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Administration
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School Advisory Board
· John Glenski
· Aaron Green
· Kurt Gustafson
· Kirk Herman
· Gregg Lind
· Dan Lord
· Bryan McCoy
· Jason Wolfe
Principal
Assistant Principal
Administrative Assistant
Maintenance
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Teachers and Staff
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We invite you to apply for a position at Cedar Valley Christian School. Contact the office for openings. Click here for an application form.
Current Staff
PreK; Health for 7th grade girls, Music
- Shari Guthrie
Education - Grace University (Omaha), Iowa Western Community College (Council Bluffs), Kirkwood (Cedar Rapids), and the University of Iowa, from which I eventually graduated.
I am blessed to be starting my twenty second year (1985) of teaching Pre-K and Kindergarten at Cedar Valley Christian School. My family consists of a husband, three grown sons, three daughters-in-law, and two grandchildren. I enjoy spending time with my family, gardening, cooking, writing poetry and short stories, making music, and traveling in my free time.
Kindergarten
First Grade
- Linda Nixon
Education - Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education - Truman State University Masters of Art in Elementary Administration - Truman State University Linda has taught first grade at Cedar Valley since 1999. She first started teaching in public schools in Cedar Rapids for fourteen years. Linda is married to Bill and they have two children and four grandchildren.
Second Grade
- Lisa Conn
Education - Bachelor of Arts in Education K-8 - Iowa State University Emphasis in Reading/Language Arts; Coaching Endorsement
Married to Adam (secondary math teacher). Lisa enjoys running, ultimate Frisbee, reading, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.
Third Grade
- Debbie Lord
Education – Bachelor of Science – Mount Mercy College
Master of Arts in Educational Counseling – Iowa State University
She taught for Cedar Rapids Community Schools for eight years and has been at Cedar Valley for the last ten years. She is married to Dan. They have a son Zachary, daughter Julianne, two cats and two guinea pigs!
Fourth Grade
- Sue Menken
Education - B.A. from UNI with a Special Education Endorsement. Basic and Advanced training in Orton Multisensory Language Training. She is currently working toward her "Fellow" in the Orton-Gillingham Society which helps dyslexic students.
She taught in a self-contained classroom for 3.5 years working with children who had behavioral problems in Des Moines, after they moved she taught K-12 Resource for a year in Deep River-Millersburg prior to having children.
She is married to Roger Menken and has two sons who are 18 and 23 and are both attending John Brown University this fall. While homeschooling her sons she tutored and also worked for the Marion Home School Assistance program for six years. She has been at Cedar Valley since 2006. "I love this place! People are so friendly and helpful!" When not teaching she serves as a board member and the newsletter editor of the International Dyslexic Iowa Board, participates in a book club, enjoys biking, and quilting, and is adjusting to the quietness in her home. She and her husband worked with Senior Highers at their church for six years and she enjoys people of all ages.
Fifth Grade
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Cherie Butler
Education: B. A.Summa Cum Laude in Elementary Education 2003 - University of Northern Iowa
Mrs. Butler was a 5th grade teacher at Coolidge Elementary, Cedar Rapids and prior to that the Director of Program Development and Christian Education at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. She is married to a retired Army officer and has traveled around the world and our great nation for 23 years. They have three grown children and two grandchildren (one more on the way).Her interests include gardening and stained glass.
- Rachel Fischer - on leave for the 2008-2009 school year
Education – Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (K-8) – Iowa State University
Level I certification as an educational therapist – national Institute of Learning Disabilities
Rachel started teaching fifth grade at CVCS in 2005. Prior to this she worked part-time for a year as an educational therapist at Kansas city Christian School and was involved in home schooling her children for nine years. Before having children, she taught preschool for three years.
Her family, studying God’s word, gardening, cooking, dark chocolate, coffee with cream, and sunbeams are a few of her favorite things.
Sixth Grade
- Wendy Cronbaugh
Education -Bachelors of Arts - University of Northern Iowa
Masters in School Counseling - Drake University. Wendy started teaching Sixth grade at CVCS in 1996.
Private Piano
- Laurie Sloterdyk
Education - Bachelor of Music Education - University of Northern Iowa
Laurie taught vocal music in the public school system for 5 years. She has been teaching private piano for 16 years. She has been blessed to be at CVCS since 2004.
