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Meet Mrs. Hafemann!

Meet Mrs. Hafemann, ICS’ new music faculty member!

What's your new ICS title and position? Music Teacher: I will be instructing HS Ensemble, HS & MS Bells and 4th & 5th Grade General Music.

Where are you from? If you're not originally from UT, how did you end up here? My husband, Enrique and I have lived in UT for almost 5 years! I am originally from Des Moines, IA but most recently Billings, MT. Enrique and I moved to UT so he could complete a very temporary apprenticeship. As the story usually goes, God was leading us somewhere we never imagined. We fell in love with our church and this city and plan to be here long term.

Where do you go to Church? We are apart of Ridgeline Church. We have been apart of Ridgeline since they planted in 2018 and I have recently become their worship director.

Tell us about your family! Hafemann party of two! Or three if you count our beagle Marley.

What is something most people don't know about you? OR What are you most passionate about? I am highly passionate about normalizing mental health. To neglect how Jesus has used my mental health struggles, would be to neglect the most miraculous and beautiful parts of how he has drawn me unto himself.

What are you looking forward to most in your new role at ICS? How do I even answer this?! Top Three: 1. Getting to know all my students! 2. Being apart of such a unique & diverse faith community.  3. And of course, making music everyday!

What else would you like the ICS community to know about you? I started playing piano at 4! I also have several years of experience as an accountant. Put the two together and you have a giant music theory nerd.

Welcome to ICS, Mrs. Hafemann! We are excited for you to be a part of the lion community!

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Meet Mrs. Gorka!

Meet Mrs. Gorka, ICS’ new middle school science teacher!

What's your new ICS title and position? Middle School Science Teacher 

Where are you from? If you're not originally from UT, how did you end up here? I'm from Phoenix, AZ. My family was drawn to Utah for the mountains. We came because I felt called. 

Where do you go to Church? I go to Capital Church. 

Tell us about your family! I've been married 9 years, and I'm a boy mom. I have an almost 4 year old and a 6 year old. They are wonderful and opposite from one another in every way. 

What is something most people don't know about you? OR What are you most passionate about? I am most passionate about spending time outdoors. I love everything from gardening to rock climbing. 

What are you looking forward to most in your new role at ICS? In my new role I'm most looking forward to all the fun activities and labs I will get to do and getting to know the students.

Welcome to ICS, Mrs. Gorka! We are excited for you to be a part of the lion community!

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Meet Mrs. Banta!

Meet Mrs. Banta, ICS’ new kindergarten teacher!

What's your new ICS title and position? I’m excited to be the new Kindergarten teacher!

Where are you from? If you're not originally from UT, how did you end up here? I grew up in Kansas as part of a large family. My six siblings and I were raised by strong and faithful Christian parents. While living in Kansas, I met my husband who was from Oklahoma. Because of his job we have had the great opportunity to live all over the United States and see incredible things and meet amazing people along the way. We have lived in Texas, Arkansas, West Virginia, Washington, and Utah. We originally came here because of work, but then fell in love with the people and the mission field and the mountains.

Where do you go to Church? We go to Hope Church. We have attended since 2014 and absolutely love it! I get to serve with the children regularly and my husband is a deacon. We have a great community group that is like our family.

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Tell us about your family! My husband and I have been married for 17 years and have 6 kids. Our oldest is 16 and our youngest is 6. We have been fostering our six year for almost a year. We love to do things together as a family whether it be board games, hiking, or sporting events. We love learning the history of places and seeing the beauty of God’s creation. I’ve had the pleasure of homeschooling our children at different ages and we have loved watching our children grow into amazing young people. We love to open our home to people and share food, laughter, and games. 

What is something most people don't know about you? OR What are you most passionate about? My true passion is Biblical archeology and history. I love reading, listening to music and sharing what I know with those around me. I’m a very competitive game player and am passionate about winning. I’ve been known to throw a shoe or two if I lose… ;) I am also a big KU fan (Rock Chalk Jayhawk!) and my husband and I get a bit crazy during college basketball season.

What are you looking forward to most in your new role at ICS? I’m excited to be in an environment that allows me to glorify God in everything I do. I love teaching and I’m so happy to be working with such a fun age group. This age loves to be silly but they are so excited to learn as well.

