Elementary & Middle

Faculty & Staff

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

  • Photo of Barbara Bolhuis

    Barbara Bolhuis 

    Teacher, Spanish
    Calvin University - BA, Social Studies and Elementary Education
  • Photo of Gerald Blackmon

    Gerald Blackmon 

    Teacher, Computers
    Alabama State University - BS, Language Arts Education & MEd, Admin and Supervision
    Walden University - MEd, Curriculum and Instruction
  • Photo of Trudie Bruinius

    Trudie Bruinius 

    Librarian
    Sawyer Business School - AS, Applied Science
  • Photo of Jessica Clevering

    Jessica Clevering 

    Art Teacher
    Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Ed. Art Concentration
  • Photo of Robin Cloman

    Robin Cloman 

    Teacher, 1st Grade
    Aurora University - BA, Elementary Education
    National Louis University - M.Ed, Early Childhood Leadership
  • Photo of Cheryl DeJong

    Cheryl DeJong 

    Teacher, Music
    Dordt University - BA, K-12 Choral Music Education
  • Photo of Carol DenBesten

    Carol DenBesten 

    Front Office Staff, Oak Lawn Campus
  • Photo of Christopher Denman

    Christopher Denman 

    Band Director, Middle & High School
    Illinois Wesleyan University - BMEd
  • Photo of Ruth Goudzwaard

    Ruth Goudzwaard 

    Teacher, 3rd Grade
    Calvin University - BA, Elementary Education
  • Photo of Dale Hillegonds

    Dale Hillegonds 

    Teacher, Middle School Science & Social Studies
    Trinity Christian College - BA, Education
  • Photo of Marie Isenmann

    Marie Isenmann 

    Teacher, Middle School Mathematics
    Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education
  • Photo of Kristin Kruzich

    Kristin Kruzich 

    Teacher, Middle School Mathematics, Language Arts & Bible
    Calvin University - BA, English and Secondary Education
    Saint Xavier University - MA, Teaching and Leadership
  • Photo of Maria Luttjeboer

    Maria Luttjeboer 

    Choir Director, Middle & High School
    Dordt University - BA, Vocal Performance & Pedagogy
    University of Iowa - MA, Vocal Performance and Pedagogy
  • Photo of Tammy Moro

    Tammy Moro 

    Teacher, Academic Support
    Trinity Christian College - BA, Math & Elementary Education
  • Photo of Darcy Nichols

    Darcy Nichols 

    Teacher, Physical Education and Athletic Director
    Trinity Christian College - BA, Physical Education
  • Photo of Karen Reppmann

    Karen Reppmann 

    Teacher, 2nd Grade
    Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education K-9 and Art Education K-12
  • Photo of Rebecca Schaafsma

    Rebecca Schaafsma 

    Teacher, 5th Grade
    Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education
    Olivet Nazarene University - MA, Curriculum & Instruction
  • Photo of Cathi Schuurmann

    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
  • Photo of Terri Tiemens

    Terri Tiemens 

    Teacher, Kindergarten
    Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education
  • Photo of Nancy Tkoletz

    Nancy Tkoletz 

    Teacher, Middle School Language Arts, Math & Bible
    Monmouth College - BA, Elementary Education & History
  • Photo of Bethany Zapata-Wendt

    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
  • Photo of Monica Workman

    Monica Workman 

    Teacher, Academic Support
    Calvin University - BA, Special Education
    Concordia University - MA, Curriculum and Instruction
  • Photo of Catherine Brouwer

    Catherine Brouwer 

    ParaPro/6th Grade Aide, Before and After School Care
  • Photo of Sharon Iwema

    Sharon Iwema 

    Preschool & Kindergarten Teacher Aide and Before & After Care Staff
  • Photo of Sandra Mudde

    Sandra Mudde 

    Preschool Teacher Aide and Before & After Care Staff
  • Photo of Heidi Rigik

    Heidi Rigik 

    Before and After Care Staff
  • Photo of Timothy Riles

    Timothy Riles 

    Custodian
  • Photo of Jamie Wasowski

    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.

