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Randall and Amy Imes

For Randall and Amy Imes, Northwest University’s School of Education has been a family affair.

Randall graduated in 2005 with a B.A. in Secondary Education with endorsements in Mathematics and Health and Fitness, then returned the following year to finish a B.A. in Mathematics.

In 2007 he completed Northwest’s Master in Teaching (MIT) program. Amy also graduated in 2007, with her B.A. in Elementary Education. Both are now teaching in the Issaquah School District. Randall teaches algebra and geometry to 8-12 graders at Liberty High School, and Amy teaches third grade at Discovery Elementary School.

Randall and Amy agree that two distinguishing characteristics of Northwest’s School of Education are the Christian perspective and the people—both faculty and students.

“The class sizes were small enough that the faculty really got to know their students, and I could tell that they really cared about each of us,” Randall says.

Amy adds about the students, “We have a really good support system. Even now as a graduate, I can call on those other teachers when I need advice, and I know that they care about me.”

Amy came to Northwest through the influence of her second and third grade teacher, Karen Newbill. Professor Newbill is an adjunct faculty member at Northwest, and the wife of Dr. Gary Newbill, the Dean of the School of Education.

Amy stayed in touch with Professor Newbill over the years. “Karen saw the teaching talent in me,” Amy says, “and encouraged me to come to Northwest. I thought that if she was teaching at Northwest it said a lot about the school. I knew that there would be other great teachers.” Both Randall and Amy see themselves returning to the School of Education in the future. Amy is considering the M.Ed. program.

“I am thrilled that Northwest University offers an M.Ed., because after my experience at Northwest I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else,” she says. Randall, who already has his masters through the MIT program, has his eye on the stand-alone Professional Certification program.

Randall also hopes to pursue a doctorate in the future. “Maybe by then Northwest University will offer a doctorate program in education!” he says.