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Administration
Joel Breazeale
Dean of Students
Email Joel Breazeale
6341
Ashlee Buchholz
Assistant Principal - Last Name P-Z
Email Ashlee Buchholz
6435
Matt Cook
Assistant Principal - Last Name A-G
Email Matt Cook
6433
Mike Kennedy
Assistant Principal - Last Name H-O
Email Mike Kennedy
6454
Adam Lancto
Principal
Email Adam Lancto
6426
Athletics
Charles Kleinheksel
AP Economics Teacher & Assistant Athletic Director
Email Charles Kleinheksel
6457
Gabriel Miller
Strength & Conditioning/Fitness Center Supervisor
Email Gabriel Miller
6874
Brian Parsons
Athletic Director
Email Brian Parsons
6437
Joshua Potyraj
Extracurricular & Athletic Event Coordinator
Email Joshua Potyraj
Molly Remenap
Athletic Secretary
Email Molly Remenap
6441
Mike Seger
Athletic Trainer
Email Mike Seger
6459
Auditorium
Brian Sherwood
Auditorium Supervisor/Technical Director
Email Brian Sherwood
6402
Business, Engineering & Technology
Ronald Denning
Auto, Engine Tech, Tech Drawing and Home Repair Teacher
Email Ronald Denning
6350
Scott Dudka
Accounting, Financial Freedom, & Game Programming Teacher
Email Scott Dudka
6416
Dave Gkekas
Business, Marketing and Web Design Teacher
Email Dave Gkekas
6495
Aaron Grifhorst
Woodshop Teacher
Email Aaron Grifhorst
6510
Chris Groenhout
Aeronautics Teacher and Instructional Technology Coach
Email Chris Groenhout
6488
David Saylor
AP Computer Science and Comp. Graphics & Design Teacher
Email David Saylor
6419
Parker Stewart
Business & School Store Teacher
Email Parker Stewart
6411
Amanda Swem
Technology Teacher
Email Amanda Swem
6467
Dog Den Spirit Store
Leesa Burrill
Dog Den Store Supervisor
Email Leesa Burrill
6602
English
Linda Berlin
AP English Lit, World Rel, Mythology, & Honors American Lit teacher
Email Linda Berlin
6491
Laura Bondy
American Lit.-10, Creative Writing and Debate Teacher
Email Laura Bondy
6476
Orion English
English, History and AP Gov Teacher
Email Orion English
6058
Hanna Finkbeiner
Reading/Writing & Acting Teacher
Email Hanna Finkbeiner
6523
Amanda Fischer
Honors CTL, Contemporary Non-Fiction and Creative Writing Teacher
Email Amanda Fischer
6508
David Fitzpatrick
World Literature & CTL English Teacher
Email David Fitzpatrick
6502
Sheri Gilreath-Watts
Contemporary Lit, Creative & Sr. Writing, Ind. Novel, R/W and CTL Teacher
Email Sheri Gilreath-Watts
6401
Abby Kleinheksel
RW and CTL-9 English Teacher
Email Abby Kleinheksel
6414
Ann Oosterhouse
Honors American Literature and AP English Language Teacher
Email Ann Oosterhouse
6497
Susan Peterson
English and Journalism Teacher; Yearbook Advisor
Email Susan Peterson
6506
Audra Sall
World Literature, RW & Ind. Novel Teacher
Email Audra Sall
6410
Eric Tower
Honors CTL, Ind Novel, Mythology, Literature and Writing Teacher; Theatre Director
Email Eric Tower
6345
Laura Van Hekken
American Literature & CTL Teacher
Email Laura Van Hekken
6423
Ingrid Vredevoogd
Literature, Writing and Debate Teacher
Email Ingrid Vredevoogd
6239
Jennifer Ward
American Literature, Honors American Lit, and CTL Teacher
Email Jennifer Ward
6079
Kari Wiest
World Lit, College Lit, and Mythology Teacher
Email Kari Wiest
6514
Alexia Youngman
English & World Lit Teacher
Email Alexia Youngman
6489
General Academic Support
Matt Bird
Student Advocate
Email Matt Bird
6656
Meghan Cappon
English Language Learners Teacher
Email Meghan Cappon
6352
Jay Fischer
LSC Supervisor & Winter Play Director
Email Jay Fischer
6547
Stephanie Holleman
Afternoon Student Support Center Supervisor
Email Stephanie Holleman
4262
Maureen Hoogerhyde
Morning Student Support Center Supervisor (Room 262)
Email Maureen Hoogerhyde
4262
Ryan Klingler
