Mrs. Carmen VanDyke

Professional Biography

I received my B.A. in education from Calvin University in 1990 and worked for Grand Rapids Public Schools for 3 years.  I then decided to stay home full-time, as I had become a mother.  My husband, Steve, and I eventually had 4 boys: Jared, Tony, Tim and Zach.  When Zach was going not 1st grade, I signed up to be on the sub list at His elementary and subbed in various roles for 3 years.  Outside of school, I have led different Bible studies for the last 8 years.

Personal Biography

Steve and I have been married for 33 years and our oldest 3 sons are married.  Our youngest son is starting his junior year of college.  We have 2 grandchildren and another on the way, due in December.  My husband and I spend free time riding our tandem bike and hiking.  We also enjoy board games and watching a variety of TV shows.

Philosophical Biography

I am looking forward to working with the children at school.  I enjoy children and want them to feel the love of Jesus as well as grow in their love for Him and who He is.  I love that at a Christian school I am free to talk about Jesus and teach the children from a Christian perspective.