Second Grade Teacher

 I have just finished an amazing summer.  God gave me the opportunity to travel to Israel for 16 days.  Not only did I get to visit many Old Testament and New Testament sites, I was also able to do mission work with the Palestinians in the West Bank.  I can't even begin to explain how God has changed and blessed my life!  I could go back to Israel tomorrow-what a holy experience!  I have so much to add to my Bible stories, and hopefully, your children will share many of these things with you! 

Years at CWC:  1982-1985 and 1990 - present

Education:  BA Elementary Education from Calvin College, 1982 - Currently holding a Wisconsin Teaching Certificate

Educational Experience:  I came to CWC with my husband Mark after graduating from Calvin College in 1982.  For three years I taught Kindergarten in the downstairs storage room at our old building.  At that time the Kindergarten program was very young - operating less than 10 years.  The children went to school every morning from beginning school time until 11:10 A.M.  For two years I also taught the 5th and 6th grade music and choir classes.  During my third year of teaching Kindergarten I directed the K-8 school musical which was held in the City Hall.  For one year I also taught a couple of classes during the afternoon at the Central Wisconsin Christian High School. 

After being a stay-at-home-mom for a few years, I returned to CWC to teach 2nd grade.  I am beginning my 25th year in teaching - and I'm in a new, beautiful new room and building - Praise God for His blessings!

Family:  My husband Mark is in his 30th year at CWC.  Mark is our current administrator - entering his 4th year in this area.  Before that Mark taught mostly history and P.E.  Mark is a native of Waupun leaving only during his four years at Calvin College.  We were married in the summer of 1982.  We have three children.  All three have attended (or are attending) CWC.  Scott is 28 and is teaching in the Christian high school in Prinsburg, Minnesota.  He is a history teacher following in his father's footsteps.  Scott enjoys taking his seniors to Washington D.C., just like his dad does!  Scott's wife, Taryn, is a stay-at-home mom with our grandchildren - Alysia age 2 and a half, and Jamin age 1.  Taryn also babysits other children, subs at times, and is very involved in their church.  Our son Ben is 26.  He and his wife Leah (previously Leah Hofman) live here in Waupun.  Ben works at Marine Credit Union as a loan officer, and Leah works 2 days a week at Columbia Saint Mary's hospital as an ultrasound technican.  We love having their son, Conner-7 months living near us.  Grandchildren are such a joy!  Our daughter Lexy has entered her first year of high school.  She is loving it, but I'm sad-knowing that these last 4 years of her living at home with us go quickly!  Lex enjoys sports, piano playing, school, and her social life.  She enjoys babysitting too - if you ever need one :)

2011-2012 theme/goals:  This year the 2nd grade theme is "Friendship". Our theme verse is Proverbs 17:17a - "A friend loves at all times."  My goal for second graders is to progress greatly in reading, math, grammar, and the other subjct areas. Along with this, I pray that your children will learn more about God's Word and His world, drawing close to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  We will spend much time this year focusing on how to be a Christian friend and on how we must treat each other in God's kingdom.