Her husband of 20 years is Aric. They have two sons, Aaron and Luke, ages 12 and 8. In her free time she loves to sing, read, run with her
dog, Zoe, and go boating with the family.
Resource
- Terri Iversen
Terri Iversen has taught at Cedar Valley for nearly 10 years, first in the third grade half time with Mrs. Lord and then as a reading resource teacher for the primary grades. She uses the Orton Gillingham method of reading and supervises DIBELS evaluation of grades K-6. Working with students individually as well as collaborating with Mrs. Andrew in the resource room brings her much joy. She lives with her husband, Jim, while her three sons attend various colleges in MN and WI.
Junior High / High School
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Adam Conn - Transition Math, Geometry, Algebra II
Bachelor of Arts in Education K-8 - Iowa State University.
Married to Lisa (the 2nd grade teacher), Adam enjoys hanging out with and playing games with friends and family. He also likes playing sports like ultimate Frisbee and soccer.
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Rhonda Finley - Spanish 1,2,3, & 4 Education -University of Iowa - Spanish; Bachelor of Arts in Education K-8 - Asbury College.Rhonda taught 2nd grade for 3 years before staying home to raise my boys. She has taught Spanish part-time since 1999 at Cedar Valley. Like Craig Foote, she loves the Hawks and Cubs. In addition She sings in a 70 member barbershop group in Iowa City and loves to read and do stained glass when not spending time with her three sons.
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Jan Todd - French 2; Athletic Director
Education - Mt. Mercy College, Cedar Rapids and Université Laval, Québec (Québec) Canada majoring in French.
Jan worked for seventeen years as a volunteer Leader for La Leche League International in various capacities. She has worked at Cedar Valley in many volunteer capacities since her four children began attending the school in 1985. She has taught H.S. French since 1992. Since 1993 she has been the Athletic Director for CVCS and Testing Coordinator since 2000. Jan and her husband of 37 years, Len, enjoy spending time with their four adult children and nine grandchildren.
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Tristan Guthrie - H.S. Bible, 7/8th Boys' PE, 7/8th Boys' Bible, 7th Boys' Health Education - Bachelors in Science - Emmaus Bible College - Biblical Studies Masters in Theology - Dallas Theological Seminary I am the full time youth director at Cedar Valley Bible Church and a part time teacher at CVCS. I attended Cedar Valley Christian School from Kindergarten through the 8th grade after which I graduated from Alburnett High School. I enjoy reading, spending time with youth, and watching/participating in different sports. I married my high school sweetheart, Robin, after we had dated for 5 years. As of July 2008 we have been married for 9 years and we have two children. My son, Noah,turned 3 in May of 2008 and our daughter, Claire, was born in 2008.
- Steve Russell - Science, Algebra, Keyboarding, PE Education - Bachelors degree from Southern Illinois University in Biological Sciences Masters degree from University of Iowa in Science Education Taught science at Harding Middle School for 35 years and coached boys and girls basketball for 25 years. Taught science, Algebra I, and Transition Math at Cedar Valley for 5 years. Married to Kay and have 4 children and 5 granddaughters. Hobbies: Reading, nature study, antiques shopping
- Robin Cline - 8th grade Fine Arts, H.S.World History, AP World History, World History, WWII, 7/8 Girls' Bible
Education – Bachelor of Arts in Communication – University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts English and Secondary Education - the University of Iowa
Robin has been teaching at Cedar Valley since 2001.
She considers this her dream job and can’t imagine doing anything else.
- Craig Foote - American History, U.S. History, PE
Education - Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Science - Univ. of Iowa. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Univ. of Iowa.
Master of Arts in Education - Graceland University.
Teaching Certifications: Socials Studies - Univ. of Iowa, Driver Education - Univ. of Northern Iowa.
Coaching Certification - Kirkwood Community College
I have been a teacher at Cedar Valley Christian School since 1993. I also teach Driver Education, and have been fortunate to coach students in basketball and soccer for a number of years.
My interests outside of school revolve around my family. My wife is also a teacher and we have three children who attend Cedar Valley. Our family loves the Hawkeyes, Cubs and Vikings, probably in that order. I enjoy a wide variety of athletics, including basketball, biking, swimming, weight training. I am passionate about reading: especially history, religion, politics and athletics. Our family has been extremely blessed by our relationship with the people of Cedar Valley Christian School.
