Tri-unity Christian School is blessed by a wonderful staff that's called to further our mission: to graduate academically excellent disciples of Christ. Take a minute to meet our school board, leadership team and the teachers who guide students every day. 

School Board

To contact School Board Members, email: boardmembers@triunitychristian.org

Board Member Nomination and Election Policy


steve smit

Board President

Executive Committee

Education Committee

Development Committee

Building & Site Committee

Vision Committee Chair

Nomination Committee

Term ends June 2027

jeremy osbun

Board Vice President

Executive Committee

Building & Site Committee Chair

Vision Committee

Term ends June 2028

Tina emert

Board Secretary

Executive Committee

Building & Site Committee

Vision Committee

Term ends June 2027

 
 

aaron Oudbier

Board Treasurer

Executive Committee

Finance Committee Chair

Term ends June 2029

LUKE VAN KLOMPENBERG

Assistant Secretary

Executive Committee

Education Committee

Term ends June 2027

nicki Van Abbema

Development Committee Chair

Nomination Committee

Term ends June 2028

 

Jessica Johnston

Development Committee

Term ends June 2029

laura normington

Building and Site Committee

Nominating Committee

Term ends June 2029

julie zwier

Education Committee

Term ends June 2029

 

Leadership Team


Tri-unity christian school

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KRISTINA ANNIS

Middle & High School Principal

kristinaa@triunitychristian.org

jodi venema

Preschool & Elementary School Principal

jodiv@triunitychristian.org

 
 

Deb Vanse

Guidance Counselor

debv@triunitychristian.org

TRACI HOLBROOK

7-12 Administrative Assistant

tracih@triunitychristian.org

Courtney Zudweg

PS-6 Administrative Assistant

courtneyz@triunitychristian.org

 

ellen birdsall

Business Manager

ellenb@triunitychristian.org

tim heath

Athletic Director

timhe@triunitychristian.org

diana coyotl carlton

Athletic Department Administrative Assistant

athletic.office@triunitychristian.org

 

traci mostrom

Development Director

tracim@triunitychristian.org

christa dickinson

PS-6TH Administrative Assistant Tuesday/Thursday

eloffice@triunitychristian.org

 
 

MIDDLE/High School Staff


Kristina Annis

Middle & High School Principal

AP Psychology

kristinaa@triunitychristian.org

izzy rupp

English 9, AP Seminar, AP English Literature

izzyr@triunitychristian.org

Josh Nelson

AP Cybersecurity, Geometry, AP Statistics, Apologetics

joshn@triunitychristian.org

 
 

Jessica Quinn

Chemistry 10, Geology 11, Adulting, Health

jessicaq@triunitychristian.org

andrew barnes

Spiritual Life Director, 8th Boys Bible, Bible 11, SALT Team

andrewb@triunitychristian.org

Dave veltman

World History/Geography, US History, Government, AP Government

davev@triunitychristian.org

 
 

ruth kaercher

Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Accounting

ruthk@triunitychristian.org

kayleen fasick

English 10, English 11, English 12, MS Drama, Speech/Debate

kayleens@triunitychristian.org

deb vanse

MS Catapult, Connect 9, Calling & Career Exploration 10, Compass 11

debv@triunitychristian.org

 
 

Chad Coots

6th, 7th & 8th Computer Science Discoveries

chadc@triunitychristian.org

Claire Nelson

7th & 8th Math, 7th Science

julien@triunitychristian.org

dorie barron

9th & 10th Bible

dorieb@triunitychristian.org

 
 

andrea shepherd

7th & 8th Art, HS Art, MS Multimedia Art, Yearbook

andreas@triunitychristian.org

patrick huisinga

7th & 8th History, Economics/Personal Finance

patrickh@triunitychristian.org

suzy moss

MS/HS Band, HS Praise Band

suzym@triunitychristian.org

 

courtney ippel

8th Physical Science, 8th Girls Bible, 9th Biology, SALT Team

courtneyi@triunitychristian.org

serena Ferrell

7th & 8th English, 7th Bible

serenaf@triunitychristian.org

hannah krombeen

MS Physical Education

hannahk@triunitychristian.org

 

kate zudweg

MS & HS Special Services Director, Consumers Math

katez@triunitychristian.org

Holly rawles

7th & 8th Spanish

hollyr@triunitychristian.org

elizabeth launstein

MS/HS Special Services Para Pro

elizabethl@triunitychristian.org

 

claudia coyotl

HS Spanish

claudiac@triunitychristian.org

Ron Bower

Facilities Staff

facilitiesstaff@triunitychristian.org

Marti Ensink

Facilities Staff

facilitiesstaff@triunitychristian.org

 

ELEMENTARY / PRESCHOOL STAFF


Lara doorn

6th Grade Bible, Math, Science/History

larad@triunitychristian.org

Chloe ike

6th Grade Bible, ELA

chloei@triunitychristian.org

rhonda chapman

5th Grade

rhondac@triunitychristian.org

 
 

lisa stowers

5th Grade

lisas@triunitychristian.org

ilze caterino

4th Grade

ilzec@triunitychristian.org

mandy syren

4th Grade

mandys@triunitychristian.org

 
 

alena kamp

3rd Grade

alenak@triunitychristian.org

amanda marzean

3rd Grade

amandam@triunitychristian.org

tina dewitt

2nd Grade

tinad@triunitychristian.org

 
 

marie moerdyk

2nd Grade

mariem@triunitychristian.org

megan suarez

1st Grade

megans@triunitychristian.org

jennifer young

1st Grade

jennifery@triunitychristian.org

 
 

Erin houseman

5 Day Kindergarten

erinh@triunitychristian.org

jessica iwema

3 Day Kindergarten

jessicai@triunitychristian.org

aubrie vandermale

Young 5’s

aubriev@triunitychristian.org

 

nicole hofmann

PS Program Director, 4-Year-Old Preschool, Full Days

nicoleh@triunitychristian.org

Rachel baird

3 Year Old Preschool, Half Days

rachelb@triunitychristian.org

missy vanbennekom

4 Year Old Preschool, Hybrid

missyv@triunitychristian.org

 

suzy moss

Music, Band

suzym@triunitychristian.org

myca verwys

Elementary Art, 5th Grade Tech

mycav@triunitychristian.org

holly rawles

PS-8th Spanish

hollyr@triunitychristian.org

 

Hannah krombeen

Y5-8th Physical Education

hannahk@triunitychristian.org

Tina kipgoskei

Library

tinak@triunitychristian.org

aimee wieber

Para PS/Young 5’s

aimeew@triunitychristian.org

 

hollie devries

Para 4-year-old Preschool (Full Day)

chelsea pipe

Elementary Special Services Teacher 4th-6th Grades

chelseap@triunitychristian.org

molly keen

Elementary Special Services Teacher

mollyke@triunitychristian.org

 

mindy wright

EL/MS/HS Hot Lunch Coordinator

mindyw@triunitychristian.org

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bethany vanstrien

Recess Coordinator & Aide

bethanyv@triunitychristian.org

Caitlin Shierbeek

Para/Recess Aide

caitlins@triunitychristian.org

Cheryl Tague

After School Care

cherylt@triunitychristian.org

 

Renee klaassen

Facilities Staff

facilitiesstaff@triunitychristian.org