I graduated from Grand Valley State University with my Bachelor of Science in 2014 with majors in Mathematics and Education and a minor in psychology. This is my eighth year teaching at South Christian after previously teaching at Grand Rapids Christian Middle School for two years. It has been an absolute joy to teach at South for the past seven years having formed wonderful relationships with staff and students. My husband, Johnny, and I have been married for nine years and have two boys. Sutter is five and attending Legacy Christian, while Grayson is two and living the dream at daycare.  For fun, I like to get outdoors and play tennis, volleyball, go for walks with our dog or a hike in the woods. In the fall you will find me in front of the TV on Saturdays as watching college football is also a favorite pastime of mine (go blue!). I also have a passion for music and I currently serve on the Ada Bible Worship Team where my family attends church.

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I spent my high school years at a public school in Anchorage, Alaska, and then went to college at Biola University where I received a BA in Biblical Studies. My wife, Erin, and I married in 2005 and have two children who attend Byron Center Christian School. Before kids, we did high school youth ministry together for ten years and I attended Wheaton College where I received an MA in Historical and Systematic Theology and a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology. Our family loves to travel, camp, do life together, and cheer on the Chicago Bears.

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I grew up in the Akron, Ohio area and started attending a Christian school in the fifth grade. I received a BS in Special Education from the University of Akron, and have taught and tutored in Special Education. I have also had the pleasure of coordinating the Special Needs Ministry at a local church for many years. I have been married to Tom for over 30 years and have 3 children – Tyler, Macy, and Ryne. I love animals, especially my little dogs, hobby breeding, and dog sitting. I enjoy being outside and active.

I believe in the power of Christian education. I have seen the impact it has had on my own life, the life of my children, and the lives of many students over the years. I was raised in Christian schools (including Kalamazoo Christian, Dutton Christian, and South) and attended Dordt College for my Bachelor’s and Calvin College for my Master’s degree. I taught 5th grade for nine years at San Jose Christian School in California. After our daughter Carolyn was born, I switched to becoming the Community Development Director and was able to help build community in the school as well as engage more people in Christian education. After our son Josh was born, we decided to move back to West Michigan. My husband, Kent Ezell, taught at Potter’s House for eight years, was a principal at South Olive Christian for two years, worked in admissions and development at the Potter’s House, and now is a 5th grade teacher at Dutton Christian. I have taught writing and communication courses for adults at Cornerstone University and Grace Bible College. I really enjoy teaching COMP 9 and Non-Fiction Reading and Writing at South. My son is studying Music Education at Dordt University and my daughter is studying Special Education at Cornerstone University. My hobbies include reading, cheering for the Seattle Mariners (mostly for my husband and son), and playing euchre. 

I graduated from Cornerstone University in 2014 with a Bachelors of Music Education. I worked at Ada Christian for one year and at Valleywood Public School for one year before coming to South Christian. Music is my passion in life and I love working with students to help them become better musicians.

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I graduated from Calvin College with a Major in Physical Education and a minor in History. I also have completed the Master of Education program at Western Michigan University. I have taught in a number of local Christian middle and high schools in a variety of subjects. I met my husband at Calvin College and we now have three children all of whom have graduated from SCHS.  My husband Bob is also a teacher at SCHS. In the summers we love to visit National Parks and spend time with our extended family at Sandy Pines. I love to read, scrapbook, and do family activities like hiking and biking.

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I received my B.A. from Calvin College and my MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) at the School for International Training in Vermont. I began my teaching career in Montana where I taught Spanish, Bible, and history for six years. I then moved to the Dominican Republic to direct the English program at the Evangelical University in Santiago. From there, I did teaching internships in Vermont and New York City while completing my MAT. After teaching for a year in the Spanish department at Calvin College, I realized that my calling was, and is, to teach high school. I began teaching at SCHS in 2003 and have enjoyed each year. It is a privilege to spend time with my students and see how God is working in their lives. I am married to Fred Knapp and we have been blessed with a son, Jaden. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy traveling, gardening, photography and anything that has to do with being outside.

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I graduated from Calvin College with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics with secondary education certification. After teaching one year of middle school math and science, I started teaching Physics and Physical Science at South Christian High School. I also have a Master’s degree in Educational Technology with an emphasis on teaching Physics. Outside of school, I enjoy running (including an occasional marathon) and spending time with my family. My wife, Vanessa, is a manager of collection development at Herrick Public Library in Holland Michigan.  I have two adult children.  My oldest is a Physical Therapist and my youngest is pursuing a career in Public Health.

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When I was younger and adults suggested teaching for a possible career, I strongly resisted the idea. Because both my parents were educators, I wanted to do something unique. However, while student teaching in college, I learned for myself why teaching is so rewarding. Since then, I’ve been challenged and fulfilled by this engaging profession that allows me to unite my passions for people and language arts. In 1997, I graduated from Calvin College with a B.A. in English and Communications. I received my M.A. in Theatre from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. For the first five years of my career, I taught at Kalamazoo Christian High School. At SCHS, I currently I teach AP English Lit., Comp 9, and World Literature. My husband Mark and I have two sons: Sam attends Wheaton College, and Eli goes to Calvin University. As a family, we enjoy camping, biking, and traveling. I’ve also been a book club member for the last fifteen years.

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