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Zion Christian School Byron Center MI

Learning

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Growing

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Community

The team at Zion Christian School is dedicated to cultivating the skills and abilities of young minds, all in light of our wholehearted commitment to the authoritative Word of God. Meet our experienced and passionate team below.

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Early Childhood

Faculty & Staff

Jennifer Vos

Preschool Director

Credentials: A.A. Child Development, Kuyper College

Experience: Teaching since 2007

Church: Dutton URC

Angie Proudfit

Pre-Kindergarten Director

Credentials: B.A. General Business, Davenport University; A.A. Child Development, Kuyper College/GRCC

Experience: Teaching since 1991

Church: Caledonia CRC

Stacy Runner

Pre-Kindergarten Aide

Credentials: Daycare Experience

Experience: Daycare experience, church secretary since 2016

Church: Messiah’s IRC

Mandie Wierenga

Kindergarten

Credentials: B.A. Elementary Ed, GVSU

Experience: Teaching since 2004

Church: Dutton URC

Elementary

Faculty & Staff

Julie Warners

Grade: 1

Credentials: B.A. Education, Calvin College; M.A. Early Childhood, GVSU

Experience: Teaching since 1992

Church: Friendship CRC

Elizabeth Bazen

Grade: 1

Credentials: B.A. Elementary Ed, Cornerstone University

Experience: Teaching since 2008

Church: Walker URC

Pam Maartense

Grade: 2

Credentials: B.S. History, GVSU; M.A. Reading in Education, Western Michigan University

Experience: Teaching since 1995

Church: Heritage Reformed

Chelsea Otten

Grade: 3

Credentials: B.A. English, Hope College; M.A. Curriculum, Cornerstone University

Experience: Teaching since 2010

Church: LaGrave Ave CRC

Julie Groenhof

Grade 4

Credentials: B.S. Science, GVSU

Experience: Teaching since 1995

Church: Unity PRC

Elizabeth Botsko

Grade: 5

Credentials: B.A. Education, Calvin University

Experience: Teaching since 1999

Church: Grace Community

Lexie VanSolkema

Grade: 6

Credentials: B.A. Communications and Psychology, Western Michigan University

Experience: Teaching since 2022

Church: Community Reformed

Barb Moorman

Class: Choir

Credentials: Church choir director

Experience: Teaching since 2004

Church: Cornerstone URC

Carol Huisjen

Class: Choir Accompanist

Credentials: B.A. Elementary Ed, Calvin College; M.A. Reading, Western MI University

Experience: Teaching since 1990

Church: Bethany URC

Amy Prins

Class: Art

Credentials: Practicing artist

Experience: Teaching since 2018

Church: Bethel URC

Junior High & High School

Faculty & Staff

Kari Alsum

Choir Accompanist

Credentials: Associates Degree Medical Assisting, Davenport University; Church & School Choir Accompanist and Piano Teacher

Experience: With Zion since 2010

Church: Cornerstone URC

Randy Bosma

Computers, Math

Credentials: B.A. German and History, Calvin College

Experience: Teaching since 1997

Church: Christ Church PCA

Joel Carlson

Science, Discipline Coordinator

Credentials: B.A. Education, Cornerstone University; B.S. Education, Calvin College

Experience: Teaching since 1982

Church: Grace Community

Grace Edouard

Literature, Speech, Composition, Guidance Counselor

Credentials: B.A. English/Dutch, Windesheim College

Experience: Teaching since 1991

Church: First Byron CRC

Afton Hanenburg

Spanish

Credentials: B.A. Spanish & Sociology, GVSU

Experience: Teaching since 2014

Church: Lamont CRC

Carrie Knol

Art

Credentials: B.S. Social Studies, Minor Elementary Ed, GVSU

Experience: Teaching since 2000

Church: Grace URC

JD Miller

Math, Logic

Credentials: B.A. Physical Education, Minor English, Cornerstone University; M.A. Sports Management, American Public University

