New Covenant Academy is governed by an independent, volunteer board of directors, composed of parents, grandparents and professionals within the community. Board members can serve a maximum of two, three-year terms and must meet specific requirements per policy.
Role of the Board
The board convenes once a month and calls for sessions in between meetings as needed. The board hires, manages, and evaluates two employees; the Chief Academic Officer and the Chief Financial Officer (together known as the Chief Executive Team). The board approves the hiring and firing of employees at the recommendation of the Chief Executive Team. The board speaks with one voice, not many voices; therefore without a quorum and a majority vote, a formal decision cannot be passed. The board performs a fiduciary role and ensures financial solvency and integrity. The board does not handle the day-to-day operations of the school but functions as a policy maker. They ensure effective organizational planning, mission and basic values of the school's programs and services. They also serve as a "final court of appeals/judiciary board" for unresolved issues that may occasionally arise. The board approves the major goals/needs and the overall strategic plan of the school. The board is self-perpetuating, therefore they recruit new members with nominations from the New Covenant Academy constituency and take into consideration areas of expertise the board feels would benefit the Academy.
Rev. Matt Martin
Rev. Matt Martin
Board Chairman
Reverend Martin holds a master of Divinity and a bachelor's of Theology degree. He is the senior pastor of a local church here in Springfield, MO. He is married and has four children enrolled at NCA in elementary, middle school and highschool.
Term 1: 2016-2019 Term 2: 2021 to 2022
Mr. Bay Mourer
Mr. Bay Mourer
Board Vice-Chairman
Mr. Mourer holds a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Marketing and Accounting. He is a Project Manager for a local agricultural equipment company. He is the president of a business consulting firm. Bay has two children enrolled at New Covenant Academy, together they attend an Assembly of God church in Springfield.
Term 1: 2016-2019 Term 2: 2021 to 2022
Mrs. Lisa Edwards
Mrs. Lisa Edwards
Mrs. Edwards holds a B.S. degree in Communications, is currently a Household Manager and attends a local community church. She is married and has elementary students enrolled at NCA.
Term 1: 2015 to 2018 Term 2: 2018 to 2021
Mr. Dustin Hemsworth
Mr. Dustin Hemsworth
Mr. Dustin Hemsworth is a Project Manager for a construction company. He is a parent of a student at NCA in the elementary division. Mr. Hemsorth is married and attends a local Methodist church with his family.
Term 1: 2018 to 2021 Term 2: 2021 to 2024
Mr. Robert Hill
Mr. Robert Hill
Mr. Robert Hill holds an M.B.A. with certifications in security, audit and risk management, with a B.S. in Finance. He works as the Director of Information Security for a non-local medical system He is a parent of a student at NCA in the high school division. Mr. Hill is married and attends a local Baptist church with his family.
Term 1: 2019 to 2022 Term 2: 2022 to 2025
Dr. Kendra Morrison
Dr. Kendra Morrison
Dr. Morrison has a B.S. degree in Psychology with a minor in Zoology and a M.D. degree in Osteopathy. She is employed as an Emergency Medicine Physician, for a local health system. Dr. Morrison is married, attends a Non-denominational church and has elementary and intermediate students enrolled at NCA.
Term 1: 2015 to 2018 Term 2: 2018 to 2021
Mr. Jeff Ward
Mr. Jeff Ward
Mr. Ward has a B.A. in mechanical engineering and earned a Black Belt Six Sigma with the American Society of Quality. He works as Process Manager leading energy usage reduction with a local manufacturer. Mr. Ward is married and attends a non-denominational church and has Jr. High school students enrolled at NCA
Term 1: 2018 to 2021 Term 2: 2021 to 2024
Mr. Lance Wiley
Mr. Lance Wiley
Mr. Wiley holds a B.S. in Finance with certifications in investments and insurance He works as the Regional Development Director for a financial firm. Mr. Wiley is married and attends an Assembly of God Church. He has children in the Elementary and Jr high divisions enrolled at NCA
Term 1: 2018 to 2021 Term 2: 2021 to 2024
Dr. Vickie Wisdom
Dr. Vickie Wisdom
Dr. Wisdom holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy, with an MBA in Management and Organizational Behavior and a BME in Music Education. She works at a local Christian University as Professor of Humanities in Theater Arts and formerly worked at New Covenant Academy for many years as Fine Arts Chair and Vocal Music Educator. Dr. Wisdom is married and attends an Assembly of God Church. Her two children are alumni of NCA.