What else would you like the ICS community to know about you? I can be fun but I am also serious about teaching. Being able to share truth and watch as young people grasp concepts that they had not thought of before gives me a lot of joy. I am passionate about my Savior and my faith and I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve in the Valley alongside fellow believers. 

Welcome to ICS, Mrs. Banta! We are excited for you to be a part of the lion community!

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Meet Athletic Director Ryan Behmer!

Meet our new Athletic Director Ryan Behmer!

Meet ICS’ New Athletic Director Ryan Behmer

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What's your new ICS title and position?  Athletic Director

Where are you from? If you're not originally from UT, how did you end up here? Growing up we often moved and never really settled in one location. I ended up living all over the US and enjoyed living in many places. Chicago is where I consider home when asked. God has led me to many places throughout life and brought my wife and I to UT in 2019 after living in Shanghai for a few years.

 Where do you go to Church? My wife and I are members of Gospel Hope Church in Riverton, UT.

Tell us about your family! God has blessed me with a beautiful wife who was born and raised in Hong Kong. She is a very talented musician and worked as a teacher in Shanghai.  Together we have two beautiful children. Our little girl Juliet is around 18 months old and her little brother Moses is around 3 months old.

What is something most people don't know about you? OR What are you most passionate about? I have a passion for leading others to grow in their talents God has given them. It really brings me joy to see and help others serve the Lord with their gifts.

What are you looking forward to most in your new role at ICS? It is very exciting to be back in Christian education where we have the opportunity to help students see the world from a biblical perspective. Sports gives us a great opportunity to grow in our Christian character and I look forward to helping create a culture of Christian excellence within ICS Athletics.

What else would you like the ICS community to know about you? My wife and I look forward to becoming a part of the ICS community and are thankful for the support we have experienced since I started here!

Welcome to ICS, Ryan! We are excited for you to be a part of the lion community!

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Miss Shin's Lion Story

When I flew out to Utah to get a tour of ICS, the welcoming staff, beautiful view of the mountains and trees, and the voices of energetic children absolutely captured my heart! I felt called to join in on the mission statement of ICS to teach in a Christ-centered learning community that equips and inspires students to thrive in God's world. God's hand was so evident when he led me to accept the 4th grade position at ICS to grow, to serve, and to love my students and my neighbors here.

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Miss Shin's Lion Story

How did you decide you wanted to work at ICS?

After graduating from Dordt University in Iowa, I was hoping to teach at a school near the ocean or the mountains. When I felt unsure of where to begin my search, my college professor was able to connect me to Mitch Menning, our ICS Head of School, who was also a Dordt University (previous known as Dordt College) graduate. 

When I flew out to Utah to get a tour of ICS, the welcoming staff, beautiful view of the mountains and trees, and the voices of energetic children absolutely captured my heart! I felt called to join in on the mission statement of ICS to teach in a Christ-centered learning community that equips and inspires students to thrive in God's world. God's hand was so evident when he led me to accept the 4th grade position at ICS to grow, to serve, and to love my students and my neighbors here.

How long have you been working at ICS?

1 year (2nd year currently)

What is your role at ICS?

4th Grade Teacher

What do you look forward to the most about coming to work everyday?

I look forward to greeting my students with an "elbow bump" and seeing their smiles & hearing their stories each morning. God's mercies are new each morning, and it is incredible to receive His strength to be joyful, faithful, and courageous. Our class also loves to sing a hymn and share our prayer requests to start our day!

What do you like to do when you're not hard at work?

I enjoy cooking new recipes, making Asian food, or baking in my free time. I have a passion for worship and love to play the keyboard and sing praises to our God. Utah is also a beautiful place, so I have also been enjoying going on hikes with friends!

What is one thing your students and/or coworkers may not know about you?

I started to sing hymns when I was four years old! :)

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The Nerdrum Family's Lion Story

We moved from California to Utah last year and had our two boys in a highly recommended public school. Shortly after they started, our oldest was having a hard time, he wasn't feeling challenged and was missing learning about God and Jesus…

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Our experience with ICS has definitely been a God-thing!

