Teachers
Preschool
Jennie Atkins
Early Learning Executive Director
Adoniah Blair
Cedar Toddler 1-2s Lead Teacher
Jessica Chavez
Cedar Custom 2-3s Lead Teacher
Jacqueline Davidson
Cedar Custom 3s Lead Teacher
Jennifer Easterbrooks
Cedar Custom 4-5s Lead Teacher
Kristen Harvey
Cedar Early Learning Director
Kim Heinrich
Colbert Custom 4-5s Lead Teacher
Molly Hohenstreet
Colbert Custom 4-5s Afternoon Lead Teacher
Katelynn Hooke
Cedar Traditional 3s Lead Teacher
Beth Klatt
Cedar 4-5s Lead Teacher
Heide Kristi
Cedar Traditional 4-5s Lead Teacher
Ulrich Lisa
Colbert Traditional 4-5s Lead Teacher
Michelle Mackenzie
Colbert Traditional 3s Lead Teacher
Lori Martinez
Colbert Custom 3s Lead Teacher
Mackenzie Pierce
Cedar Custom 3-4s Lead Teacher
Janeal Proffitt
Colbert Traditional 4-5s Lead Teacher
Carissa Snediker
Colbert & Cedar Administrative & Classroom Assistant
Dawn Todalen
Cedar Infant Lead Teacher
Amanda Yates
Colbert Toddler Lead Teacher
Colbert Elementary
Melanie Allen
Elementary Principal, Colbert Campus
Marissa Barkley
2nd Grade Teacher
Georgie Claycomb
Librarian, Media Specialist
Alayna Culbertson
Learning Center Coordinator
Annika Dollar
Learning Center Assistant
Kelsie Gooch
3rd Grade Teacher
Cheryl Huffman
Learning Center Assistant
Brian Huseland
5th Grade Teacher
Katie Iverson
Elementary PE Teacher
Angela Kinsel
4th Grade Teacher
Mila Kuznetsov
1st Grade Teacher
Rebecca Lamb
Creative Expressions Art Teacher
Leslie Lloyd
6th Grade Teacher
Lauren Long
3rd Grade Teacher
Jim Loucks
Band Director
Amanda McCornack
4th Grade Teacher
Andrea McKinney
Learning Center Assistant
Rosie McLain
Elementary Athletic Coordinator
Tiffany Oakley
Kindergarten Teacher
Emilee Oates
Lunch and Recess Aide
Riley Roach
1st Grade Teacher
Cyndi Sander
2nd Grade Teacher
Nathan Schmidt
K-6th Choir Teacher
Jolynn Smith
Lunch Room Coordinator
Breanna Sovereign
Kindergarten Teacher
Corrine Strandy
Kindergarten Teacher
Traci Stussi
5th Grade Teacher
Jane Thompson
Reading Interventionist
Katie Trembecky
1st Grade Teacher
Jocelyn Weatherly
Lunch and Recess Aide
Juli White
5th Grade Teacher
Becky Wilson
3rd Grade Teacher
Brenda Young
6th Grade Teacher
Cedar Elementary
Christie Alvarez
4th Grade Teacher
Jessica Arellano
2nd Grade Teacher
Lauren Brown
1st Grade Teacher
Kari Caruso
Literacy Center Assistant
Heather DesJardin
5th Grade Teacher
Danielle Ellis
6th Grade Teacher
Candice Fiscus
Classroom Aide, Lunch Aide
Michelle Gibson
Literacy Center
Libby Heimbecker
Literacy Center Aide
Lily Janosik
Music & Band Teacher
Rebecca Lamb
Creative Expressions Art Teacher
Alexsis Lambert
PE Teacher, Lunch Aide
Rosie McLain
Elementary Athletic Coordinator
Stacey Mitchelle
Classroom Aide
Michele Reinken
Kindergarten Teacher
Joshua Segalla
3rd Grade Teacher
Elise Stenberg
Elementary Principal, Cedar Campus
Jane Thompson
Reading Interventionist
Ty Thompson
Maintenance
Carly Wilkes
Front Office Receptionist, Cedar Campus
Junior High
Kim Dunlap
JH Math Teacher
Scott Ferguson
Secondary Principal
Tim Hansen
JH Math, Science, and Bible Teacher
Marshall Hart
PE & Health Teacher, Head Boys Football Coach, Boys C Basketball Coach
Christina Hilderbrand
JH & HS English Teacher
Lydia Kinne
JH English Teacher
Natalie Krusenstjerna
JH English, JH History Teacher
Tiffany LaVoie
JH Math Teacher, ESS JH & HS Director
Jim Loucks
Band Director
Paige Meyer
Choir & Yearbook Teacher
Shanessy Owens
JH ESS Teacher
Brian Stenberg
JH Science Teacher, JH Coordinator
Lindsey Towell
Education Support Services
Aunalee Whitman
JH & HS Science Teacher
Joshua Wilkinson
Bible Teacher
