Faculty and Staff - Isaac Newton Christian Academy

Miss Anna Schneider: Pre-K Teacher

Years at Isaac Newton: 3
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; ACSI All Levels Principal Certificate

Mrs. Shauna Casey: Pre-K Teacher Aide

Years at Isaac Newton: 2

Mrs. Emily Slippy: Pre-K After School Care

Years at Isaac Newton: 2

Mrs. Jolene Ridder: Kindergarten Teacher

Years at Isaac Newton: 8
Degree: BA in Elementary Education from Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator, ACSI Certificate

Mrs. Hannah Mathias: Kindergarten

Years at Isaac Newton: 5

Degree: BS in Elementary Education and Early Childhood from Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL

Licensure: ACSI Certificate

Mrs. Emily Rood: 1st Grade

Years at Isaac Newton: 18
Degree: BS in Elementary Education from Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, IA
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate

Mrs. Carissa Levering: Elementary Teacher Aide

Years at Isaac Newton: 1

Mrs. Joanna Klever: 2nd Grade

Years at Isaac Newton: 1
Degree: BA in Elementary Education and Minor in Special Education from the University of Northern Iowa
Licensure: Licensure: State of Iowa Educator, ACSI Certificate

Ms. Carolyn Miller: 2nd Grade

Years at Isaac Newton: 7
Degree: BA in Elementary Education from Harding University, Searcy Arkansas
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator, ACSI Certificate

Miss Caitlyn Greer: 3rd Grade

Years at Isaac Newton: 5
Degree: BS in Elementary Education and Bible from Grace University, Omaha, NE
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator, ACSI Certificate

Mrs. Karen Curry: 4th Grade

Years at Isaac Newton: 14
Degree: BA in Elementary Education, Biola University, La Mirada, CA
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate

Mrs. Katie Whiting: 4th Grade

Years at Isaac Newton: 1
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. Vicki Greer: 5th Grade

Years at Isaac Newton: 13
Degree: BS in Elementary Education from Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, IA
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate

Mrs. Kelly Funston: 6th Grade

Years at Isaac Newton: 9
Degree: BS in Education from Mt. Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, IA; BA in English from Mt. Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, IA
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate

Miss Kristen Michels: Jr. High Bible and History

Years at Isaac Newton: 5
Degree: BS in Elementary Education and Communication Arts from North Central University in Minneapolis, MN
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate

Mr. Jim Glad: Mathematics and STEM Coordinator

Years at Isaac Newton: 2
Degree: BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology from LeTourneau University, Longview, Texas
Licensure: ACSI Secondary Mathematics Teacher Certificate

Mrs. Erica McCoy: Language Arts

Years at Isaac Newton: 3
Degrees: AA in English from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, Miami, OK; BS in Secondary English Education from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Secondary English Teacher Certificate

Mrs. Barbara Nottle: History

Years at Isaac Newton: 1
Degree: BA in Political Science/Government from California State University in Los Angeles, CA, Master’s in Education with a teaching emphasis from Bethany University, Santa Cruz, CA
Licensure: ACSI Secondary Teacher Certificate

Mr. Larry Shonk: Science

Years at Isaac Newton: 5
Degree: BA from University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator, ACSI Secondary Science Teacher Certificate

Mr. Tim Casey: Bible

Years at Isaac Newton: 6
Degree: MA in Discipleship from Liberty Theological Seminary, Lynchburg, VA; BA in Biblical Literature, Ozark Christian College, Joplin, MO
Licensure: ACSI Bible Specialist Lifetime Certificate; ACSI Secondary Principal Certificate

Mrs. Audrey McCoy: Music (Vocal & Instrumental)

Years at Isaac Newton: 4
Degree: Bachelors in Music and Worship from Ozark Christian College, Joplin, MO
Licensure: ACSI Music Specialist Certificate

Mr. Thad Joyce: Physical Education and Athletic Director

Years at Isaac Newton: 1
Degree: BS in Education from Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Licensure: ACSI Certificate

Mrs. Jennifer Richmond: Technology Facilitator

Years at Isaac Newton: 3
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. Amy Hughes: Art Teacher

Years at Isaac Newton: 4
Degree: BA in Art Education from Central College, Pella, IA
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI All Levels Art Certificate

Mrs. Wendy Kunkle: Secondary Teacher Aide

Years at Isaac Newton: 11
Degree: BA in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator

Mrs. Susan Houy: Librarian

Years at Isaac Newton: 8
Degree: BA in Marketing, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Licensure: ACSI General Studies Certificate

Mrs. Sara Ulmer: Spanish Teacher

Years at Isaac Newton: 5
Degree: BS in Church Music, William Jewell College, Liberty MO
Licensure: ACSI Certificate