Early Childhood

Community

The best way to learn about our community is to meet our community!

Brittany Samp, Parent

We had a lot of different options when it came to choose a school. Southwest Chicago Christian was our first and last stop because we were so impressed from the moment we set foot on campus. It feels like home.
Faith Triemstra, Kindergarten Teacher

Knowing God has called me to teach young kindergarteners gives me great joy and purpose. Each day I look forward to exploring God’s incredible creation with the precious children God has placed in my classroom.
Monica Adewale, Parent

The community at Southwest Chicago Christian is great. The saying, “It takes a village to raise a child” -- it’s true here. Everyone is working towards that same goal.
Rebecca Rael, Preschool Teacher

Students demonstrate a curiosity for learning. I love encouraging that curiosity. It’s exciting to see their interest expand to things they didn’t think they wanted to learn about, or things they didn’t think they could learn about.

Oak Lawn Campus Faculty & Staff

Heather Altena

Librarian & Teacher, English & Curriculum Director

Calvin University - BA, Education
Barbara Bolhuis

Teacher, Spanish

Calvin University - BA, Social Studies and Elementary Education
Catherine Brouwer

Before and After School Care
Trudie Bruinius

Librarian

Sawyer Business School - AS, Applied Science
Jessica Clevering

Art Teacher

Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Ed. Art Concentration
Cheryl DeJong

Teacher, Music and Choir Director, Middle School

Dordt University - BA, K-12 Choral Music Education
Carol DenBesten

Front Office Staff, Oak Lawn Campus
Carly DeVries

Teacher, Preschool

Hope College - BA, Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education Endorsement
Sharon Iwema

Preschool Teacher Aide and Before and After School Care
Sandra Mudde

Preschool Teacher Aide and Before and After School Care
Darcy Nichols

Teacher, Physical Education and Athletic Director

Trinity Christian College - BA, Physical Education
Terri Tiemens

Kindergarten Teacher, Middle School Teacher Aide, and Remote Learning Liaison

Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education
Faith Triemstra

Teacher, Kindergarten

Calvin University - BA, Education
Jamie Wasowski

Director, Before and After School Care

St. Xavier University - BA, Philosophy
McCormick Theological Seminary - MDiv
Heidi Rigik

Before and After School Care

Barbara Bolhuis

Teacher, Spanish

Calvin University - BA, Social Studies and Elementary Education
Linda Culver

Teacher, Kindergarten

Calvin University - BA, Special Education
Cheryl DeJong

Teacher, Music and Choir Director, Middle School

Dordt University - BA, K-12 Choral Music Education
Ellen DeMik

Library Aide

Butler University - BS, Finance
Loyola University - MSIR
Emily Drenth

Teacher, Art

Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education
Bonnie Gier

Teacher, Physical Education

Trinity Christian College - BA, Education
Rebekah Huiner

Front Office Staff, Tinley Park Campus

Fox College
Bonnie Kooiman

Teacher, Kindergarten

Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education
Nanci Natale

Teacher, Preschool

Eastern Illinois University - BS, Elementary Education
Darcy Nichols

Teacher, Physical Education and Athletic Director

Trinity Christian College - BA, Physical Education
Kimberly Pedersen
Rebecca Rael

Teacher, Preschool & Preschool Director

Northwestern College, Iowa - BA, Elementary Education & Early Childhood Education
Angela Siemer

Library Aide

University of Michigan - BA, Organizational Studies and Psychology
Erikson Institute - MA, Child Development
Cindy Spreadbury

Before and After School Care
Mary Vos

Front Office Staff, Tinley Park Campus

Trinity Christian College
Jane Zoeterman

Librarian, Teacher, Middle School, and Multi-Tiered System of Support Aide

Trinity Christian College - BA, Education