Staff Directory

As questions or concerns arise through the course of the school year, we encourage you to contact the person who works most closely to the area of concern. Nearly all West Ottawa employees have a phone and voice mail.  Situations regarding your child or your child's classroom activities should be directed to the teacher. If the question is a general one regarding building operations, scheduling, etc., please contact the principal directly.

Any time there are continued concerns or questions that have not been resolved by your initial contact, feel free to continue the process to the principal, an assistant superintendent, or the superintendent.  Full District Staff Search

West Ottawa High School - North

Name PositionPhonePhone 
Allen, Ronald Director of Athletics  (616) 994-5031   (616) 994-5031    
Ashby, Tamara Teacher-Advanced Algebra, Algebra, Geometry  (616) 994-5224   (616) 994-5224    
Bartels, Brevet Teacher-World Studies (Grade 9,10,11,12)  (616) 994-5204   (616) 994-5204  
Becerra-Silva, Rosa ESL Data Clerk, Recruiter  (616) 994-5189   (616) 994-5189    
Blake, Daniel Teacher-Biology, Four Core  (616) 994-5219   (616) 994-5219    
Bloemers, Beth Receptionist - NHS  (616) 994-5000   (616) 994-5000  
Bloemker, Karen Teacher-Special Education (Resource/Academic Suppo  (616) 994-5129   (616) 994-5129  
Booker, Linda Teacher-Adaptive Physical Wellness (K-12 Special E  (616) 994-5157   (616) 994-5157  
Brandt, Kristine Teacher-English Language Arts  (616) 994-5243   (616) 994-5243  
Brennan, Susan Teacher-English I, II, Debate  (616) 994-5102   (616) 994-5102  
Butch, Rose Educational Assistant  (616) 994-5147   (616) 994-5147    
Carlson, Shayna Teacher-Marketing 1 and 2, School Store Management  (616) 994-5127   (616) 994-5127  
Caserta, Jim Teacher-Physical Wellness (Basketball, Weight Trai  (616) 994-5088   (616) 994-5088    
Chapman, Paul Teacher-Botany, Biology, & Zoology  (616) 994-5218   (616) 994-5218    
Cheney, Johanna Teacher-HS English/Language Arts  (616) 994-5101   (616) 994-5101    
Clavette, Donald Assistant Principal  (616) 994-5020   (616) 994-5020    
DeLeon, Lazaro Teacher-AP Psychology, Perspectives with Cultures,  (616) 994-5205   (616) 994-5205    
DePree, Mary Teacher-Special Education (Resource/Academic Suppo  (616) 994-5233   (616) 994-5233    
DeRidder, Joyce Teacher-German, English 1 AR, English 1BR  (616) 994-5125   (616) 994-5125    
Deroo, Barbara Secretary  (616) 994-5010   (616) 994-5010    
DeRoos, Paula Teacher-English Language Arts  (616) 994-5140   (616) 994-5140    
DeVine, Daniel Teacher-Adv Algebra, Algebra, Func/Stats/Trig  (616) 994-5226   (616) 994-5226    
DeWaard, Jennifer Teacher-Special Education (CI)  (616) 994-5118   (616) 994-5118  
DeWit, Sharon Security Guard/Student Control  (616) 994-5076   (616) 994-5076    
DeWitt, Kelly Teacher-Chemistry  (616) 994-5213   (616) 994-5213    
Dewitt, Nathaniel Security Guard/Student Control  (616) 994-5076   (616) 994-5076    
Dozeman, Tania Teacher - Career Development Coordinator  616-994-5016   616-994-5016  
