I’ve always felt God has called me to two purposes in His kingdom: be a teacher and be a mom, both of which I have been blessed to fulfill. I attended Cutlerville Christian and South Christian (2009), which I loved and cherish. I decided to attend Michigan State University and earned my BA in English and minor in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) with a teaching certification. Right out of college and for eight years, I taught English at Forest Hills Central High School. I felt God calling me to come back to my alma mater, and while I never expected I would ever be back, I am thrilled. My husband, Ben, a 2004 SCHS graduate and landscaper and I have been married for thirteen years and have four children: Evie, Tessa, Case and Reuben, who attend/will attend Moline Christian. We enjoy being outside, camping, playing games, and spending time with family and friends.

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I attended Liberty University for my undergraduate work where I received a specific call from God to be a pastor while attending a chapel service as a sophomore. While there, I further deepened my love of studying the Scriptures and grew deeper in my understanding and love for God. During my time at Liberty, I met my wife, Faith. We have been married for over thirty years, and have a son CJ (18) .

After graduating from Liberty, I spent the next several years pursuing two master’s degrees from Calvin Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. During this time, I worked sixteen years at Cornerstone University in Student Development focusing on student leader development, adjunct faculty work, campus small groups, chapel, and eventually served as the Dean of Spiritual Formation. In 2010, I accepted a call to be the Lead Pastor at a community church in Jenison where I served for eleven years until I stepped down to pursue an MA in Clinical Counseling, which I will be completing at the end of August. I enjoy reading, watching my sons play soccer, taking care of my garden, watching old movies, and spending time with cherished friends.

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I grew up and spent my whole life in the West Michigan area. I graduated high school from Calvin Christian and went on to study Bible at Kuyper College. I graduated from Kuyper College with a double major in Bible/Theology and Ministry Leadership. After graduation, I served as the Youth Director and YoungLife Church Partner at Hager Park Reformed Church in Jenison, MI. During my time at Hager Park Church, I enjoyed substitute teaching on Fridays and being involved with YoungLife. It has been a blessing to be able to work with middle school and high school age students growing in our faith together. In my free time, I love to play sports and be active. I especially enjoy playing basketball any chance that I get. Also spending time with friends and family is important to me.

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After attempting to avoid going into education at the beginning of my college career, God nudged me into Social Studies education during my freshman year at Michigan State University. In the midst of some of the most chaotic years in recent history, I was able to graduate, student teach and find my first job. I graduated from MSU’s James Madison College with a degree in Comparative Cultures and Politics and a Secondary Education certification, then student-taught Government and US history for a year at Holland Public High school. I then taught a life-giving year of 6&7th Grade Reading, Writing, and Social Studies at The Potter’s House in Grand Rapids. The idea of coming back to teach Government and Social Studies at South started to form when God first pushed me toward education, and I’ve been blessed to fulfill that dream since 2022.

I’ve spent every summer since 2017 working in various positions at Camp Roger in Rockford, getting to encounter and celebrate God’s love for his children through relationships and experiences in creation. I deeply enjoy being outdoors, experiencing the refreshing and restorative joy of creation. I married my husband, Michael, on the most beautiful day in the summer of 2025.  Together we enjoy reading, being active, and honing our hospitality skills in our new home.

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I went to Central Michigan where I played basketball and then graduated in 2001 with a B.S. in Business Administration with a Computer Science emphasis. I worked in agriculture for 15 years and then the printing and promotions industry for three. At each place that I’ve worked, technology has always been a hat that I’ve worn. I’ve been coaching basketball at South since 2011 and really love the people and community support here. My wife Carmen and I are both SC alums (1996). We were high school sweethearts and married in 1998. She works at Moline Christian and we have three awesome kids – Luke, Maria and Isaac. We enjoy spending time with our extended family and friends while going to sporting events and the beach.

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Growing up I attended a South Suburban Christian school and graduated from South Christian. From there I went to Hope College for a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and then to Grand Valley State University for my Master of Social Work degree. I spent much of my career in medical social work and have also provided outpatient therapy. It was a fun twist when God led me back to the South Christian community to provide social work services here. What a blessing to walk with students and families here at South!

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I graduated from Calvin College in 2006 with a BA in K-12 Physical Education and a minor in Psychology Education. For the last 15 years, I have been a PE teacher and varsity soccer coach at Lansing Christian School in Lansing, MI. I recently earned my Master’s Degree in coaching and athletic administration from Concordia University: Irvine. Athletics have always been a huge passion of mine as I believe they build strong Christian character and teach us to persevere when things get tough. My mother taught at South Christian for over 20 years before her retirement, and my dad was a professor at Calvin College before he passed away. I have two brothers and four amazing nephews and nieces. I enjoy watching soccer, playing golf, and fishing with my brothers.

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I knew I wanted to be an orchestra teacher since 7th grade, because of the influence of my alma master’s incredible orchestra director. Though I was brought up in the public schools, through God’s hand I found my way to Christian education, and I began the orchestra program at Byron Center Christian School in 2019. I have been privileged to also serve SCHS and Dutton Christian School since 2021. When not in the classroom, I’m a freelance violinist and violist, performing and helping administratively with Hark Up Music, playing wedding ceremonies and church services, performing in pit orchestras in the community theatre scene, and fiddling in my new Irish band called Firish. Outside of orchestral things, I can also be found serving backstage in the theatre, hiking or kayaking, practicing the accordion, and spending time with my equally musical husband Geoffrey Hansen.

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I graduated from Cornerstone University and Kuyper College in 2013 with a double major, Mathematics from Cornerstone and Bible & Theology from Kuyper. After graduation, I took a position at The Potter’s House High School where I taught math for four years. I then got married to my husband, Desmond, and moved to northwest Indiana where I taught math at a public high school alongside coaching varsity girls tennis for two years. I am overjoyed to now be back in my hometown of Middleville and teaching at SCHS. My husband and I attend First Baptist Church in Middleville. We have two daughters, and of course I can’t leave out our attention-loving dog, Gus.

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Though I grew up and went to high school in Seattle, Washington, I’ve always had my fair share of Michigan roots. They drew me back for four years of study in Calvin University’s Education program, and to a wonderful Dutch boy from Hudsonville. My husband and I now live in Wyoming with our cat.  I’ve worked and volunteered with students over the better part of my life, experiencing classrooms with students aged four months to 18 years. When I’m at home I love to bake and quilt and try out new crafts. However, when it comes to history I’ve always enjoyed learning more about the world and its story. I believe that the study of history teaches vital critical thinking and reasoning skills. Moreover, it puts students in the shoes of millions of others, offering constant growth opportunities.

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