  • Photo of Katie Bartels

    Katie Bartels 

    Teacher, 4th grade
    Dordt University - BA, Elementary Education
  • Photo of Gerald Blackmon

    Gerald Blackmon 

    Teacher, Computers
    Alabama State University - BS, Language Arts Education & MEd, Admin and Supervision
    Walden University - MEd, Curriculum and Instruction
  • Photo of Deanne Brouwer

    Deanne Brouwer 

    Multi-Tiered System of Support Aide
    Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education
  • Photo of Sue Brouwer

    Sue Brouwer 

    Teacher, Academic Support
    Calvin University - BA, Elementary Education
    St. Xavier University - MA, Special Education
    Trinity Christian College - BCBA
  • Photo of Lisa Cavanaugh

    Lisa Cavanaugh 

    Teacher, Middle School Mathematics
    University of North Dakota - BA, Elementary Education and Special Education
    University of North Dakota - MA, Visual Impairment
  • Photo of Cheryl DeJong

    Cheryl DeJong 

    Teacher, Music
    Dordt University - BA, K-12 Choral Music Education
  • Photo of Christopher Denman

    Christopher Denman 

    Band Director, Middle & High School
    Illinois Wesleyan University - BMEd
  • Photo of Rhonda Denman

    Rhonda Denman 

    Teacher Aide, Preschool
    Illinois State University - BS, Child Development
  • Photo of Lora DeVries

    Lora DeVries 

    Teacher, 5th and 6th Grade
    Calvin University - BA, Elementary Education
    Purdue University - MA Curriculum & Instruction
  • Photo of Emily Drenth

    Emily Drenth 

    Teacher, Art
    Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education
  • Photo of Susan Elifson

    Susan Elifson 

    Teacher, Academic Support
    Westmont College - BA, English Literature and Elementary Education
    Saint Xavier University - MA, Learning Disabilities
  • Photo of Grace Furlong

    Grace Furlong 

    Teacher, 4th Grade
    Trinity Christain College - BA, Elementary Education and ESL
  • Photo of Anthony Gabrielse

    Anthony Gabrielse 

    Technology Instruction Coach
    Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education
  • Photo of Bonnie Gier

    Bonnie Gier 

    Teacher, Physical Education
    Trinity Christian College - BA, Education
  • Photo of Kristin Hackel

    Kristin Hackel 

    Teacher, 1st Grade
    Trinity Christian College - BS, Elementary Education and Special Education
    Olivet Nazarene University - MA, Education/Reading Specialist
  • Photo of Melinda Hengst

    Melinda Hengst 

    Teacher, Middle School
    Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education
    University of London - MA, Mathematics Education
  • Photo of Erin Hibbler

    Erin Hibbler 

    Teacher, Middle School Mathematics and Science
    Calvin University - BA, Elementary Education
  • Photo of Beth Kickert

    Beth Kickert 

    Teacher, 2nd Grade
    Calvin University - BA, Education
    University of Illinois - MA, Reading, Writing & Literacy
  • Photo of Bonnie Kooiman

    Bonnie Kooiman 

    Teacher, Kindergarten
    Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education
  • Photo of Kimberly Meske

    Kimberly Meske 

    Teacher, 2nd Grade
    DePaul University - BS, Commerce
    Saint Xavier University - MA, Education
  • Photo of Darcy Nichols

    Darcy Nichols 

    Teacher, Physical Education and Athletic Director
    Trinity Christian College - BA, Physical Education
  • Photo of Michael Otto

    Michael Otto 

    Teacher, 5th and 6th Grade
    Northwestern College, Iowa - BA, Elementary Education
    Governor's State University - MA, Administration
  • Photo of Cathi Schuurmann

    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
  • Photo of Angela Siemer

    Angela Siemer 

    Library Aide
    University of Michigan - BA, Organizational Studies and Psychology
    Erikson Institute - MA, Child Development
  • Photo of Nadia Swearingen-Friesen

    Nadia Swearingen-Friesen 

    Teacher, 1st Grade
    Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education
  • Photo of Mary VandenBosch

    Mary VandenBosch 

    Multi-Tiered System of Support Aide
    Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education
  • Photo of Allison VanDommelen

    Allison VanDommelen 

    Teacher, Spanish
    Calvin University - BA-Spanish & Education
  • Photo of Laura Visser

    Laura Visser 

    Academic Support Teacher
    Trinity Christian College - BA, Elementary Education and Special Education
    Concordia University - MA, Curriculum and Instruction
  • Photo of Mary Vos

    Mary Vos 

    Front Office Staff, Tinley Park Campus
    Trinity Christian College
  • Photo of Carole Voss

    Carole Voss 

    Teacher, 3rd Grade
    Trinity Christian College - BA, Education
  • Photo of Lindsay Weber

    Lindsay Weber 

    Teacher Aide, 5th Grade
  • Photo of George Zoeterman

    George Zoeterman 

    Teacher, 8th Grade and Athletic Director
    Trinity Christian College - BA, Secondary Education
  • Photo of Jane Zoeterman

    Jane Zoeterman 

    Librarian and Multi-Tiered System of Support Aide
    Trinity Christian College - BA, Education

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