Sarah DeGolyer: Pre-Kindergarten
Sarah DeGolyer: Pre-Kindergarten
Sarah DeGolyer: Pre-Kindergarten
Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher:
Sarah realized her passion for teaching in high school when she had the opportunity to cadet teach at Lakeview Christian Preschool. After graduating from Pike High School, she went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from IUPUI. She and her husband, Timothy have three amazing children: Caleb, Liam, and Anabella. While staying-at-home to raise her children Sarah got involved with Fishers United Methodist Preschool and served as a board member for six years. She also taught as an ENL teacher for Hamilton Southeastern and was a Pre-Kindergarten teacher for Geist Christian Weekday Ministries. Outside of the classroom, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, watching her son on the soccer field, genealogy, and volunteering for animal groups. When her daughter started at Northpoint, Sarah knew she wanted to be a part of the Northpoint family as well. She is excited to create a nurturing environment that is full of engaging hands-on activities!
Ana Allen: Kindergarten
Sarah DeGolyer: Pre-Kindergarten
Sarah DeGolyer: Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten Teacher
Ana was born and raised in Huntington, Indiana and has a degree in Elementary Education from Indiana Wesleyan University. After receiving her degree in 2017, she moved to Avon, Indiana and taught for four years in Brownsburg Community School Corporation with 2 years experience in both Kindergarten and First Grade. This will be her second year with Northpoint teaching Kindergarten. Ana and her husband, Zachary, have one precious little boy, named Calum, who is two years old. Growing up, Ana was very involved in her church community and incorporating her faith in learning has always been a desire of her heart. Ana and her husband both attend Traders Point Christian Church where her husband works as the Broadcast Video Director at the Northwest location. One of her main goals is to build long lasting, close relationships with parents and students, allowing each child to feel loved, valued, and accepted every day. She feels that winning the heart of a child is what allows each to pursue a passion for learning and soar academically.
Ali Wentz: 1st Grade
Sarah DeGolyer: Pre-Kindergarten
Liana Clark: 2nd Grade
1st Grade Teacher
Ali was born and raised on the Southside of Indianapolis. She received her Elementary Education degree from IUPUI in 2016 with a Dual License in Reading. Since then, Ali has taught for five years in first and second grade at a public school district. She absolutely loves building positive relationships with students and making learning fun and engaging for them. She and her husband, Dalton, recently built their forever home on the same property as her parents and siblings. They welcomed their first son, Walker, in February of 2020.
Liana Clark: 2nd Grade
Allison Williams: 3rd Grade
Liana Clark: 2nd Grade
2nd Grade Teacher
Liana Clark grew up in Malaga, Spain before her family moved to Texas and eventually Indiana. She graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Minor in Biblical Studies. Throughout her schooling she participated in various ministries, including serving on the Hopi Native American Reservation in Arizona, volunteering for a local refugee ministry, and serving the homeless population of Phoenix. She has a heart for outreach, and a passion for teaching little ones about Jesus while helping them reach their full academic potential. Liana has experience substitute teaching grades 6, and K-2, and is excited about the upcoming school year, as well as getting to know students, parents, and staff! She and her husband, David, recently welcomed their first child, Isabelle, into the world in March of 2022 and are loving this new chapter of their lives. She and her family attend Traders Point Christian Church, and live in Indianapolis, where they enjoy spending time with family, friends, hosting game nights, and traveling whenever possible.
Allison Williams: 3rd Grade
Allison Williams: 3rd Grade
Allison Williams: 3rd Grade
3rd Grade Teacher
Allison grew up in Pendleton, IN and graduated from Western Governors University in the spring of 2019 and completed her first year of teaching at Christel House Academy West in Indianapolis, IN. She has been teaching at Northpoint since 2020 and is looking forward to continuing as the 3 Day Model 3rd grade teacher!
Allison married her husband, Kyle Williams (an alumni of Northpoint), in October of 2018. She and her husband attend Harvest Church in Carmel, IN. She enjoys traveling, cooking with her husband, and playing games with friends and family. Allison feels blessed to have the opportunity to live out her passion of teaching students as well as using her heart for the Lord to care for her students and families at Northpoint.
Lora Schultze: 4th Grade
Allison Williams: 3rd Grade
Allison Williams: 3rd Grade
4th Grade Teacher
4th-6th Grade Cursive & Crafts
Lora Schultze grew up in Kentucky and followed Jesus at an early age. She always loved children and babysat and served in kid's ministries during her teen years. Lora received a degree in Elementary Education from Bob Jones University and taught 2nd grade in Waterloo, Iowa until her own children were born. Lora and her husband, Stephen, moved to Indiana in 1999 where her husband became a Pastor at Harbour Shores Church. Lora spent the next few years homeschooling her children (Clay, Will & Alaina), substitute teaching and working in children's ministry whenever possible.
Lora previously taught Intermediate Math at Northpoint for 12 years. She is thrilled to return to the 3 day program after taking a year off.
Emilye Casteel: 5th Grade
Mary K. Van Antwerp: 6th Grade
Mary K. Van Antwerp: 6th Grade
5th Grade Teacher
Emilye Casteel was recently married to her husband in July 2021 and is originally from a family of six. Fun fact about Emilye: She has twenty-one nieces and nephews! Emilye has grown up attending Christian schools in the Indianapolis area. She graduated from Indiana Wesleyan in 2013 with a degree in Elementary and Special Education. She carried this Christian education over into her career while teaching in private schools for a number of years. Emilye has spent most of her career teaching fourth grade. Emilye and her husband, Devonta, currently attend Grace Church and enjoy serving at the Grace Care Center. Emilye assisted with the children's ministry when she was younger and for many years at Grace Church. Emilye and Devonta currently live in Noblesville and met playing board games through Grace. Emilye looks forward to sharing her passion for teaching at Northpoint! Emilye loves seeing the students really begin to understand and ask questions about their faith at this age. She feels extremely blessed by this opportunity!
Mary K. Van Antwerp: 6th Grade
Mary K. Van Antwerp: 6th Grade
Mary K. Van Antwerp: 6th Grade
6th Grade Teacher
4th-6th Grade Challenge Math
Mary K returns to Northpoint after several years spent teaching full time at local private schools. She previously taught at Northpoint while home educating her own children, both Northpoint graduates. Maty K. has degrees from Purdue University and the University of Illinois. She has taught everything from pre-school to geometry with many points in between. Most recently, her emphasis has been in math. Mary K. loves to truly know her students and to engage them in learning and discovery of our Creator's world with all of its marvels and miracles. Mary K. lives in Nora and is super excited about Northpoint's new location. Her hobbies include spending time with family, camping, cuddling her beagle, Milly, and lots and lots of reading. She and her husband are currently attending their neighborhood church.