Staff

Education Department and Program staff members are happy to assist current and prospective students interested in Calvin's Teacher Education Program.

Education Department Staff

Ms. Debra Abbott Ms. Debra Abbott
Graduate Studies Administrative Assistant

398 Spoelhof Center
dka2@calvin.edu
(616) 526-6105

Deb provides assistance for the Graduate Studies M.Ed. and Endorsement Programs.

 
Ms. Carol Nixon
Education Department Administrative Assistant

398 Spoelhof Center
can7@calvin.edu
(616) 526-6201

We welcome Carol as the new Administrative Assistant for the Education Department.

Teacher Education Program Staff

Ms. Shari Brouwer Ms. Shari Brouwer
Certification and Assessment Coordinator

398 Spoelhof Center
certification@calvin.edu
(616) 526-6208

Contact Shari for information about teacher certification requirements and earning additional endorsements.

 
Ms. Gwen Buteyn Ms. Gwen Buteyn
Field Placement Administrative Assistant

398 Spoelhof Center
gb23@calvin.edu
(616) 526-6206

Gwen assists with field placement arrangements and faculty grants.

 
Ms. Cindi Hoekstra Ms. Cindi Hoekstra
Graduate Program Manager

398 Spoelhof Center
choekstr@calvin.edu
(616) 526-6158

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 Ms. Mary Jo Louters
Field Placement and Student Services Coordinator

398 Spoelhof Center
loutma@calvin.edu
(616) 526-6202

Mary Jo arranges field experiences for all student teachers. She also meets with prospective students interested in the Teacher Education Program.