Department Staff
Ms. Debra Abbott
Administrative Assistant
616-526-6105
dka2@calvin.edu
Office: Spoelhof Center 398
Deb provides assistance for the Graduate Studies M.Ed. and Endorsement Programs.
Ms. Shari Brouwer
Certification and Assessment Coordinator
616-526-6208
certification@calvin.edu
Office: Spoelhof Center 398
Contact Shari for information about teacher certification requirements.
Ms. Gwen Buteyn
Field Placement Administrative Assistant
616-526-6208
gb23@calvin.edu
Office: Spoelhof Center 398
Gwen assists with field placement arrangements and teacher certification.
Ms. Cindi Hoekstra
Graduate Program Manager
616-526-6158
choekstr@calvin.edu
Office: Spoelhof Center 398
Cindi manages the Teacher Education Graduate Studies Program. Contact her if you are interested in earning a Master of Education degree at Calvin.
Ms. Mary Jo Louters
Field Placement and Student Services Coordinator
616-526-6202
loutma@calvin.edu
Office: Spoelhof Center 398
Mary Jo arranges field experiences for all student teachers. She also meets with prospective students interested in the Teacher Education Program.