We moved from California to Utah last year and had our two boys in a highly recommended public school. Shortly after they started, our oldest was having a hard time, he wasn't feeling challenged and was missing learning about God and Jesus. His demeanor went from a boy full of spunk to his light quickly fading. This moved my husband to jump online in search for a Christian School, he came across ICS and set up a tour within days. We visited and knew right away that ICS was the place for us. About a month after we transferred them over, my husband was pursued and offered a job with a company in the Bay Area CA and after much negotiating (to stay) and praying we felt we needed to move there and take the job. We were so sad to leave ICS and we didn't want to start the boys at another new school mid way so we proposed to ICS to allow us to do long distance learning (this was a couple weeks before the lockdown and that being the new norm). To our surprise they agreed! The staff and teachers were super helpful, supportive and encouraging to set the boys up for success. We know it wasn't easy so we were beyond grateful. Then the lockdown happened and it turned out that our boys didn't miss a beat, they were now doing what the rest of the school was doing. God had it all planned out this way for us. Shortly after arriving in the Bay Area, and given all the uncertainty with Covid, my husband never had to go into the office and the company offered remote work to all their employees. Giving us the opportunity to move back to Utah. After much praying and research we decided to come back and continue with ICS. A total God thing! And we are super grateful that ICS worked with us through all the transitions and uncertainties of this past season. Couldn't be happier! The way they handle our unique situation with such grace showed us the school's heart to serve, willingness to do hard things and flexibility to accommodate challenges. I believe God honored that kind gesture towards our family by preparing the school for what was to come with the lockdown. It spoke to us that they are truly following God's guidance and adapting to the needs of their students and family. True ministry work. We are so grateful! It made our transitions smoother and took away the burden of having our boys go to different schools and all the emotional and mental struggles that come with that. In these times that was a huge blessing! 

Aside from our God thing with ICS, we love that ICS is not just a faith based school but that they value academics. One thing that stood out to us and definitely our deciding factor, is that it is important to them to offer excellent, competitive education partnered with a biblical worldview. Not one or the other but both. Huge for our family. What can I say about the teachers? The teachers are more than teachers, they quickly become family friends. They are thoughtful and care greatly about each of their students. They know how to encourage but also challenge them to grow. We appreciate how they get to know their students' strengths and areas of improvement. This helps us create goals for our boys to work on at home knowing they are being encouraged at school to achieve them too. Tackling areas of improvement together with their teachers is a huge support. We love ICS and believe you will too! We are excited to see how God grows our boys there and for the opportunity to connect more with the ICS community!

Written by Janet Nerdrum, ICS mom

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Mrs. Lee's Lion Story

The last 3 years I have had the privilege of teaching all levels of art and dance. It has been a blessing to teach my passions..

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How did you decide you wanted to work at ICS?

My sister encouraged me to apply for the elementary art position opening. I started at ICS part-time teaching elementary art. God opened the door for working at ICS at the same time our oldest son was starting Middle School. A preschool enrichment position opened and I added that to my job. Then I became a lead preschool teacher as well as art. The last 3 years I have had the privilege of teaching all levels of art and dance. It has been a blessing to teach my passions. 

How long have you been working at ICS?

11 years

What is your role at ICS?

Art and Dance Instructor

What do you look forward to the most about coming to work everyday?

I love the opportunity to share Christ through the arts with the students in my classes. Being able to direct them to worship the Lord through visual arts and dance is a privilege. I thank God every day for being able to openly talk about and direct students to Jesus. For me it is a ministry and a heart call. I love it! I get paid to draw and dance and talk about Jesus!

What do you like to do when you're not hard at work?

I love morning walks, hiking in the mountains and working in my flowerbeds. I especially enjoy hiking in the mountains with my boys and my husband.

What is one thing your students and/or coworkers may not know about you?

I hunt and fish!


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Isaiah Menning's Lion Story

Community. I don’t think it's a secret that the past twelve months’ intense social isolation and political polarization have challenged our personal experience with this word, and maybe even our faith in various communities’ usefulness at all…


Community. I don’t think it's a secret that the past twelve months’ intense social isolation and political polarization have challenged our personal experience with this word, and maybe even our faith in various communities’ usefulness at all.

But I should probably just speak for myself. From age five to eighteen, ICS was my primary community. Across elementary capture-the-flag games to Jazz Band in middle school to high school’s Speech and Debate, I found many common goals with so many peers and mentors, but the defining experience and glue amidst and through it all was a dedication to each other and God. There were definitely times when that wasn’t felt, but whether through Ms. Potter’s teaching us to respect each other on the elementary playground, a God-delighting attitude in playing music with Mr. Hope, or Mrs. Croswhite guiding us to use Debate as a powerful tool to serve Jesus, it is very easy to see the throughlines. The palpable and utterly consistent chapel throughout my ICS experience easily comes to mind too. In a new way, I miss my specialized and broad ICS communities that could get rowdy at basketball games, equip me well, and love me powerfully. And I also miss chapel.

