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Introducing new Head
of School School Brian Goodbar
Dear Heritage Community – In a short time my wife and I will be pulling into North Liberty and in no time, we will find ourselves into another school year! I am very excited to get started (after some time to get settled, acclimated, and recharged of course!) and learn even more about the community of HCS, the students, the families, the history, and the plans God has for us going forward. We will be going through the accreditation process in the 23-24 school year which will provide an opportunity to celebrate where we are thriving and what we can focus on for improvement.
With the adoption of the Educational Savings Accounts by the State of Iowa, we are looking at what opportunities...
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A Faithful God in a Time of Transition
From the Board of Directors
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If you are like me, you desire consistency in your life. We prefer to eat at the same restaurants, maintain our exercise routines (or lack thereof), and habitually re-read our favorite books. As we conclude the current academic year and begin looking forward to 2023-2024 at Heritage, we see little consistency on the horizon, however. This upcoming year we will be learning the new language of educational savings accounts (or ESAs), installing two new school board members (Scott Kallemeyn and Brad Beane), adapting to a new board president (yours truly), on-boarding several new teachers and staff, and welcoming a new head of school (Mr. Brian Goodbar).
As we were discussing these changes at a recent school board meeting, I was surprised to find that...
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2023-24
Welcome to our new staff members!
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Vanessa Pickart
Middle School Language Arts & Literature Teacher
Vanessa Pickart grew up in México City, México, and moved with her family to California when she was in third grade. She graduated from Camarillo High school in California and then attended the University of Iowa. She earned a BA in Political Science and met her college sweetheart. Shortly thereafter they began their long Air Force journey. It was during one of their early assignments that...
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Suzy Barker Middle School Math & Algebra Teacher
Suzy Barker grew up locally and graduated from Clear Creek Amana High School and the University of Iowa with a BS in Exercise Science and a BA in Math. She taught high school math at Keota Community Schools and Regina Education Center in Iowa City before becoming a math instructor at Kirkwood Community College in 2001. She'll continue teaching at Kirkwood while also teaching our middle school math and algebra classes. Suzy and her husband, Thad, have 5 children, Kaylie (21), Brandon (20), Haidyn (18), Kira (15), and Drew(12).
"I am excited to begin teaching at Heritage! I've actually been praying since last December, asking the Lord to lead me to what He would have me do and am grateful for the way he answers prayer!"
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Natalie Knapp Extended Care Coordinator/Paraprofessional
Natalie Knapp is currently a student at the University of Iowa. She graduates this upcoming December with a degree in Therapeutic Recreation along with certificates in Disability
Studies and Non-Profit Leadership. She has enjoyed working as a part-time Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation Coordinator for the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department, however, is excited for this new opportunity as the Extended Care Coordinator and Paraeducator at Heritage Christian School. She grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with her mom, dad, and younger brother,
Daniel. Now she resides in Iowa City with her roommate and best friend, Jera, and their four cats Milo, Millie, Minni, and Kelso. During her free time, she enjoys reading a good book, gardening, and trying out new coffee shops.
“I am looking forward to my new position at Heritage. I think it is essential for each child to engage in activities that not only allow them to develop and learn new things, but also encourage a fun atmosphere! God has instilled in me a passion for connecting with others and I believe through this position I can show these students their individuality is not only appreciated by me but loved and cherished by God.”
| Congratulations Class of 2023 | Corbin Ahrens, Gage Brownlee, Clark Cannon, Bram Dawson, Zoe Edkin, Brian Holman, Olivia Metternich, Lauren Miller, Garrett Sandersfeld | |
Heritage Happenings
Get a glimpse of day to day activities
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2022-23 Fundraising Update
Thank you to all of the generous financial supporters of Heritage Christian School. We praise God for his wonderful faithfulness!
Annual Fund - $75,698
EFE Gala - $62,313
Operation G.O.O.D. - $48,683
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Thank you!
Educating for Eternity - 2023 Sponsors
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- Gingerich Anesthesia
- National Dance Academy
- A to Z Heating & Plumbing
- Jeff Schweitzer/Vantage Point
- Stuff, Etc.
- Chris Campbell-Boddiker - Urban Acres
- Tricia Van Roekel - Urban Acres
- Farmer's Hen House
- GreenState Community Credit Union
- Blink Vision
- New Life Community Church
- Rachel Barnes & Molly Trimble - Lepic Kroeger
- Kimberlee Rocca
- Hawk Wash
- Dr. Chad and Laura Hanneman
- Hills Bank
- Action Sewer & Septic Service, Inc.
- Pat Collins
- Grace Community Church
- Hawkeye Title - Steve Anderson
- Sean McIntyre - Urban Acres
- Bluebird Cafe
- Naomi's Kitchen
- VSP Engineering
- Something Beautiful
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Teaching for Transformation
Mr. Ellerie's 6th Grade Project
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This spring, our middle school History and Bible teacher, Matt Ellerie, was featured in the Teaching for Transformation bulletin which is shared with a large network of Christian Schools. We encourage you to read the feature below and also click on the link to see the details of his project with our 6th grade History students. Thank you Mr. Ellerie for your continued work and dedication with our students!
"Early adopter Matt Ellerie’s Deep Hope for his 6th grade students at Heritage Christian School is to connect God’s hand at work throughout history to our own story as we respond to God’s redemptive work. In studying ancient civilizations, the students noticed that there was a deeper story about the history of Ancient Israel than was covered in their textbook. Together, they set out to write their own version of Israel’s biblical story based on Scripture and the thread of Christ throughout history to share with our families and future classes. You are invited to check out this learning story rooted within the Storyline Remember to Respond."
The True Biblical Story of Jesus and Israel's History
| Congratulations Dr. Gilbaugh! | Congratulations to our very own Dr. Gilbaugh (Interim Head of School) for being recognized as a 2023 Innovators in Education Award Winner. The Iowa City Area Business Partnership and Iowa City Area Development Group honored Dr. Gilbaugh with the Spark Award which is given to individuals who go above and beyond in order to create a learning environment where all students have a chance to succeed, and all instructors feel the freedom to innovate. Congratulations and thank you for your leadership at Heritage this year! What a blessing and honor! | |
