Staffing Update

by Thomas DeJonge, Superintendent, Grand Rapids Christian Schools

Staff Transfers
Several staff members have transferred to new assignments and locations over the summer:

  • Jana Brasser – Returns to GRCS as GRCHS aide
  • Amy Crow – Creston (Christian Learning Center) teacher to GRCHS ESS teacher
  • Mary Mobley – GRCMS science to GRCHS science
  • Susan Penning – Creston aide to GRCHS aide
  • Anne VanderWoude – Oakdale teacher to GRCMS aide
  • Joyce Wandawa – Creston ESS aide to Oakdale ESS teacher

Welcome New Staff
A hearty welcome to our new staff:

Transportation Department
Kim Przybylski
Bob Sytsma

GRCHS
Chris Boender – aide
Matthew Elzinga, band
Dan Hoekstra, science
Nathan Vanderzee, Spanish

GRCMS
Joni Bolt, aide Laura Greenwood, aide
Carole Jansen, aide
Gina VanWoerkom, ESS teacher

Oakdale
Laura Pegman, art
Abigail Wiers, 3rd and 4th grade teacher

Rockford
Kim Borri, aide

Fond Farewell
Heartfelt congratulations and well wishes to GRCS staff members who have retired, will be on leave, or who will not return this fall:

Retirees
Anne VanderWoude, Oakdale teacher
Sharon Pegman, Oakdale teacher
Sharon Slager, Oakdale teacher
Judy Meyer, Millbrook teacher

Leaves of Absence
Shane Pegman, GRCMS teacher
Melissa Seif, GRCHS teacher
Melissa Rozeboom, GRCHS teacher

Resignations/Not Returning
Judith Bergsma, GRCHS aide
Marilyn Booker, GRCS admissions
Ashanti Bryant, Oakdale principal
Carol Ditkof, GRCMS aide
Kris Dotinga, GRCS development
Patty Liverance, GRCMS aide
Amy Netz, GRCHS band teacher
Mary Ottenwess, GRCS technology
Jane Parker, GRCHS aide
Rich Schrotenboer, GRCHS math teacher
Jim Talen, GRCS technology
Joan VanEssendelft, GRCMS aide