Teacher Stories

Jacque Olson is the new Middle School Bible teacher. The one main thing she wants to communicate with her students this year is that God is faithful, especially during this current season. So many people are wondering: “Is God faithful enough to bring us through this?” or “Are things really to going … [Read more...] about Discovering God’s Faithfulness

Emily Streeter began teaching at New Life Academy in August. Get to know one of our newer teachers!  Formerly, Mrs. Streeter has taught in both private and public schools. She teaches 7-8 grade science at NLA, which includes life science and earth science.   … [Read more...] about I have my dream job – teaching middle school and science are my two favorite things

New Life Academy is made up of a lot of unique people and many individual stories. One of these unique people is Louise Erickson. You can find her holding a teacup, teaching first grade, making a catchy comment, or hustling down the halls.   Louise has been teaching at New Life Academy for 28 … [Read more...] about Inspirational Faith: Overcoming Challenges and Emerging Stronger

Kathy Lutes is the enrichment teacher at New Life Academy. Her classes range from one student to 15 students. These classes allow her to go deeper into a child’s understanding and push them to think differently or try something new. Students from second to eighth grade love the engaging activities … [Read more...] about Innovation and Inspiration

Sylvia Stubbs has been teaching Spanish at New Life Academy for 16 years. Her classroom ceiling is covered with beautiful, colorful murals painted by students. Murals are an important part of Spanish culture, and this project allows students to express creativity while sharing their own experiences. … [Read more...] about Culture and Connections

Kerri Kent began working at New Life Academy in 2009 as a substitute teacher and eventually moved into teaching 3rd grade. After taking time away while her children were young, Kerri returned to New Life Academy and is now teaching Preschool Prep where she loves teaching two and three-year-olds!   … [Read more...] about Be the Light

Laurie Dahlen has been teaching for 14 years. She recently started teaching fourth grade at New Life Academy. We sat down with Laurie to ask her “what sets New Life apart?” After 14 years of teaching, what drew her to New Life and what made her decide to enroll her kids?   … [Read more...] about Building Relationships and Engaging Students

  Mrs. Dawn Kroohn has taught 3rd grade at New Life Academy for seven years. In a lot of ways, New Life Academy has become an extension of her home, and the people here are like family to her. “This has become more clear as I’ve watched my sons grow up under instruction and care of many … [Read more...] about Meet Dawn Kroohn, 3rd Grade Teacher, nominated for the 2019’s Woodbury Educator of the Year Award