Dawnell is excited to nurture a love for Jesus and cultivate academic growth in the students of NICS. Dawnell received a bachelor's degree from the University of Idaho in Education and a Masters of MIssiology from Southwestern Theological Seminary. Dawnell has taught Elementary, High School and College English in Homeschool and Private School settings. Dawnell grew up in Hayden and was thrilled to return home in 2020 after more than 25 years away. She has been married for 21 years and has two daughters. Her youngest is a student at NICS. She enjoys camping and biking with her family as well as having coffee with friends.