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Our faculty and aides are dedicated to their students. They collaborate to ensure they meet the needs of every child.
Heather Roozeboom, Elementary School Parent
In his first year, our son made terrific friends and he was nurtured by the teachers. The community is incredible … he had a chapel buddy, a reading buddy, a butterfly buddy and an apple buddy – all from different grades.
Mindi Hengst, Middle School Teacher
I love working with this age group. They are eager and energetic and I enjoy being around their energy each and every day.
Bethany Wendt, 4th Grade Teacher
Southwest Chicago Christian is a place that invests in ALL of its students, recognizing that God created each student to be unique. Although each student may require something different, we are relentless in meeting each child where they are.
Chris Denman, Middle School Band
I especially enjoy when my students see how much fun it is to make music, and they get even more excited when they see their skills increase. I love seeing the spark when they decide to make music a permanent part of their life.
Our Faculty & Staff - Oak Lawn Campus
List of 28 members.
Barbara Bolhuis
Teacher, Spanish
Calvin University - BA, Social Studies and Elementary Education
Gerald Blackmon
Teacher, Computers
Alabama State University - BS, Language Arts Education & MEd, Admin and Supervision Walden University - MEd, Curriculum and Instruction
Trudie Bruinius
Librarian
Sawyer Business School - AS, Applied Science
Jessica Clevering
Art Teacher
Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Ed. Art Concentration
Robin Cloman
Teacher, 1st Grade
Aurora University - BA, Elementary Education National Louis University - M.Ed, Early Childhood Leadership
Cheryl DeJong
Teacher, Music
Dordt University - BA, K-12 Choral Music Education
Carol DenBesten
Front Office Staff, Oak Lawn Campus
Christopher Denman
Band Director, Middle & High School
Illinois Wesleyan University - BMEd
Ruth Goudzwaard
Teacher, 3rd Grade
Calvin University - BA, Elementary Education
Dale Hillegonds
Teacher, Middle School Science & Social Studies
Trinity Christian College - BA, Education
Marie Isenmann
Teacher, Middle School Mathematics
Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education
Kristin Kruzich
Teacher, Middle School Mathematics, Language Arts & Bible
Calvin University - BA, English and Secondary Education Saint Xavier University - MA, Teaching and Leadership
Maria Luttjeboer
Choir Director, Middle & High School
Dordt University - BA, Vocal Performance & Pedagogy University of Iowa - MA, Vocal Performance and Pedagogy
Tammy Moro
Teacher, Academic Support
Trinity Christian College - BA, Math & Elementary Education
Darcy Nichols
Teacher, Physical Education and Athletic Director
Trinity Christian College - BA, Physical Education
Karen Reppmann
Teacher, 2nd Grade
Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education K-9 and Art Education K-12
Rebecca Schaafsma
Teacher, 5th Grade
Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education Olivet Nazarene University - MA, Curriculum & Instruction
Cathi Schuurmann
Counselor
Calvin University - BA, Secondary Education, English University of Redlands - MA, Education, School Counseling The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - MA, Counseling Psychology
Terri Tiemens
Teacher, Kindergarten
Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education
Nancy Tkoletz
Teacher, Middle School Language Arts, Math & Bible
Monmouth College - BA, Elementary Education & History
Bethany Zapata-Wendt
Teacher, 4th Grade
Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education Olivet Nazarene University - MA-Reading Specialist Olivet Nazarene University - MA, Curriculum & Instruction Olivet Nazarene University - MA, ESL
Monica Workman
Teacher, Academic Support
Calvin University - BA, Special Education Concordia University - MA, Curriculum and Instruction
Catherine Brouwer
ParaPro/6th Grade Aide, Before and After School Care
Sharon Iwema
Preschool & Kindergarten Teacher Aide and Before & After Care Staff
Sandra Mudde
Preschool Teacher Aide and Before & After Care Staff
Heidi Rigik
Before and After Care Staff
Timothy Riles
Custodian
Jamie Wasowski
Extended Care & Enrichment Director, Teacher Aid
St. Xavier University - BA, Philosophy McCormick Theological Seminary - MDiv
Our Faculty & Staff - Tinley Park Campus
List of 33 members.
Katie Bartels
Teacher, 4th grade
Dordt University - BA, Elementary Education
Gerald Blackmon
Teacher, Computers
Alabama State University - BS, Language Arts Education & MEd, Admin and Supervision Walden University - MEd, Curriculum and Instruction
Deanne Brouwer
Multi-Tiered System of Support Aide
Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education
Sue Brouwer
Teacher, Academic Support
Calvin University - BA, Elementary Education St. Xavier University - MA, Special Education Trinity Christian College - BCBA
Lisa Cavanaugh
Teacher, Middle School Mathematics
University of North Dakota - BA, Elementary Education and Special Education University of North Dakota - MA, Visual Impairment
Cheryl DeJong
Teacher, Music
Dordt University - BA, K-12 Choral Music Education
Christopher Denman
Band Director, Middle & High School
Illinois Wesleyan University - BMEd
Rhonda Denman
Teacher Aide, Preschool
Illinois State University - BS, Child Development
Lora DeVries
Teacher, 5th and 6th Grade
Calvin University - BA, Elementary Education Purdue University - MA Curriculum & Instruction
Emily Drenth
Teacher, Art
Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education
Susan Elifson
Teacher, Academic Support
Westmont College - BA, English Literature and Elementary Education Saint Xavier University - MA, Learning Disabilities
Grace Furlong
Teacher, 4th Grade
Trinity Christain College - BA, Elementary Education and ESL
Anthony Gabrielse
Technology Instruction Coach
Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education
Bonnie Gier
Teacher, Physical Education
Trinity Christian College - BA, Education
Kristin Hackel
Teacher, 1st Grade
Trinity Christian College - BS, Elementary Education and Special Education Olivet Nazarene University - MA, Education/Reading Specialist
Melinda Hengst
Teacher, Middle School
Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education University of London - MA, Mathematics Education
Erin Hibbler
Teacher, Middle School Mathematics and Science
Calvin University - BA, Elementary Education
Beth Kickert
Teacher, 2nd Grade
Calvin University - BA, Education University of Illinois - MA, Reading, Writing & Literacy
Bonnie Kooiman
Teacher, Kindergarten
Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education
Kimberly Meske
Teacher, 2nd Grade
DePaul University - BS, Commerce Saint Xavier University - MA, Education
Darcy Nichols
Teacher, Physical Education and Athletic Director
Trinity Christian College - BA, Physical Education
Michael Otto
Teacher, 5th and 6th Grade
Northwestern College, Iowa - BA, Elementary Education Governor's State University - MA, Administration
Cathi Schuurmann
Counselor
Calvin University - BA, Secondary Education, English University of Redlands - MA, Education, School Counseling The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - MA, Counseling Psychology
Angela Siemer
Library Aide
University of Michigan - BA, Organizational Studies and Psychology Erikson Institute - MA, Child Development
Nadia Swearingen-Friesen
Teacher, 1st Grade
Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education
Mary VandenBosch
Multi-Tiered System of Support Aide
Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education
Allison VanDommelen
Teacher, Spanish
Calvin University - BA-Spanish & Education
Laura Visser
Academic Support Teacher
Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education and Special Education Concordia University - MA, Curriculum and Instruction
Mary Vos
Front Office Staff, Tinley Park Campus
Trinity Christian College
Carole Voss
Teacher, 3rd Grade
Trinity Christian College - BA, Education
Lindsay Weber
Teacher Aide, 5th Grade
George Zoeterman
Teacher, 8th Grade and Athletic Director
Trinity Christian College - BA, Secondary Education