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Dave Dekker

Dave Dekker

Math

Seeing young people discover their gifts and talents over the course of 4 years, and helping students see the logic and creativity present in mathematics is the amazing opportunity that I am privileged to experience. After receiving my Bachelor’s Degree from Calvin College, I received my Master’s Degree from Dordt College.

My wife,  Andrea, and I have three young children that keep us busy.  In my spare time, I enjoy running, reading, working on yard projects, and watching Survivor.  Previously I coached basketball and tennis.

A favorite verse is Philippians 4: 4-7.  4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Jason Lawrence

Jason Lawrence

Ambassador High STEM advisor and CCHS STEM teacher
Kristyn Kamps

Kristyn Kamps

Director and Humanities Advisor of Ambassador High
Rebekah Karel

Rebekah Karel

Transition and Support Counselor
Dinelsa Alberty-Aybar

Dinelsa Alberty-Aybar

Spanish
Jami Stinson

Jami Stinson

Educational Support Services Instructor
Nate Vander Wal

Nate Vander Wal

Counselor
Holly Kruis Leyen

Holly Kruis Leyen

Spanish
Laura Jensen

Laura Jensen

Inclusion Aide
Ben de Waal-Malefyt

Ben de Waal-Malefyt

Physical Education
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Abrianne Castaneda

Educational Support Services Director
Anna Marie Adema

Anna Marie Adema

Music Assistant
Felicia Caldwell

Felicia Caldwell

Arts
Lauren Van Singel

Lauren Van Singel

English
Summer Hines

Summer Hines

Inclusion Aide
Matt Jewett

Matt Jewett

English
Krista Gray

Krista Gray

Inclusion Director
Dave Denouden

Dave Denouden

Educational Support Service Aide
Linda Eisma

Linda Eisma

Athletic Administrative Assist.
Tom Bouma

Tom Bouma

Athletic Director
Steve Weeda

Steve Weeda

Government, Economics
Ashley VanSchepen

Ashley VanSchepen

Math
John Timmer

John Timmer

Math, Academic Operations
Becky Teusink

Becky Teasing

Science, Int. Coordinator
Ben Tameling

Ben Tameling

Bible, History
Corry VanderSluis

Corry Vander Sluis

Spanish
Pat Rubingh

Pat Rubingh

Administrative Assistant
Mike Hoekwater

Mike Hoekwater

Science
Kelli Boender

Kelli Boender

Social Studies
Joy Betten

Joy Betten

Administrative Assistant
Nate Adema

Nate Adema

Science, Media Discernment
Jennifer Pasma

Jennifer Pasma

Administrative Assistant
Jason Folkert

Jason Folkert

MS Principal
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Julie Haan

Administrative Assistant
Emily Nelson

Emily Nelson

Middle School Counselor
Matias Martinez

Matias Martinez

Spanish Immersion
Vicki DeKryger

Vicki DeKryger

Educational Support Services and Inclusion Director
Shawn Weemhoff

Shawn Weemhoff

Custodian
Greg Graham

Greg Graham

Custodian
Conrad VanHaitsma

Conrad Van Haitsma

6 Math and Science
Lisa Timmer

Lisa Timmer

Educational Support Services Aide
Becky Stammis

Becky Stammis

7/8 Math, Lead Teacher
Kim Schutte

Kim Schutte

Bible, Educational Support
Beth Karnicola

Beth Karanicola

6/7/8 Art, 8 Bible
Sarah Koster

Sarah Koster

English
Nancy Hoffman

Kelsey Hoffman

6/7/8 Spanish Immersion
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Nancy Kroeze

Educational Support Services Aide
Bill Haagsma

Bill Haagsma

MS Chaplain, History
Todd Dokter

Todd Dokter

7/8 Science, 7/8 PE
Ruth Doorn

Ruth Doorn

Education Support Services & Inclusion Director
Robin Vansolkema

Robin VanSolkema

Educational Support Specialist
Kaiti Piotrowski

Kaiti Piotrowski

Progressive Kindergarten
Hla Myo

Hla Myo

Custodian
Leah Bouwman

Leah Bouwman

Choir
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Angela Johnson

First Grade
Hannah Krombeen

Hannah Krombeen

Kindergarten Spanish Immersion
Sarah Horton

Sarah Horton

MS/HS Band
Katie Martinez

Katie Martinez

Kindergarten Spanish Immersion
Kylie Wilson

Kylie Wilson

Third Grade
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Ingrid Brown

Fifth Grade
Jill Francisco

Jill Francisco

Childcare
Pat Kelder

Pat Kelder

Childcare
Jenna Martinez

Jenna Martinez

Fifth Grade
Ryan Krombeen

Ryan Krombeen

Physical Education
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Brooke Elenbaas

First Grade
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Derek Braman

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Pam Kortman

Childcare
Janna Slot

Janna Slot

Librarian
Laura Koning

Laura Koning

Kindergarten Aide
Paul Nienhuis

Paul Nienhuis

Spanish
Karel Malefyt

Karel Malefyt

Choir, Orchestra
Mark Buteyn

Mark Buteyn

Technology Director
Sue Vos

Sue Vos

Education Support Specialist
Ruth Groot

Ruth Groot

Educational Support Services Instructor
Elizabeth Varela

Elizabeth Varela

Educational Support Services Instructor - Spanish Immersion
Jayne Vandenbos

Jayne Vandenbos

Childcare
Abbie Tameling

Abbie Tameling

Childcare
Stephanie Systema

Stephanie System

Second Grade
Suzi Steketee

Suzi Steketee

Fifth Grade
Rachele Rylaarsdam

Rachele Rylaarsdam

School Social Worker
Katy Rozema

Katy Rozema

Spanish Immersion Director
Amy Ramaker

Amy Ramaker

First Grade
Amy Piersma

Amy Piersma

Childcare
Amber McClurg

Amber McClurg

Fourth Grade
Erin Nichols

Erin Nichols

Communications Coordinator
Aimee Sisco

Aimee Sisco

Second Grade
Ericka Lake

Ericka Lake

Preschool
Sarah Kreuger

Sarah Kreuger

Preschool
Isalina Krauss

Isalina Krauss

Preschool
Alicia Kragt

Alicia Kragt

Childcare
Janey Hoekwater

Janey Hoekwater

Preschool Director
Carmen Gutierrez

Carmen Gutierrez

Preschool
Tammy Groen

Tammy Groen

Administrative Assistant
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Mary Getting

Art
Ruth Frederick

Ruth Frederick

Fourth Grade
Cindy Fopma

Cindy Fopma

Preschool
Sarah Fennema

Sarah Fennema

Bilingual Educational Support Specialist
Judy De Bruin

Judy De Bruin

Preschool
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Elly Cruz

Fifth Grade
Joan Staal

Joan Staal

Development Director
DeeAnn Chaffee

DeeAnn Chaffee

Preschool
Katlyn Cabrera

Katlyn Cabrera

Kindergarten
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Carole Brinks

Third Grade
Mary Bouma

Mary Bouma

Kindergarten
Donna Woodfin

Donna Woodfin

Administrative Assistant
Jim Van Dyken

Jim Van Dyken

Business Operations
Timothy Steenstra

Timothy Steenstra

Director of Advancement