Drnek, David Teacher-AP European History, Ancient History, Deca  (616) 994-5142   (616) 994-5142    
Dykema, Karen Secretary-Director of Athletics  (616) 994-5030   (616) 994-5030  
Eldean, Kris School Psychologist  (616) 994-5232   (616) 994-5232    
Elzinga, Cindy Secretary-Assistant Principal  (616) 994-5011   (616) 994-5011    
Evink, Michelle Teacher - Art  (616) 994-5163   (616) 994-5163    
Fein, Katie Teacher - Science  (616) 994-5107   (616) 994-5107  
Foley, Patrick Teacher-Theater I & II, Fund of Speech, Speech, EL  (616) 994-5122   (616) 994-5122    
Forner, Susan Teacher-Speech, English 10, Forensics, Forensics C  (616) 994-5148   (616) 994-5148    
Freas, Alison Teacher - Business  (616) 994-5244   (616) 994-5244    
Frisinger, Kimberly Teacher-French  (616) 994-5106   (616) 994-5106    
Gainforth, Jay Teacher - High School Band  (616) 994-5268   (616) 994-5268    
Goei, Jonathan Security Guard/Student Control  (616) 994-5076   (616) 994-5076    
Gries, Melinda Building Attendant  (616) 994-5075   (616) 994-5075    
Groenhof, Holly Kitchen Assistant  (616) 994-5093   (616) 994-5093    
Halloran, Michael Teacher-Visual Basic Programming, Web Page Design,  (616) 994-5228   (616) 994-5228    
Hamann, Michael Teacher-Instrumental Music/Band (Grades 7,HS)  (616) 994-5068   (616) 994-5068    
Hamstra Bird, Stacy Registrar HN & HS  (616) 994-5004   (616) 994-5004    
Harper, Sally Secretary - Principal  (616) 994-5001   (616) 994-5001  
Hartsock, Gary Responsible Thinking Center Coordinator  (616) 994-5242   (616) 994-5242    
Heemstra, Heather Teacher-Accounting I,II,III, Information Processin  (616) 994-5227   (616) 994-5227    
Henson, Kent Principal  (616) 994-5099   (616) 994-5099    
Herrema, Leanne Teacher-Special Education (Resource/Academic Suppo  (616) 738-5700   (616) 738-5700    
Housler, Teresa Educational Assistant-Library  (616) 994-5198   (616) 994-5198    
Howard, Traci Teacher - Life Management  (616) 994-5111   (616) 994-5111  
Howe, Gary Athletic Trainer  (616) 994-5048   (616) 994-5048  
Huff, Constance Kitchen Assistant & Breakfast Monitor  (616) 994-5093   (616) 994-5093    
Jaeger, Michael Teacher-AP Biology, Environmental Issues  (616) 994-5214   (616) 994-5214    
Janowiak, Kelly Kitchen Assistant  (616) 994-5093   (616) 994-5093    
Jastrzembski, Carl Broadcasting, Video Production, Multi-Media Techno  (616) 994-5060   (616) 994-5060    
Jelsema, Cathy Teacher - Life Management  (616) 994-5112   (616) 994-5112  
Jerow, Robert Teacher-Social Studies  (616) 994-5208   (616) 994-5208    
Johnson, Craig Teacher-Industrial Arts/Metals (General & Tech)  (616) 994-5168   (616) 994-5168    
Johnson, Jamie Kitchen Assistant  (616) 994-5093   (616) 994-5093    
Juarez, Manuela Building Attendant - Night  (616) 994-5075   (616) 994-5075    
Keur, Timothy Teacher - Resource CI  (616) 994-5120   (616) 994-5120    
Kiekintveld, Barbara Counselor  (616) 994-5014   (616) 994-5014  
King, Marla Educational Assistant-Special Education (MoCI)  (616) 994-5118   (616) 994-5118    
Kinsler, Andrew Teacher-Algebra, Geometry, & AP Calculus  (616) 994-5223   (616) 994-5223    
