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Administration & Staff
Dr. Ridder
Head of School
- Years at Isaac Newton: 15
- Degree: EdD in Educational Leadership from Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA; MAEd in Educational Leadership from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN; B.S. in Business Administration from Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL
- Licensure: State of Iowa Professional Administrator, ACSI Head of School/Superintendent Certificate; ACSI Professional Lifetime All Levels Principal Certificate
- Board member of: ACSI Commission on Accreditation, Colorado Springs, CO; ACSI Divisional Accreditation Commission (West), Plano, TX; ACSI Divisional Council (representing Iowa), Plano, TX
Dr. Perry
Instructional Coach
- Years at Isaac Newton: 6
- Degree: Doctor of Education, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA; MA in Education, Reading Education, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA; BA in Education, Mathematics, Minor in Library Science
- Licensure: ACSI Principal Certificate; State of Iowa Master Educator with endorsements in Elementary, Middle School, K-8 School Librarian, K-8 mathematics, K-12 Reading Specialist
Mrs. Harlan
Upper School Principal
- Years at Isaac Newton: 3
- Degree: MA in Organizational Leadership from St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA; BA in Athletic Training from North Central College, Naperville, IL
- Licensure: ACSI Certificate; ACSI Principal Certificate
Miss Schneider
Director of Early Education and Special Services
- Years at Isaac Newton: 6
- Degree: MEd in Educational Leadership from Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, GA, BS in Special Education from Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC
- Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; PK-12 Principal and PK-12 Special Education Supervisor; ACSI Administrative Certificate: All Levels Principal; ACSI Teaching Certificate; State of Iowa Educator with endorsements in K-8 Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate; 5-12 Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate; K-12 Instructional Strategist II: BD/LD
Mr. Schoon
Director of Spiritual Formation
- Years at Isaac Newton: 3
- Degree: MA in Religion (Theological Studies) from Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL; BA in Youth Ministry and Minor in Greek, Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
- Licensure: ACSI Bible Specialist Certificate
Mr. Joyce
Activities Director
- Years at Isaac Newton: 4
- Degree: BS in Education from Iowa State University, Ames, IA
- Licensure: State of Iowa Educator, ACSI Certificate, NIAAA Certified Athletic Administrator
Mrs. King
Director of Development
Director of Development
- Years at Isaac Newton: 21
- Degree: BA in Management and Human Resources, MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS
Mrs. Padgett
Director of Communications
Director of Communications
- Years at Isaac Newton: 1
- Degree: BA, with an emphasis on Creative Writing and minors in Nonprofit Administration and Photojournalism; Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MI
