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meet our

dean of students

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Aziz and Lily

 This is Our Dean and his Family

Aziz Kadirov and his wife Lily serve as the Deans of Students at Acts Academy, forming a dynamic team dedicated to enriching both the academic and spiritual lives of the student body. Together, they create a welcoming and nurturing environment where young people can grow in their faith while pursuing educational excellence. Aziz and Lily wear many hats, from enforcing academic policies to providing pastoral care, always striving to make sure that the school's Christ-centered mission remains the focal point of the student experience. As a couple, they exemplify a partnership rooted in faith, love, and service, making them not just administrators but also role models for how to live a life dedicated to God and community.

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Faculty & Staff

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  • MISSIONS COORDINATOR- GIRLS HOUSE LEADER

    Angelina is the caretaker of our girls house. Overseeing all communications and ensuring a smooth experience for everyone. Ang, was a student in January of 2022 and after an unforgettable mission to the country of Bangladesh she came to join our team in California late that same year. She has the ability to serve up endless entertainment and laughter. Angelina ensures a good conversation, a healthy laugh and a caring heart. 

  • Ilona Koval- CREATIVE DESIGN

    Ilona Koval  is head of web design, creative development, community relations,  non-profit communications, interior planning, and assists in the media department as photographer and videographer. She also credits the Lord for this sick web layout, and despite all tiredness and unfamiliarity with writing bios, she will write this about herself. 

  • Elijah Kibukevich- MENS HOUSE LEADER AND STATES OVERSEER

    Elijah Kibukevich attended  in Spring of 2024, after a mission to Pakistan he relocated to Sacramento, CA from WA state. Elijah now helps to plan and direct domestic trips across the United States. The role of overseeing all male student lies with Elijah. He also assists in vehicle maintenance, building improvement and student discipleship. An outrageous amount of laughter follows him and an equal amount of esteem for the Lord. We are grateful for such a rare individual to join our family. 

  • Kyle Loboda- DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS & ADMIN

    Kyle Loboda is the Director of Administration and Grading in the Education Department. Kyle attended missionary school during fall of 2023. After missions to Austria Kyle relocated to California from Missouri as a full time staff member. His constant positivity, willingness, joy and dedication set him apart. We are grateful to have such an exceptional new member to our family. 

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  • Julie Herasymchuk- ADMINISTRATION & WORSHI

    Julie, our Director of all things Administrative and Academic has joined us  from Ohio. Julie attended Acts Academy in the Fall of 2024 and after a fruitful missions assignment in Los Angeles, she joined our team and quickly took on new projects. Her heart for worship can be seen from afar and her diligence towards the house of God is inspiring. We are grateful to serve alongside a heart that is so commited to the things of God. 

  • Esther Stefanyuk- MEDIA

    Esther Stefanyuk is a recent addition to our team from Portland, OR! A student in 2023, Esther is one of the resident photographers and videographers in the media department. Esther also  advises in merchandising and worship. She recently relocated to California, but has quickly become part of our family here! There is a world of surprises to be found in her but the first to be found is creativity in no short supply. Those who know and love her call themselves blessed. 

  • Max Krasun- EVANGELISM

    Please welcome Max,  joining us in the summer of 2025 from the Fall 2024 semester. Max had been with us in 2022 as a TBS student and part of the journey God has led him on, brought Max back to Sacramento from Massachusets. Max served in Los Angeles after his adult semester, where he served in the community and the mens rehab center. He is a fiery and wise addition to our team, a brother that does all things with his entire heart and intention. We are excited to see all the ways in which God grows and leads him. 

  • Rubin Suyarkov- DIRECTOR OF MISSIONS AND OUTREACH

    Rubin Suyarkov, recently moved from Kentucky after attending the fall of 2024 semseter. Rubin serves with a passion for life, and igniting and rescuing those that have been given up on. A helper for those in need no matter what it looks like, he is someone who will go the extra mile and never stop smilling along the way. After meeting him, his legendary laughter will leave its mark on you, we are honored to have a heart like this on our team.  

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  • Emily Marmol- STAFF

    Emily Marmol, joins us from the Spring semester of 2025, she served in Los Angeles after her semester and then quickly came to be a part of our team here. Emily is as honest as she is courageous, and as kind as she is funny. We have only just begin this journey together, and already we have seen the hand of God on this new chapter. 

  • Nella Kondratyuk- MEDIA

    Nella Kondratyuk, joins us from Massachusets! Nella was as student in the Fall 2024 semester and also relocated to Bangladesh after her school here in California. Once done overseas, she was called to a full-time assignment at Acts Academy as a discipleship leader, media lead, and joy to our team. Nella brings constant smiles, positive outlook, and never-ending care for Gods children whenever she' s near! We are so grateful for her presence here with us.

  • Fred Sharkevich- FINANCE

    Fred Sharkevich, recently joined our team and quickly rose to be head over our finance division. He has a knack for being handy and finding solutions to even the most complex issues. Fred is not only faithful but he is very blessed, and so is our team to have him. 

  • Daniel Golovin- STAFF

    Daniel Golovin, is one or newest additions– joining us from Idaho, and a mission to Florida State. Daniel who never quits, but always perserveres and brings alot of light along the way. You can find our team laughing and breathing a sigh of relief at Daniels arrival, we can't wait to see what this season holds for him and the impact it will bring. 

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