The People Behind the Mission
Meet the Staff
Meet the teachers, leaders, and support staff who help students grow in faith, learning, and community each day at West Side Christian School.
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Office & Support Staff
Meet the leaders and support team members who help steward the daily care, communication, technology, operations, and mission of West Side Christian School.
Patrick McNamara
Delia Roberts
Marlene Alvarez
Pam Mersman
Dale Burghgraef
Nina VanHeulen
Tim Kamps
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Brenden Stephens
Brandon Klomp
Teaching & Aiding Staff
Early Childhood
Meet the teachers and classroom aides who create welcoming, Christ-centered learning environments where young students explore, build relationships, and grow.
Kelly Zeck
Kristi Elliott
Melissa Scholten
Amalia Mulder
Rebecca Essenburg
Teresa Kooyer
Jamie Gibson
Alisha Myers
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Leah Fikkert
Meredith VanderHyde
Teaching & Aiding Staff
Elementary School
Meet the elementary teachers and classroom aides who build strong academic foundations, nurture curiosity, and help students grow within a caring Christ-centered community.
Kayla Birch
Hannah Litwiller
Peyton Mars (Risselade)
Lauren Corell
Alison Groenboom
Zoe Frisby
Hannah Conklin
Lydia Cox
Deb Mersmen
Katie TeBrake
Jennifer Borgman
Aubrey Bour
Mallory Hohn
Amira Selvius
Ruth Hop
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Jenn Kelly
Sarah Ronne
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Emily Rolls
Teaching Staff
Middle School
Meet the middle school teachers who challenge students to explore ideas, grow in responsibility, strengthen their faith, and prepare for the opportunities ahead.
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Robert Dotson
Rachel Becher
Aaron Elzinga
Zach Klomp
Marilee Marsman
Julie Musch
Teaching & Enrichment Staff
Specials & Enrichment
Meet the educators who help students develop their gifts through faith formation, music, art, language, technology, physical education, outdoor learning, and library resources.
Dawn Bouman
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Carter Deemter
Karen VandenAkker
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Susan Oatis
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Monica VanHouten
Janet Staal
Wendy Kuzma
Andrew Vander Wal
Mary Jo Nanninga
Ronald Warner
Student Support Staff
Educational Support Services
Meet the educators and support professionals who help students grow with confidence, receive meaningful support, and experience belonging as valued image bearers of God.
Tracy Tiemeyer
Jordan Peless
Anna Ray
Barb Baumann
Rachel Hendricks
Amanda Lehmann
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Deb McCourt
Chase Sutter
Monica VanWienen
Eileen VerStrate
Child Care Staff
Little Sprouts
Meet the leader who helps create a nurturing, faith-based environment where children can play, explore, build friendships, and experience the joy of growing together.
Chelsea Spiegel
Food Service Staff
Kitchen Staff
Meet the team members who serve students through West Side Christian School’s hot lunch program and help make lunchtime a welcoming part of each school day.
Kristy Arsulowicz
Nancy DeBruin
Barb Groenendyk
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Toni Houtstra
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Brenda Langeland
Joan Langeland
Jill Verbeek
Transportation Team
Transportation Staff
Meet the transportation team members who help students begin and end their school days with care, consistency, and a welcoming connection to the WSCS community.
Sue Folkerts
Kenneth Folkerts
Matt Gajtka
Sharon McNeely
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Monte Bell
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Learn More About West Side Christian School
Have questions about our staff, programs, or Christ-centered PreK–8 experience? Our team would be glad to help your family learn more about West Side Christian School.