ELEMENTARY STAFF (Pre-Kindergarten - 5th Grade)
Tessa Ellsworth, BA, M.ED -- Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Teacher
Phone: 616-678-7480 Ext: 123
Career: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI; Masters of Education in Reading from Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI; ACSI Lifetime Certificate. I've been teaching Pre-K and Kindergarten at ACS since 1995.
Comments: I have been blessed so much by the ministry at Algoma. 我非常喜欢成为一所学校的一员，在那里我可以每时每刻分享基督. It is so wonderful! I consider the children I teach and have taught my extended family. The students mean so much to me. 我相信孩子是上帝的遗产，是无价之宝. 让学生知道主爱他们是最重要的, that their teachers desire that they come to know and love Him, 并且预备自己成为我们天父慈爱的仆人. I love serving God by teaching His children in a wonderful school. The children that enter my classroom are special and dear to me, and my life is better because of them. 我坚信家庭和学校是一个整体，在爱中结合在一起.
Career: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI; Masters of Education in Reading from Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI; ACSI Lifetime Certificate. I've been teaching Pre-K and Kindergarten at ACS since 1995.
Comments: I have been blessed so much by the ministry at Algoma. 我非常喜欢成为一所学校的一员，在那里我可以每时每刻分享基督. It is so wonderful! I consider the children I teach and have taught my extended family. The students mean so much to me. 我相信孩子是上帝的遗产，是无价之宝. 让学生知道主爱他们是最重要的, that their teachers desire that they come to know and love Him, 并且预备自己成为我们天父慈爱的仆人. I love serving God by teaching His children in a wonderful school. The children that enter my classroom are special and dear to me, and my life is better because of them. 我坚信家庭和学校是一个整体，在爱中结合在一起.
Jennifer May -- Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Teacher
Phone: 616-678-7480 Ext: 105
Abigail Miller -- First Grade Teacher
Phone: 616-678-7480 Ext: 124
Alyssa Feenstra -- First Grade Teacher
Phone: 616-678-7480 Ext: 107
Career: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and M.在亚利桑那州坦佩的亚利桑那州立大学接受课程和教学教育.
Comments: Having recently moved from Arizona to Michigan, 我的家人很幸运能在阿尔戈马找到一个强大的基督教教育基础. After a year of my own children attending ACS, I knew that this was a school I would love to be a part of. 我很高兴能与我的学生们分享上帝的话语，看着他们不仅在学术上成长, but in their walk with Christ as well. 这将是我教书的第六年，也是我上一年级的第二年. First grade is an amazing year of educational triumphs and milestones. 我非常幸运能够成为指导他们度过那段经历的人.
Career: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and M.在亚利桑那州坦佩的亚利桑那州立大学接受课程和教学教育.
Comments: Having recently moved from Arizona to Michigan, 我的家人很幸运能在阿尔戈马找到一个强大的基督教教育基础. After a year of my own children attending ACS, I knew that this was a school I would love to be a part of. 我很高兴能与我的学生们分享上帝的话语，看着他们不仅在学术上成长, but in their walk with Christ as well. 这将是我教书的第六年，也是我上一年级的第二年. First grade is an amazing year of educational triumphs and milestones. 我非常幸运能够成为指导他们度过那段经历的人.
Dawn Snell, BA, M.ED -- Second Grade Teacher
Phone: 616-678-7480 Ext: 120
Career英语/语言艺术和基础教育文学学士和文学硕士.Ed in Reading from Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI; ACSI Certificate.
Comments: I have been teaching at Algoma since 2014, and I am loving it! 分享基督的爱，鼓励学生与他同行，无论他们走到哪里，都要闪耀他的光，这是一种祝福. 看到二年级学生对学习充满活力和兴奋是很有趣的. I enjoy watching them grow spiritually and academically.
Career英语/语言艺术和基础教育文学学士和文学硕士.Ed in Reading from Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI; ACSI Certificate.
Comments: I have been teaching at Algoma since 2014, and I am loving it! 分享基督的爱，鼓励学生与他同行，无论他们走到哪里，都要闪耀他的光，这是一种祝福. 看到二年级学生对学习充满活力和兴奋是很有趣的. I enjoy watching them grow spiritually and academically.
Ryan Ruth, BS -- Third Grade Teacher
Phone: 616-678-7480 Ext: 113
Career: 基石大学圣经及事工艺术学士学位. ACSI证书和密歇根未来教师协会颁发的临时教师证书.
