Faculty & Staff
Faculty members at Phoenix Christian School PreK-8 are certified teachers. Most of our PCS teachers majored in education at Christian colleges and universities. PCS faculty and staff believe each student is unique and loved by God. PCS teachers help students to understand each subject area through the lens of God’s Word. In addition, PCS faculty and staff are trained and certified in CPR and first aid.
Principal
Ryan Groen
Graduate of Dordt University
M.Ed. Columbia International University
Years in Profession: 29
Administrative Assistant
Sarah Madderom
Graduate of Calvin University
Years in Profession: 7
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Bookkeeper
Office Staff
Johanna Buys
Graduate of Dordt University
Years in Profession: 11
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IT Manager
Lenox Johnson
Graduate of Coleman University
Graduate of Palomar College
Graduate of Vortex Data Systems
Years in Profession: 35
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School Counselor
Sarah Carlblom
Graduate of Calvin University
M. Counseling Ottawa University
Licensed Professional Counselor
Years in Profession: 21
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Athletic Director
Physical Education
Hailey Heeringa
Graduate of Dordt University
Years in Profession: 6
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Library & Technology
Andrea Morrison
Graduate of Calvin University
Years in Profession: 19
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Music
Facilities Manager
Nathan Groenendyk
Graduate of Dordt University
M.M. Music Education Kent State University
Years in Profession: 14
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Spanish
Erin Chaney
Graduate of The University of Arizona
Years in Profession: 3
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Pre-K Director
Pre-K Teacher
Stacey Denbleyker
Graduate of Calvin University
Years in Profession: 21
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Morning Pre-K Aide
Morning Daycare
Emily DeKorte
Graduate of Western Michigan University
Years in Profession: 2
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Afternoon Aide
Afternoon Daycare
Fernanda Rugg
Graduate of Centro Universitario
FMU São Paulo, Brazil
Years in Profession: 15
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Kindergarten
Lynola Vis
Graduate of Dordt University
Years in Profession: 20
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First Grade
Abigail Puksich
Graduate of Grand Canyon University
Years in Profession: 2
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Second Grade
Melody Christy
Graduate of Hope International University
Years in Profession: 17 years
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Third Grade
Joni Verburg
Graduate of Grand Canyon University
Years in Profession: 9
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Fourth Grade
Annette Bosma
Graduate of Dordt University
Years in Profession: 20
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Fifth Grade
Science & Art
Amanda Ervin
Graduate of Dordt University
Years in Profession: 24
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Sixth Grade
Math & Literature
Joseph Pollard
Graduate of UCI
M. Div, Westminster Seminary California
Years in Profession: 10
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Seventh Grade
English & Drama
Robin Irvine
Graduate of Arizona State University
Years in Profession: 32
Eighth Grade
History & Geography
Laken Bjelic
Graduate of Arizona State University
Graduate of Grand Canyon University
Years in Profession: 8
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