Administration - Isaac Newton Christian Academy

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Mr. Ridder has a Masters degree in Educational Leadership and has continuing education in Biblical studies from Moody Bible Institute. He has also continued his education in the area of Biblical worldview integration.

Since 2000, he has served on accreditation teams for the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), evaluating schools for accreditation throughout the Midwest. He holds both his Professional Administrator’s Certificate and his professional Educator’s Certificate from ACSI in addition to his Iowa licensure.

A former math teacher, the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics awarded Mr. Ridder its Teacher of Distinction Award in 2003 for his outstanding contributions to school and community through excellent mathematics teaching.

Mr. Ridder and his wife, Jolene, have three children, two boys and a girl.

“Isaac Newton Christian Academy is an excellent school,” said Mr. Ridder. “I hold the faculty and the staff of this school in the highest regard. It is a privilege to serve such a great community of families.”

Some of the areas that Mr. Ridder is focusing on include pursuing ACSI accreditation in addition to the existing State of Iowa accreditation. “Isaac Newton Christian Academy is an outstanding school. It will be great to receive the stamp of approval from ACSI to affirm our program, but also to help us improve in key areas.”

Mr. Ridder places a high priority on the Christ-like character development of our students. "It is our desire that graduates of Isaac Newton Christian Academy are not only known for their advanced academic abilities, but also by their distinctively Christian conduct, and by how they treat others."

Mr. Dean Ridder

dridder@incaonline.org

Mrs. Kathryne Oates is the Director of Development and Community Relations. The development office builds and maintains donor relationships, solicits gifts, helps to enhance fundraisers, and seeks grant and other funding opportunities. Mrs. Oates also builds relationships with area churches and organizations, increases the Academy’s profile in the community, recruits new students, and coordinates the marketing/communications plan for the school.

“Every day I have the privilege of telling people about what the Lord is doing at Isaac Newton, and then asking others to partner with us financially to invest in the lives of our future Christian leaders,” said Mrs. Oates.

Mrs. Oates has a degree in Journalism from Iowa State University with a background in public relations and communications marketing. She and her husband have a married son and a daughter (an Isaac Newton graduate) in college.

Mrs. Kathryne Oates

koates@incaonline.org

Mrs. Barb McDaniel works in our finance office. She and her husband, Jim, were on the original committee that founded the school. They have three daughters; their two youngest daughters graduated from Isaac Newton. Mrs. McDaniel manages all the billing and handles payroll and accounts payable.

Mrs. Barb McDaniel

bmcdaniel@incaonline.org

Mrs. Anita Johnston is the Administrative Assistant. She has been at Isaac Newton for 20 years, and her husband Roger is an avid volunteer at the school. The Johnstons have a daughter and two sons; their youngest graduated from the Academy. Their grandson attends Isaac Newton.

Mrs. Anita Johnston

ajohnston@incaonline.org

Mrs. Valene Roseke is an office assitant at Isaac Newton. She and her husband, Ryan, have three children: they have two daughters and a son who graduated from the Academy.

Mrs. Valene Roseke
vroseke@incaonline.org

Mrs. Tracy King is an office assistant at Isaac Newton. She and her husband, Pastor Dave King, have a daughter who graduated from Isaac Newton, and another daughter who is a current student.

Mrs. Tracy King
tking@incaonline.org