Both the pandemic and graduation have changed that. In a healthy and exciting way, the past term in college has offered bounties of opportunities for new growth and stretching. I would be lying if I said there was no personal struggle, especially under pandemic conditions where real community seems far off. But by total Providence, and definitely working through my experience in valuing community at ICS, in a real way, I have found it at Dartmouth. Yes, in freshmen rashness, I signed up for far too many extracurriculars, but whether in publishing for The Dartmouth Political Times on my passion of wolf politics, contributing to the college’s science journal, or competing against other Ivy League debate teams, I feel I have meaningfully contributed to the broader Dartmouth community. But, in large part through a freshman, Zoom-powered student bible study we started prior to arriving on campus, I have found deep community built on eternal goals beyond what I could ask for. Outside of our study, but with many of the same people, I have stayed up all night exploring the nature of sacraments in Church history, had the privilege to see a fellow student come to faith, and in a mutual dedication to following King Jesus, felt free to openly explore the deep and even doubt-ridden parts of what I believe. 

In many ways, the past few months have been genuinely trying in what was a  term like no other. But from my formation as a dedicated community-member at Intermountain Christian, I’ve been provided with an inspiration to continue similar pursuits in college. And ultimately in greater appreciation for my Creator’s nature as a unified Trinity of community through sermons at my Hanover church, I have seen God’s gifts of provision and learning. And as I write this a few hours after my first second term class, I can’t wait to see how I and my communities further progress.

Written by Isaiah Menning, Class of 2020 alumnus

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Mrs. Stoddard's Lion Story

I was still homeschooling our younger 4 while our oldest was enrolled here at ICS. It became a community I desired to be a bigger part of…

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How did you decide you wanted to work at ICS?

I was still homeschooling our younger 4 while our oldest was enrolled here at ICS. It became a community I desired to be a bigger part of. I decided to apply for a substitute position to get my toes in the water. The Lord had other plans and I began working full time immersed in the office shortly after that!

How long have you been working at ICS?

I am currently in my 5th year!

What is your role at ICS?

I've recently stepped into the Operations Administrative Assistant role which has me wearing many hats.

What do you look forward to the most about coming to work everyday?

The students! The best part of my job is my small groups. It feeds my soul to connect with the students and to do life with them.

What do you like to do when you're not hard at work?

Anything to do with water from swimming and boating to just seeing a view of the water! I also love watching my kids play sports! I hope to travel one day with my husband.

What is one thing your students and/or coworkers may not know about you?

My food aversions are based on texture. Furry, Slimy, Poppable, Chewy are the categories I filter through.  I like carbs.


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Mrs. Lin's Lion Story

The community at ICS won me over right away. The staff is welcoming and chummy and students are engaged and witty. I am glad to work in such a great community.

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How did you decide you wanted to work at ICS?

The community at ICS won me over right away. The staff is welcoming and chummy and students are engaged and witty. I am glad to work in such a great community.

How long have you been working at ICS?

This is my second year.

What is your role at ICS?

I teach high school world history and geography.

What do you look forward to the most about coming to work everyday?

I have the best students! It is a joy to discuss social sciences with my classes and get to know each other more each day.

What do you like to do when you're not hard at work?

I like to hike, bake, read, and make our baby girl smile.

What is one thing your students and/or coworkers may not know about you?

I make amazing challah bread!


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Mrs. Jones' Lion Story

When we found out that we were moving to Utah from California, God gave me a connection to ICS through a former board member.

How did you decide you wanted to work at ICS?

When we found out that we were moving to Utah from California, God gave me a connection to ICS through a former board member. I knew I wanted to send Brayden to ICS for school and was leaving a job at a Christian school in California. So, God had a plan long  before I even knew about ICS!

How long have you been working at ICS?

6 years!

What is your role at ICS?

Academic Administrative Assistant

What do you look forward to the most about coming to work everyday?

Seeing and connecting with the students and showing them God’s love.

What do you like to do when you're not hard at work?

Decorate, drink coffee, and read.

What is one thing your students and/or coworkers may not know about you?

