I have been married 37 years and have two children. We were also foster parents for 12 years and helped raise over 50 children from 6 months to 18 years old. My grandson attends Immanuel and is in the 3rd grade.

I taught in a Christian school for 10 years in Iowa, teaching junior and senior high math, literature, choir, band, drama, and working with the sports program. I also worked as an adjunct instructor in the Math and Science department of the local community college. We moved here in 2002, and I became the administrator of Community Christian Academy until it closed in 2008. I attend Faith Reformed Church and am in charge of the Children’s Church program there.

Our school’s theme this year is “Endure” (Hebrews 12:1-3). Briefly share a time in your life when you felt you needed the endurance that only God can provide. How can you use your experience to share God’s love with the students and families in our school?

Hometown: Sheboygan Falls, WI
Bachelor’s Degree: Elementary Education, Central College
Bachelor’s Degree: Math, Coe College
Master’s Degree: Educational Administration, Drake University
Food Handling Certification from the State of Wisconsin