Ben Dirksen

PK-8 Principal at PELLA CHRISTIAN GRADE SCHOOL

📍 Pella, Iowa, United States

Ben Dirksen is the PK-8 Principal at Pella Christian Grade School, leveraging over a decade of experience as a teacher and coach at Denver Christian School. A fellow at the Baylor Center for School Leadership, he earned his Masters degree at Dordt University and is focused on building strong, mission-driven school cultures.

A former head boys basketball coach, Ben enjoys golfing and fly-fishing in his free time. He values reading and building community by sharing meals with friends, and his philosophy is rooted in concepts like "Gritty Optimism" and putting people first.

In 2025, Ben was recognized as one of the "Top 10 Under 40" young professionals in Marion County for his leadership and community impact.

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Experience

13 Years

Current Role

PK-8 Principal

Job Level

Mid-senior

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States

Personality Overview

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Priorities

Topics Ben cares about

Christian Education

His career is dedicated to this field, and he actively works to build mission-driven cultures and develop staff at Christian schools.

Educational Leadership

As a principal and a fellow at the Baylor Center for School Leadership, he focuses on developing leaders and creating a culture of belonging and growth.

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Career

Work history

7-2021

PK-8 Principal

PELLA CHRISTIAN GRADE SCHOOL

7-2025

BCSL Fellow

Baylor Center for School Leadership

8-2009 - 7-2021

Teacher/Coach

Denver Christian School

5-2014 - 3-2019

Head Boys Basketball Coach

Denver Christian School

In the press

Media appearances

PELLA CHRISTIAN GRADE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES MR BEN DIRKSEN AS PRINCIPAL. Featured in OSKY News

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Pella Christian Grade School Names New Principal. Featured in KNIA / KRLS

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Education

2019 - 2022

Master's degree

Dordt University

2005 - 2009

Education

Dordt University

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