High School
Ashlyn Belton
HS Science Teacher
Joe Duenich
HS Math Teacher
Dan Ferguson
HS Bible Teacher & Facilities Support
Scott Ferguson
Secondary Principal
Jennifer Frankovic
HS English Teacher
Adam Gaines
HS History Teacher
Marshall Hart
PE & Health Teacher, Head Boys Football Coach, Boys C Basketball Coach
Christina Hilderbrand
JH & HS English Teacher
Isaiah Kaufman
HS English Teacher
Tiffany LaVoie
JH Math Teacher, ESS JH & HS Director
Jonathan Leo
HS Science Teacher
Jim Loucks
Band Director
Paige Meyer
Choir & Yearbook Teacher
Shenice Mize
HS English Teacher
Angie Mossey
HS Bible & Health Teacher, Senior Advisor
Rachel Sandall
Business Teacher
Deborah Sinclair
HS Art Teacher
Aaron Spuler
Assistant Principal of Academic Support, Teacher, Head Boys Basketball Coach
Corinna Spuler
HS History & Bible Teacher
Annie Story
HS Spanish Teacher
Chris Waters
HS Math Teacher
Laura West
HS Spanish Teacher, ASB Advisor
Aunalee Whitman
JH & HS Science Teacher
Joshua Wilkinson
Bible Teacher
Homeschool
Laura Bula
Secondary Math and Dual Credit Math Teacher
Molly Davis
Kindergarten Teacher
Abby DeVries
Preschool Teacher
Brenda Dillon
1st & 2nd Grade Teacher
Rachel Dornquast
2nd & 3rd Grade Teacher
Jennifer Edwards
Kindergarten Teacher
Tara Gelhausen
Elementary PE Teacher
Sharalyn Goodman
Elementary Music Teacher
Karolyn Graham
Elementary Music, Secondary PE Teacher
Jack Hancock
HS History, Bible Teacher
Jennifer Huseland
Elementary and Secondary Spanish, Dual Credit Spanish Teacher
Irene Huseland
Kindergarten Art, PE, Elementary Spanish Teacher
Diana Ithomitis
Finance Assistant
Sara Jones
2nd & 3rd Grade Teacher
Rebecca Lamb
Creative Expressions Art Teacher
Courtney Manuel
HS Science, Dual Credit Science, Health, Senior Leadership Teacher
Rosie McLain
Elementary Athletic Coordinator
Madison McRae
1st & 2nd Grade Teacher
Christy Noller
3rd & 4th Grade Teacher
Charissa Phillips
HS Biology, JH Science, Secondary PE Teacher
Sarah Pounder
Preschool Teacher
Alisa Spine
Secondary Art
Deanna Stewart
Registrar
Jena Tinklenberg
Educational Support Services
Stephanie Van Ornum
4th & 5th Grade Teacher
Nicole Wagner
5th & 6th Grade Teacher
Melinda Webb
Lobby Manager
Tamryn Weber
Secondary Math
Jennifer Werkheiser
JH History, Art, HS ASB Teacher
Melodie Workman
Secondary Literature, Dual Credit English, Newspaper Teacher
April Young
Administrative Assistant, Homeschool
Staff
Jana Baldwin
K-12th Grade Admissions Coordinator
Jamie Blume
Administrative Assistant, Cedar Campus
Bob Brown
Director of Security
Jamey Clark
Alumni, Parent & Community Relations
Kelly Clark
Director of Development
Carter Comito
Technology Department
Megan Como-Nolte
Assistant Registrar & Front Office Support, Upper Campus
Kathleen (Kat) Cordis
Assistant Athletic Director
Cara Covey
Upper Campus Lunch Coordinator
Kathy DeLaMatter
Technology Director
Pam DeRusha
High School Educational Support Services
Andrew Eby
School Counselor
Vanessa Forloine
Graphic Designer, Photographer
Mary Frey
Accountant
Lindsey Friedly
Human Resource Manager
Ashlee Garrett
Student Billing & Accounts Payable
Dan Gilbert
Facilities Director
Teresa Griffin
Front Office Receptionist, Lower Campus
Michelle Hamilton
Bus Driver
Katelynn Hooke
Cedar Traditional 3s Lead Teacher
Carey House
Registrar, College & Career Coordinator
Aaron James
Facilities Support
Kelly Johns
Event Coordinator
Jamie Lyerla
JH Administrative Assistant
Michala Malone
Front Office Receptionist, Upper Campus
Jen Overton
Front Office Assistant, Colbert Lower Campus
Katie Richardson
Chief Financial Officer