I am an open book....I think :)


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Mrs. Adema's Lion Story

I look forward to seeing my coworkers everyday. They are funny and hardworking which makes for a great work environment! I also appreciate that no two days are the same. I never get bored in my job and enjoy staying challenged with what my responsibilities are day to day! I love that I work in a place that values prayer and trusting in God.

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How did you decide you wanted to work at ICS?

Christian education is important to me and my family.  I loved the idea of working for a school I was so thrilled to have my kids attend.

How long have you been working at ICS?

3 years

What is your role at ICS?

Admissions Director

What do you look forward to the most about coming to work everyday?

I look forward to seeing my coworkers everyday.  They are funny and hardworking which makes for a great work environment!  I also appreciate that no two days are the same.  I never get bored in my job and enjoy staying challenged with what my responsibilities are day to day!  I love that I work in a place that values prayer and trusting in God.

What do you like to do when you're not hard at work?

I like to be outdoors running, hiking or skiing.  I also love to read and listen to the Lion-Cast podcast!  I also love to let the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres break my heart.

What is one thing your students and/or coworkers may not know about you?

I like Justin Bieber.

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Mr. Hobbs' Lion Story

I came to Utah on a missions trip my last year of high school. While I was here, I saw the immense need for evangelism in the valley. While I was in college, I still had the desire to return to Utah someday and assist in church planting. I applied for a job at ICS which "just so happened" to be looking for a social studies teacher. I got the job and moved out here (after picking up a wife at an internship along the way - love you, Sara!), and I am convinced that I am precisely where God wants me and my wife.

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How did you decide you wanted to work at ICS?

I came to Utah on a missions trip my last year of high school. While I was here, I saw the immense need for evangelism in the valley. While I was in college, I still had the desire to return to Utah someday and assist in church planting. I applied for a job at ICS which "just so happened" to be looking for a social studies teacher. I got the job and moved out here (after picking up a wife at an internship along the way - love you, Sara!), and I am convinced that I am precisely where God wants me and my wife.

How long have you been working at ICS?

2 years (this is my third)

What is your role at ICS?

MS/HS Social Studies Faculty - MS Debate, Broadcasting teacher

What do you look forward to the most about coming to work everyday?

I look forward to being with students and showing them God's hand in all of history.

What do you like to do when you're not hard at work?

I love to spend time with my wife, watch the University of Kentucky play football and basketball, hike, listen to and create podcasts, talk to my family, and read.

What is one thing your students and/or coworkers may not know about you?

I am desperately afraid of heights.

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Mr. Hope's Lion Story

After teaching in Alaska for a couple of years, God took me back to central Texas to teach at the school I grew up in. I found that I dearly missed the lifestyle of the outdoors and living near mountains. I happened upon ICS in a search for Christian Schools looking for music teachers in the Rocky Mountains. I called the school and introduced myself. Just a couple of months later I was excitedly moving from Austin to Salt Lake City to be the new band and choir director at ICS.

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Mr. Hope’s Lion Story

How did you decide you wanted to work at ICS?

After teaching in Alaska for a couple of years, God took me back to central Texas to teach at the school I grew up in.  I found that I dearly missed the lifestyle of the outdoors and living near mountains.  I happened upon ICS in a search for Christian Schools looking for music teachers in the Rocky Mountains.  I called the school and introduced myself.  Just a couple of months later I was excitedly moving from Austin to Salt Lake City to be the new band and choir director at ICS.

How long have you been working at ICS?

17 years

What is your role at ICS?

MS Academic Dean, HS Music Director, MS Bible Teacher

What do you look forward to the most about coming to work everyday?

I love the people I work with and the students I teach.  I look forward to spending days learning about and exploring God's creation through the many subjects of teaching.

What do you like to do when you're not hard at work?

When not working, I spend most time with my wife and children.  I love the outdoors during all of the seasons.  In the winter months, you can find me at one of the ski resorts with my kiddos.  I love to ride my motorcycle and explore the nooks and crannies of Utah.

What is one thing your students and/or coworkers may not know about you?

My wife and I are each one of eight children.  Our children are five of twenty-five combined cousins.

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The Caley Family's Lion Story

Lord, please do not make me homeschool!!

The above was my prayer when I was pregnant with our daughter because my husband said we should homeschool. You know the things people say about homeschool moms and kids. I was not about to let that be us!!! Well, as you can imagine, when you start to tell the Lord what you do not want to do, He makes you do it! Yes, I was a homeschool mom but I was rocking it!

