Non-Profit Organization

President | Kristen Rogers

Kristen Rogers is the Head of School at The Academy of Christian Education. She began teaching Junior Kindergarten at the Academy in 2002 until 2004. From 2004-2006 she taught in both Prince William County Public Schools and Fairfax County Public Schools. She then left the public schools to return to ACE where she taught Preschool and ran ACE’s Summer camp. In 2011, she began serving the ACE as the Vice Principal. In 2013, she became the Principal until 2016 when she took over as the Head of School. She earned a degree in child development psychology and holds a Commonwealth of Virginia Teaching License. She is a mother of two children who attend ACE. Kristen, her husband Ben, and their two children attend New Life Church in Chantilly, VA.

Vice President | Justin Ciaccio

Justin Ciaccio serves as the Vice President of the Board of Directors at the Academy of Christian Education (ACE). As a current and long-time parent of two ACE students he’s witnessed first-hand the positive impact of a Christ centered education and desires to ensure the prosperity and longevity of ACE for generations to come. Professionally Justin is the Vice President and General Manager at Peraton Corporation, a next generation Public Sector Systems Integrator where he leads a team of over 2,000 addressing critical mission IT matters. Justin, his wife Emily and their two children reside in Vienna, VA and are active members of New Life Christian Church in Chantilly, VA.

Secretary | Tom Huston

Originally from the West Coast, Monica and Tom Huston are American traditionalists committed to the ACE mission to provide a quality educational experience infused with Christian values. Together they are proud parents who strive to work with other ACE parents to provide a positive, healthy learning environment for all students.

Based in Northern Virginia, Monica works as a project manager and Tom as a consultant. Monica enjoys running and other fitness activities, while Tom spends his free time on gardening and jiu-jitsu.

Treasurer | Osvaldo L. Gratacós 

Osvaldo is humbled to serve ACE in the capacity of Treasurer of its Board of Directors.  As a parent of an ACE student for several years, Osvaldo supports the Christian environment and curriculum ACE provides to children in the area.  Throughout the years, Osvaldo and his family have supported bible distribution and translation efforts all over the world. Osvaldo serves on several boards, lives in Northern Virginia with his wife and three children and attends McLean Bible Church.
Professionally, Osvaldo is Principal and President of DEVAL LLC responsible for the general operations, strategy development and implementation, and oversight of DEVAL’s business lines and its hundreds of staff, including direct managing responsibility of the firm’s multi-million-dollar multifamily real estate investment portfolio, other investments, and some consulting accounts. In addition, Osvaldo, with DEVAL’s CEO, directs the overall strategic growth of the firm and its portfolio.

Director of Community Engagement | Loretta (Lola) Weeks

Loretta (Lola) Weeks is proud to serve the ACE community as a Board Member in the capacity of Director of Community Engagement. She is honored to be a part of an educational institution that fosters an environment where students grow in character, faith, knowledge, understanding and wisdom.
Innovation in customer and employee experience is the cornerstone of her current role as Business Operations Leader for The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center. 
Having lived in Africa, Europe, The Middle East, and now, North America, Lola is described as having the unique ability to relate across diverse cultures and demographics and share first-hand knowledge of the power of connectivity. Her educational background is in Hospitality, Hotel Management, and Business Studies. As a community champion, she is passionate about inspiring and nurturing the world through local and global volunteerism.
When away from work, Lola recharges through the love of family and friends. She is the adoring mum of two avid ACE Crusaders and a loving husband, Nate.