Faculty and Staff - Isaac Newton Christian Academy

Mrs. Riggs: Pre-K Teacher

Years at Isaac Newton: 1
Degree: MA in Reading, Harding University, Searcy, AR; BA in Elementary Education, Harding University, Searcy, AR
Endorsement: Dyslexia
Licensure: ACSI Certificate

Mrs. Slippy: Pre-K Teacher Aide

Years at Isaac Newton: 3

Mrs. Mathias: Kindergarten

Years at Isaac Newton: 6
Degree: BS in Elementary Education and Early Childhood from Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL
Licensure: ACSI Certificate

Mrs. Ridder: First Grade Teacher

Years at Isaac Newton: 9
Degree: BA in Elementary Education from Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator, ACSI Certificate

Mrs. Rood: 1st Grade

Years at Isaac Newton: 19
Degree: BS in Elementary Education from Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, IA
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate

Mrs. Levering: Elementary Teacher Aide

Years at Isaac Newton: 2

Mrs. Klever: 2nd Grade

Years at Isaac Newton: 2
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. Miller: 2nd Grade

Years at Isaac Newton: 8
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: 6
Degree: BS in Elementary Education and Bible from Grace University, Omaha, NE
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator, ACSI Certificate

Mrs. Whiting: 3rd Grade

Years at Isaac Newton: 2
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. Curry: 4th Grade

Years at Isaac Newton: 15
Degree: BA in Elementary Education, Biola University, La Mirada, CA
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate

Mrs. Greer: 5th Grade

Years at Isaac Newton: 14
Degree: BS in Elementary Education from Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, IA
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate

Mrs. Funston: 6th Grade

Years at Isaac Newton: 10
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 Michels: Jr. High Bible and History

Years at Isaac Newton: 6
Degree: BS in Elementary Education and Communication Arts from North Central University in Minneapolis, MN
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate

Mr. Glad: Mathematics and STEM Coordinator

Years at Isaac Newton: 3
Degree: BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology from LeTourneau University, Longview, Texas
Licensure: ACSI Secondary Mathematics Teacher Certificate

Mr. Robinson: High School Mathematics/High School Art

Years at Isaac Newton: 2
Degree: MA Fine Art, Iowa State University, Ames, IA; BS in Math, Des Moines Area Community College, Des Moines, IA; BS Art, Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator, ACSI Secondary Math Teacher Certificate

Mrs. McCoy: Language Arts

Years at Isaac Newton: 4
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. Nottle: History

Years at Isaac Newton: 2
Degree: Master’s in Education with a teaching emphasis from Bethany University, Santa Cruz, CA, BA in Political Science/Government from California State University in Los Angeles, CA,
Licensure: California Clear Secondary Social Studies Credential, ACSI Secondary Teacher Certificate

Mr. Shonk: Science

Years at Isaac Newton: 6
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: 1
Degree: 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: 7
Degree: BS in Elementary Education from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO
Licensure: ACSI Certificate

Mrs. Barrett: Vocal Music Teacher

Years at Isaac Newton: 1
Degree: MA in Counseling Psychology, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA; BS in Music from Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Licensure: ACSI Certificate

Pastor Wentworth: Concert Band

Years at Isaac Newton: 1
Degree: BS in Elementary Education from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI; MA in Socio-Cultural Educational Studies from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI; MDiv from Indian Wesleyan University, Marion, IN

Mr. Joyce: Physical Education and Athletic Director

Years at Isaac Newton: 2
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: 4
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. Clair: Art Teacher

Years at Isaac Newton: 1
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. Bran: Spanish Teacher

Years at Isaac Newton: 1
Degree: MA in Spanish Literature, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA; BA in Spanish, Iowa State University, Ames, IA; BS in Biology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
Licensure: ACSI Certificate

Mrs. Kunkle: Secondary Teacher Aide

Years at Isaac Newton: 12
Degree: BA in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator

Mrs. Houy: Librarian

Years at Isaac Newton: 9
Degree: BA in Marketing, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Licensure: ACSI General Studies Certificate