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: 28


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Administrative Assistant

Sarah Madderom

Graduate of Calvin University
Years in Profession: 6

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Bookkeeper
Office Staff

Johanna Buys

Graduate of Dordt University
Years in Profession: 10

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IT Manager

Lenox Johnson

Graduate of Coleman College
Graduate of Palomar College
Graduate of Vortex Data Systems
Years in Profession: 34

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School Counselor

Sarah Carlblom

Graduate of Calvin University
M. Counseling Ottawa University
Licensed Professional Counselor
Years in Profession: 20

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Math Instructional Aide

Cody Bowman

Graduate University of Montana
Years in Profession: 5

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Athletic Director
Physical Education

Hailey Heeringa

Graduate of Dordt University
Years in Profession: 5

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Library & Technology

Andrea Morrison

Graduate of Calvin University
Years in Profession: 18


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Music
Facilities Manager

Nathan Groenendyk

Graduate of Dordt University
M.M. Music Education Kent State University
Years in Profession: 13
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Resource

Megan Begeman

Graduate of Dordt University
Years in Profession: 20


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Nicole Haché

Graduate of Calvin University
Years in Profession: 17


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Spanish

Erin Chaney

Graduate of The University of Arizona
Years in Profession: 2


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Pre-K Director
Pre-K Teacher

Stacey Denbleyker

Graduate of Calvin University
Years in Profession: 20
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Morning Pre-K Aide
Morning Daycare

Emily DeKorte

Graduate of Western Michigan University
Years in Profession: 1
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Afternoon Aide
Afternoon Daycare

Fernanda Rugg

Graduate of Centro Universitario
FMU São Paulo, Brazil
Years in Profession: 14
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Kindergarten

Lynola Vis

Graduate of Dordt University
Years in Profession: 19

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First Grade

Abigail Puksich

Graduate of Grand Canyon University
Years in Profession: 1


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Second Grade

Brittany Andrews

Graduate of Cal State University Fresno
Years in Profession: 4


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Third Grade

Joni Verburg

Graduate of Grand Canyon University
Years in Profession: 8


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Fourth Grade

Annette Bosma

Graduate of Dordt University
Years in Profession: 19


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Fifth Grade
Science & Art

Amanda Ervin

Graduate of Dordt University
Years in Profession: 23

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Sixth Grade
Math & Literature

Joseph Pollard

Graduate of UCI
M. Div, Westminster Seminary California
Years in Profession: 9
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Seventh Grade
English & Drama

Robin Irvine

Graduate of Arizona State University
Years in Profession: 31

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Eighth Grade
History & Geography

Laken Bjelic

Graduate of Arizona State University
Graduate of Grand Canyon University
Years in Profession: 7
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