I received my BA in music education from Calvin College and taught at West Side Christian for 5 years; directing 3 bands and teaching music education classes. I started at South Christian as a paraprofessional in January of 2005, was hired as head of the resource room in 2009 and received my Masters Degree in Learning Disabilities from Calvin College in 2010. I am married to Keith Sikkema who is a RN at the Ionia Correctional Facility. We have 3 grown children, all of whom are married, and 5 grandsons. In my free time, I am passionate about spending time with my grandchildren; I also love to read, garden, sew, and decorate.