Leadership

Barbara Pippins grew up in Tuscaloosa where she attended Walker Elementary and Northside High School. After graduation she attended Shelton State Community College before transferring to the University of Alabama to receive a degree in Elementary Education. After teaching at Tuscaloosa Christian for two years and then serving as a Children’s Pastor for five years, she joined the ACA family in 1995. With the birth of her children, Barbara became a stay at home mom for four years. She then returned to ACA where she taught second grade before moving into administration in 2010.

Barbara and her husband Tim have worked in church ministry for over twenty years and now attend Soma Church.  Both of their children, Caleb and Caitlin are graduates of ACA.

Morgan Kenny is an Alabama native and currently lives in Tuscaloosa with her husband, who is also a teacher. Morgan graduated from The University of Alabama with a BS in Education, MA in Curriculum and Instruction and is certified to teach English Language Arts and Social Studies. She has taught since 2016 and her focus is on critical thinking and analysis through literary works and historical information. She works as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for ACA starting in 2023.

 I am excited about my journey here at ACA!  I truly believe that God gave us all a purpose. I am so thankful to be walking in mine. I was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Al. I have three children that attend ACA. My hobbies include singing , traveling , and spending time with my loved ones. I have over 9 years of experience with children and have a degree in Early Childhood Education. 

Rob Cain has served as our Athletic Director and Campus Pastor since June 1, 2010. Prior to that, he was the chaplain for our football team and a frequent Chapel speaker. Rob is the pastor of The Lighthouse, a church that meets here in the ACA gym each Sunday at 10:30 AM. He is deeply involved in short-term international student missions, and is the founder and director of No Compromise Ministries. Rob served as a full-time employee of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, specifically working to set up 4-day Festivals for Franklin Graham. He and his wife, Taffy, have been married for 26 years and have two kids, Hudson and Maddie. Hudson plays college football for Stillman, and Maddie plays basketball, volleyball, and softball at ACA.