Success Lab Teacher
Email Ryan Klingler
6403
Darcy Shealy
English Language Learners Teacher
Email Darcy Shealy
6758
Desmond Young
Academic Interventionist and Varsity Basketball Coach
Email Desmond Young
6241
Guidance Counseling
Tracy Bloem
Guidance Counselor (last names E-La)
Email Tracy Bloem
6422
Lucas Inman
Guidance Counselor (last names Ro-Z)
Email Lucas Inman
6445
Lori Koza
Guidance Counselor (last names A-D)
Email Lori Koza
6109
Brittany Steenland
Guidance Counselor (last names Le-Ri)
Email Brittany Steenland
6474
Library Media Center
Heather Cook
Asst. Library Supervisor
Email Heather Cook
6007
Sarah McGillicuddy
Library Supervisor
Email Sarah McGillicuddy
6475
Math
Tyler Engbers
Algebra/Honors Geometry Teacher
Email Tyler Engbers
6358
Kristina Fitzgerald
Algebra & Chemistry Teacher
Email Kristina Fitzgerald
6026
Elizabeth Geurink
Algebra I & II Teacher
Email Elizabeth Geurink
6818
Robert Groenleer
Algebra, Geometry and Stats Teacher
Email Robert Groenleer
6479
Cristina Herron
Pre-Calc, Algebra and Geometry Teacher
Email Cristina Herron
6346
Joel Kleinsasser
Geometry, Honors Algebra II and Spanish Teacher
Email Joel Kleinsasser
6498
Jeffrey Krosschell
Pre-Calculus & Algebra Teacher
Email Jeffrey Krosschell
6518
Alex Martel
Algebra I & II Teacher
Email Alex Martel
6520
Aaron Rigterink
AP Stats & Geometry Teacher
Email Aaron Rigterink
6333
Danielle Rose
Geometry and Algebra II Teacher
Email Danielle Rose
6427
Kelly Stouten
Algebra and AP Calculus (AB & BC) Teacher
Email Kelly Stouten
6480
Jon Tillema
Algebra, Alg II and College Prep Algebra Teacher
Email Jon Tillema
6484
Katelyn Tomaszewski
Geometry & Algebra Teacher
Email Katelyn Tomaszewski
6511
Mike Van Hekken
Honors Algebra II, College Prep Algebra and Geometry Teacher
Email Mike Van Hekken
6485
Mental Health & Health
Joseph Conrad
Social Worker
Email Joseph Conrad
6793
Rebecca Stenger
Psychologist
Email Rebecca Stenger
6782
Kate (Mary) Sterckx
Social-Emotional Learning Coach
Email Kate (Mary) Sterckx
6431
Tonya VanderSlice
School Nurse
Email Tonya VanderSlice
6455
Jenny Winters
Social Worker
Email Jenny Winters
6337
Music
Matthew Bridges
High School Orchestra Director
Email Matthew Bridges
6788
Eduardo Garcia
Director of Bands
Email Eduardo Garcia
6461
Ross Huber
Assistant Band Director
Email Ross Huber
6477
Ben Mohr
Choir Director
Email Ben Mohr
6673
Occupational and Speech Therapy
Jill Carpenter
Speech-Language Pathologist
Email Jill Carpenter
6781
Julia Gomez
Occupational Therapist
Email Julia Gomez
Jill Kreuze
Speech-Language Pathologist
Email Jill Kreuze
6783
Police/Security
Brian Johnson
Security
Email Brian Johnson
6597
Matt Meeuwsen
Police-School Liaison Officer
Email Matt Meeuwsen
6451
Practical Arts
Michael Cox
A/V Teacher
Email Michael Cox
6413
Chloe DeVries
P.E. and Health Teacher
Email Chloe DeVries
6449
Alex Duda
Physical Education & Health Teacher
Email Alex Duda
6308
Derek Johnson
Honors & AP Art, Sculpture 3D Des, Studio Art and Intro to Art Teacher
Email Derek Johnson
6796
Debra Kreuyer
Art, Drawing, Painting, Graphic Design & Interior Design Teacher
Email Debra Kreuyer
6347
Jonathan Tuscan
Strength & Conditioning and PEAK Teacher
Email Jonathan Tuscan
6108
Science
Chad Bridle
Chem, Honors & AP Chem & Physics Teacher
Email Chad Bridle
6331
Mike Evele
Honors Physics & AP Physics Teacher and Robotics Coach
Email Mike Evele
6483
Kristina Fitzgerald
Algebra & Chemistry Teacher
Email Kristina Fitzgerald
6026
Ann LaRoche
Chemistry I & II and Honors Chem II Teacher
Email Ann LaRoche
6494
Ryan Lubbers
Chemistry and Physics Teacher
Email Ryan Lubbers
6669
Brenda Perry
Chemistry, Physics & Honors Physics Teacher
Email Brenda Perry
6482
