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Grand Rapids Christian Schools

About Us
ABOUT GRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN.
Grand Rapids Christian Schools provides high quality, faith-based education to students in preschool through 12th grade. With five campuses located throughout Grand Rapids and Rockford, Grand Rapids Christian Schools educates nearly 2,300 students annually and nurtures the lives of a spiritually, culturally, and economically diverse student body. We hold ourselves to the highest standards as we strive for excellence in education based on a solid foundation of faith, rich tradition of excellence, and a long legacy of success.
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Academics
PREPARED FOR SUCCESS.
Because of our commitment to excellent Christian education, we hold to certain beliefs and practices. We understand that our school program must reach a variety of learners, engage students in meaningful ways, and teach core content and standards so that students are well prepared for success.
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Campus Life
MORE THAN JUST CLASSROOMS.
Learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom, which is why Grand Rapids Christian offers a wide variety of ways for students to get plugged in. This caring community provides a safe and nurturing environment for students to be themselves while being launched on a discovery of their gifts.
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Admissions
TAKE THE NEXT STEP.
We are pleased you are considering Grand Rapids Christian Schools for your family’s education. Our Admissions Team welcomes the opportunity to answer your questions, show you what our schools have to offer, and guide you through the application process.
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Give
PARTNERSHIP WITH YOU.
Find out all the ways in which you can support Grand Rapids Christian Schools.
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Community
A COMMUNITY CONNECTED.
Community is a big part of life at Grand Rapids Christian Schools, and that community includes both our parents and our alumni.
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Grand Rapids Christian Schools Leadership

Vanessa Abreu — Vanessa Abreu

Assistant Principal
Grand Rapids Christian
Elementary School,
Iroquois Campus

Ann Bakker — Ann Bakker

Academic Program
Coordinator PS-4
Grand Rapids Christian Schools

John Barkel — John Barkel

Principal
Grand Rapids Christian
Elementary School,
Iroquois Campus

Katie Bouwkamp — Katie Bouwkamp

Executive Director of Admissions & Enrollment
Grand Rapids Christian Schools

Ben Buursma — Ben Buursma

Principal
Rockford Christian
School

Rona Das — Rona Das

Director of Student Programs
Grand Rapids Christian
High School

Juanita Davis — Juanita Davis

K-8 School
Culture Coordinator
Grand Rapids Christian Schools

Nick DeKoster — Nick DeKoster

Assistant Superintendent
of Advancement and Instruction
Grand Rapids Christian Schools

Emily Jansen — Emily Jansen

Principal
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School, Evergreen Campus

Lynnette Kooienga — Lynnette Kooienga

Academic Program
Coordinator 5-8
Grand Rapids Christian Schools

Vanessa Marble — Vanessa Marble

Assistant Principal
Grand Rapids Christian
High School

Brad Mockabee — Brad Mockabee

Principal
Grand Rapids Christian
High School

Rebecca Polet — Rebecca Polet

Academic Program Coordinator
Grand Rapids Christian High School

Jim Primus — Jim Primus

Assistant Superintendent
of Finance and Operations
Grand Rapids Christian Schools

Kim Primus — Kim Primus

Executive Director of Student Support Services
Grand Rapids Christian Schools

Rueben Riley — Rueben Riley

Assistant Principal
Grand Rapids Christian
Middle School

Heather Scholma — Heather Scholma

Director of Human Resources
Grand Rapids Christian Schools

Graham Schultze — Graham Schultze

Executive Director of Development
Grand Rapids Christian Schools

Sara Seth — Sara Seth

Principal
Grand Rapids Christian
Middle School

Loreen Standel — Loreen Standel

Director of Database Management
Grand Rapids Christian Schools

Sheila VanderWoude — Sheila VanderWoude

Executive Director of Technology
Grand Rapids Christian Schools

Aaron Winkle — Aaron Winkle

Superintendent
Grand Rapids Christian Schools

Eliezer Yeong — Eliezer Yeong

Director of Marketing & Communications
Grand Rapids Christian Schools