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List of 35 members.
Christian Altena
Teacher, History
Simon Fraser University - BA, History
Heather Altena
Librarian & Teacher, English
Calvin University - BA, Education
Corinne Bardolph
Academic & College Counselor
Concordia University Chicago - BA, Psychology Concordia University Chicago - MA, School Counseling
Trudie Bruinius
Librarian
Sawyer Business School - AS, Applied Science
Jakeniah Christiansen
Teacher, Mathematics
Calvin University - BA, Math Education
Nicholas Cook
Teacher, Physical Education & Health
University of Mount Union - BS, Exercise Science and Psychology
Christopher Denman
Band Director, Middle & High School
Illinois Wesleyan University - BMEd
Karen Doorn
Teacher, Mathematics
Dordt University - BS, Education
Kay Espinosa
Administrative Assistant
Deborah Fry
Teacher, Art
Trinity Christian College - BA, Art Education
Catherine Haan
Teacher, English & Bible
Calvin University - BA, English National Louis University - MEd, Curriculum & Instruction
Nena Heard
Attendance Administrative Assistant
William Hills
Teacher, Spanish & One Schoolhouse Liaison
Asbury University - BA, Spanish, History & Bible Canadian Theological Seminary - MDiv
Cory Jansen
Teacher, Life Sciences
Calvin University - BS, Honors in Integrated Science
Amy Kamp
Teacher, Social Studies
University of Northern Illinois - BA, History
Laura Kamp
Teacher, Physics & Engineering/Project Lead the Way STEM
Illinois State University - BS, Chemistry & French St. Xavier University - MA, Education
Kenneth Kreykes
Teacher, Business
Dordt University - BA, Business Administration
Robert Kruk
Teacher, Wood Technology
Moraine Valley Community College - A.A.S., Mechanical Drafting and Design
Cristin Lenters
Social Worker, Guidance Counselor, & Theater Director
Calvin University - BSW University of Illinois, Chicago - MSW
Marco Luke Lopez
Teacher, Spanish, ELL and Academic Support
North Park University - BA, K-12 Education and Spanish
Maria Luttjeboer
Choir Director, Middle & High School
Dordt University - BA, Vocal Performance & Pedagogy University of Iowa - MA, Vocal Performance and Pedagogy
Jeremy Oosterhouse
Teacher, Bible
Trinity Christian College - BA, Psychology Chicago State University - MSW Calvin Theological Seminary - MDiv
Jason Perry
Counselor
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana - BA, Organizational Development Trinity Evangelical Divinity School - MDiv
Kevin Pittman
Dean of Students & Teacher, Physical Education and Health
Trinity Christian College - BA, Sociology and Criminal Justice
Linda Potter
Registrar and Teacher, Business Technology
Northwestern College, Iowa - BA, Business Education Northern Illinois University - MA, Business Education
Jessica Rager
Teacher, Mathematics
Trinity Christian College - BA, Education
Lisa Schnyders
Teacher, English
Calvin University - BA, English
Samuel Schrader
Teacher, Social Studies
Coe College - BA, History and Creative Writing Calvin University - Teaching Certification, Social Studies and History
Philip Stanton
Teacher, Mathematics
Wheaton College - BS, Mathematics and Secondary Education
Lori Tanis
International Student Coordinator
Loyola University of Chicago - BS, Criminal Justice Loyola University of Chicago - MSW
Hannah VanDrunen
Teacher, Chemistry
Dordt University - BS, Biology & Chemistry
Kimberly Vilendrer
Teacher, BioMedical/Project Lead the Way STEM
St. Louis University - BA, Biology & Secondary Education Miami University of Ohio - MA, Teaching
Brandin Wegner
Teacher, English
Trinity Christian College - BA, English
Mark Zylstra
Athletic Director
Calvin University - BA, Mathematics Concordia University Irvine - MA, Coaching & Athletic Administration
Rebecca Zylstra
Teacher, Academic Support
Calvin University - BA, Special Education Webster University - MA, Special Education
Amy Kamp, Teacher and Alum
CCHS is not just where I received my own education, and it isn’t just my employer. It’s where I grew in my relationship with God and found lifelong friends. And now, it’s where I get to share the God I love with the students that I love.
George Tsourdinis, Class of 2013
"STEM careers are constantly surging in demand … advanced medicine, space travel, coding, artificial intelligence and technologies that seem like science fiction. My roots in STEM knowledge still lay planted in the fertile grounds of CCHS." - George is a 3rd-year student in medical school at the University of IL, College of Medicine
Mike Drury, Principal
We are committed to reaching across boundaries of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, and politics by fostering relationships and acting in love… by serving others, we see our small acts create ripple effects in our communities.
Nadia Howse, Class of 2014
CCHS taught me many valuable lessons, but one that constantly sticks with me is to let nothing separate me from God’s love. It makes working hard and not-giving up, so much easier … It makes surrendering my will to do God’s will possible. - Nadia Howse, Founder of Nadia's Howse of Hope, Behavior Therapist at North Shore Pediatric Therapy
Sydnie Tiemens, Class of 2016
At CCHS, I was involved in the yearbook and senior activities. These taught me a lot about time management and how to work with others that didn’t share my opinions. The leadership skills I learned at CCHS helped me transition to college and opened doors to be an RA and a campus tour guide. (Sydnie is currently a senior at Trinity Christian College and she is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education.)