Jason Perton
EMT Instructor
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Kevin Randall
Biology II, Honors Bio II & AP Environmental Science Teacher
Email Kevin Randall
6487
Kristy Rieger
Biology, Honors Bio II, Human Bio & EMT Teacher
Email Kristy Rieger
6428
Peggy Slattery
Chem, Honors Chem and Honors Bio II Teacher
Email Peggy Slattery
6429
Brian Stark
Chemistry, Biology and Honors Bio Teacher
Email Brian Stark
6466
Erika Ullrey
Bio II and AP Bio Teacher
Email Erika Ullrey
6279
Meggan Weir
Biology Teacher
Email Meggan Weir
6643
Joel Zoller
Chemistry & Physics Teacher
Email Joel Zoller
6143
Secretaries
Kristin Ferguson
School-Year Secretary
Email Kristin Ferguson
6432
April Kornoelje
Attendance Secretary
Email April Kornoelje
6472
Sheryl Ploeg
Registrar
Email Sheryl Ploeg
6446
Heather Strock
School-Year Secretary
Email Heather Strock
6438
Wendy VanderWest
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
Email Wendy VanderWest
6473
Christine Wolf
Guidance Office Secretary
Email Christine Wolf
6439
Social Studies
Kate Baer
US & World History Teacher
Email Kate Baer
6504
Brock Balley
U.S. History & Government Teacher
Email Brock Balley
6873
Kristin Bridges
Psychology Teacher
Email Kristin Bridges
6521
Madelyn Cox
History and War & Peace Teacher
Email Madelyn Cox
6492
Michael Cummings
World & U.S. History Teacher
Email Michael Cummings
6113
John Dix
World History & Global Issues Teacher
Email John Dix
6342
Orion English
English, History and AP Gov Teacher
Email Orion English
6058
Charles Kleinheksel
AP Economics Teacher & Assistant Athletic Director
Email Charles Kleinheksel
6457
Kelly Moore
Economics, AP Econ and History Teacher
Email Kelly Moore
6453
Nicole Ovlasuk
World History, US History and Honors World History Teacher
Email Nicole Ovlasuk
6425
Eric Posthumus
American Government & U.S. History Teacher
Email Eric Posthumus
6421
Troy Ungrey
U.S. History & History Soc Change Teacher
Email Troy Ungrey
6344
Kyle VanderWall
U.S. History & AP U.S. History Teacher
Email Kyle VanderWall
6522
Laura Vrba-Carrick
AP Psychology & Psych I Teacher
Email Laura Vrba-Carrick
6405
Ryan Zuiderveen
Economics and Government Teacher
Email Ryan Zuiderveen
6486
Student Services/Special Education
Julie Carlson
Special Education Teacher
Email Julie Carlson
6265
Andrea Courtade
ASD Teacher
Email Andrea Courtade
6471
Kelsea Fischer
Special Education Teacher
Email Kelsea Fischer
6519
Melissa Henkel
ASD Teacher
Email Melissa Henkel
6103
Nathan Kilgore
Special Education Teacher (CI)
Email Nathan Kilgore
6470
David Klunder
Paraprofessional
Email David Klunder
Sarah Laidlaw
Special Education Teacher
Email Sarah Laidlaw
6493
Jessica Larsen
Resource Room Teacher
Email Jessica Larsen
6463
Brenda Ott
Teacher Consultant, Special Education
Email Brenda Ott
6420
Sarah Pepper
Special Education Teacher
Email Sarah Pepper
6456
Dennis Silva
Paraprofessional
Email Dennis Silva
Eric Stiegel
Special Education Teacher/Varsity Football Coach
Email Eric Stiegel
6024
Matt Workman
LINKS and Special Education Teacher
Email Matt Workman
6661
Kevin Zuidema
Paraprofessional
Email Kevin Zuidema
World Languages
Michelle Hamersma
French Teacher
Email Michelle Hamersma
6033
Cynthia Lawrence
Spanish I & II Teacher
Email Cynthia Lawrence
6343
Holly Martin
Spanish III and Honors Spanish II Teacher
Email Holly Martin
6424
Andrea Merkison
Spanish III and AP Spanish Teacher
Email Andrea Merkison
6027
Sara Moss
Spanish II & Honors Spanish II Teacher
Email Sara Moss
6663
Darla Romero
Spanish I, II and Honors Span II Teacher
Email Darla Romero
6505
Emily Swanson
Spanish II & IV Teacher
Email Emily Swanson
6418
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