Administration & Staff - Naperville Christian Academy

Kim MacIntyre

Grammar School Principal

Mrs. MacIntyre is out Grammar School Principal. She also oversees Curriculum Development and is the Technology Supervisor. Mrs. MacIntyre has a Bachelor’s Degree from Northwestern University in Computer Studies. She and her husband, John, were led by the Lord to found the school in 2000. In the early years of NCA, she volunteered in curriculum and office support which developed into the more formal role of principal. Her two daughters and two sons graduated from NCA (2013, 2016, 2019, 2021). Their family attends Grace Pointe Church.

Destinee Fausey

Upper School Principal

Mrs. Fausey is a graduate of Providence College, where she obtained a B.A. in Humanities (with a focus on Classics), and she has a Master of Arts Degree in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. She also holds a degree in Biblical History and Geography from Jerusalem University College. In 2021, Destinee was awarded the Silver Boot Award for Employee Excellence by her colleagues at Covenant Classical School Fort Worth.

Rebecca Ruff

Director of Operations and Development

Mrs. Ruff is the Director of Operations and Development for NCA. Her dutied include overseeing admissions, fundraising, special events, marketing, and operations. She previously served on our Board of Directors and as the Fundraising Chair. She graduated from University of Illinois with a BA in French and a minor in International Marketing. She and her husband, Bill, attend All Saints Anglican Church where Rebecca serves on the altar guild. The Ruff family has been a part of NCA since 2006 and currently have one child in attendance and three graduates of NCA.

Lauren De Jong

Curriculumn Director

Dr. De Jong is our Curriculum Director. She taught the second grade class at NCA for eight years before serving in her current role of faculty and curriculum development. Lauren has also mentored new teachers at NCA for many years, and is passionate about helping students and teachers grow. She received a Bachelor of Science in Early Elementary Education from Grove City College, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Covenant College, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Leadership from Columbia International University. Lauren and her husband, Nick, together with their three children – Luke, Mark and Rebekah – live in Wheaton and are active members of Bethel Presbyterian Church. Besides serving at school and church, Lauren enjoys reading, playing tennis and hosting friends and neighbors in her home.

Ryan Warner

Finance Coordinator

Mr. Warner is a graduate of Indiana University with a B.S. in Business, and Taylor University where he earned his MBA. He joined NCA in 2021, after being a stay at home Dad for the previous 6 years. He and his wife, Leda, have 2 children who attend NCA. The Warner family is blessed to attend the Compass Church, where God has allowed them to grow spiritually, serve, and build community.

Jen Salansky

Office Manager

Mrs. Salansky comes to us with 20 years of relevant experience having worked most recently as a production coordinator for Christian Youth Theatre (CYT). She has a strong track record of working kindly and confidently with students, parents, and fellow staff. She is very excited to serve the Lord through her role at NCA. Jen, her husband, Phil, and their daughter Naomi attend Grace Point Church in Naperville where they are involved in many areas of ministry.

Kara Jacobs

Office Assistant

Mrs. Jacobs is our Office Assistant. She is a graduate of Anderson University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Wheaton College where she earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. Kara and her husband, Jeff, attend The Compass Church where she serves in the children’s ministry. The Jacobs family has been involved with Naperville Christian Academy since 2006, and their son and daughter are both NCA graduates. Kara enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, gardening, and sewing.

Katie Gallagher

Librarian

Mrs. Gallagher is our Librarian. She graduated from Purdue University. She and her family attend Chicago Church of Christ where she has served for many years in various capacities with youth programs, Sunday school classes, and teen ministry. Katie loves traveling with her family, being outdoors, and reading. These hobbies allow her to continue learning, see God’s beauty in landscape, and help history come alive for her family as they visit historical places.

Jennifer Morris

Paraprofessional

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