Meet Our School Board
Abbie Loyd
President
Abbie Loyd was born and raised in Iowa, moving from Northeast Iowa to Central Iowa after college. She and her husband Tanner have three children: Makenna (14), Hadley (4) and Hayden (2). For several years, she has been an active parent in schools serving as PTA Vice President while Makenna was in Elementary School and then again when Hadley started PreK. Abbie holds a BA in Business Administration from the University of Northern Iowa and a minor in Psychology. She has over 17 years' experience in Project Management and Business Execution Consultation. That experience extends across a variety of business strategies to support organizational development, successful operations, corporate sustainability, strong financials, and competitive technology. She has also served several years as a Fundraising Committee Chair for Youth Emergency Shelter and Services (YESS) in Des Moines. Abbie brings experience to collaborate amongst staff, parents and community members to support the overall mission of Strong Roots Christian School. She is excited for what God has done for our school and all that is to come. She truly believes that we need to hear from many voices and gain several perspectives in order to thrive, but to always remain focused to His word.
Deb Segebart
Vice President
Deb grew up in North Dakota on a dairy farm and later moved to Minnesota where she joined the military and received her BS in Business in Iowa. She retired from the Army October 2021 with over 36 years of service attaining the rank of Command Sergeant Major. Deb and her husband (Emil, who passed away in 2020) raised five children on a farm SW of Indianola and have
been blessed with 12 grandchildren. Deb works part time as a Veteran Service Officer for Warren County, raises beef cattle and is a White Oak
Township Trustee. She has been involved in Christian Education since 1998 starting with Warren County Christian school then Victory Christian Academy where she served on the school board multiple times along with
the Blaze Parent Fellowship. Deb believes strongly and supports Christ based Education where seeds are planted and nourished. It is one of the top priorities a family can make. She was part of the organizational committee and was blessed to witness Gods work with Strong Roots inception and how He has provided His building, teachers, administrator and students. Deb is
also an active member of Freedom fellowship .
Zach Brummer
John Johnston
Treasurer
Zach was raised on a farm outside of Indianola, Iowa. He graduated from Simpson College in 2010 with his bachelor’s degree in business management. He then spent over 10 years as a Grain Merchandiser and Senior Market Manager with the Scoular Company out of Sarasota, Florida. In 2019 he and his wife Nicola relocated back to Indianola to raise their family. He currently holds the position of Farmer Education Program Manager at the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. In addition to serving on the board of Strong Roots Christian School, Zach volunteers as the leader of the White Oak Climber Clover Kids Club in Indianola. “Ensuring that families in our community have access to quality faith-based education and that the institutions providing it have invested and qualified stakeholders contributing to their success is something I’m very passionate about, and one of the many reasons I am honored to server on the board.
John grew up on the Southside of Des Moines, Iowa, and is a proud graduate of Dowling Catholic High School. Following high school, he served in the United States Marine Corps, where he developed a strong foundation in discipline and leadership. After his time in the Marines, John worked in the heating and cooling industry in Bradenton, Florida, before he and his wife, Shannon, returned to Iowa. He spent over a decade in the HVAC field before transitioning into fleet services with the State of Iowa, where he gained valuable experience in vehicle and asset management.
These diverse professional experiences led John to a career in facilities management. He currently serves as the Director of Facilities and Operations at Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community, where he oversees operations with a heart for service and excellence.
John and Shannon have five children and have been actively involved as foster and adoptive parents. Their family lives on a small hobby farm and are active members of Indianola Freedom Fellowship Church, where John serves on the church safety team. He is also a member of the Indianola Elks Lodge and American Legion Post 165 and plays an active role in Lighthouse Community Center, where Shannon serves as Director.
John is passionate about the value of Christ-centered education. He believes that God entrusts us with each child to nurture their God-given potential and help them grow in faith, character, and knowledge in the way they learn best.
Dawn Hersilius
Dawn is originally from Norwalk and moved to Indianola in 2019. She attended barber school while completing her senior year of high school and graduated shortly after her high school graduation. After working in salons for over 10 years, Dawn went DMACC and received her Paralegal degree in 2004. She worked for various financial institutions, working in mortgage loan origination and compliance. In 2013, Dawn went back to work for a major financial institution and currently works in compliance risk, ensuring regulatory compliance for the company. She and her husband, Ted, have been married for 32 years. In addition to their 7-year-old son who attends Strong Roots, they have two grown sons. Dawn has been an active member of the PAC, most recently acting as PAC Secretary, and is known for making special treats for her son's class for most holidays. In addition to her involvement with the school, Dawn was a founding board member for the Indianola Downtown Farmers Market. Dawn is excited to serve on the board of Strong Roots Christian School and is looking forward to being a part of furthering Christian education in Warren County.
Secretary
Steven Sereg
Brooke Moore
Steven Sereg grew up on a farm south of Indianola. Currently he, his wife and two children reside in the same area on an acreage. Steven has worked as a mechanic at his family's business for nearly 20 years and hopes that one day, one or both of his children will want to keep the family business going. He and his family attend Bethel Chapel where Steven serves as a trustee for the Church. Steven believes that education is not just about academic excellence but also about shaping young minds to live with purpose, integrity, and faith. Steven is a very versatile individual with a wide range of skills as well as a problem-solving mindset and hopes he can bring these practical skills to the school board. He is a committed believer in Christ, and is honored to have the opportunity to serve on the board of Strong Roots Christian School and is excited to contribute to the mission of the school.
Brooke Moore is an Indianola native. After high school, she earned her BSN from Grand View University in 2013. She has worked as a registered nurse at Methodist West Hospital for over 10 years and is deeply committed to serving others with compassion and excellence. Brooke and her husband Kolby, live just outside Indianola with their two children. They are active members of Indianola Community Church; where they have served in a variety of areas over several years.
Brooke has been with Strong Roots since its formation and has grown to have a deep desire to support and promote Christian education. She has learned that being in leadership often means making difficult decisions that balance the needs of many (which can be both humbling and challenging) and the importance of leaning to God in those times. Yet, there is no reward quite like witnessing true “Kingdom growth” that happens through it all. Brooke feels privileged to serve on the school board and is eager to see what God has in store!
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