Faculty Members
Faculty
- Mrs. Rebecca Vander Werf
- Mrs. Beth Bleeker
- Mrs. Megan Haan
- Mrs. Tammy Nieuwsma
- Miss Marcy Holwerda
- Mrs. Emily Penner
- Mrs. Marissa Westra
- Mrs. Sarah Stoub
- Mrs. Rebekah Vande Kamp
- Miss Amanda Woudstra
- Mrs. Linda Feekes
- Mrs. Ellen Korver
- Mrs. Andrea Wieringa
- Mrs. Abby Finley
- Mrs. Kristi Vander Kooi
- Mrs. Megan Winter
- Mrs. Jayden Pieper
- Mrs. Laura Van Ravenswaay
- Mrs. Rachel Vanden Hull
- Mr. Alan Bandstra
- Mrs. Gretchen De Wit
- Mrs. Ally Veldhuisen
- Mrs. Autumn Den Boer
- Mrs. Emily Groeneweg
- Mr. Dan Tinklenberg
- Mr. Mark Barrow
- Mrs. Samantha De Weerd
- Mrs. Sheila Tietgen
- Mrs. Jill Van Soelen
- Mrs. Jill Friend
- Mr. Peter Kuipers
- Mrs. Lori De Jong
- Mrs. Shelley Gesink
- Mr. Kyle Brummel
- Mrs. Rebecca De Smith
- Miss Jessica Walvoort
- Mrs. Stephanie Peters
- Mrs. Sara Feekes
- Mrs. Kristina Harmelink
- Meredith Spicher
- Mrs. Bailey Bakker
- Mrs. Megan Birdsong

Educational Background
Dordt College, 1988
Buena Vista University, 2014
Academic Experience
Rock Valley Christian, 1988-1992
Sioux Center Christian, 1992-1998; 2007-present
- Kindergarten
- Transitional Kindergarten
Why I Choose to Serve at SCCS
I enjoy teaching at Sioux Center Christian because SCCS recognizes the Lord as King of creation in every part of the educational experience. Teachers are ready to transform all activities and studies into an expression of biblical wisdom and train students to walk as disciples of Jesus Christ. SCCS has wonderful parental support. Together, we work with parents to continue their child's Christian education already started at home.

- Major - Elementary Education
- Minors - Early Childhood/Reading
Dordt College, 2012
- Master of Arts Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
- Thesis: Rediscovering the Garden in Kindergarten-A Holistic Approach
- Kindergarten
Sioux Center Christian School, 2008-present

Dordt College, 2007
- B.A. Elementary Education with Reading Endorsement
- Private Kindergarten
- School-Aged Summer Camp
Sioux Center Christian School, 2010-2011
- Kindergarten Adult Assistant
Sioux Center Christian School, 2011-present
- Kindergarten

Unity Christian High School, 1996
Western Iowa Tech Community College, 1997
- Diploma in Childcare and Development
Western Iowa Tech Community College, 2001
- Applied Science Degree in Childcare Supervision and Management
Buena Vista Univeristy, 2006
- B.A. Elementary Education
- Early Childhood Endorsement
- Reading Endorsement
- Preschool
Sioux Center Christian, 2008-present
- Kindergarten



Educational Background
Why I Choose to Serve at SCCS
While I taught at Sioux Falls Christian, a collaboration happened between SFC and SCCS. I was able to interact and learn about SCCS through professional development days that the two schools did together. I was impressed by how everyone I encountered took SCCS mission to heart. They deeply cared about their students’ growth not only academically but also spiritually and emotionally. I realized that SCCS would be a great place to support my desire to help students discover their place in God’s World.

Why I Choose to Serve at SCCS
I am honored to be a faculty member at Sioux Center Christian. All have fallen short of the glory of God, yet, because Jesus paid the price for my sins with His death and resurrection, I have the opportunity to show my gratitude and work as His hands and feet to share the Good News with others. To help children learn about who they are as one of God’s children, the earth God created, and how we can be Christ’s disciples is an inspiring vocation! It is a humble privilege to nurture and teach these kingdom children.
Educational Background
Continuing Education: UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, Cerritos College, Cerritos, CA, and Rio Hondo College, Whittier, CA
Calvin College: BA Elementary Education (1994)
Grand Rapids Christian High School (1990)
Sioux Center Christian School: 2nd Grade (2011-present)
Rollins College Child Development Center (Winter Park, FL): Preschool Teacher/Master teacher in a lab school for the college (2010-2011)
Winter Park Day Nursery (Winter Park, FL): Compliance Manager (2007-2008)
Serendipity Consulting (Casselberry, FL): Educational Consultant, Owner (2006-2011)
Options-State Preschool Program (Los Angeles County, CA): Educational Coordinator, Program Supervisor (2000-2005)
The Stork Club Child Care and Development Center (Orange, CT): Director (1998-2000)
Fairport Baptist Homes-Seasons Child Care Center (Fairport, NY): Assistant Director (1998)
Tot-al Care (Perinton, NY): Kindergarten, Preschool, School-Age Teacher (1995-1998)
YMCA Child Development Center (Grand Rapids, MI): Preschool Teacher (1994)
Westside Christian School (Grand Rapids, MI): Student Teacher (1994)

