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Kate Adams

Secondary Science
Hometown: Estados Unidos, Wisconsin
On staff since: 2023
Qualifications: Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI – BS Biology & Secondary Education, minor in Health Education (2009). Indiana Professional Educator License, grades 5-12: Life Sciences, Health Education (valid through 2024).
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Amanda Ammons

Speech and Language Pathologist
Hometown: Naples, Florida
On staff since: 2023
Qualifications: Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Florida State University, 2010. Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Florida State University, 2008.
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Daniel Bain

Secondary Math
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
On staff since: 2021
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Southern California, 2005.
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Andrea Baker

Secondary Math
Hometown: Jefferson, Iowa
On staff since: 2019
Qualifications: MA in Education, concentration in Special Populations, Augustana University, South Dakota, 2017. BA in Mathematics, Secondary Education Endorsement, Simpson College, Iowa, 2003. Iowa Teaching Credentials
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Meghan Barker

Secondary Worship Coordinator, ELD
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
On staff since: 2018
Qualifications: B.A. in Music, Vocal Emphasis, minor in Spanish, University of Texas at San Antonio, 2007.
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Elías Castillo

Computers
On staff since: 2021
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Susan Cole

HS Social Studies
Hometown: Richmond, Virginia
On staff since: 2022
Qualifications:

BS in Secondary Education (History and English) and a BA in Biblical Studies from Johnson University, TN, 2013. Master of Arts in Holistic Education, K-12, from Johnson University, 2014. ACSI licensed secondary teacher since 2013.

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Elena Dávila

Spanish
Hometown: Managua, Nicaragua
On staff since: 2011
Qualifications: Licenciada (B.A.) in Secondary Education, major in Spanish Language and Literature, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, 2003. Título (Certification) in Secondary and Elementary Education. Diplomado de Enseñanza del Español como Lengua Extranjera, UNAN Managua, 2019.
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Wendy Gómez

Fifth Grade
On staff since: 2024
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Thomás Gutiérrez

Technology Coordinator
Hometown: Managua, Nicaragua
On staff since: 2004
Qualifications: Ingeniería en Computación, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, 2004
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Judith Hernández

Kindergarten Teacher
Hometown: Managua, Nicaragua
On staff since: 2019
Qualifications: Bachelors in Design and Visual Communications, Universidad Americana (UAM), Managua, 2018.
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Amy Hoogeveen

Learning Resources Teacher
Hometown: Sully, Iowa
On staff since: 2014
Qualifications: B.A. in Elementary General Classroom, minors in Reading and Special Education, Dordt College, Iowa, 2012.
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Matt House

School Chaplain
Hometown: Vista, California
On staff since: 2013
Qualifications: Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Pastoral/General Ministries, Talbot School of Theology of Biola University, California, 2012. B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies, Biola University, California, 2002
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Andrew Ippel

SOAAR Coordinator
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
On staff since: 2013
Qualifications: M.A. in Education, concentration in Literacy, Calvin College, Michigan, 2010. B.A. in Education, major in Elementary Education and Special Education, concentration in Cognitive Impairments, Calvin College, Michigan, 2004. Professional Educator's Certificate, State of Michigan.
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Milagros Juárez

Spanish
Hometown: Managua, Nicaragua
On staff since: 2014
Qualifications: Licenciada en Ciencias de la Educación con Mención en Lengua y Literatura Hispánicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua (UNAN Managua), 2015. Teacher Certification for Elementary and Secondary Grades, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua (UNAN Managua), 2014.
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Marisa Kohler

Pre-K I
Hometown: Managua, Nicaragua
On staff since: 2017
Qualifications: Licenciada (B.A.) in Psychology, Universidad Centroamericana, Managua, 2006. Diplomado en línea sobre Diagnóstico e Intervención del Trastorno del Espectro Autista, La Asociación de Autismo Desarrollo y Arte de México, May 2019.
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Jason Link

Secondary English and Bible
Hometown: Traverse City, Michigan
On staff since: 2020
Qualifications: B.A. in English Writing, DePauw University, Indiana, 2006.
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Anita MacBain

Third Grade
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
On staff since: 2021
Qualifications: Master of Arts in Education, American Pathway University, Colorado, 2011. Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, West Chester University, Pennsylvania, 1984.
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Andrea McFall

Secondary Guidance Counselor
Hometown: Greenwood, Indiana
On staff since: 2017
Qualifications: B.S. in Math Education, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2012.
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Yajaira Ortega

Spanish
On staff since: 2022
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Marlyn Pérez

Spanish
Hometown: Managua, Nicaragua
On staff since: 2012
Qualifications: Licenciada (B.S.) in Education, Universidad Nacional Autónoma, Nicaragua, 1992. Diplomado de Enseñanza del Español como Lengua Extranjera, UNAN Managua, 2019.
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Anna Randall

Second Grade
Hometown: Pensacola, Florida
On staff since: 2021
Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with Bilingual and ESL Endorsement, Wheaton College, Illinois, 2020,
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Julia Rohrer

ESL/ELD Teacher
Hometown: Silver Spring, Maryland
On staff since: 2023
Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts in ESOL K-12, minor in Spanish, Salisbury University, Maryland, 2021. Maryland State Teacher Certification (ESOL K-12)
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Heidi Saballos

Pre-K II
Hometown: Montpellier, France
On staff since: 2018
Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts in Community Development, Covenant College, Georgia, 2009.
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Melissa Smith

Music
Hometown: Garner, North Carolina
On staff since: 2021
Qualifications: Bachelors in Music Education, Appalachian State University, North Carolina, 2015. Professional Educator's License, Music K-12, State of North Carolina.
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Rodolfo Solís

Spanish
Hometown: Managua, Nicaragua
On staff since: 2017
Qualifications: Licenciado en Derecho, Abogado y Notario Público, UNAN-Managua, 2009. Estudios en Maestro de Educación Primaria y Licenciatura en Lengua y Literatura
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Jessica Stuebner

Secondary Science
Hometown: Rockland, Massachusetts
On staff since: 2009
Qualifications: M.S. in Clinical Psychology, Evangel University, Missouri, 2000. B.A. in Psychology, minor in Spanish, Evangel University, Missouri, 1997. Certified Biology 6th-12th grade, State of Florida
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Dan Turner

Athletic Director, Elem Physical Education
Hometown: Audubon, Pennsylvania
On staff since: 2019
Qualifications: B.A. in Kinesiology, Minor in Health Education, Calvin College, Michigan, 2013. Provisional Teaching Certificate in Secondary Health (6-12) and Physical Education (K-12), State of Michigan, 2013.
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Melinda Uhl

Secondary English
Hometown: Lancaster, California
On staff since: 2017
Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts in English, Ohio Christian University, 2020. AA in Letters, Arts, and Sciences, Antelope Valley College, California, 2003. TESOL Certification, International TEFL & TESOL Training, 2016.
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María Auxiliadora Vargas

Spanish
Hometown: El Crucero, Managua, Nicaragua
On staff since: 2016
Qualifications: Licenciada en Ciencias de la Educación con mención en Inglés, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua. Profesora de Enseñanza Media en Lengua y Literatura Hispánica, UNICA, 2022.
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Rachel Wordes

First Grade
Hometown: Renville, Minnesota
On staff since: 2022
Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education -- General Classroom, minors in English as a Second Language and Art, Dordt University, Iowa, 2022