Comment: 能和我的妻子梅根结婚近8年，我感到无比幸福, and we have two vibrant and joyful daughters. 9 years ago, I was hired to coach soccer Algoma Christian. 在这段时间里，我对学生和员工产生了深深的感激之情. So, 当我得知我被聘为2020-2021学年的老师时，我非常兴奋地加入了ACS的工作人员. I hope to bring an enthusiastic, exciting, 和积极的课堂态度，学生可以在学术上成长, in Christ, and in service to one another. GO KNIGHTS!
Career: 基石大学圣经及事工艺术学士学位. ACSI证书和密歇根未来教师协会颁发的临时教师证书.
Comment: 能和我的妻子梅根结婚近8年，我感到无比幸福, and we have two vibrant and joyful daughters. 9 years ago, I was hired to coach soccer Algoma Christian. 在这段时间里，我对学生和员工产生了深深的感激之情. So, 当我得知我被聘为2020-2021学年的老师时，我非常兴奋地加入了ACS的工作人员. I hope to bring an enthusiastic, exciting, 和积极的课堂态度，学生可以在学术上成长, in Christ, and in service to one another. GO KNIGHTS!
Kim Wheeler, BS -- Fourth Grade Teacher
Phone: 616-678-7480 Ext: 116
Career: Bachelor of Science in Science from Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MI; Science Endorsement and minor in Elementary Education from Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MI; ACSI Certificate.
Comments: I have been teaching 4th Grade at ACS since 1999. I 我很高兴能成为上帝的工作在皇冠会员hg88878的每一天的一部分. I enjoy teaching and sharing my life with children. I pray each day that students would see Christ through me. 我最大的喜乐就是看到孩子们接受耶稣为他们个人的救主，并且每天都越来越像他. 我嫁给了我的好丈夫，迪恩，我们有一个女儿毕业于阿尔戈马. God is so good and faithful!
Career: Bachelor of Science in Science from Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MI; Science Endorsement and minor in Elementary Education from Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MI; ACSI Certificate.
Comments: I have been teaching 4th Grade at ACS since 1999. I 我很高兴能成为上帝的工作在皇冠会员hg88878的每一天的一部分. I enjoy teaching and sharing my life with children. I pray each day that students would see Christ through me. 我最大的喜乐就是看到孩子们接受耶稣为他们个人的救主，并且每天都越来越像他. 我嫁给了我的好丈夫，迪恩，我们有一个女儿毕业于阿尔戈马. God is so good and faithful!
Suzanne Tiesma, BS, M.ED -- Fifth Grade Teacher
Phone: 616-678-7480 Ext: 138
Career:美国大峡谷州立大学传播学学士, Grand Rapids, MI; Masters of Education in Elementary Education from Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI. ACSI Certificate. 在ACS的第一年，我教六年级、七年级和八年级的英语和历史. Since 2002, I have been teaching 5th Grade.
Comments: I have been teaching at Algoma Christian School since 2001. 教导和灌输一群伟大的孩子敬虔的原则是一种祝福. 作为一名基督教教师，我相信我是家长在教育上的伙伴. No matter what grade a student is in, 我相信，作为教师，我们有一个绝佳的机会，能进入他们的生活，向他们展示上帝的爱. 我珍惜看到上帝的手在皇冠会员hg88878的学生的心和生活.
Career:美国大峡谷州立大学传播学学士, Grand Rapids, MI; Masters of Education in Elementary Education from Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI. ACSI Certificate. 在ACS的第一年，我教六年级、七年级和八年级的英语和历史. Since 2002, I have been teaching 5th Grade.
Comments: I have been teaching at Algoma Christian School since 2001. 教导和灌输一群伟大的孩子敬虔的原则是一种祝福. 作为一名基督教教师，我相信我是家长在教育上的伙伴. No matter what grade a student is in, 我相信，作为教师，我们有一个绝佳的机会，能进入他们的生活，向他们展示上帝的爱. 我珍惜看到上帝的手在皇冠会员hg88878的学生的心和生活.
Olivia Calnin -- Fifth Grade Teacher
Phone: 616-678-7480 Ext: 125
Gabriella Kalis, BA -- Art 1 - 5
Phone: 616-678-7480 Ext: 139
Career: Born and raised in Italy, Graduate of Palermo University of Fine Art in Italy with BA in Fine Arts and Art History; Saginaw Valley State University graduate in Art Education K-12 and Spanish World language with 6-12 certification for the State of Michigan. The first mission that God gave me, 曾先后在犹他州立大学和密歇根州诺斯伍德大学教意大利语. God also took me to a new place, teaching E.S.L，“英语作为第二语言”，面向来自世界各地的儿童和年轻人. 参加这个项目的孩子们祝福我，激励我成为一名全职的K-12教师，为更多的孩子服务. 我知道，在所有这一切中，我是在天父的指引下，为孩子们的未来奉献和准备的.
