Meet Our Faculty & Staff
School Leadership Team
Mr. Ken Rasp
President
Department: Administration
High School: LaSalle High School (Cincinnati), 1973
University/College: Edgecliff College/Xavier University
Degree: BA – Religious Studies & History/Master in Education, Guidance, and Counseling
Mrs. Stephanie Callow
Principal Grades PK-6
N/A
Aleksandra Kemperman
Principal Grades 7-12
Department: MS/HS
University/College: Ferris State/ Grand Valley State University
Degree: B.A. in Secondary Mathematics Education, M.A. in Education, TESOL
Mrs. Carmen Mitchell
Director of Enrollment Management & Marketing
Department: Enrollment & Marketing Office
High School: Fruitport High School 1988
University/College: Grand Valley State University
Degree: Associate of Business Management
Mrs. Kimberly Plyler
Director of Business Affairs
Department: Business Office
High School: Holt High School 1985
University/College: Spring Arbor University
Degree: Bachelors in Management & Organizational Development
Mrs. Amber Wallace
Director of Advancement
Department: Development Office
University/College: Valdosta State University
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Department Directors
Mrs. Jennifer Merryweather
Food Service Director
Department: Food Service
High School: Creston High School 1999
Mr. Jerry Campbell
Transportation Director
Department: Transportation
Mr. Casey Christensen
Athletic Director
Department: MS/HS
High School: Upper Arlington High School 2006
University/College: Indiana University & DePaul University
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in History & Master of Education in Teaching & Learning
Mr. Greg Wehler
Facilities/Maintenance Director
Department: Building/Grounds
Ministry
Teachers: Grades PK-6
Mrs. Susan Dugener
Preschool Teacher
Department: Elementary
University/College: Grand Valley State University
Degree: Early Childhood Education
Mrs. Pam Sundell
1st Grade Teacher
Department: Elementary
High School: Mona Shores 2003
University/College: Grand Valley State University
Degree: Degree in Elementary Education & 6-8 Science
Mrs. Michelle Eisenbarth
3rd Grade Teacher
Department: Elementary
University/College: Marygrove College
Degree: Master of Arts in Elementary Education
Mrs. Kathi Kissel
4th Grade Teacher
Department: Elementary
University/College: Grand Valley State University
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Math major & Elementary Ed minor)
Mrs. Stephanie McFarland
Spanish Teacher
Department: Elementary
High School: Spring Lake High School 2002
University/College: Calvin College
Degree: BA in Elementary Education Minor: Spanish & Integrated Sciences
Mr. Jason Ribecky
Computer and P.E. Teacher
Department: Elementary
High School: Alumni 2012
University/College: Grand Valley State University
Mrs. Frances Toothman
Band Director
Department: Elementary & MS/HS
High School: Divine Child 2007
University/College: Western Michigan University
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Education
Mrs. Rychelle Boden
Art Teacher
Department: Elementary
High School: Washington High School 1991
University/College: Marygrove College
Degree: Masters in the Art of Teaching with an Emphasis on Reading and Literary
Teachers: Grades 7-12
Mrs. Peg Alexander
HS Librarian & School Improvement Leader
Department: MS/HS
High School: Jackson Lumen Christi 1978
University/College: Jackson Community College, Western Michigan University, & Wayne State University
Degree: Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts in English and Social Studies, & Master of Arts in Library and Information Science
Mrs. Barb Bourdon
Mrs. Barb Bourdon
Department: MS/HS
High School: Mona Shores 1979
University/College: Grand Valley State College
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Mr. Adam Callow
Social Studies
Department: MS/HS
High School: Alumni 2014
University/College: Calvin College
Degree: Major: Social Studies, Minor: Geography & Math
Mr. Matt Callow
Math
Department: MS/HS
High School: Alumni 2007
University/College: Albion College
Degree: Major: History, Minor: Math
Mrs. Deb (Panici) Charron
Math
Department: MS/HS
High School: Alumni 1972
University/College: Michigan State University
