Emily Nelson
God has led me to Calvin Christian Middle School and High School as the Support and Transition Counselor. I will be responsible for grades 6-10. God has given me the heart for adolescents who are struggling emotionally and academically. One area of counseling that I strongly believe is important is to teach adolescents how to cope with stress and anxiety in a healthy manner. I look forward to supporting students by referencing scripture and encouraging students to spend time with the Lord.
In 2013, I graduated from Hope College with my Bachelor’s in Psychology. I received my Master’s of Education in School Counseling from Grand Valley State University.
When I am not at school, I love spending time with my husband, Austin, and my two dogs, Lake and Tahoe. In addition, I love being with friends and family, fixing and decorating our 1927 house, reading, gardening, yoga, being by Lake Michigan, and enjoying some gluten free pizza. In the summer, I volunteer at the Equest Therapeutic Riding Center where I am able to enjoy my love for working with kids with disabilities and my love for horses.
My favorite verses:
“Be Still and, know that I am God”-Psalm 46:10
“I am the vine, you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing” John 15:5
“Every good and perfect gift is from above…”-James 1:17
“God’s greatest gifts come through great pain”- Streams in the Desert Devotional
616.538.0990
Other Members
Jason Lawrence
Kristyn Kamps
Rebekah Karel
Dinelsa Alberty-Aybar
Jami Stinson
Nate Vander Wal
Holly Kruis Leyen
Laura Jensen
Ben de Waal-Malefyt
Abrianne Castaneda
Anna Marie Adema
Felicia Caldwell
Lauren Van Singel
Summer Hines
Matt Jewett
Krista Gray
Dave Denouden
Linda Eisma
Tom Bouma
Steve Weeda
Ashley VanSchepen
John Timmer
Becky Teasing
Ben Tameling
Corry Vander Sluis
Pat Rubingh
Mike Hoekwater
Dave Dekker
Kelli Boender
Joy Betten
Nate Adema
Jennifer Pasma
Jason Folkert
Julie Haan
Matias Martinez
Vicki DeKryger
Shawn Weemhoff
Greg Graham
Conrad Van Haitsma
Lisa Timmer
Becky Stammis
Kim Schutte
Beth Karanicola
Sarah Koster
Kelsey Hoffman
Nancy Kroeze
Bill Haagsma
Todd Dokter
Ruth Doorn
Robin VanSolkema
Kaiti Piotrowski
Hla Myo
Leah Bouwman
Angela Johnson
Hannah Krombeen
Sarah Horton
Katie Martinez
Kylie Wilson
Ingrid Brown
Jill Francisco
Pat Kelder
Jenna Martinez
Ryan Krombeen
Brooke Elenbaas
Derek Braman
Pam Kortman
Janna Slot
Laura Koning
Paul Nienhuis
Karel Malefyt
Mark Buteyn
Sue Vos
Ruth Groot
Elizabeth Varela
Jayne Vandenbos
Abbie Tameling
Stephanie System
Suzi Steketee
Rachele Rylaarsdam
Katy Rozema
Amy Ramaker
Amy Piersma
Amber McClurg
Erin Nichols
Aimee Sisco
Ericka Lake
Sarah Kreuger
Isalina Krauss
Alicia Kragt
Janey Hoekwater
Carmen Gutierrez
Tammy Groen
Mary Getting
Ruth Frederick
Cindy Fopma
Sarah Fennema
Judy De Bruin
Elly Cruz
Joan Staal
DeeAnn Chaffee
Katlyn Cabrera
Carole Brinks
Mary Bouma
Donna Woodfin
Jim Van Dyken
