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.

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 at the Caledonia and Cascade branches of the Kent District Library. My son, Alec, loves any and every sport he has ever played, and my daughter, Annie, loves reading, dancing, and playing with friends.

I graduated from Calvin College with a Mathematics Major and Sociology Minor for secondary education and later returned for my Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. I have always loved school and felt God’s call for me to work inside of a school grow in me since I was a young adult. I remember my excitement when I was able to confidently say, “God made me to be a teacher.” Outside of school I am kept busy having fun with my husband (Travis), our toddler (Kate), and our black lab (Ruby). We frequently find ourselves scootering around our neighborhood, attempting home-improvement projects, cooking, and spending time with our small group from church.

I graduated from Calvin College in 2004 with a teaching degree in both Math and Spanish. I later earned a master’s degree in education leadership from Grand Valley State University. I taught Spanish for one year at Valley Christian School in Cerritos, CA and taught math for nine years at Grand Rapids Christian. Thus far I have taught Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Algebra, Algebra 2, Geometry, FST and pre-Calculus. I am married to my wonderful wife Kelly and we have 3 boys who attend Dutton Christian. My family was blessed to bring home my youngest son Jerome from the Philippines during the summer of 2015.

I graduated from Calvin Christian School. I then attended Calvin College and received my Bachelor’s degree in secondary education with a History major and a P.E. minor. I then went on and received a Master’s degree from Michigan State University in curriculum development. I have been teaching at South Christian since 1986. I am married and my wife is a professional photographer. My oldest son is an English teacher at Ada Christian, and my youngest son is a student at Grand Valley State University.

I received my Bachelor’s degree from Calvin College and have taken graduate classes at Grand Valley State University, Western Michigan University, and VanderCook School of Music. I have taught Biology, Chemistry in the Community, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Advanced Biology, and Bioethics. I am married to Sara who teaches at Hudsonville Christian and we have a son, Noah, and a daughter, Anneka.