Meet the Principals
Dr. Terra Joy Coleman
Noah Webster Schools-Mesa
Principal
Dr. Terra Joy Coleman is a passionate educator with over 20 years of experience in the field of education. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, she is the only child of an educator and proudly followed in those footsteps. Dr. Coleman earned all three of her degrees from Wayne State University, where she also played collegiate basketball on an athletic scholarship. In 2013, she obtained her Doctorate in Education from Argosy University.
A devoted wife to her husband Richard and mother to two wonderful children—Terrais-Joi, 16, and Gabriel-Richard, 11—Dr. Coleman values faith, family, and fun. She loves coaching basketball, traveling, shopping, and most of all, making a positive impact in the lives of children.
Before relocating to Arizona, Dr. Coleman and her family lived in Houston, Texas, where she owned and operated 5 Smooth Stones Educational Services, a tutoring company that served students through the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) initiative for five years. Her unwavering dedication to helping students succeed is reflected in her belief that learning should be joyful, engaging, and filled with possibility.
Robert Rodenbaugh
Noah Webster Schools-Pima
Principal
Robert Rodenbaugh is new to Noah Webster Schools, but he is bringing an educational background as both an administrator and teacher. He has held administrative positions in both NJ and AZ for a combined 16 years; prior to his first administrative position, he was a teacher in NJ for 12 years. He received his bachelor’s degree from Montclair University and his Master’s degree in Urban Education, Administration and Supervision from New Jersey City University. Mr. Rodenbaugh’s certificates include K-12 Social Studies, Psychology, Special Education (Teacher of the Handicapped (NJ) & Mild to Moderate Certificate (AZ)), and has his K-12 Principal Certification with the Structured English Immersion K-12 Endorsement. A unique strength to Mr. Rodenbaugh is his experience implementing a variety of curricular and instructional methodologies such as general, special, therapeutic, alternative, agile, direct, blended, and digital. Mr. Rodenbaugh has three children, his youngest in high school, and is looking forward to the youthful excitement that comes with the PK-8th grade population.
Testimonials
An excerpt from a 6th grade alumni to his 6th grade teacher:
“I just wanted to thank you for pushing me and my classmates as hard as you did. I recently took a math test to determine whether or not I should be placed in an advanced seventh grade class. Just yesterday, the results were received, my work was dubbed exceptional and they wish to place me in a freshman algebra class in high school! Of course I wasn’t the only one to do so, but one of the few. Thank you so much for everything, you will never be forgotten.”
On the first day of school, while I was walking down the hall, I was kind of nervous because it was a new school. But when I walked in the classroom, I recognized some people I already knew, and that made me feel a bit better.
I have learned so many things this year, such as integers, Ancient Greece, and oxymorons. I have also learned things that will help me be a better person. I learned that respect is one of the most important qualities to have in life. My teacher is wonderful. She has empathy (most of the time) for us. She knows what it’s like to be in different kinds of situations, she knows how to cheer someone up, or make them feel regretful (when we misbehave). She understands our problems and gives us advice on how to solve them, whether it’s from personal problems to math or reading problems.
We went on a lot of field trips this year. My favorite one was the Water Day field trip at the Mesa Campus! We got to go on different water slides. I had so much fun sliding down the 40 foot tall Rhino slide and high-fiving everyone when I reached the bottom!
Everyday has been a different day, which I enjoy. I will always remember my experience in 6th grade here at Noah Webster Schools.
I just wanted to take a moment to say how much we appreciate Noah Webster School. Our daughter is in Miss Tice’s Kindergarten class and talk about one amazing teacher! I never could have expected to have such a warm, energetic and compassionate teacher for our daughter. She puts so much energy and time into each day of learning, and my daughter literally cries if she is sick and cannot go to school. We look forward to our school adventure with Noah Webster. You all are a blessing to our family.
I am very impressed with my daughter’s improvement with all her academics and challenges of different schoolwork. I’ve seen an enormous difference in her and it has inspired her to love school. Thank you!
I’ve made so many memories this year and I will always remember them. The best memory I have is just coming to Noah Webster Schools; knowing that I really enjoy going to school and not complaining about it in the morning. We had a lot of field trips and they were all amazing! This is the best school I’ve ever been too! I’ve learned so much more than at any other school.
The students here are all friends; there isn’t anyone who doesn’t feel welcomed. Everyone is nice to each other and treats each other the same. No one is different. The teachers are amazing and I just have to say “Thank You” to my teacher as she’s helped me out a lot and I know she will keep doing so.
This year was amazing and I will never forget it!
Our son was in Kindergarten this year and he loved it and loved the teacher & assistant teacher. He learned so much through the school year. I am very pleased to have started him at this school. To end this great school year with such a fun water day he so much enjoyed and talked about the whole day.
My son attends Noah Webster and loves school. He’s always so excited when he gets home and ready to share what he’s learned each day.
Thank you to the staff at Noah Webster for making my child feel so comfortable. Starting school mid-year is never easy but he has really come out of his shell this year.
Our daughter absolutely loves that she gets to use a laptop in class. We’re amazed at how quickly she is learning.