Klassen, Kevin Teacher - Math  (616) 994-5257   (616) 994-5257    
Knoll, Christopher Teacher-English 10, American Lit., & World History  (616) 994-5141   (616) 994-5141    
Lacy, Lori Kitchen Assistant/Vending  (616) 994-5093   (616) 994-5093    
Lamotte, Norma Teacher-Algebra 1 & 2  (616) 994-5220   (616) 994-5220  
Le, Lan Teacher-Math (High School)  (616) 994-5222   (616) 994-5222    
LeuamChampassak, Thongwan Core Support Program - Assistant (Language)  (616) 994-5137   (616) 994-5137    
Lintjer, Steven Teacher-Engineering Graphics, CAD, Arch. CAD, Sr E  (616) 994-5164   (616) 994-5164    
Loewenthal, Kathleen Teacher - High School English  (616) 994-5241   (616) 994-5241    
Luevano, Juan Building Attendant - Night  (616) 994-5075   (616) 994-5075    
Luna, Kristen Teacher-Social Studies  (616) 994-5210   (616) 994-5210    
Luna, Nathan Security Guard/Student Control  (616) 738-5700   (616) 738-5700    
MacDonald, Amanda Teacher-Advanced Biology, Zoology  (616) 994-5217   (616) 994-5217    
Mamo, Robin Teacher - Industrial Tech  (616) 786-5166   (616) 786-5166  
Marsh, Jeannie Kitchen Assistant  (616) 994-5093   (616) 994-5093    
Marsman, Pat Director of Athletics  616-994-5031 x5031  616-994-5031 x5031 
Mayfield, David Teacher-Chemistry, Physics  (616) 994-5212   (616) 994-5212    
McCourt, Eric Teacher-Woods (Wood Manufacturing I & II, Adv. Woo  (616) 994-5165   (616) 994-5165    
Medina, Maria Building Attendant-Night  (616) 994-5074   (616) 994-5074    
Mendels, Christopher Teacher-Special Education (Resource/Academic Suppo  (616) 994-5133   (616) 994-5133    
Miles, Kathy Kitchen Assistant  (616) 994-5093   (616) 994-5093    
Mosqueda, Jesus Building Attendant - Day  (616) 994-5075   (616) 994-5075    
Mourino, Maria Teacher - Math (Grade 9,10,11,12)  (616) 994-5255   (616) 994-5255    
Murdoch, Deborah Clerk - Athletics  (616) 994-5005   (616) 994-5005    
Nadolsky, Karl Teacher-Biology  (616) 738-5700   (616) 738-5700    
Nelis, Eileen Educational Assistant-Special Education (Resource)  (616) 994-5129   (616) 994-5129    
Nino, Nancy Building Attendant - Night  (616) 994-5075   (616) 994-5075    
Osburn, Paul Teacher-Physical Wellness (Basketball, Weight Trai  (616) 994-5042   (616) 994-5042    
Perez, Diane Teacher-Spanish  (616) 994-5113   (616) 994-5113    
Perez, Victor Teacher-Bilingual/English As a Second Language Edu  (616) 994-5121   (616) 994-5121    
Pierson, Pamela Teacher - Concert Choir, Bella Voce, Vocalaires  (616) 994-5065   (616) 994-5065    
Pike, Kimberly Teacher-Pre-Calculus (Advanced Math)  (616) 738-5700   (616) 738-5700    
Propst, Janice Teacher-AP Art, Portfolio, Jewelry/Fiber, Product  (616) 994-5160   (616) 994-5160    
Puente, Susana Kitchen Assistant/Building Attendant 1/2 time  (616) 994-5093   (616) 994-5093    
Quintero, Abigail Core Support Program - Assistant (ESL)  (616) 994-5138   (616) 994-5138    
Rigterink, Rochelle Teacher-Fashion Design, Interior & Home Design  (616) 994-5111   (616) 994-5111    
Riquelme, Alessandra Guidance Clerk  (616) 994-5017   (616) 994-5017    
