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Mrs. Riggs: Pre-K Teacher
  • Years at Isaac Newton:  3
  • Degree: MA in Reading, Harding University, Searcy, AR;  BA in Elementary Education, Harding University, Searcy, AR
  • Endorsement: Dyslexia
  • Licensure: ACSI Certificate
Mrs. Zirbel: Pre-K Teacher Aide
  • Years at Isaac Newton:  1
  • Degree: BA in History from Concordia University, St. Paul, MN
Mrs. Mathias: Kindergarten
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 8
  • Degree: BS in Elementary Education and Early Childhood from Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL
  • Licensure: ACSI Certificate
Mrs. Ridder: Kindergarten
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 11
  • Degree: BA in Elementary Education from Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL
  • Licensure: State of Iowa Educator, ACSI Certificate
Miss Hubert: 1st Grade
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 2
  • Degree: MA in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Columbia International University, Columbia, SC; BS in Child and Family Services from Iowa State University, Ames, IA
  • Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate
Mrs. Rood: 1st Grade
  • Years at Isaac Newton:  21
  • Degree:  BS in Elementary Education from Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Licensure:  State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate
 
 
Mrs. Klever: 2nd Grade
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 4
  • Degree: BA in Elementary Education and Minor in Special Education from the University of Northern Iowa
  • Licensure: Licensure: State of Iowa Educator, ACSI Certificate
Mrs. Strecker: 2nd Grade
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 10
  • Degree: BA in Elementary Education from Harding University, Searcy, AR
  • Licensure: State of Iowa Educator, ACSI Certificate
Miss Greer: 3rd Grade
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 8
  • Degree: BS in Elementary Education and Bible from Grace University, Omaha, NE
  • Licensure: State of Iowa Educator, ACSI Certificate
Ms. Stevens: 3rd Grade
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 1
  • Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with specialties in Literacy and Special Education, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
  • Licensure: State of Iowa Educator, ACSI Certificate
Mrs. Perry: 4th Grade
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 1
  • Degree: BS in Elementary Education from Faith Baptist Bible College
  • Endorsement:  K-6 Teacher; 5-8 Middle School Specialist; 5-12 Music
  • Licensure:  State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate
Mrs. Sampica: 4th Grade
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 2
  • Degree: BA in Psychology, MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS; Teaching Certification, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 
  • Licensure: State of Iowa Educator, ACSI Certificate
Mrs. Greer: 5th Grade
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 16
  • Degree: BS in Elementary Education from Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate
Ms. Root: Junior High Language Arts, 6th Grade Bible
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 2
  • Degree: MA in Curriculum Design & Instructions from Concordia University of Portland; BA in Elementary Education from Luther College, Decorah, IA; Certified in the International Baccalaureate primary and middle years from SUNY University, Buffalo, NY
  • Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate
Mrs. Whiting: Resource Teacher
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 4
  • Degree: BA in Elementary Education, Heartland Baptist Bible College, Oklahoma City, OK,   MA  in Educational Administration from Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL
  • Licensure:  ACSI Certificate

Mrs. Clinkinbeard: Resource Teacher - Upper School

  • Years at Isaac Newton:  1
  • Licensure:  State of Iowa Educator, Special Education Consultant, K-6 Teacher, K-8 Multicategorical Resource Mild, K-8 Instructional Strategist 1, K-12 Instructional Strategist II; ACSI Certificate
Miss Michels: Jr. High Bible and History
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 8 
  • Degree: BS in Elementary Education and Communication Arts from North Central University, Minneapolis, MN 
  • Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate
Mrs. Parr: Jr. High Science and Math Teacher
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 1 
  • Degree:  MA in Education, Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI; BS in Mathematics Education, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, MN
  • Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate
Mr. Glad: Mathematics
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 5
  • Degree: BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology from LeTourneau University, Longview, Texas
  • Licensure: ACSI Secondary Mathematics Teacher Certificate
Mrs. Sulek: Mathematics
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 2
  • Degree: MA in Mathematics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX; BS in Mechanical Engineering, LeTourneau University, Longview, TX; Teacher Certification Program, Moreland University, Washington, DC
  • Licensure: State of Iowa Educator, ACSI Secondary Math Teacher Certificate
Mrs. McCoy: Language Arts
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 7
  • Degrees: M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction (English) from Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA; BS in Secondary English Education from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK; AA in English from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, Miami, OK
  • Licensure:  State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Secondary English Teacher Certificate
Miss Stangl: History/8th Grade Bible
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 2
  • Degree: BA in History from the University of Iowa; AA in Liberal Arts from Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Licensure: ACSI Secondary Teacher Certificate
Mr. Shonk: Science
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 8
  • Degree: BA from University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
  • Licensure: State of Iowa Educator, ACSI Secondary Science Teacher Certificate
Mr. Schoon: Bible
  • 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
     
Mrs. Leeland: General Music Teacher
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 9
  • Degree: BS in Elementary Education from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO
  • Licensure: ACSI Certificate
Ms. Thomas: Music Teacher
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 2
  • Degree: BA in Music from Simpson College, Indianola, IA; Masters in Vocal Performance, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
  • Licenseure: ACSI Certificate
Miss Bowe: Elementary Physical Education
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 1
  • Degree: BS in Social Work, Dordt University, Sioux Center, IA
  • Licensure:  ACSI Certificate
     
Mr. Joyce: Physical Education and Athletic Director
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 4
  • Degree: BS in Education from Iowa State University, Ames, IA
  • Licensure: State of Iowa Educator, ACSI Certificate
Mrs. Richmond: Technology Facilitator
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 6 
  • Degrees: MS in Systems Engineering from Iowa State University, Ames, IA; MBA from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA; BS Electrical Engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, SD 
  • Licensure: ACSI All Levels Computer Science
Mrs. Curry: Technology
  • Years at Isaac Newton:  21 
  • Degrees: BA in Elementary Education from Biola University in La Mirada, CA
  • Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate
Mrs. Clair: Art Teacher
  • Years at Isaac Newton:  3
  • Degree: MS in Education from Walden State University, Minneapolis, MN; BS in Education from Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
  • Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate
 Mr. Jones: Spanish Teacher
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 2
  • Degree: General Biblical Studies, Bethesda Fundamental Baptist Institute, Monterrey, Mexico
  • Licensure: ACSI Certificate
Mrs. Mike: Study Hall Facilitator/Upper School Teacher Aide
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 2
  • Degree: BA in Business Management from Mt. Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Certificate: ESL 
  • Licensure: State of Iowa Educator
Mrs. Houy: Librarian
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 11
  • Degree: BA in Marketing, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
  • Licensure: ACSI General Studies Certificate
Mrs. Mains: School Nurse
  • Years at Isaac Newton: 1
  • Degree: ADN in Nursing, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA 
  • RN State of Iowa Board of Nursing
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