- B.A. Elementary Education
- Field of Specialization: Special Education
- 1st/2nd Grade

Dordt College, 2014
- B.A. in Elementary Education
- Reading Endorsement
- Early Childhood Endorsement
- 2nd Grade

Dordt College, 1978
- B.A. Elementary Education
- 1st Grade
Sioux Center Christian School, 1979-present
- 1st Grade
- 6th Grade
- 3rd Grade

Dordt College, 2014

- B.A. Elementary Education
Dordt College, 1998
- M.A. Education in Curriculum and Instruction
- 4th Grade
Sioux Center Christian, 1994-2012
- 1st Grade
Sioux Center Christian, 2012-present
- 3rd Grade


Dordt College, 1994
- B.A. Elementary Education with a K-8 Reading Endorsement
- 4th Grade

- B.A. Elementary Education with Special Education Endorsement
- 4th Grade


University of Sioux Falls, 1991
- 5th Grade
Sioux Center Christian School, 1986-present
- 2nd Grade

Dordt College, 2011
- B.A. Elementary Education with Reading and Early Childhood Endorsements
- Junior High
Sioux Center Christian School, 2013-present
- 5th Grade

Pella Christian High School
Dordt College, 1989
- B.A. Elementary Education with English Endorsement
Dordt College, 1998
- M.A. Curriculum and Instruction



Dordt College, 2010
- B.A. Elementary Education with Middle School Endorsement in LA/Reading and Math
- 7th and 8th Grade Language Arts and Reading


Unity Christian High School, 2006
Dordt College, 2010
- B.A. Secondary Education, Biology
- 6th Grade Science
Sioux Falls Christian Middle School, 2011-2012
- 6th Grade Science, 8th Grade PE, High School Health, PE, and Strength Training
Sioux Center Christian School, 2012-present
- 7th & 8th Grade Science, 7th Grade Bible


Dordt College, 1987
- B.A. Elementary Education
Dordt College, 2007
- M.A. Education in Curriculum and Instruction
- 6th Grade
Orange City Christian School, 1988-1989
- 4th Grade
Area grade schools and high schools, 1989-1996
- Substitute teacher
Sioux Center Christian School, 1996-1997
- Paraprofessional for Junior High
Sioux Center Christian School, 1997-1998
- Long term subbing for teachers (maternity leaves)
Sioux Center Christian School, 1998-present
- 7th & 8th Grade Social Studies
- 8th Grade Bible
I teach at SCCS because I have the freedom and opportunity to not only instruct my students academically and in the areas of social issues, but also spiritually, which is my main focus. I challenge them, guide them, and encourage them to see the need to be in a loving relationship with the Lord and to strive to live for Him. I get to teach them to come to see the Bible as the story of their life, to claim Christ's promises for themselves, and to strive to live for him in all they do.

Educational Background
Unity Christian High School, 1987
Dordt College, 1991
- B.A. Elementary Education
- 4th and 5th Grade combination classroom
- 5th Grade
- 5th and 6th Grade combination classroom
Sioux Falls Christian, 2001-2005
- Substitute teacher
Sioux Falls School District, 2003-2005
- Substitute teacher
Sioux Falls Christian, 2005-2006
- Kindergarten
Sioux Center Christian School, 2006-present
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade

Dordt College, 1988
Iowa TAG Endorsement, 2011
Dordt College, 2016
Marshalltown, IA School District, 1997-1999
Ames, IA Community School District, 2000-2003
Ames, IA Community School District, 2004-2006
Ogden, IA Community School District, 2006-2010
Sioux Center Christian School, 2010-present

Educational Background
Academic Experience
Sunnyside Christian School, 2014-2016
Why I choose to serve at SCCS
I believe that God has called me to teach music, using my strengths and weaknesses to grow His children. Every Christian has been tasked with giving God their best. As Paul states so clearly in Colossians 3:17—“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him”. My hope is that I can teach the students to praise Him using their voice or instrument, giving Him their best.


Dordt College, 1989
- B.A. in Elementary Education
- Minor in Physical Education
- Coaching Endorsement
Sioux Center Christian, 2005-2011

Educational Background

- B.S. in Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1987
- M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction with an Emphasis in Reading
Morningside College, 1994
- Iowa TAG Endorsement
- 2nd Grade
Sioux Center Christian School, 1983-1984
- 1st Grade
Madison Public School, 1984-1985
- Home-bound teacher
Middleton Baptist School, 1985-1988
- Preschool and Kindergarten
Sheldon Christian School, 1988-1990
- 3rd Grade
- Discovery Program (TAG)


Unity Christian High School, 2007
Dordt College, 2011
- B.A. Elementary Education
- Early Childhood Endorsement
- Special Education Endorsement
- Reading Endorsement
Sioux Center Christian School, 2015-Present
Sioux Center Christian is a great school where the love of God is evident in all of the student's learning. I pray that I can help each child find their gifts and learn how to use them to honor God.

Dordt College, 2006
- B.A. Elementary Education with a Minor in Special Education
- 2nd/3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
Sioux Center Christian School, 2010-present
- Resource Room Teacher
- Paraprofessional



Northwestern College, 2019
- B.A. Elementary Education
- Reading Endorsement
