For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a teacher (I have a book I wrote in second grade to prove it!). After graduating from SCHS in 2022, I attended Hope College where I was able to find amazing Christian community while getting involved with residential life, art club, and the Nykerk Cup Competition. After student teaching in Saugatuck, I graduated with certifications in Art and English Education. I look forward to returning to a small school community and the opportunities it presents. I have also spent four years working at Camp Geneva in various capacities. The time spent at camp taught me how important servant leadership is to impactful learning and relationship building, something I plan to bring into my teaching at South.
Abby Wieringa
Biography
Faith Statement
My faith has been a steady thread woven throughout my life. I was raised in a Christian home where I first learned about the love of Jesus and the value of Christian community. Like many journeys, mine has included seasons of doubt, distraction, and unexpected challenges. Yet even through life’s bumps and detours, Christ has always drawn me back through His unfailing grace and the quiet reminders of His presence. I believe we are called to love God and love our neighbors unconditionally. I strive to model my life after Jesus’ example of humility, compassion, and sacrificial love and reflect that same heart by serving others with kindness and grace.
