The Faith Files: Recent Episodes
The Faith Files
Check out this short update from Head of Schools, Doug Fern on what's going on this summer at Faith and what to look forward to this coming school year!
In this episode, you'll hear from our amazing trifecta of Title 1 teachers: Ms. Char, Ms. Ellie, and Ms. AnnMarie!
All three play an absolutely vital part in the reading lives of our students and in the culture of Faith Academy! It's definitely worth the listen!
In this episode of The Faith Files, we hear from our kitchen queen, Juleissa! She shares about her story to Iowa City and ultimately, Faith Academy!
In this episode of The Faith Files, we sit down with Shakira Releford, founder of Connecting Youth Achievement Center and program partner of Faith Academy to learn more about Shakira's story to Faith Academy and much more!
We sit down with our amazing school therapist, Dawn Neff! She's a tremendous blessing to our scholars and staff! Learn more about why she became a school therapist and the work she does to support our scholars and staff!
Check out this episode of The Faith Files as we sit down with 3 sixth grade scholars to hear from them about what it's like being a scholar at Faith Academy, and how Faith is different than the others schools they've attended! You don't want to miss it!
In this episode of The Faith Files, we sit down with pastor of Grace Community Church and parent of 3 Faith Academy scholars, Jason Blackley! Jason shares what Faith means to the Church and to him and his family. Give it a listen!
Listen to the latest episode of The Faith Files as we sit down with Principal Jan Hochstetler to see how her summer's been, and what she's looking forward to for the upcoming school year!
Check out the latest episode of The Faith Files as we hear from Pastor Mark Arant of Veritas Church in Iowa City! Veritas has been an incredible supporter of Faith Academy in and out of the classroom! Hear how God has used them to help bring Faith's mission to fruition!
Check out the latest episode of the Faith Files! We sit down at The Nest, with local legend, Angie Jordan, president of the South District Neighborhood Association. Hear about her story into community work, her vision for the neighborhood, and what Faith Academy means to her and the community!
Check out the latest episode ofThe Faith Files with our incredible 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Rauch! Hear her Faith story in addition to a few of her favorite things!
Check out this episode of the Faith Files with first year 4th grade teacher at Faith (10th year teacher overall) Mr. Brian Scott! Mr. Scott taught in public school for 9 years before coming to Faith Academy. Hear about his journey to Faith, his pedagogy around habit-forming, and his love for Teddy Roosevelt!
Check out this episode of the Faith Files as we sit down with new physical education teacher to Faith, yet not-so-new teacher to the profession, Mr. Aaron Gingerich! Listen as Mr. Gingerich shares about his journey to Faith Academy, work in the water industry, and, his opinion on Mr. Fern's basketball game... Don't miss it!
Check out the latest episode of The Faith Files featuring Arianna Aron, a parent of a scholar, Amaren, and diversity & equity and youth & family support coordinator at United Action for Youth. Hear Arianna's Faith story in addition to her top 3 local restaurants!
Check out this episode of The Faith Files with our amazing art teacher, Ms. Dede Parker! Ms. Dede has been at Faith Academy from before the foundations of Faith Academy! During her 16 years in ministry at Parkview and Faith she has worn more hats, arguably, than anyone else. Listen and discover what all those hats were and still are today!
Check out the latest episode of The Faith Files with our principal Jan Hochstetler as she discusses all things virtual learning at Faith Academy!
On this episode of The Faith Files, we sit down with Ronnie Smith, director of The Spot and support staff at Faith Academy. Ronnie shares with us how God led him to Iowa (of all places) and into ministry. He also shares with us his heart for how the Church can best come along side families and children. AND, his number #1 guilty pleasure. Don't want to miss it!
Mr. Walker was first connected with D-Fern (aka Doug Fern), our founder and head of schools over 10 years ago as a student at The Spot! Today, Mr. Walker is on staff with Faith Academy and an integral part of our scholars' flourishing! Check out his story!
This episode of The Faith Files features our outstanding music teacher, Mrs. Laura Ankrum! Hear about how God led Laura into music and her family to Iowa City, and ultimately, Faith Academy!
Check out Episode 2 of The Faith Files! We sit down with our incredible principal, Jan Hochstetler, as she shares how God lead her to Faith Academy, and what her hope is for the future of Faith. You won't want to miss it!
In this inaugural episode of The Faith Files, we hear from the Head of Schools and founder of Faith Academy, Mr. Doug Fern! Doug shares with us the vision, story, and hope for Faith Academy. You won't want to miss it!