Rose, Aleen Teacher-Special Education (Resource)  (616) 738-6957   (616) 738-6957  
Rose, Anna Teacher - High School Math  (616) 994-5257   (616) 994-5257    
Ruby, Robin Teacher-Physical Wellness (Aerobics, Intro/Dancing  (616) 994-5043   (616) 994-5043    
Salinas, Cristina Teacher-Spanish  (616) 994-5116   (616) 994-5116    
Schofield, Emily Educational Assistant-Resource  (616) 994-5130   (616) 994-5130    
Schwallier, Peter Teacher-Math  (616) 994-5256   (616) 994-5256    
Scully, Nancy Teacher-Special Education (Resource/Academic Suppo  (616) 994-5229   (616) 994-5229    
Silva, Edward Operations Manager  (616) 994-5074   (616) 994-5074    
Spreitzer, Philip Counselor  (616) 994-5013   (616) 994-5013  
Stoel, Beth Teacher-Special Education (Resource/Academic Suppo  (616) 994-5230   (616) 994-5230    
Stoel, Michelle Teacher-AP Language & Composition, Humanities, Col  (616) 994-5103   (616) 994-5103    
Sullivan, Debbie Teacher-Special Education (Resource/Academic Suppo  (616) 994-5134   (616) 994-5134    
Taylor, Brian Teacher- World Studies  (616) 994-5209   (616) 994-5209    
Terpsma, Benjamin Campus Security  (616) 994-5076   (616) 994-5076    
Thomas, Heather Teacher - Science  (616) 994-5108   (616) 994-5108  
Thwaites, Mary Teacher - Spanish & Government  (616) 994-5100   (616) 994-5100  
Tracy, Todd School Social Worker  (616) 994-5235   (616) 994-5235    
Tulgestke, Todd Assistant Principal  (616) 994-5019   (616) 994-5019    
VanDam, Corban Teacher-Business Management A & B, Information Pro  (616) 994-5245   (616) 994-5245    
VandePoel, Carey Kitchen Assistant  (616) 994-5093   (616) 994-5093    
VanderSloot, Mimi Teacher-Spanish  (616) 994-5117   (616) 994-5117    
VanHeukelom, Carola Counselor  (616) 994-5018   (616) 994-5018  
VanKampen, Linda Kitchen Assistant  (616) 994-5093   (616) 994-5093    
VanZanten, Brian Teacher-Biology/Chemistry  (616) 994-5216   (616) 994-5216    
VerBeek, Andrea Teacher-English Language Arts  (616) 994-5104   (616) 994-5104    
Volkmann, Elsa Core Support Program - Recruiter (ESL)  (616) 994-5135   (616) 994-5135    
Vredevoogd, William Teacher-Intro to Art, Ceramics & Sculpture, Drawin  (616) 994-5162   (616) 994-5162    
Wade, Kathleen Counselor  (616) 994-5015   (616) 994-5015  
Walcott, Lindsay Teacher - English, Broadcasting  (616) 994-5061   (616) 994-5061    
Welch, Linda Building Attendant - Night  (616) 786-1875   (616) 786-1875    
Wilkinson, Eric Teacher-English I,English II, Skill Building, Read  (616) 994-5105   (616) 994-5105    
Wolff, Jody Educational Assistant-Special Education (Resource)  (616) 994-5120   (616) 994-5120    
Wolff, Susan Educational Assistant-Special Education (MoCI)  (616) 994-5118   (616) 994-5118    
Wrona, Cherie Educational Assistant-Special Education (Grades 9,  (616) 994-5131   (616) 994-5131    
Wyckoff, Brent Teacher-Ancient History, Government, Perspectives  (616) 994-5262   (616) 994-5262    
Zych, Nina Educational Assistant-Special Education (Resource)  (616) 994-5120   (616) 994-5120    

West Ottawa High School - South

Name PositionPhonePhone 