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Lord, please do not make me homeschool!!

The above was my prayer when I was pregnant with our daughter because my husband said we should homeschool. You know the things people say about homeschool moms and kids. I was not about to let that be us!!! Well, as you can imagine, when you start to tell the Lord what you do not want to do, He makes you do it! Yes, I was a homeschool mom but I was rocking it! This was great!! We were able to travel. The fluid open schedule was a nice change from a structured school routine. 

Then after about six or seven years, things began to change. The math meltdowns (Mine, not hers. Lord, you know I do not remember any math past 5th grade!!) the “Mom, can’t I just skip that test? Mom, nobody else has to do this!! Mom, can’t I just go to a normal school?!?!” So, after much prayer we felt the Lord moving us to attend a Christian high school, but where? We were living in California, which was the reason we were homeschooling!!

After searching the entire nation (literally) and many different schools, the Lord lead us to ICS. We finally all agreed ICS was a fit. We were looking for a place that our daughter would be able to thrive not only academically but also spiritually. We love the Staff and Teachers at ICS. They advocate for our daughter but more importantly, pray for her to be the best the Lord has called her to be. Raising kids in today’s supercharged, social media infiltrated, “me first” social climate, takes a village of Christ-loving individuals who know how to stand on the truth of God to make an impact. ICS has that. I think we all know that putting our kids in a Christian school does not make them Christian, but if we surround them with the truth, love them unconditionally, and pray, I know that God hears those prayers and honors them.

I feel so blessed to have a school that is helping me plant seeds and water them in our daughter’s life. When the day comes for her to step into her calling, I know that ICS will have been a big part of that process.

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Mr. Johnson's Lion Story

I love getting to be a part of the larger story of God working in the Salt Lake Valley. Because we represent almost 50 different churches, ICS is a sort of central connection point for Christians in the valley. At ICS, followers of Jesus from different cultural, socio-economic, and political backgrounds can come together under a common belief in the gospel. I truly believe God has incredible plans for ICS!

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Mr. Johnson’s Lion Story

How did you decide you wanted to work at ICS?

I wanted to be a part of ministry in the Salt Lake Valley

How long have you been working at ICS?

2 years

What is your role at ICS?

Operations Director

What do you look forward to the most about coming to work everyday?

I love getting to be a part of the larger story of God working in the Salt Lake Valley. Because we represent almost 50 different churches, ICS is a sort of central connection point for Christians in the valley. At ICS, followers of Jesus from different cultural, socio-economic, and political backgrounds can come together under a common belief in the gospel. I truly believe God has incredible plans for ICS!

What do you like to do when you're not hard at work?

I get to lead worship for my church, Ridgeline Church. I have been leading worship for 10+ years and I love it!

What is one thing your students and/or coworkers may not know about you?

I really enjoy baking too! If you need some sourdough bread, I can help you out!

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Emma Clement's Lion Story

I owe much of who I am to Intermountain Christian School. The people inside that building prepared me in my academics, pushed me on the volleyball and basketball courts, and encouraged me to try new things like debate and musical theater. Coming into my freshman year of college I was so nervously excited. There was so much newness and I didn’t know a single soul at Samford, but going to ICS equipped me to thrive in the real world. I have been given a great foundation of who I am in Christ by learning from people like Mr. Begg and Mrs. Jones….

Emma Clement’s Lion Story

I owe much of who I am to Intermountain Christian School. The people inside that building prepared me in my academics, pushed me on the volleyball and basketball courts, and encouraged me to try new things like debate and musical theater. Coming into my freshman year of college I was so nervously excited. There was so much newness and I didn’t know a single soul at Samford, but going to ICS equipped me to thrive in the real world. I have been given a great foundation of who I am in Christ by learning from people like Mr. Begg and Mrs. Jones. I am academically ready because of Mrs. Croswhite and Mrs. Schumacher’s English classes. Because I had learned how to make deep friendships on my sports teams, I was prepared to make the best friends of my life in college. The teachers at ICS taught me how to love my peers well, how to do well in my classes (sometimes learned the hard way, shoutout to college Anatomy and Physiology), and how to live out my faith daily, especially when times get tough. I am now a sophomore at Samford University and can confidently say I am thriving in the midst of a global pandemic, the irony! Some of the most important lessons I learned while in high school that have helped me be successful in college are: to not take yourself too seriously, spend time with Jesus every day, humbly listen to others, love people well and fully, and call your family lots, you’ll miss them when they’re 1,759 miles away. What I learned at ICS and the people who taught them to me are things I will never forget. I am extremely grateful to be an Intermountain Christian School alumnus today and for the foundation they gave me to succeed in college and beyond. 

