Administration

The Chief Executive Team

The governing structure of New Covenant Academy is unique in that, the Board of Directors appoint two equal heads of school; known as the Chief Executive Team. The Chief Academic Officer and the Chief Financial Officer work collaboratively to operate and balance the needs of the school; and are directly accountable to the board of directors. This structure was adopted in 2012 out of a recognized need that in order to have a healthy and solid foundation; we must have equally strong leadership in the area of academics as well as finance, operations and development. It was concluded that it is very difficult to find such varied qualities in a single individual, and thus the team leadership concept was adopted. New Covenant Academy is thriving under this leadership model.

Administrative and Leadership Team

New Covenant Academy's secondary level of leadership known as the Administrative Team includes three principals: High School Principal, 5th - 8th Grade Principal and Jr.K - 4th Principal. The Team also includes the Development Director, Director of Operations and Support Services, and the Jr. Kindergarten Director. A tertiary level of leadership additionally includes a group integral to the daily operations of NCA called the Leadership Team and consists of: the Admissions Officer, Athletic Director, and Executive Support. These teams meet routinely to collaborate and strategically plan.

Dr. Matt Johnson, Chief Academic Officer

Dr. Johnson's office is on Cox Ave. Campus

Dr. Johnson came to New Covenant in the spring of 2021 as the High School Principal. He transitioned to the position of Chief Academic Officer in July 2023. Matt earned a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership focusing on K12 education, holds a Master's in Education, a Bachelor's in mathematics and has earned School Leadership Certification with the Association of Christian Schools International. His career path includes roles as vice-principal of student affairs, certified educator, youth pastor, and director of athletics and coach.

Marlys Schoenwetter, Chief Financial Officer

Mrs. Schoenwetter's office is at the Liberty Campus

Mrs. Schoenwetter received her training from Spencer School of Business in Iowa and worked in several small businesses and churches as an accounting manager before coming to New Covenant Academy in 1995. Marlys provides the grit and solid fiscal management operations of the institution. With a sharp eye for detail, and a firm grip on school operations, her work has gained accolades from NCA's independent auditor Rema Houston, CPA who said in her oral presentation to the board, "...solid fiscal management, no area of concerns, strong cash reserve, this academy is doing great!" Mrs. Schoenwetter continues to hold the respect of the New Covenant Academy Board and community with her leadership and 'plain good business sense;' such as, decisions that have led to a reduction in operating costs and higher efficiencies. Some items are the obtaining of E-Rate Grants for technology and phone systems, the research and leadership leading towards a new school student data management system, and the participation on a committee to develop a foundation and/or endowment fund for NCA. In a very difficult economy, her critical business analysis and projections of enrollment and budget have been essential to the strategic planning of the academy that will keep us in sound fiscal fitness so that we will continue to educate and lead future generations. Marlys is married and has graduated 4 students from New Covenant Academy.