Monica Zill
Monica became involved at Parkersburg Academy in 2009 by serving on the School Board. She quickly caught the vision of the school and in 2011 Monica started her journey in the Montessori classroom as an aide to the head teacher. Monica realized that she had a passion for teaching young children in the Montessori environment, where the sky is the limit and each child is on their individual path of learning. In 2012 Monica became certified in Primary Montessori Education (ages 3-6) and worked teaching Kindergarten. In 2024 the need arose mid year for Monica to be the homeroom teacher for Grades 5-8 and is currently enjoying her time engaging the older students. Her passion for learning is evident in her classroom.
Monica has her Standard Education Certification thru the Board of Education of the Columbia Union in accordance with the North American Division.
Monica graduated from Southern Adventist University in 2001 with a BS in Administrative Management and an AS Accounting. Her enjoyments outside the classroom is her family, husband Victor and three children Alaina, Anthony and Nathan, enjoying time in nature and spending time with friends. Monica is certified in CPR and First Aid.
Courtney Ackman
Hello! My name is Courtney Ackman, and I am excited to be teaching grades 2-4 at Parkersburg Academy. I am so excited to be in the classroom with my students. Fun Facts: I enjoy traveling, horseback riding, and working with young people at summer camp. I have assisted in many classrooms during my educational career. I have seen first hand how the Forest program allows students to be creative and think outside the box in many ways of learning. Forest School inspires a deep and meaningful connection to the world and an understanding of how a learner fits within it. I love working with the kids and seeing them develop and grow as individuals. If I can positively impact their future, I will feel like I am doing my job well.
Allison Ruble
I am very excited to be part of the teaching team at Parkersburg Academy! I have spent the last 12 years teaching in the Wood County School system. I have spent the last four years teaching first grade. Last year, I helped create and run the PLT (Parent Leadership Team) at Parkersburg Academy, which has been a wonderful experience that I can't wait to continue. I am married to JR and we are the parents of three wonderful children, Brooklyn, Chance and Reagan. Over the years I have learned that it takes a village to raise and educate our kids. I look forward to becoming part of your village as we work together to inspire our kids to be the best they can be - intellectually, spiritually, and personally.”
Tesha Bair
Ms. Tesha joined our school in 2024 and we are delighted for her to be our lead teacher in our PreK / Transitional K Montessori-inspired classroom. Her passion for kids and their need for age-appropriate education evident.
