Teachers & Staff

Kalamazoo Christian Schools employs teachers and staff who ensure that students receive the quality education and spiritual growth that will prepare them for their futures.

Association & Administrative Staff

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Barb Patterson
TRIP Coordinator
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Dirk Walhout
Staff Member, High School Principal
Dirk Walhout holds a certificate of school management and leadership from Harvard University, a certificate of nonprofit...
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Don Wubben
Technology Director, Boys Varsity Bowling Head Coach, Girls Varsity Bowling Head Coach, Boys Junior Varsity Head Coach
Don is a KCHS 1986 alum. He holds a BA in business education and an MA in education technology from Western Michigan Uni...
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Jaime Ekkens
Director of Recruitment and Retention
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Joni Klosterman Dykhuis
Accounting Assistant
Joni graduated from Kalamazoo Christian in 1979. She has stayed involved as the high school bookkeeper in the mid 80’s a...
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Katie Ackerman
Donor Relations Specialist and Events Coordinator
Katie graduated from Grand Valley State University. She has worked in both higher education and K–12 schools, where she ...
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Kendra Muller
Human Resources Generalist
Kendra graduated from Calvin University in 2011. She loves working in Human Resources because it combines her passion fo...
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Larry Stehouwer
Kalamazoo Christian School Foundation Volunteer Executive Director
Larry gladly volunteers his services at the KCS Foundation. He enjoys meeting many engaging and dedicated involved in Ch...
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Lauri Wiessner
Association Office Administrative Assistant
When Lauri and her family aren't at Sandy Pines, she enjoys reading. In the winter, their family goes to hockey games. S...
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Lisa Bosch
Transportation Supervisor
Lisa graduated from KCHS in 1985 and earned a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University. Being a bus driver run...
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Lori Halbera
Kalamazoo Christian School Foundation Executive Assistant
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Marc Verkaik
Head of School
Marc holds a BS from Calvin University in biology and secondary education, an MA from the University of Colorado in admi...

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