilynn Brown, M. Ed., Science Instructor (7-12)
-Teacher Leader/Tutoring Coordinator
Subjects: Integrated Science/Physical Science/Biology/Advanced Biology II: Forensics
Education: Kent State University, Bachelors of Science, Chemistry
Kent State University, Master of Arts, Education
Credentials: Four Year Resident Educator License: Integrated Science (7-12)
Contact Information: workman@accaaces.com 419-903-0295 ext. 210
Ms. Hanna Smith, Social Studies Instructor (7-12)
Subjects: World History/US History/Government/Econ & Financial Lit/Conspiracy Theories
Education: Ashland University, Bachelors of Science, Education
Credentials: Four Year Resident Educator License: Integrated Social Studies (7-12)
Contact Information: hsmith@accaaces.com 419-903-0295 ext. 207
Mr. Joe Moss, Intervention Specialist (7-12)
Subjects: Intervention/Integrated English/Math, Geometry, Math 100
Education: Ashland University, Bachelors of Science, Education
Credentials: Professional 5 Year Teaching License: Intervention Specialist License Mild to Moderate (7-12)
Contact Information: jmoss@accaaces.com 419-903-0295 ext. 215
Mrs. Amy Nalley, Credentialing Specialist/Business Program
21st Century Grant Programs Coordinator/Student Success Coach
Subjects: Business Applications/Credentialing/Community Engagement
Education: Bowling Green State University, Bachelors of Science, Business Administration
Credentials: 12 Hour Teaching License: Business Administration/Educational Aide Permit
Contact Information: nalley@accaaces.com 419-903-0295 ext. 207
Ms. Kelsey Wade, Literacy Instructor
-Literacy and Creative Writing/Reading 7-9
Education: Ashland University, Bachelors of Arts, Creative Writing/English
Credentials: 12 Hour Teaching License: English/Educational Aide Permit (ESSA Endorsed)
Contact Information: kwade@accaaces.com 419-903-0295 ext. 203
Mr. Ryan Shepherd, Educational Aide/Virtual Learning Monitor
- Social Studies & Intervention Educational Aide/Online Program and Independent Studies
Education: Graduate, Ashland County Community Academy 2021: High School Diploma
Credentials: Ohio Dept. of Education: Educational Aide Permit
Contact Information: rshepherd@accaaces.com 419-903-0295 ext. 205
Maintenance/Cafeteria Staff
Mr. Ethan Sells, Assurances Specialist
Maintenance/ Security and Safety Support
Contact Information: esells@accaaces.com 419-903-0295 ext. 211
Mr. Ryan Dillard, Cafeteria Specialist
Food Program Support/Cafeteria Aide
Contact Information: rdillard@accaaces.com 419-903-0295 ext. 215
Ashland County Community Academy
716 Union St. Ashland, OH 44805
Phone: (419) 903-0295
Fax: (419) 903-0341