
Alicia Kragt
Childcare
I came to Grandville Christian in the fall of 2012. I graduated from Grand Rapids Community College and previously worked at the YMCA as a preschool teacher. I am the Director of Grandville Christian School’s Childcare Program. My husband, Justin, and I live in Walker and have three children: Jaidyn, Emmitt and Elsie! As a GCS graduate, it has always been a dream of mine to work at Grandville Christian. I am so blessed to be part of the team. Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Other Members

Jason Lawrence
Ambassador High STEM advisor and CCHS STEM teacher

Kristyn Kamps
Director and Humanities Advisor of Ambassador High

Rebekah Karel
Transition and Support Counselor

Dinelsa Alberty-Aybar
Spanish

Jami Stinson
Educational Support Services Instructor

Nate Vander Wal
Counselor

Holly Kruis Leyen
Spanish

Laura Jensen
Inclusion Aide

Ben de Waal-Malefyt
Physical Education

Abrianne Castaneda
Educational Support Services Director

Anna Marie Adema
Music Assistant

Felicia Caldwell
Arts

Lauren Van Singel
English

Summer Hines
Inclusion Aide

Matt Jewett
English

Krista Gray
Inclusion Director

Dave Denouden
Educational Support Service Aide

Linda Eisma
Athletic Administrative Assist.

Tom Bouma
Athletic Director

Steve Weeda
Government, Economics

Ashley VanSchepen
Math

John Timmer
Math, Academic Operations

Becky Teasing
Science, Int. Coordinator

Ben Tameling
Bible, History

Corry Vander Sluis
Spanish

Pat Rubingh
Administrative Assistant

Mike Hoekwater
Science

Dave Dekker
Math

Kelli Boender
Social Studies

Joy Betten
Administrative Assistant

Nate Adema
Science, Media Discernment

Jennifer Pasma
Administrative Assistant

Jason Folkert
MS Principal

Julie Haan
Administrative Assistant

Emily Nelson
Middle School Counselor

Matias Martinez
Spanish Immersion

Vicki DeKryger
Educational Support Services and Inclusion Director

Shawn Weemhoff
Custodian

Greg Graham
Custodian

Conrad Van Haitsma
6 Math and Science

Lisa Timmer
Educational Support Services Aide

Becky Stammis
7/8 Math, Lead Teacher

Kim Schutte
Bible, Educational Support

Beth Karanicola
6/7/8 Art, 8 Bible

Sarah Koster
English

Kelsey Hoffman
6/7/8 Spanish Immersion

Nancy Kroeze
Educational Support Services Aide

Bill Haagsma
MS Chaplain, History

Todd Dokter
7/8 Science, 7/8 PE

Ruth Doorn
Education Support Services & Inclusion Director

Robin VanSolkema
Educational Support Specialist

Kaiti Piotrowski
Progressive Kindergarten

Hla Myo
Custodian

Leah Bouwman
Choir

Angela Johnson
First Grade

Hannah Krombeen
Kindergarten Spanish Immersion

Sarah Horton
MS/HS Band

Katie Martinez
Kindergarten Spanish Immersion

Kylie Wilson
Third Grade

Ingrid Brown
Fifth Grade

Jill Francisco
Childcare

Pat Kelder
Childcare

Jenna Martinez
Fifth Grade

Ryan Krombeen
Physical Education

Brooke Elenbaas
First Grade

Derek Braman
Principal

Pam Kortman
Childcare

Janna Slot
Librarian

Laura Koning
Kindergarten Aide

Paul Nienhuis
Spanish

Karel Malefyt
Choir, Orchestra

Mark Buteyn
Technology Director

Sue Vos
Education Support Specialist

Ruth Groot
Educational Support Services Instructor

Elizabeth Varela
Educational Support Services Instructor - Spanish Immersion

Jayne Vandenbos
Childcare

Abbie Tameling
Childcare

Stephanie System
Second Grade

Suzi Steketee
Fifth Grade

Rachele Rylaarsdam
School Social Worker

Katy Rozema
Spanish Immersion Director

Amy Ramaker
First Grade

Amy Piersma
Childcare

Amber McClurg
Fourth Grade

Erin Nichols
Communications Coordinator

Aimee Sisco
Second Grade

Ericka Lake
Preschool

Sarah Kreuger
Preschool

Isalina Krauss
Preschool

Janey Hoekwater
Preschool Director

Carmen Gutierrez
Preschool

Tammy Groen
Administrative Assistant

Mary Getting
Art

Ruth Frederick
Fourth Grade

Cindy Fopma
Preschool

Sarah Fennema
Bilingual Educational Support Specialist

Judy De Bruin
Preschool

Elly Cruz
Fifth Grade

Joan Staal
Development Director
DeeAnn Chaffee
Preschool
Katlyn Cabrera
Kindergarten
Carole Brinks
Third Grade
Mary Bouma
Kindergarten
Donna Woodfin
Administrative Assistant

Jim Van Dyken
Business Operations
Timothy Steenstra
Director of Advancement