Teachers
Preschool
Marisa Barkley
Cedar Pre-K & Jr. K Teacher
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.
Michelle Mackenzie
3's Teacher
Tiffany Oakley
4/5's Full Day Teacher
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.
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
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).
Jennifer Frankovic
HS English Teacher, Theater & Yearbook Teacher
Email: jfrankovic@nwcs.org
I am a graduate of Whitworth and CWU, and I have 3 young children. My passions include reading, writing, directing, and all things Jane Austen!
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.
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
Jennifer Huseland
Homeschool Spanish Teacher
Email: jhuseland@nwcs.org
I grew up in Peru and I love to sew and read.
Deanna Stewart
Homeschool Administrative Assistant/Registrar
Email: dstewart@nwcs.org
Love God, my husband of 21 years, volleyball, skiing, basketball, and homeschool.
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.
Aaron Spuler
Athletic Director
Email: aspuler@nwcs.org
Married to Corinna Spuler, 4 awesome children who attend NWC: Titus, Joseph, Adin & Abigail.
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
Duane Grummons
Board Member
Email: grummons@me.com
Through my orthodontic profession and as a lecturer and consultant, I have been blessed to shine the light of Christ. My wife of 43 yrs, Trudy, shares my inspiration for this opportunity to again serve the NWC community. Our family shares a long history with the school, and l look forward to serving wholeheartedly with diligence.
Brian Hastings
Chairman Elect
Email: brianh777@comcast.net
After graduating from Whitworth and the Univ. of Idaho I worked in private and ministerial counseling and am currently a school counselor, as is my wife Kristen. We have three wonderful and active elementary and middle schoolers here at NWCS. I feel blessed to bring my 30 years of professional experience to serve NWCS.
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.
Steve Stager
Secretary
Email: stager.steve@gmail.com
I serve as the Senior Pastor of Foothills Community Church and it is my passion to equip God's people to radiate His goodness in Christ to the nations! I have 4 children at NWC, and I am privileged to serve on the board.
Josh Stelly
Chairman
Email: josh@tpob.org
I serve as the Executive Pastor at Turning Point Church and have three kids in the elementary and middle school here at NWC. I am passionate about the Gospel being infused in the hearts and minds of people.
Zach Strandy
Board Member
Email: zachary.strandy@summitrehab.org
I co-own and operate Summit Rehabilitation Associates Physical Therapy. As a NWCS graduate, my wife Corrine and I love seeing our 4 awesome kids continue the tradition. It is gratifying to have the opportunity to help shepherd and steward this amazing school.
Evan Verduin
Board Member
Email: evan@trekarch.com
I’m a graduate of Washington State University, an NWCS alumni and owner of Trek Architecture. Our 5 children ages 2 through 10 all attend NWCS and we’re blessed to be a part of the family.
Raelene Vogelsang
Board Member
Email: vogelsangm@yahoo.com
As Sr. Trust Officer with NW Trustee & Management Services, my business/finance background in both for- and non-profit organizations (including 12 years at NWC) informs my service as a Regent. My two daughters were at NWC for the majority of their school years. NWC has impacted my whole family and I am honored to joyfully serve.
Daniel Zwiesler
Exec Board Member
Email: zwieslerd@nw-woman.com
I am an OB/GYN at Northwest OB/GYN, practicing since 2008. I have 3 kids, senior, sophomore, and 7th grader at NWCS. I like to run marathons and spend time with my family.