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Administration

Dr. Ridder
Head of School
  • Years at Isaac Newton:  14
  • 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
Mrs. Harlan
Secondary Principal
  • Years at Isaac Newton:  2
  • Degree: MA in Organizational Leadership from St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA; BA in Athletic Training from North Central College, Naperville, IL
  • Licensure:  ACSI Certificate
Miss Schneider
Director of Early Education and Special Services
  • Years at Isaac Newton:  5
  • 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: 2
  • 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
Athletic Director
  • Years at Isaac Newton:  3
  • Degree:  BS in Education from Iowa State University, Ames, IA
  • Licensure:  State of Iowa Educator, ACSI Certificate
Dr. Perry
Instructional Coach
  • Years at Isaac Newton:  5
  • 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
Mrs. King
Director of Development
Years at Isaac Newton:  20
  • Degree:  BA in Management and Human Resources, MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS
 
Mrs. Padgett
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
 
Mrs. Nanke
Finance
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 20
 
 
 
Mrs. Jorgensen
Office Manager/Finance
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 8
 
Mrs. Bowe
Administrative Assistant/Registrar
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 8
 
Mrs. Perry
Administrative Assistant
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 2
Mrs. Kirkegaard
Director of Food Services
  • Years at Isaac Newton:  2