Experience: Teaching since 2007

Church: Georgetown Bible

Kaitlyn Moelker

Band, Choir, Music Theory

Credentials: Bachelor of Music Education, GVSU

Experience: Teaching since 2017

Church: Bethany URC

Randall Pederson

Bible, Journalism

Credentials: B.S, Kuyper College; M.T.S. and Th.M., Calvin Seminary; Ph.D., Leiden University

Experience: Teaching since 2010

Church: Harvest OPC

Caryn Simon

History, Civics

Credentials: B.A. Elementary Ed, Cornerstone University; B.A. Religious Studies, Grace Chr Univ

Experience: Teaching since 2018

Church: Crossroads Bible

Dr. Peter Tjapkes

Math, Apologetics

Credentials: B.A., Calvin College; M.A.& Ph.D., University of Michigan

Experience: Teaching since 1984

Church: New City Fellowship

Renee Tjpakes

Composition, English

Experience: Over 25 years teaching experience

Church: New City Fellowship

Christina VanBeek

Science

Credentials: B.S. Biology, Calvin College

Experience: Health care giver & trainer since 2005, Member of MSTA & teaching since 2011

Church: American Reformed

Kathy Vander Jagt

Social Studies, Computer, Yearbook

Credentials: B.A. English & M. Education, GVSU

Experience: Teaching since 1993

Church: Walker URC

Seth Van Dyke

Bible

Credentials: B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies, Covenant College, Minor Education

Experience: Teaching since 2021

Church: Grace Fellowship OPC

Nicholas Vos

Math, Accounting

Credentials: B.S. Social Studies and Math, GVSU

Experience: Teaching since 2018

Church: Bethany URC

Suzanne Winter

English, Literature

Credentials: B.A. English & Theatre, Calvin College

Experience: Teaching since 2021

Church: Harvest OPC 

Administration & Support

Faculty & Staff

Sarah Bierling

Office Manager

Credentials:  B.S. Business Administration, Trinity Christian College

Experience: Credit Management, with Zion since 2002

Church: Harvest OPC

Joel Bont

Athletic Director, Physical Education

Credentials: B.A. Physical Education, Calvin College

Experience: Teaching since 2006

Church: First Byron CRC

Bob DeRuiter

Principal 

Credentials: B.A. Business Ed, Trinity Christian College

Experience: Teaching since 1998, Principal since 2007

Church: Dutton URC

Michelle Hilton

Office Assistant

Credentials: Excel Academies of Cosmetology

Experience: Various administrative support roles
since 1998

Church: Redeemer OPC

Todd Hoekstra

Administrator, Christian Leadership

Credentials: B.A. Interdisciplinary Stud., Calvin College

Experience: Accounting & Office Administration since
2004; With Zion since 2014

Church: Harvest OPC

Bill McQuade

Facilities Director

Experience: Over 30 years experience maintenance and skilled trades

Church: Free Reformed

Nancy Wiersma

Office Assistant 

Credentials: Legal Secretary Associate’s Degree, Davenport

Experience: With Zion since 2007

Church: Byron Center Bible

Patt Ybema

Hot Lunch Coordinator

Credentials: Servsafe Manager and Allergen Certification

Experience: Various food service roles since 2015

Church: Dutton URC

Learning Enrichment Services

Faculty & Staff

Mary DeBoer

Learning Enrichment Services

Credentials: General Studies Associates Degree, GRCC

Experience: Teaching since 2021

Church: First CRC

Michelle Deutschmann

Learning Enrichment Services Director

Credentials: B.S. Elementary Ed, Shippensburg Univ.; M. Ed Learning Disabilities, Calvin College

Experience: Teaching since 2001

Church: Harvest OPC

Rebecca tenHaaf

Early Intervention Reading Specialist, Librarian

Credentials: B.A. Elementary Education, Calvin College

Experience: Teaching since 2010

Church: American Reformed

Amy VanBeek

Learning Enrichment Services Aide

Credentials: Studies at Community College

Experience: With Zion since 2011

Church: Cornerstone URC

Lisa Van Solkema

Learning Enrichment Services

Credentials: B.A. Elementary Education, Calvin College

Experience: Teaching since 1988

Church: First Byron CRC

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