Teachers
Preschool
Candi Hagan
Elementary Art Teacher/ Early Learning Traditional 4/5 Lead Teacher
Email: chagan@nwcs.org
I love painting, reading and making stuff!!
Kim Heinrich
Pre-K Teacher
Email: Kheinrich@nwcs.org
I love crafts, playing any sports, playing games with my family and friends, enjoying time at our cabin at Priest Lake.
Elementary
Alayna Culbertson
Learning Center Tutor
Email: aculbertson@nwcs.org
I like to travel and see new places. I also like to read and craft.
Candi Hagan
Elementary Art Teacher/ Early Learning Traditional 4/5 Lead Teacher
Email: chagan@nwcs.org
I love painting, reading and making stuff!!
Katie Iverson
Elementary PE Teacher & Athletic Director
Email: kiverson@nwcs.org
I enjoy reading and being in the outdoors
Karin Jones
4th Grade Teacher
Email: kjones@nwcs.org
I enjoy reading, gardening, traveling and watching movies.
Andrea McKinney
Learning Center
Katie Segalla
Learning Center Teacher/Coordinator
Email: ksegalla@nwcs.org
I LOVE to help with both the Middle School & High School plays that take place each year at NWCS. I am also a photographer!
Corrine Strandy
Kindergarten Teacher
Email: cstrandy@nwcs.org
Our family loves to travel and explore new places together.
Katie Trembecky
1st Grade Teacher
Email: ktrembecky@nwcs.org
I love to run and hike. We have an 8 month old boxer puppy named AJ. I have 5 siblings. I have a 20 year old son who graduated from NWC and is in the culinary arts.
Becky Wilson
3rd Grade Teacher
Email: bwilson@nwcs.org
I enjoy coffee, crafting, traveling, baking & snowboarding.
Brenda Young
5th Grade Teacher
Email: byoung@nwcs.org
I spend most of my free time watching my boys' sporting events and dreaming about ways to bring my old family farm back to life.
Middle School
Melanie Allen
6th Grade Science and English Teacher
Email: Mallen@nwcs.org
I have had the opportunity to teach abroad.
Dan Ferguson
HS Bible teacher / 8th Grade Boys PE / Computers
Email: dferguson@nwcs.org
My two principals that I am under are my son and a former student of mine (Ray).
Tim Hansen
8th Grade Teacher, Math, Science, and Bible, JV Boys Basketball Coach
Email: thansen@nwcs.org
I love hunting, fishing, classic cars & gardening.
Christina Hilderbrand
8th Grade Teacher
Email: childerbrand@nwcs.org
I like to read, craft, go camping, rafting and to spend time with my family.
Shawna Ricks
7th grade English & History, 8th grade Leadership & Yearbook
Email: sricks@nwcs.org
When I was 12, I won a hot tub from a radio contest. My family sold it, and it helped to fund our trip to The Philippines, Hong Kong, and Hawaii. I also traveled to Seoul, South Korea to teach English while in college.
Joshua Wilkinson
6th grade Bible and History Teacher
Email: jwilkinson@nwcs.org
I was part of a sleepover in the observation deck of the Space Needle when I was in high school.
High School
Dan Ferguson
HS Bible teacher / 8th Grade Boys PE / Computers
Email: dferguson@nwcs.org
My two principals that I am under are my son and a former student of mine (Ray).
Lisa Greer
High School Business, Technology, Home Living Teacher
Email: lgreer@nwcs.org
I grew up in an avocado orchard 20 miles outside Los Angeles, toured with bands to provide catering services while I was in school to get my teaching degree, Disneyland fanatic, love to travel, and be with family.
Chrissy Hoeksema
Spanish and Learning Center Teacher
Email: choeksema@nwcs.org
I'm a Green Bay Packer fan from Wisconsin, a graduate of Calvin College, and member of Grace Christian Fellowship
Jonathan Leo
9th-12th Grade Life Science Teacher
Email: jleo@nwcs.org
Pickleball and biking are my current hobbies.
Terry Meyer
Robotics Teacher
Email: tmeyer@nwcs.org
Coaching Cross Country and Track and taking high schoolers on yearly Pacific Crest Trail trips.
Aaron Spuler
Athletic Director, Teacher, Head Boys Basketball Coach
Email: aspuler@nwcs.org
Married to Corinna Spuler, 4 awesome children who attend NWC: Titus, Joseph, Adin & Abigail.