Degree: Bachelor in Science
Mr. Steve Czerwon
Mr. Steve Czerwon
Department: MS/HS
High School: Alumni 1995
University/College: Saginaw Valley University
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in History
Mrs. Kelly Dornbos
English
Department: MS/HS
University/College: Hope College & Grand Valley State University
Degree: BA & Masters of English
Mr. Walter Elliott
Religion
Department: MS/HS
High School: Kent City High School 1988
University/College: Aquinas College, University of San Francisco
Degree: BA Theology, MA Theology & Religious Studies
Mrs. Veronica Emmendorfer
Art
Department: MS/HS
University/College: Gemological Institute of America & Western Michigan University
Degree: Graduate Gemologist (GG), Acceditied Jewelry Professional (AJP) credentials & Bachelors in Fine Arts in Art Education with emphasis in Metal Jewelry/ Minor: German
Mr. Erin Johnson
Physical Education & Health
Department: MS/HS
University/College: Illinois State University & Grand Valley State University
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Physical Education) & Health Education endorsement
Mrs. Amanda Lee
Grade 7-8 Language Arts & Religion
Department: MS/HS
High School: Reeths-Puffer High School 1998
University/College: Grand Valley State University
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (English major/Psychology minor) k-12 certified
Mr. Jerry Mabrito
Computer Science
Department: MS/HS
University/College: University of Alaska Anchorage, Excelsior College, Bowie State University, & Grand Valley State University
Degree: Associates of Arts-general program, Bachelor of Science-Cum Laude-Psychology, Master of Education in School Counseling, & Bachelor of Science-Math & Computer Science-Secondary Education
Mrs. Amy Meissner
Language Arts, Social Studies & Religion
Department: MS/HS
High School: Grand Rapids Catholic Central
University/College: Grand Valley State University & Western Michigan University
Degree: BA in History w/ K-8 provisional endorsement & Professional teaching certificate
Mrs. Kris Silva
English
Department: MS/HS
High School: Hastings High School 1989
University/College: Central Michigan University/Aquinas
Degree: BS/MA
Mrs. Elizabeth Stalzer
Spanish & International Business
Department: MS/HS
High School: Spring Lake 2005
University/College: Grand Valley State University
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Language
Mrs. Frances Toothman
Band Director
Department: Elementary & MS/HS
High School: Divine Child 2007
University/College: Western Michigan University
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Education
Support Staff
Mrs. Beth Adamski
Preschool Teacher's Aide
Department: Elementary
Mrs. Barb Antekeier
Executive Support
Department: District & MS/HS
High School: Alumni 1977
University/College: Muskegon Community College & Muskegon Business College
Degree: Study of Business & Study of Business & Human Resource Management
Mrs. Melissa Crossno
7-12 Counseling Administrative Assistant
N/A
Mrs. Amy (Benedict) Inglat
Business Office Assistant
Department: Business Office
High School: Alumni 1987
University/College: Aquinas, Kendall College Of Art & Design
Mrs. Kelly Morell
K-12 Guidance Counselor
Department: MS/HS – Counseling Office
High School: Great Mills H.S. (Maryland)/1985
University/College: St Mary College of Maryland
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Language & Literature
Mr. Jeff Plyler
Accounting & HR Assistant
Department: Business Office
High School: Faith Christian 1986
University/College: Baker College – Muskegon
Mrs. Jacqui (Bernhardt) Robinson
Elementary Interventionist
Department: Elementary
University/College: Bath Spa University
Degree: Masters in Theatre for young audiences
Mrs. Veronica Sanchez
Technology Support
Department: Technology
Mrs. Paula (Wright) Sullivan
Administrative Assistant Grades 7-12 & Athletic Secretary
Department: MS/HS
High School: Alumni 1986
University/College: Michigan State University
Degree: Bachelor of Arts-Criminal Justice
Mrs. Kristi Wagenmaker
Elementary Administrative Assistant
N/A
Small Blessings Childcare
Mrs. Megan (Lowe) Rosema
Supervisor
Department: Small Blessings