Emma Clement, Class of 2019

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The Moser Family's Lion Story

ICS has been an answer to our prayers! Our family moved to Utah last year as church planters and community developers for the network of churches we serve alongside. As we have navigated through a season of learning more about the mission field we have been called to, a deep desire has grown within us for our son, Cooper, to experience a solid network of friends and mentors that can help support, encourage and nurture his faith journey…

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The Moser Family’s Lion Story

ICS has been an answer to our prayers!  Our family moved to Utah last year as church planters and community developers for the network of churches we serve alongside.  As we have navigated through a season of learning more about the mission field we have been called to, a deep desire has grown within us for our son, Cooper, to experience a solid network of friends and mentors that can help support, encourage and nurture his faith journey. 

Recently, the opportunity came for us to explore the possibility of joining the ICS community.  When we arrived for a campus tour, we were immediately welcomed with staff members who communicated a clear message that our family was welcomed and valued.  While we were certainly impressed with the facilities, the quality of education, and the many educational and extracurricular opportunities that would be available for our son, this was not what impressed us most.  What impressed us most was the clear sense of community that was at the core of ICS's identity.  As we walked out of the doors of ICS after our campus tour we knew that we were not simply choosing a school for our son, we were choosing a community that our family could be intricately involved in.  We feel so blessed to now be a part of the ICS community! 

Thanks for the opportunity to share a little of our story and excitement in joining the ICS community!!

Lynlee Moser

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Miss Potter’s Lion Story

I love that I can share my faith with the students as I teach them the skills they will need for life. As Colossians 1:16-17 states, "For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth...He is before all things, and in him all things hold together." Those verses shape my philosophy of teaching at ICS…

Miss Potter’s Lion Story

Paula Potter, ICS third grade and elementary school level academic dean

How did you decide you wanted to work at ICS? 

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I didn't decide I wanted to work here, God decided it for me! I didn't even know ICS existed when God called me here. 

How long have you been working at ICS?

This is my 26th school year! 

What is your role at ICS? 

Third Grade and Elementary School Level Academic Dean

What do you look forward to the most about coming to work everyday?

I love that I can share my faith with the students as I teach them the skills they will need for life.  As Colossians 1:16-17 states, "For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth...He is before all things, and in him all things hold together."  Those verses shape my philosophy of teaching at ICS.

What do you like to do when you're not hard at work?

 I love to cook, camp, take photographs, garden, and watch the Utah Jazz play basketball. 

What is one thing your students and/or coworkers may not know about you? 

Historical fiction is my favorite genre of books and because I grew up in Wyoming, I enjoy hunting.

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Mrs. Schumacher's Lion Story

I kept an eye out for open English teacher positions at ICS upon first moving here in 2011, but I found out about the opening after I already had a teaching position with the homeschool Co-op in 2015. After the job was offered, we had to make a quick decision about a major change, but we felt God was leading us to ICS. We are so happy to be a part of the ICS community, and grateful for God's guidance during that time.

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Mrs. Schumacher’s Lion Story

Becky Schumacher, ICS high school english faculty and high school academic dean

How did you decide you wanted to work at ICS?

I kept an eye out for open English teacher positions at ICS upon first moving here in 2011, but I found out about the opening after I already had a teaching position with the homeschool Co-op in 2015. After the job was offered, we had to make a quick decision about a major change, but we felt God was leading us to ICS. We are so happy to be a part of the ICS community, and grateful for God's guidance during that time.

How long have you been working at ICS?

I am in my sixth year!

What is your role at ICS?

I teach several English classes, am the student council advisor and school level academic dean for high school.

What do you look forward to the most about coming to work everyday?

I look forward to being with my students every day. They are so much fun!

What do you like to do when you're not hard at work?

I love to ski at Snowbird, hike, bike, and camp and all things outdoors.

What is one thing your students and/or coworkers may not know about you?

While I'm a sucker for a good story, I have never seen any Star Wars movie.

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