Pam Vaughn
Donor Relations & Gift Processing
Carly Wilkes
Front Office Receptionist, Cedar Campus
April Young
Administrative Assistant, Homeschool
Korina Zimmerman
Elementary Administrative Assistant, Colbert Lower Campus
Administration
Melanie Allen
Elementary Principal, Colbert Campus
Jennie Atkins
Early Learning Executive Director
Scott Ferguson
Secondary Principal
Roger Gerstenberger
Head of Schools
Todd Green
Dean of Students
Mackenzi Kershinar, RN, BSN
NWCS District School Nurse
Aaron Spuler
Assistant Principal of Academic Support (Secondary)
Elise Stenberg
Elementary Principal, Cedar Campus
Ruth Wagley
NWCS Homeschool Program Director
Beth Wing
Athletic Director, Assistant Dean of Students
Board of Regents
Danny Beard
Board Member
I work at the Union Gospel Mission, helping men and women become God-dependent, contributing members of society. Prior to that I spent 40 years coaching and training student athletes. Over our 45 years of marriage, my wife, Deborah, and I raised 3 wonderful children, all of whom attended NWCS. I have been involved with the school in some capacity since 1983 and am happy to serve the school as a member of the Board of Regents.
Stephen Gray
Executive Committee - Treasurer
I have been serving Spokane as an independent financial advisor for over 30 years and am excited for this opportunity to serve NWCS as it has been a huge part of our family history. My wife, Kathi, taught for more than 15 years, most of those in a 6th grade classroom and our 3 wonderful children all attended NWCS.
Brian Hastings
Past Chair
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, middle and high schoolers here at NWCS. I feel blessed to bring my 30 years of professional experience to serve NWCS.
Dr. Wendy Liddell
Chairman Elect
I serve as the founding President of Great Northern University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Spokane. A third-generation teacher and administrator, I am passionate about education, specifically Gospel-centered instruction and discipleship. I am honored to serve our God and His people in this role at NWCS.
Allison Pfening
Board Member
I have worked in ministry for over 15 years and currently serve as the Senior Director of Ministry & Operations at Crossover Church. My husband and I have 3 grown kids whose lives were enriched by their years at NWC's Homeschool program. I’m passionate about equipping people to live out their faith in Christ, so it's my privilege to give back a bit by serving with our amazing team on the board.
Shelbie Rabe
Secretary
I have lived and worked in Spokane for the last 30 years. I am a banker by trade but passionate about helping NWCS provide a gospel – centered education. Our daughter attended NWC from K-12 and I love seeing the strong foundation this has provided her as she has moved into the adult world. I have been involved in different organizations in our community such as Spokane Hoopfest, Leadership Spokane, Joya, formally the Spokane Guild School. I feel that NWCS is needed here in our community and am happy to serve the school.
Dr. Zach Strandy
Head of Endowed Assets Committee
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
I’m a graduate of Washington State University, an NWCS alumni and owner of Trek Architecture. Our 6 of our 7 children attend NWCS and we’re blessed to be a part of the family.
Dr. Daniel Zwiesler
Chairman
I am an OB/GYN at Northwest OB/GYN, practicing since 2008. I have 3 kids: junior, 8th grader, and a recent graduate of NWCS. I like to run marathons and spend time with my family.