Tyler Amidon

Biography

Tyler Amidon serves as the Remote Hybrid Interim Principal of Community Christian School in Pease, Minnesota. He stepped into the role in 2026 after retiring from Denver Christian School, where his career spanned three decades and multiple roles. He began as a Physical Education teacher from 1996 to 2000, teaching kindergarten through sixth grade and coaching varsity baseball. After three years away from teaching and attending graduate school, he got back into teaching in 2004. From 2004 to 2011 he taught middle school mathematics and physical education and served as middle school team leader. From 2011 to 2013 he served as the Preschool through 8th Grade Principal at Denver Christian's Highlands Ranch campus, then as Middle School Principal in Lakewood, Colorado from 2013 to 2026. He has become a trusted mentor to principals and heads of schools across the country.

Today he teaches graduate courses in school leadership as an adjunct professor at Dordt University, Calvin University, and Colorado Christian University, where students have recognized him as an approachable, supportive, and passionate instructor.

A native of California, Tyler has lived in Colorado for 30 years, and he and his family call it home.

Quick Facts

• 27 years at Denver Christian, including 13 years at middle school principal
• Coached Baseball at Calvin College for 6 years