ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Kim DeLeon
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Joshua Snyder
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Jonathan Fox
K-8 PRINCIPAL
Angela Larsen
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
SCHOOL BOARD
Jenna Kearns
BOARD CHAIR
Jenna is currently serving as the Board Chair in her third term as a board member of NCS.
Jenna graduated from Southern Nazarene University with a BS in Business Administration and received her MBA from Mid-America Nazarene University. She and her husband, Troy, recently sold their company and are both now retired. Together, Troy and Jenna have three boys: Spencer, Josh, who graduated from NCHS in 2021, and their youngest son, Jacob, who is currently a sophomore at NCHS. Jenna also served on the Board of Trustees at Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho, from 2017-2023, and she worked as a consultant for Sprint Communications for 17 years.
Jenna is passionate about Northwest Christian Schools and believes in our mission. She has a strong desire to help safeguard the future of our school so that it will remain a place where students grow academically, socially, and spiritually, allowing each student to be grounded in God’s word and equipped to be a Christian leader in our world.
Kathi Dunning
SECRETARY
Kathi, who is serving as Secretary this year, joined the NCS School Board in September of 2021. Kathi received her bachelor’s degree in health & wellness from the University of Puget Sound, an associate degree in nursing from Shoreline College, and a Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies from Multnomah University.
Kathi and her family have actively attended Calvary Chapel of Olympia since 2002. She has been married to Bill for 33 years, and together they have enjoyed raising six children (two of whom attended NCHS) and are thrilled to now be grandparents! After homeschooling for eighteen years, Kathi worked part-time as a nurse. Her favorite activities are exploring the great outdoors with her family and friends and reading a good book with a strong cup of coffee. Kathi looks forward to continuing her work on the NCS Board to uphold the mission and vision of NCS.
Ken Baldwin
TREASURER
Ken and his wife Dianne moved to the Olympia area over 25 years ago. He began following Christ when he was 15 years old and has consistently served within the local church in various roles including youth leadership, worship, small group Bible studies and a church plant in Spokane. Ken has a strong heart for young people and has served in youth ministry for over 30 years. He and his wife of 35 years currently attend Calvary Chapel North Thurston and have two adult children and two grandchildren, all of whom live in the area. Ken currently works for the state of Washington as a software engineer and has experience in social work and medical financial advocacy.
Ken joined the NCS School Board in August 2025. He enjoys learning and recently earned a Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity from Grand Canyon University. He also holds a degree in Computer Science from Eastern Washington University and certificates in Data Science and Quantum Computing from the University of Washington and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology respectively. Ken believes strongly in Christian education and strives to encourage the cooperative aspects of learning between teachers, students and families.
Anson Statema
MEMBER
Anson Statema joined the school board in October of 2024. Born and raised in Washington state, he grew up in a Christian home and was blessed to attend Seattle Christian Schools from kindergarten through graduating high school.
While continuing to learn the reality of walking with Jesus day by day, Anson met and married his wife Michelle while completing Big Bend Community College’s flight program in Moses Lake. He worked as a professional flight instructor in Pasco for several years before joining the Washington State Patrol as a Trooper in 2006 and being stationed in Marysville. He currently serves as one of the senior command pilots for the State Patrol Aviation unit, and has been in that position since 2016. He is also the Public Information Officer for that unit.
His son Carter graduated from NCHS in 2024, and daughter Brooke is currently attending NCHS. Having experienced the benefits of Christian schools as both a student and a parent, Anson is a firm supporter of a Christian foundation in education. He has a desire to serve the school’s teachers and staff as they seek to educate the students both academically and spiritually and to ensure the school continues to be a blessing to the community in the future.
Robert Hall
MEMBER
Robert joined the NCS School Board in October 2025. He lives in Lacey with his wife, Kellie, a mental health counselor, and their two sons, Ethan and Remington. Ethan graduated from NCHS in May 2025 and now attends Liberty University, while Remington has been a student at NCS for five years and will graduate in 2027.
With more than 20 years of experience in healthcare technology, business development, and customer success, Robert currently works at Seattle Children’s Hospital, where he leads initiatives that extend healthcare technology to community pediatric clinics.
He holds a Master’s degree in International Marketing Management from Boston University and a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. A combat veteran, Robert served in Iraq and was awarded both the Bronze Star and the Army Commendation Medal. In his free time, he enjoys capturing God’s creation through nature photography.
Robert gave his life to Christ at age 12 and has a deep passion for Christian education, teaching, and the Bible. His desire is to see every NCS student flourish in their relationship with Christ while receiving an exceptional education grounded in Scripture and the truth, equipping them to thrive in the future.
Chad Bergman
MEMBER
Chad joined the NCS School Board in 2026. He and his wife, Abby, were married in 2012 and moved to Olympia in 2020 from the Puyallup area, where they both grew up. Together they have three boys and are grateful to be raising their family in the Olympia community. After many years at Lighthouse Church, they began attending Calvary Chapel North Thurston in 2022 with a desire to be more deeply rooted and present in their local community.
Chad owns and operates a construction company alongside his brother, leading a team of approximately 15 employees. In addition to his work in construction, he is passionate about mentoring both his peers and the next generation to live with purpose and make a meaningful, Christ-centered impact in their community. He has served as a founding board member of Conquest Self Defense in Tacoma and regularly hosts high school interns through his company, creating opportunities to invest in young men as they grow in character and faith.
Chad believes strongly in the mission of Northwest Christian Schools and is committed to supporting the Board and school leadership in their ongoing work to cultivate a Christ-centered environment for students. His desire is to see each student grow academically, spiritually, and personally, equipping them to glorify God in all areas of life.
Ellie Calquhoun
MEMBER
Ellie joined the NCS School Board in May 2026. An alumna of Northwest Christian High School, she is grateful for the coaches and teachers who played a significant role in her development, including helping her earn an athletic scholarship and guiding her toward her academic and career path.
Ellie graduated from Northwest University with a degree in Marketing and earned her MBA. She has experience in nonprofit fundraising, event planning, and office management, and currently works in marketing consulting and content creation.
Ellie is passionate about Christian education, shaped by her own experience at NCS after transitioning from homeschooling in high school. She values the strong relationships and Christ-centered community that continue to impact her life today. Her time at NCS was marked by a season of being poured into, where she was trained, discipled, and prepared for adulthood.
Ellie believes that NCS is so much more than an alternative to traditional public education; it is a life-changing experience. Her desire is to support NCS in providing students with an environment that nurtures their faith, character, and academic growth, equipping them for life beyond school. She hopes to see NCS remain a place where future generations, including her own children, can receive the same Christ-centered education she experienced.