Faculty and Staff - Isaac Newton Christian Academy

Mrs. Jolene Ridder: Pre-K Teacher

Years at Isaac Newton: 6
Degree: BA in Elementary Education from Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator, ACSI Certificate

Mrs. Deena Vasser: Pre-K Teacher Aide

Years at Isaac Newton: 1

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

Years at Isaac Newton: 1
Degree: MA in Educational Leadership from Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, GA, BA in Special Education from Bob Jones University, Pensacola, FL,
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate

Mrs. Emily Rood: 1st Grade

Years at Isaac Newton: 17
Degree: BS in Elementary Education from Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, IA
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate

Miss Alyssa Luurtsema: 2nd Grade

Years at Isaac Newton: 3
Degree: BA in Elementary Education and Bible from Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL
Licensure: ACSI Certificate

Mrs. Carolyn Miller: 2nd Grade

Years at Isaac Newton: 5
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: 3
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: 12
Degree: BA in Elementary Education, Biola University, La Mirada, CA
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate

Mrs. Sheryl Pilling: Elementary Teacher Aide

Years at Isaac Newton: 20
Degree: BA in Humanities and Library Science from Northwestern College, Orange City, IA
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator

Mrs. Vicki Greer: 5th Grade

Years at Isaac Newton: 11
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: 7
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: 6th Grade

Years at Isaac Newton: 3
Degree: BS in Elementary Education and Communication Arts from North Central University in Minneapolis, MN
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate

Mr. Daniel Walker: Mathematics

Years at Isaac Newton: 2
Degree: BA in Mathematics from Brown University, Providence, RI; MA Curriculum & Instruction from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Secondary Mathematics Certificate

Mrs. Erica McCoy: Language Arts

Years at Isaac Newton: 1
Degrees: AA in English from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, Miama, OK; BS in Secondary English Education from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Secondary English Teacher Certificate

Mrs. Lorraine Potter: History

Years at Isaac Newton: 22
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
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)

Years at Isaac Newton: 2
Degree: Bachelors in Music and Worship from Ozark Christian College, Joplin, MO
Licensure: ACSI Music Specialist Certificate

Mrs. Amy Bautista: Physical Education and Athletic Director

Years at Isaac Newton: 7
Degree: BS in Exercise and Sports Science from Iowa State University, Ames, IA; MS in Physical Education from Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
Licensure: State of Iowa Physical Education, ACSI All Levels Physical Education, ACSI Athletic Director Certificate
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

Years at Isaac Newton: 1
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
Licensure: ACSI All Levels Computer Science

Mrs. Amy Hughes: Art Teacher

Years at Isaac Newton: 2
Degree: BA in Art Education from Central College, Pella, IA
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI All Levels Art Certificate

Mrs. Ann Varn: Resource Teacher

Years at Isaac Newton: 13
Degree: BS in Education from the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA; BA in Interior Decorating from University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Licensure: State of Iowa Educator; ACSI Certificate
Former Director of Holloway House

Mrs. Wendy Kunkle: Secondary Teacher Aide

Years at Isaac Newton: 9
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: 7
Degree: BA in Marketing, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Licensure: ACSI General Studies Certificate

Mrs. Sara Ulmer: Spanish Teacher

Years at Isaac Newton: 4
Degree: BS in Church Music, William Jewell College, Liberty MO
Licensure: ACSI Certificate