Middle School

I love children. I see the opportunity to pour into the lives of children as an incredible blessing and the most important job. It is extra special to be able to work at a school where God can be glorified in all that we do and say. I often say "CCS is God's school" and I believe that to my core. I am privileged and honored to be given the responsibility of leading the teachers and students at CCS every day and pray that God will continue to do His amazing work through me. By offering academic excellence while upholding the truth of God's word and teaching children to serve, we are instilling our future generation with what they need to go, do, and be for God throughout their lives.

Bachelor of Arts from Calvin College

Bachelor of Arts from Kent State University

Master of Arts from Marygrove College

Ministry License and Certificate in Business and Ministry from Charis Bible College

It is a privilege to teach in a Godly environment that encourages success. It is essential to teach students how to relate the English language to our Christian faith in order to give learning purpose and direction. All children deserve a chance to learn, to grow, and to succeed no matter the age group. Middle school is a time to determine and to seek understanding for oneself. I am excited to help students determine who they are in Christ and how that relates to the rest of the world. “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” (1 Timothy 4:12) I have been blessed beyond understanding to be able to teach English at CCS, a subject I not only love, but also am passionate about.

BA from Kingswood University

I love kids! Spending quality time training God’s children is such a crucial and awesome responsibility. I feel God has blessed me to be able to work with children. I enjoy teaching and spending quality time with kids and sharing God’s love. We are truly put into each situation daily not by chance but by God’s love and grace for each and every one of us. “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) Working at CCS allows me to share my Christian faith and love with one another. It is my prayer that each and every child grows to know Christ as they walk in God’s plan for their life. I am truly blessed to be able to work at Calhoun Christian School.

BA from Spring Arbor University

The Lord has truly blessed me by giving me the opportunity to work with children. I consider it an honor that God has given me the opportunity to share in the lives of our middle school students. I am especially grateful for the unique opportunity to work with students for not just one year, but for their entire four-year middle school experience. It is my desire to partner with my students and their parents to help each child reach their full academic and spiritual potential. It is my prayer that the lessons we teach in class will help my students live the lives God has called them to live and follow the plans He has for their lives.

BA from Anderson University

MA from Western Michigan University

I am so thankful to work with the students at Calhoun Christian School. Even more, God has blessed me with the opportunity to teach Spanish to all grade-levels. As a teacher and leader in the classroom, God has given me an awesome responsibility: to walk through these school years with my students, to lead them closer to God, to help them succeed academically, and to help them grow and mature according to God’s purpose. The world is ever-changing, and the ability to speak a second language is becoming more and more useful. As Christians, we have all been commissioned by Christ, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” (Mark 16:35) I consider it a privilege to help students equip themselves for this mandate.

BA from Spring Arbor University

Being a teacher is like participating in a never-ending treasure hunt! Helping students discover the treasure in themselves, in others, and in god’s world brings exciting results to the classroom and helps equip students to be successful contributors in every facet of life. I love teaching K-12 students new computer skills and how to integrate this useful knowledge into their everyday life. In addition, my time spent in Bible class is some of the most precious hours in my week as I watch students continue to grow in their Godly identity and destiny. As the high school Academic Advisor, I find it exciting to watch secondary students take what they have learned throughout 13 years of school and direct their energy and knowledge into post-secondary and career plans. Lastly, the capstone to the annual service and mission work at CCS is the senior mission to the Dominican Republic. I am so thankful for the opportunity to help lead this trip each year and to watch students better understand God’s world and their role in it.

BA from Spring Arbor University