Taught 18 years at Beaverdam Christian, various combinations of 4th-9th grades

Taught 20 years at Dutton Christian and coached soccer and basketball

My wife, Isla, and I  have been married 33 years!

My daughters:

         Annalise - a Dr. of Chemistry, worked for NASA in California, now a professor a San Jose State U.
         Jenifer - a social worker at Touchstone Innovar'e in Grand Rapids, MI.
         Carleen - a teacher in special-ed in the Forest Hills Public Schools, Forest Hills Eastern H.S.

My education:

         K-8    Peoria Christian School, Iowa
         9-12  Pella Christian High School, Iowa
         Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, K-8,emphasis: Social Studies from Calvin College

My hobbies:  Reading and Coaching

I coach the DCS boys soccer team and a DCS 7th grade boys basketball squad.