God continues to be to good to Pella Christian and we have exciting news to share with you!
New Hires for 2025/2026 School Year
We thank God for His faithfulness through the hiring of the following individuals for the 25/26 school year. Here are teachers/staff members that we are celebrating! Welcome to Pella Christian Schools:
- Ms. Taylor Davies, K-8 Art
- Mr. Brady Frost, MS Science
- Mr. Jeff Siewert, MS Science
- Mtra. Nardhy Suárez, SI Kindergarten
- Mr. Nate Van Dyke, K-4 Physical Education
Please read a short bio of each new staff member below and join us in praising the Lord for bringing these individuals to Pella Christian! It is a joy to welcome them to the PC community and we look forward to living God’s story with them in 2025-2026.
We ask for your continued prayers throughout the ongoing hiring season. For a list of open positions, visit our website at: https://www.pceagles.org/about/employment/
Dr. Dan Zylstra
Pella Christian Head of Schools
Ms. Taylor Davies
K-8 Art
We are pleased to announce Ms. Taylor Davies as Pella Christian School’s K-8 art teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Taylor is receiving her bachelor’s degrees in art therapy and secondary education with K-12 endorsement from Northwestern College in Orange City. Taylor shared this about teaching art at Pella Christian Schools, ” As an art teacher, I would apply Pella Christian Grade School’s mission by helping students develop their God-given creativity to honor Him and serve others. Art is a reflection of God’s own creativity, and I would encourage students to use their talents to express faith, joy, and truth. Through biblical themes, service-oriented projects, and personal expression, students would learn that their gifts have a greater purpose. By fostering perseverance, stewardship, and appreciation for God’s creation, I would guide them in using their artistic abilities to glorify God and impact His Kingdom.” Please join us in welcoming Ms. Taylor Davies to the Pella Christian community, her email address is daviest@pceagles.org.
Mr. Brady Frost
Middle School Science Teacher
We are pleased to announce Mr. Brady Frost as Pella Christian School’s middle school science teacher for the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year. Brady is receiving his bachelor’s degree in engineering this May followed by a second major of secondary education with engineering and physics as endorsements in December from Dordt University. He is also getting married to Ellie Brouwer in August this summer! Mr. Frost will be in the Pella starting in August and will attend all Professional Learning for teachers at the start of the year while he will not take sole command of the classroom until the second semester. He will be completing his student teaching experience in the fall of 2025 under the supervision of Mr. Jeff Siewert.
Brady shared this about his future work at Pella Christian Schools, “Middle school science offers a unique opportunity to demonstrate how learning can serve God’s Kingdom. From a Christian worldview, the Iowa standards for this grade and subject reveal God at the center of all creation. The standards highlight aspects of how His creation works in an orderly manner, providing a natural foundation to guide students to nurture and flourish His world. I enjoy bringing this perspective into the classroom, encouraging students to expand on their learning through projects and prototypes that serve His Kingdom. I look forward to offering students the chance to reflect on God’s glory, recognize their own finitude, and understand that they can still make a meaningful impact. Additionally, I am particularly drawn to the engineering concepts introduced in the middle school curriculum. I believe engineers possess a unique skill set that allows them to accomplish much when they resist cultural pressures toward conformity. When combined with a Christian worldview, these skills enable them to serve God in powerful ways. I can’t wait to utilize my knowledge and passion within the classroom to equip students with foundational critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity skills to do real work that meets real needs for real people!”
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Brady Frost to the Pella Christian community, his email address is frostb@pceagles.org.
Mr. Jeff Siewert
Middle School Science Teacher
We are pleased to announce Mr. Jeff Siewert as Pella Christian School’s middle school science cooperative teacher for the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year. Jeff received his bachelor’s degree in biology at University of Northern Iowa and his master’s degree in education from Viterbo University. Mr. Siewert has been a Talented and Gifted teacher for the last ten years at Pella Community Schools. He has also taught Engineering, Physics and Biology at Pella Community Schools.
Jeff shared about being a part of Pella Christian Schools, “I am honored to have the opportunity to work with the students and staff in this exciting new role. I look forward to working with students as they continue to grow in their knowledge and as they develop their faith in Christ.”
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Jeff Siewert to the Pella Christian community, his email address is siewertj@pceagles.org.
Mtra. Nardy Suarez
Spanish Immersion Kindergarten Teacher
We are pleased to announce Mtra. Nardhy Suarez as Pella Christian School’s kindergarten teacher in the Spanish Immersion track for the 2025-2026 school year. Nardhy received her bachelor’s degree in psychology at the Konrad Lorenz University of Bogota, Colombia, and her master’s in neuropsychology and education from Universidad de la Rioja of Spain. She is currently completing a master’s degree in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. Mtra. Suarez is familiar with Pella Christian Schools as her son, Mateo, is in first grade. Her husband, Pablo Sanmiguel, is currently teaching middle school classes at Pella Christian Schools.
Nardhy shared: “I am excited about this position because it allows me to combine my passion for education with my faith. As a Colombian educator, I am committed to fostering a Christ-centered learning environment where students grow spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally. Teaching is not just about academics; it is also about instilling values and guiding students in applying biblical principles to their lives. Since arriving at Pella Christian Schools a year ago, I have seen firsthand how special and unique this school is in fulfilling God’s purpose in education. I am thrilled to take on this role as a Kindergarten teacher and contribute to building a strong foundation in Spanish for my students. I look forward to using my gifts in service to God and being part of a school that prioritizes faith, excellence, and character development while supporting each child in fulfilling their God-given purpose.”
Please join us in welcoming Mtra. Nardhy Suarez to the Pella Christian community. Her email address is suarezn@pceagles.org.
Mr. Nate Van Dyke
K-4 Physical Education Teacher
We are pleased to announce Mr. Nate Van Dyke as Pella Christian School’s elementary physical education teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Nate is a graduate from Luther College and received his masters degree in Educational Leadership from Viterbo University. He is currently teaching high school physical education and strength and conditioning at South Tama County Schools. Mr. Van Dyke has been a head wrestling coach for the past 15 years, and also has experience coaching soccer, track and field, baseball, and football.
Nate shared, “I am looking forward to the opportunity to encourage students to let the Lord’s light shine through the physical and mental gifts that they have received through Him. My wife Tolly and our three children; Belle(11), Jack(8), and Nora(4) are excited to join the Pella Christian family.”
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Nate Van Dyke to the Pella Christian community, his email address is vandyken@pceagles.org.
