Administration
Carl Lynn
Executive Director
Carl Lynn has been at Restoration Academy. A graduate of Birmingham Southern College with a degree in English. A two time Academic All-American in Soccer, Carl was involved in several college ministries during his time on the “hilltop”. He also holds a Masters in Education Leadership from Covenant College.
A resident in the Fairfield community, he has been involved in urban ministry and community revitalization efforts for 19 years. Carl received the Outstanding Alumni Award from Birmingham Southern College in 2008. He was honored by the Fairfield Police in 2007 for outstanding citizenship and is a 2009 member of the Top 40 Under 40 class administered by the Birmingham Business Journal.
Carl and his wife, Milly have six children and worship at Church of the Reconciler in Fairfield.
“I can articulate a lot of ideas as to why I am at Restoration Academy (These beliefs have been revealed to me along the way). However, the chief reason that I am here is because God is transforming my selfish heart."
Ben Sciacca has been at Restoration Academy for nine years. A graduate of Wheaton College, with a Masters from Covenant College, Ben enjoys spending time with his family, reading, hiking, camping and playing football & basketball. He is a NFL fan and attends Church of the Reconciler in Fairfield. Ben and his wife Sara have three children and live in Fairfield.
"Growing up, I received a godly and Christ-centered education in my home and in my school. I was fortunate to have a variety of godly mentors in my life that lived lives I felt inspired to emulate. I think all children should have those types of people in their lives. Along with my colleagues, I desire to give the childern of RA an example of someone who is whole-heartedly committed to following Christ. I hope and pray that the kids will see Christ in me and that Christ will use me to draw the students to Himself."
Ty Williams
Director of Development
Ty has been at Restoration for eight years. A native of Meridian, Mississippi he has an undergraduate degree from Tougaloo College and a masters in health administration from the University of Kansas.
He recently served as president of the Alabama Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. He is a member of the Shades Valley Rotary Club, a past junior board member of the Alabama Kidney Foundation and is currently on the board for Southeastern Bible College.
He and his wife Catherine have three children.
“My initial introduction to RA came from hearing Ron Carter (Past Executive Director) speak at a Rotary meeting. I was so impressed that I wanted to be involved with the school in some capacity. However, it was not until getting to know him personally and hearing his heart, was I touched that this was where God would have me to be. Throughout my 8 years, I have been amazed at God's love and reach for those considered to be "the least of them." I pray that God continues to use me as His instrument here at RA”
Molly Stone
Director of Advancement, Student Affairs and Volunteers
Molly Stone is glad to be back in ministry. She came to Restoration Academy from McWane Science Center and prior to that the Jimmie Hale Mission. A native of Birmingham, Molly enjoys spending time with her family, sewing, camping each summer at Camp Winnataska, spending time on the water and cooking. She is a graduate of The University of Alabama with a Bachelors and Masters in Communication.
She is a member of Assistance League of Birmingham has served on various boards in the community including chairman of the board for Red Mountain Community School, Fundraising Chair for the Camp Winnataska Advisory Committee, Membership and Education chair for the Alabama Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and membership chair for Assistance League of Birmingham.
Molly and her husband, John, attend Red Mountain Church and live in Southside with their two daughters.
"When God tells you to 'go' you don't really ask questions. I'm so glad to be at Restoration Academy where God is using me to impact the kingdom and help our students. As we go day to day at the school, God continues to remind me that it is His will and His plan that keeps us on this path. I hope that my students and the volunteers with whom I work will see God at work in what I do. I love seeing God work among his people."
Tonya Jones
Accounting & Finance
Linda Steele
