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Meet our Faculty

With direction from expert professors, you will learn how to engage the whole student—preparing them to thrive. Calvin’s education program has a reputation for excellence, and our graduates pursue careers in all types of schools.


Ken Bergwerff

Ken Bergwerff

Emeritus Professor
526-6371
Brian Bolt

Brian Bolt

Dean for the School of Education
526-7526
Shari Brouwer

Shari Brouwer

Certification and Assessment Coordinator
(616) 526-6208
Abraham Ceballos-Zapata

Abraham Ceballos-Zapata

Assistant professor, Spanish | Director of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
(616) 526-7717
Tiffany Engle

Tiffany Engle

Associate Professor; Co-chair, Visual and Performing Arts; Director of Instrumental Studies (Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, conducting, saxophone)
616-526-6304
Jane Genzink

Jane Genzink

Teacher Internship Coordinator, Adjunct Instructor
(616) 526-6204
Shawna Huls

Shawna Huls

Program Coordinator
Kristine Johnson

Kristine Johnson

Associate Professor, University Rhetoric Director
526-7828
Clarence Joldersma

Clarence Joldersma

Professor Emeritus
(616) 526-6596
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Erek Kooyman

Director, Master of Arts in Teaching / Lecturer
Caleb Lagerwey standing near a tree and smiling

Caleb Lagerwey

Adjunct Instructor, History & Social Studies Education
Sara Leo

Sara Leo

Assistant Professor Education
Emily Reisler

Emily Reisler

Placement and Communications Coordinator
(616) 526-6206
David Smith

David I. Smith

Professor | Director, Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning | Coordinator, De Vries Institute for Global Faculty Development
616-526-8609
Kate Strater

Kate Strater

Assistant Professor
616-526-6214
Marj Terpstra

Marj Terpstra

Associate Professor, Education Department Chair
526-6190
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Becky Toly

Adjunct instructor, Spanish | Director of Spanish Immersion
Susan Wilkins

Susan Wilkins

Adjunct Instructor
(616) 526-6201
John Walcott

John Walcott

Master of Education Program Director
526-6032