- Tom Fogle - English Grammar and Composition - Grades 7-9
Teaching experience - Since 1978
Education - Bachelor of Arts in English Education 1968, Lenoir-Rhyne College, Hickory, North Carolina.
Master of Theology in Bible Exposition - 1972, Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas Texas.
- Sarah Davis - High School Literature, Advanced Placement Language
Education- Bachelor of Education -University of Northern Iowa.; Advanced Placement Institutes at the University of Iowa.
Sarah teaches high school literature (introductory, world, American, and British, as well as AP Language and Composition and AP Literature and Composition. She also teaches various electives, including Experiencing Shakespeare, Creative Writing, and Yearbook.
She enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, watching racing (all kinds), and sledding with her dogs. In my spare time, I read and scrapbook.
- Joel DeSousa - Principal, H.S. Bible, H.S. Men's Leadership
Education – Bachelor of Arts in Bible - Faith Baptist Bible College
Bachelor of Arts in History - University of Iowa
Master of Theology - Old – Testament - Dallas Theological Seminary
Cedar Valley Bible Church -- 1984 (Youth Director)
Cedar Valley Christian School – 1997 (Principal)
Joel is married to Sue and they have four sons, Campbell, Andrew, Michael and Jack.
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Winston Edson - Accounting Education - Bachelors of Science in Accounting - University of South Dakota (1966)Vietnam veteran United States Army. Worked as an accountant for Rockwell Collins for 34 years. Retired. Currently consult with small businesses that want to start new accounting systems. I am a 'Quickbooks ProAdvisor'. Raised on a farm in South Dakota. Birthday 9-17-1944 Married 40 years; two children, five grandchildren.
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Jeff Pospisil - Assistant Principal, Automechanics, PE, High School Math Education – Bachelor of Arts Math and Secondary Education - Coe College (1994)Master of Arts in Education - University of Northern Iowa (2002) I began teaching at Cedar Valley part-time in 1991, moved to a full-time position in 1994. I am a high school math teacher as well as the Assistant Principal of the school. My wife Jennifer and I have 4 children, Sam, Abby, Jessie and AJ. We attend Cedar Valley Bible Church and are very involved in the church and school. Jennifer and I coach the Varsity Volleyball team and Dick Hodge and I coach the Varsity Boys Basketball team.
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Dick Norem - Chemistry, Physical Science, Biology, Human Anatomy, PE
Education – Associate in Arts – Waldorf Junior college
Bachelor Degree – University of Northern Iowa
Master of Natural Science – University of Idaho
Thirty additional graduate hours from University of Iowa, Drake, Viterbo, Southwest Missouri State
He was a Missionary teacher in Ethiopia, Africa for 2 years; Dunkerton, IA for 5 years, and Benton Community for 31 years. He has been at CVCS since 2003.
Dick and his wife, Patsy, have two daughters and 7 grandchildren (4 girls, 3 boys). He enjoyed coaching girls’ basketball and softball at Benton community for many years (when he was younger!)
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Cari Minton - H.S. Music
Education – Bachelor of Arts – Mount Mercy College
Before becoming a stay-at-home mom Cari enjoyed several years of working with high risk teenagers. Now that her kids are in school she has enjoyed returning to her passion of music. She is married to Kelly and they have two children.
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Lisa Carrara - Algebra 1
Education - Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Currently taking a 1-year sabbatical from Rockwell-Collins to teach Level 1 Algebra.
Married to David J. Hahn and have one four-legged “child” named Glacier.
Enjoy being physically active outdoors, in God’s beautiful creation, all year ‘round (but especially on warm sunny days).
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Michelle Fields - Administrative Assistant
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Terri Herb - Administrative Assistant Education - Graduate of Center Point Urbana High School. Graphic Arts courses from Mt. Mercy and Kirkwood
She worked for French Photography as a lab tech. and then River of Life Ministries as a videographer and editor. She does free lance art on the side. Home schooled for 9 years. Coached VB and BB for several years. She is married with 3 teenagers, & 3 dogs.
- Terry Moe - Maintenance
Education-Bachelor of Science in History, Iowa State University
Master of Arts in History, Drake University.
Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate.
I have taught history in junior high, high school, and at
Kirkwood. I enjoy music and am a founding member of the
Simple Folk. I own banjos and six and twelve string
guitars as well as an autoharp. I also enjoy fishing and
reading. My wife and I have been married for forty years
and have two children and six grandchildren.
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Dick Hanson - Maintenance
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