Rick Taylor
High School, grades 9 - 12, Theater, Graphic Arts, Digital Media, Worship Team, Bible
Email: rtaylor@nwcs.org
Directing and being in shows is my passion and joy.
Chris Waters
HS Math Teacher
Email: cwaters@nwcs.org
I enjoy being a youth sports coach & board games.
Laura West
HS Spanish Teacher, ASB Advisor
Email: lwest@nwcs.org
One of my hobbies is growing tomatoes for salsa.
Homeschool
Lisa Angle
Online Adjunct Math
Email: langle@nwcs.org
Lisa enjoys music and has been a church pianist since she was a teenager.
Jennifer Huseland
Homeschool Spanish Teacher
Email: jhuseland@nwcs.org
I grew up in Peru and I love to sew and read.
Staff
Jana Baldwin
Elementary Administrative Assistant
Email: jbaldwin@nwcs.org
One of my favorite things to do is organize and clean out closets.
Brenda Carey
Events & Alumni Relations
Email: bcarey@nwcs.org
I have five children that have all attended NWCS.
Kathleen (Kat) Cordis
Athletic & MS Admin Assistant; MS Athletic Director
Email: kcordis@nwcs.org
Horses, hockey, & happiness sum me up!
Lindsey Friedly
Communication & Human Resource Coordinator
Email: lfriedly@nwcs.org
My hobbies include baking/cooking, sports, hiking/backpacking and having fun at the lake.
Renate McFaul
Front Office - Administrative Assistant
Email: rmcfaul@nwcs.org
I enjoy time with family/grandkids, gardening, kayaking & hiking.
Terry Meyer
Director of Advancement
Email: tmeyer@nwcs.org
Coaching Cross Country and Track and taking high schoolers on yearly Pacific Crest Trail trips.
Aaron Spuler
Athletic Director
Email: aspuler@nwcs.org
Married to Corinna Spuler, 4 awesome children who attend NWC: Titus, Joseph, Adin & Abigail.
Deanna Stewart
Homeschool Administrative Assistant/Registrar
Email: dstewart@nwcs.org
Love God, my husband of 21 years, volleyball, skiing, basketball, and homeschool.
Administration
Jennie Atkins
Early Learning Preschool Director
Email: jatkins@nwcs.org
One of my favorite things to do is shopping to find the perfect gift for someone else.
Maralee Greer
CFO-Director of Business
Email: mgreer@nwcs.org
I enjoy flowers, gardening & swimming.
Ray Ricks
Director of Education/ High School Principal
Email: rricks@nwcs.org
I enjoy sports, the outdoors, boating, and coffee.
Ruth Wagley
NWCS Homeschool Program Director
Email: rwagley@nwcs.org
Gardening is a true hobby that teaches me all sorts of things about living for Jesus!
Board of Regents
Wanda Bowman
Board Member
Email: gwbowman53@gmail.com
I have been involved in Christian Education for over 35 years as a parent, volunteer, board member and office secretary.
Greg Brown
Board Member
Email: gregorybr1962@gmail.com
My wife and I have 3 children who graduated from NWCS. I have over 30 years experience in school facilities administration (Prov. 3:5-6).
Brian Hastings
Chairman Elect
Email: brianh777@comcast.net
I feel blessed to bring my 30 years of experience in ministerial counseling and in the public schools to NWCS.
Michele Jessup
Board Member
Laurie Matkin
Secretary
Email: laurie.matkin@gmail.com
Degree in Small Business Management, had 2 children graduate from NWCS, has been on the Board since 2009.
Paul Nelson
Board Member
Email: paulmalinda@gmail.com
I serve on the senior leadership team for a financial services company. Malinda and I have had 2 children attend NWCS.
Jason Paull
Board Member
Email: j.paull63@gmail.com
I am a graduate of Western Washington University with a finance and economics degree. I have been working in the banking and mortgage industry for the past 8 years.
Jenni Rainbow
Treasurer
Email: jenniferrainbow@yahoo.com
Accounting/Finance degree. An alum of NWCS. My husband Toby and I have 3 girls who currently attend NWCS.
Josh Stelly
Chairman
Email: jstelly@nwcs.org
Associate Pastor at Turning Point Church. I am passionate about the Gospel being infused in the hearts and minds of people.