Iowa Net High Academy

Committed to Helping Students, Parents, and School Districts

Iowa NET High Academy is committed to changing the trajectory of a school dropout’s life. We understand that some are struggling with homelessness, hunger, hopelessness, and more. That is why we developed a curriculum that focuses on their career goals and helps them dream of a brighter future. Our program is based on Iowa’s Common Core Standards that help students connect with others and choose a career path.

Iowa Net High Academy

Committed to Helping Students, Parents, and School Districts

Iowa NET High Academy is committed to changing the trajectory of a school dropout’s life. We understand that some are struggling with homelessness, hunger, hopelessness, and more. That is why we developed a curriculum that focuses on their career goals and helps them dream of a brighter future. Our program is based on Iowa’s Common Core Standards that help students connect with others and choose a career path.

Iowa Net High Academy

Administration

We are headed by a group of compassionate and experienced people that are ready to assist school districts, students, and families alike. They collaborate with each other and with other people to create a specialized high school curriculum.

Iowa Net High Academy

Dr. Cynthia Knight, 
Executive Director 

Recognized as one of Iowa's most progressive leaders of intervention strategies in education, Dr. Cynthia Knight brings an outstanding set of credentials to Iowa Net High Academy. She received her BA from the University of Iowa and her doctorate from Capella University. Over the years she has:

  • Addressed the National Association of Secondary School Principals, Iowa Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, and the Iowa Association of Alternative Education.
  • Created a structured program for several subject areas for the Iowa Department of Education.
  • Served as a college professor for Viterbo University and Upper Iowa University and Iowa State University.
  • Acted as a cochairperson for Iowa’s Instructional Decision Making initiative.
  • Taught in different school districts in Iowa and Texas.
  • Founded Iowa NET High Academy in 2011.
  • Served as Mayor of Union, Iowa.
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Elise Stevens,
Finance Officer

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Dann Stevens,
Development Officer

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Abigail Andrews,
Human Resources Generalist

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Registrar

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Principal

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Iowa Net High Academy

Learning Designers/Teachers

Our curriculum would not be possible without our amazing teachers and learning designers. They are composed of like-minded individuals who share the same passion for teaching and inspiring the youth to reach their full potential.

Mindie Smith
English

Rachelle Branum
Art

Chris Ehlert
PE

Katy Kauffman
English

Chuck Krueger

Science/Math

Cale Roe

Social Studies

Tammy Ryan

Special Education

Karen Sorenson

Science

Beth Stephas

Consumer Science

Elizabeth Wilson

Science

Gary Morris

Science

Jayme Beyer

Strat 1, MOC, & Agriculture

How Can We Help?

We are committed to helping schools, at-risk students, and their families through our specialized curriculum. Contact us for more information.

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