Comments: I am married with the only and one love of my life. Together we have 3 boys; two of the 3 are married. We have 4 granddaughters and 1 grandson. We are grateful to God to have such a beautiful family. Working for Algoma Christian is an amazing Christian adventure; every day brings you Christian inspiration and strength. I feel honored to work at Algoma with great colleagues and staff. 能有机会与孩子和父母一起工作，成为这个美丽的基督教家庭和社区的一员，我感到非常幸运.
Career: Born and raised in Italy, Graduate of Palermo University of Fine Art in Italy with BA in Fine Arts and Art History; Saginaw Valley State University graduate in Art Education K-12 and Spanish World language with 6-12 certification for the State of Michigan. The first mission that God gave me, 曾先后在犹他州立大学和密歇根州诺斯伍德大学教意大利语. God also took me to a new place, teaching E.S.L，“英语作为第二语言”，面向来自世界各地的儿童和年轻人. 参加这个项目的孩子们祝福我，激励我成为一名全职的K-12教师，为更多的孩子服务. 我知道，在所有这一切中，我是在天父的指引下，为孩子们的未来奉献和准备的.
Comments: I am married with the only and one love of my life. Together we have 3 boys; two of the 3 are married. We have 4 granddaughters and 1 grandson. We are grateful to God to have such a beautiful family. Working for Algoma Christian is an amazing Christian adventure; every day brings you Christian inspiration and strength. I feel honored to work at Algoma with great colleagues and staff. 能有机会与孩子和父母一起工作，成为这个美丽的基督教家庭和社区的一员，我感到非常幸运.
Gabrielle Maggio -- P.E. PK - 5
Phone: 616-678-7480 Ext: 132
Sherri Vander Meulen -- Computers 1 - 5
Phone: 616-678-7480 Ext: 130
Career: Bachelor of Arts, from Alma College. ACSI Certificate.
Comment我和我的丈夫有两个女儿在ACS上学，我们非常感谢这里的家庭氛围和孩子们接受的优质教育. As a teacher, I'm blessed to have the 有机会谈论基督，教导学生，分享我的激情. God placed me at ACS in the fall of 2010, 我很高兴有机会与渴望学习的学生一起工作，看到上帝通过他们的生活工作的方式. 我希望所有的学生都能成功，我很高兴有机会与不同能力和技能水平的学生一起工作，以充分发挥他们的潜力, God-given potential.
Career: Bachelor of Arts, from Alma College. ACSI Certificate.
Comment我和我的丈夫有两个女儿在ACS上学，我们非常感谢这里的家庭氛围和孩子们接受的优质教育. As a teacher, I'm blessed to have the 有机会谈论基督，教导学生，分享我的激情. God placed me at ACS in the fall of 2010, 我很高兴有机会与渴望学习的学生一起工作，看到上帝通过他们的生活工作的方式. 我希望所有的学生都能成功，我很高兴有机会与不同能力和技能水平的学生一起工作，以充分发挥他们的潜力, God-given potential.
Karissa Waggoner -- Music PK - 5
Phone: 616-678-7480 Ext: 136
Career: Bachelors in Instrumental & 密歇根州斯普林阿伯市斯普林阿伯大学声乐教育k-12.
Comment: This is my second year teaching at Algoma. 我在密歇根州东部的特库姆塞长大，我的父母仍然住在那里. 我有一个哥哥和妹妹住在俄亥俄州的代顿，我妹妹住在德克萨斯州. 在这个充满关爱和积极向上的环境中，我感到非常高兴. 能够和学生们一起谈论我的信仰，唱歌，演奏敬拜主，这是一种祝福.
Eph. 5:18-20
Career: Bachelors in Instrumental & 密歇根州斯普林阿伯市斯普林阿伯大学声乐教育k-12.
Comment: This is my second year teaching at Algoma. 我在密歇根州东部的特库姆塞长大，我的父母仍然住在那里. 我有一个哥哥和妹妹住在俄亥俄州的代顿，我妹妹住在德克萨斯州. 在这个充满关爱和积极向上的环境中，我感到非常高兴. 能够和学生们一起谈论我的信仰，唱歌，演奏敬拜主，这是一种祝福.
Eph. 5:18-20