Assink, Cristi Kitchen Assistant  (616) 786-6793   (616) 786-6793  
Bailey, Jennifer Teacher - Business  (616) 738-6853   (616) 738-6853    
Bell, Ellen Teacher-Introduction to Business, Marketing, Germa  (616) 738-6859   (616) 738-6859    
Bentley, Kristen Teacher-English 1, Creative Writing, American Lit,  (616) 738-6915   (616) 738-6915    
Bowyer, Steven Teacher-Social Studies  (616) 738-6936   (616) 738-6936  
Brewer, Jodi Kitchen Assistant  (616) 738-6793   (616) 738-6793  
Bronkema, Shawn Kitchen Assistant  (616) 738-6793   (616) 738-6793  
Cutter, Tarry Teacher-Social Studies  (616) 738-6934   (616) 738-6934    
DeHare, Dustin RTC Coordinator  (616) 738-6762   (616) 738-6762    
DeJonge, Jennifer Kitchen Assistant  (616) 738-6793   (616) 738-6793  
DeJonge, Karen Building Attendant  (616) 738-6775   (616) 738-6775  
Dennis, Daniel Teacher-Biology, AP Biology,Chemistry-Grade 9,10,1  (616) 738-6910   (616) 738-6910    
Detter, Jason Teacher-Math  (616) 738-6954   (616) 738-6954    
Dickinson, Amy Assistant Principal  (616) 738-6720   (616) 738-6720    
Dickinson, Sara Teacher-Special Education (Resource/Academic Suppo  (616) 738-6918   (616) 738-6918    
Diekevers, Joseph Teacher-Social Studies  (616) 738-6938   (616) 738-6938    
Frasier, Suzanne Building Attendant - Night  (616) 738-6775   (616) 738-6775    
Garcia, Maria Building Attendant - Night  (616) 738-6775   (616) 738-6775    
Getz, Jared Campus Security  (616) 738-6776   (616) 738-6776    
Hamilton, Andrew Teacher - High School Science  (616) 738-6919   (616) 738-6919    
Heavilin, Jeremy Teacher - Economics, World History  (616) 738-6932   (616) 738-6932    
Henretty-Jornales, Mary Jo Teacher-Bilingual/English as a Second Language, &  (616) 738-6916   (616) 738-6916  
Hoonhorst, Kathleen Teacher - French  (616) 738-6942   (616) 738-6942  
Jernigan, Kristine Teacher - HS Math  (616) 738-6944   (616) 738-6944    
Johnson, Mary Teacher-Librarian  (616) 738-6885   (616) 738-6885    
Kegerreis, Jean Teacher-Chemistry, Zoology, & Accelerated Chemistr  (616) 738-6941   (616) 738-6941    
Kelly, Brian Teacher- Art  (616) 738-6855   (616) 738-6855    
Kirkendall, Ann Teacher - High School English  (616) 738-6907   (616) 738-6907    
Kukla, Nathan Teacher-Intro to Art, Painting, Drawing, Commercia  (616) 738-6854   (616) 738-6854  
Kuyers, James Building Attendant  (616) 738-6775   (616) 738-6775    
Lee, Katie Teacher - Science  (616) 738-6902   (616) 738-6902    
Lemonnier, Karen Team Leader-Food Service  (616) 738-6790   (616) 738-6790    
Leszczynski, David Lead Building Custodian - Night  (616) 738-6775   (616) 738-6775    
Lewis, Kimberly Swimming Pool Supervisor/Program Director  (616) 738-6835   (616) 738-6835  
Libner, Heidi Teacher-Math  (616) 738-6949   (616) 738-6949    
Lindstrom, Ron School Social Worker  (616) 738-6750   (616) 738-6750    
Litke, Janet Secretary  (616) 738-6712   (616) 738-6712    
Lukow, August Teacher-AP Chemistry, AP Physics  (616) 738-6935   (616) 738-6935    
Lynn, Elizabeth Teacher-Consumer Math, Geometry, FST  (616) 738-6947   (616) 738-6947    
