Breck Koelemay

Personal History:

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I grew up on a ranch near Winnie, Texas.  Here, I learned what work is and developed a love for the natural sciences. During this time, I also became a Christ-follower. During my time at Lamar University, I felt a calling to work with students in science education. I have been privileged to serve in this role for 31 years here in southern Brazoria County. God has allowed me to work with students in various athletic roles, as well. In 2015, I left education to pursue the ranching business. While this was a nice break, I really missed working with students and decided to come work at Angleton Christian School, teaching science and coaching.

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Family:

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I am married to my sweetheart, Pam, who has been by my side for over 29 years. We have two daughters, Shannon and Alyssa. Shannon is working on pursuing her career, while Alyssa just graduated from Texas State University. We worship and serve at Brazos Pointe Fellowship in Lake Jackson.

Interests:

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I enjoy doing projects around the house, such as remodeling, woodworking, landscaping, and some auto maintenance and tinkering. I enjoy sports and really like the San Antonio Spurs. When time allows, I enjoy heading out on my bicycle and riding some of the roads in the area.

Terrie Fontenot

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.  In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” ~ Prov 3:5-6

Until 2002, I was all about leaning on my own understanding.  Since coming to saving faith in Jesus, however, I have learned that plans made through Him have such a better outcome than I could ever imagine!

I am blessed to have a wonderful husband of 28 years, and two sons who attend High School at ACS.  I have a BS in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, but have always loved teaching – Sunday school, homeschool co-ops, wherever I could see the light bulb go off!  After homeschooling my two boys for 7 years, the Lord led us to ACS, which turned out to be a great “next step” in my sons’ educations, and an opportunity for me to teach in two areas I loved and had been teaching to homeschoolers and adults for many years: Robotics and Drama.

I have been involved in Community Theater since I was 9, doing everything from acting to directing to backstage and set building.  To me, drama class should be a fun, safe place where kids can try new things, and maybe find something inside themselves they didn’t know they had.

Robotics came into my life when my son wanted to take a class at age 7.  He loved it, and I subsequently became an assistant, and then a teacher in LEGO Mindstorms NXT/EV3 robotics.  At ACS, I have been excited to also work with FIRST FTC Robotics and help our High School team learn to build and program in a JAVA-based environment.

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Donna Lynch

Hello! My name is Donna Lynch, and this will be my third year teaching English for grades 6-8 at ACS. I taught in public schools for 26 years, most of which were with Sweeny ISD.

I grew up in West Columbia and graduated from Columbia High School in 1982. I have lived most of my life in the Brazoria County area, and I have been married to my husband, Randy, for 36 years.  We have one daughter, Emily, who is 23 years old. In addition, we have one family pet, a Maltese named Lily.

  I received my Bachelor of Science in Academic Studies from Sam Houston State University in 1992. Upon graduation, my teaching career began in Somerville with grades 4, 6, and 8 where I presented at various conferences, attended the TAMU King Foundation Summer Writing Institute, and became a clinical lecturer for TAMU.  After a few years, we moved to Spring ISD and then back to Brazoria County to be near family. I was named Teacher of the Year for Brazoria Intermediate in 2000 and Sweeny Jr. High in 2004.  Education has been a priority in my life for many years and will continue to be in one form or another.

In my spare time I enjoy traveling, crafting, shopping, and reading. I look forward to a great year of teaching and learning with my students in the faith-based environment of ACS! 

Be strong and courageous.

Joshua 1:9

Donna Minshew

Hello, I am Donna Minshew. This year will be my fourth year to teach at ACS. This year  I will be teaching 6th grade Math, 7th grade Art, 8th-grade Health, 10th grade Math Models and 11th grade Art. Wow, my days go by very fast!. I have been married to my wonderful husband, Tim, for 35 years. We raised a family of three children who now range in age from 40 to 31. For the last nine years, I have had the opportunity to raise my grandsons, who are now 14 and 17.

  I have been in church since I was two weeks old. I was born again at the age of six and never remember a time when Jesus was not important in my life. In 1976, I graduated from  Brazosport High. From there going to SHSU for two years and then Word of Faith Bible College in Dallas, for two years. Growing up, summer missions were a part of my life as well as working in my church. I have been a Sunday school teacher, praise and worship leader, nursery worker as well as a janitor in my church life. Being a Christ-follower is just part of my makeup. My family has been a part  of Life Four Square Church in Angleton for 12 years

  I jokingly tell Mr. Smith that I am a late bloomer, having finally finished my degree in Psychology from UHCL, in December of 2008, at the age of 51. After graduating I worked to get my alternative teaching certification so I could teach full time. God had a different plan and gave Tim and I our grandsons to raise. I was a sub in BISD as well as AISD. When subbing at ACS, I told Mr. SMith he should hire me to teach. His reply was for me to bring in my paperwork. The rest is now history. 

 I love my job and consider it to now be my ministry. I strive to speak truth into my students lives as well as live a Godly example for them. They know that I am available to them for prayer as well as tutoring.  It is my privilege to be a part of their lives.

 My life verse is Galatians 2:20

                " I am crucified with Christ, never the less I live. Yet not I, but Christ lives in me. Now I live according to the one who called me to His purpose." 

Lisa Montealegre

SELF:

I was born and raised in South Texas in a small town named Alice, Texas.  As a young girl, my passion was always about loving people and music. Throughout my time in school starting in elementary to high school I always participated in some kind of musical production.  It was in high school when I realized that my future was going to be about music. I enjoy encouraging people and building them up to see the best in themselves.

I AM A:                                                                                                        

Mom, wife, friend, pastor, worship leader, sister, teacher, daughter, a friend to everyone and most importantly I am a CHILD OF GOD!

FAMILY: 

I am married to my best friend Alex Montealegre, we have been on this amazing journey together for 23 years.  Our life together is about serving each other, our family and others. We have two daughters, Alyssa and Ana. Alyssa is a student at Oral Roberts University in Oklahoma.  Ana is a Junior at Angleton High School. Together as a family, we pastor our churches La Vida Regional (Spanish) and Tejano Life Church (English). 

INTERESTS:   

I love to help others reach their goals with their musical talents.                                

I love encouraging people to always include Jesus in their lives.

I enjoy leading and speaking into the lives of young students.                        

2 Corinthians 12:10                                                                              

  “When you’ve done everything you can do, that’s when God will step in and do what you can’t do”.