Faculty and Staff
Mrs. Jolene Ridder: Pre-K Teacher
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Years at Isaac Newton: 6
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Degree: BA in Elementary Education from Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL
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Licensure: State of Iowa Educator, ACSI Certificate
Mrs. Hannah Mathias: Kindergarten
Years at Isaac Newton: 3
Degree: BS in Elementary Education and Early Childhood from Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL
Licensure: ACSI Certificate
Miss Anna Schneider: Kindergarten
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Years at Isaac Newton: 1
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Degree: MA in Educational Leadership from Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, GA, BA in Special Education from Bob Jones University, Pensacola, FL,
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Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate
Mrs. Emily Rood: 1st Grade
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Years at Isaac Newton: 17
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Degree: BS in Elementary Education from Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, IA
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Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate
Miss Alyssa Luurtsema: 2nd Grade
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Years at Isaac Newton: 3
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Degree: BA in Elementary Education and Bible from Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL
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Licensure: ACSI Certificate
Mrs. Carolyn Miller: 2nd Grade
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Years at Isaac Newton: 5
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Degree: BA in Elementary Education from Harding University, Searcy Arkansas
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Licensure: State of Iowa Educator, ACSI Certificate
Miss Caitlyn Greer: 3rd Grade
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Years at Isaac Newton: 3
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Degree: BS in Elementary Education and Bible from Grace University, Omaha, NE
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Licensure: State of Iowa Educator, ACSI Certificate
Mrs. Karen Curry: 4th Grade
- Years at Isaac Newton: 12
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Degree: BA in Elementary Education, Biola University, La Mirada, CA
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Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate
Mrs. Sheryl Pilling: Elementary Teacher Aide
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Years at Isaac Newton: 20
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Degree: BA in Humanities and Library Science from Northwestern College, Orange City, IA
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Licensure: State of Iowa Educator
Mrs. Vicki Greer: 5th Grade
- Years at Isaac Newton: 11
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Degree: BS in Elementary Education from Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, IA
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Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate
Mrs. Kelly Funston: 6th Grade
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Years at Isaac Newton: 7
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Degree: BS in Education from Mt. Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, IA; BA in English from Mt. Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, IA
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Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate
Miss Kristen Michels: 6th Grade
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Years at Isaac Newton: 3
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Degree: BS in Elementary Education and Communication Arts from North Central University in Minneapolis, MN
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Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate
Mr. Daniel Walker: Mathematics
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Years at Isaac Newton: 2
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Degree: BA in Mathematics from Brown University, Providence, RI; MA Curriculum & Instruction from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
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Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Secondary Mathematics Certificate
Mrs. Erica McCoy: Language Arts
- Years at Isaac Newton: 1
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Degrees: AA in English from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, Miama, OK; BS in Secondary English Education from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
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Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Secondary English Teacher Certificate
Mrs. Lorraine Potter: History
- Years at Isaac Newton: 22
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Degree: MA in History from Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, MA in Curriculum & Instruction from Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA, BS in Elementary Education from Iowa State University, Ames, IA
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Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Secondary History Teacher Certificate
Mr. Larry Shonk: Science
- Years at Isaac Newton: 3
- 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: 4
- 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)
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Years at Isaac Newton: 2
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Degree: Bachelors in Music and Worship from Ozark Christian College, Joplin, MO
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Licensure: ACSI Music Specialist Certificate
Mrs. Amy Bautista: Physical Education and Athletic Director
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Years at Isaac Newton: 7
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Degree: BS in Exercise and Sports Science from Iowa State University, Ames, IA; MS in Physical Education from Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
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Licensure: State of Iowa Physical Education, ACSI All Levels Physical Education, ACSI Athletic Director Certificate
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Memberships: Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association (IHSADA) and the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA), Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Mrs. Jennifer Richmond: Technology Facilitator
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Years at Isaac Newton: 1
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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, Rapids City, SD
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Licensure: ACSI All Levels Computer Science
Mrs. Amy Hughes: Art Teacher
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Years at Isaac Newton: 2
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Degree: BA in Art Education from Central College, Pella, IA
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Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI All Levels Art Certificate
Mrs. Ann Varn: Resource Teacher
- Years at Isaac Newton: 13
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Degree: BS in Education from the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA; BA in Interior Decorating from University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
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Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate
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Former Director of Holloway House
Mrs. Wendy Kunkle: Secondary Teacher Aide
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Years at Isaac Newton: 9
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Degree: BA in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
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Licensure: State of Iowa Educator