Mamo, Michael Teacher-Princ of Tech, Sr. Engineering, Mech/Pneum  (616) 738-6850   (616) 738-6850  
Mascorro, Reymundo Campus Security  (616) 738-6776   (616) 738-6776    
McCrumb, Teresa Teacher-Social Studies  (616) 738-6933   (616) 738-6933    
McCullick, Cynthia Building Attendant - Day  (616) 738-6775   (616) 738-6775    
McNitt, Paul Teacher-Psychology, AP Psychology  (616) 738-6931   (616) 738-6931    
McNitt, Tami Teacher-Personal Computers, Advanced Personal Comp  (616) 738-6912   (616) 738-6912    
Meyer, Shanna Teacher - Math  (616) 738-6953   (616) 738-6953    
Meyers, Mary Teacher-Phys Wellness (Successful Living, Water Sp  (616) 738-6833   (616) 738-6833    
Miles, Janelle Teacher - High School English  (616) 738-6908   (616) 738-6908    
Miller, Laura Kitchen Assistant  (616) 738-6793   (616) 738-6793    
Milobinski, Jens Assistant Principal  (616) 738-6719   (616) 738-6719    
Mireles, Diana Teacher-Special Education (9-12)  (616) 738-6923   (616) 738-6923    
Mudra, Jennifer Teacher-Resource  (616) 738-6924   (616) 738-6924    
Mulligan, Deanne Educational Assistant-Special Education (Resource)  (616) 738-6922   (616) 738-6922    
Myers, Robert Teacher-Comparative Anatomy & Physiology, Biology  (616) 738-6904   (616) 738-6904  
Norton, Christopher Teacher-HS English/Language Arts, Debate  (616) 738-6903   (616) 738-6903    
Phan, Anh Building Attendant - Night  (616) 738-6775   (616) 738-6775    
Plank, Kyle Teacher-Physical Wellness  (616) 738-6841   (616) 738-6841    
Powell, Matthew Teacher-Special Education (Resource/Academic Suppo  (616) 738-6955   (616) 738-6955    
Rewa, Cathy Kitchen Assistant/Baker  (616) 738-6793   (616) 738-6793    
Richardson, Lori Kitchen Assistant  (616) 738-6793   (616) 738-6793  
Roper, Sara Secretary - High School  (616) 994-5009   (616) 994-5009    
Saul, Mary Secretary  (616) 738-6709   (616) 738-6709    
Schaap, Janet Counselor (Grades 9,10,11,12)  (616) 738-6729   (616) 738-6729  
Scholten, John Teacher-Instrumental Music/9th Grade, Concert & Sy  (616) 994-5066   (616) 994-5066    
Skelton, Michael Teacher-Physical Wellness  (616) 738-6840   (616) 738-6840    
Soto, Laurel Teacher-Algebra  (616) 738-6946   (616) 738-6946    
Spreitzer, Philip Counselor  (616) 994-5013   (616) 994-5013  
Stenberg, Julie Teacher-English Language Arts  (616) 738-6905   (616) 738-6905    
Strobel, Kenneth Teacher-Creative Writing, English 10, Journalism  (616) 738-6909   (616) 738-6909    
Veldkamp, Mitchell Counselor  (616) 738-6724   (616) 738-6724  
Vogan, Diana Receptionist - SHS  (616) 738-6700   (616) 738-6700    
Watkins, Catherine Teacher-Special Education (Resource/Academic Suppo  (616) 738-6901   (616) 738-6901    
Weyhmiller, Cherylyn Teacher-Chemistry, Physics  (616) 738-6950   (616) 738-6950    
Womack, Rachel Teacher-Special Education (Resource Grade 9-12)  (616) 738-6922   (616) 738-6922    
Young, Sandra Guidance Clerk  (616) 738-6718   (616) 738-6718    
Zwyghuizen, Melanie Teacher-Spanish  (616) 738-6940   (616) 738-6940    
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