I have been extremely blessed to have been a science teacher at Lynden Christian for more than 50 years.  I graduated from Lynden Christian in 1957 and from Calvin College in 1961.  I taught science subjects at Unity Christian High School for ten years before moving back to Lynden in 1973.  I received my Master’s degree from the College of William and Mary in Virginia.  Since my retirement from a regular science classroom, I have helped at Lynden Christian with our school science program, coached track and field, helped supervise athletic events, frequently taught special topics for our 4th grade science program, and often work as a substitute teacher in the high school.  For the past 52 summers, I have had the honor of being able to work as a park ranger at Yellowstone National Park.

God gave me a special gift, my wife, Linda, but after 57 years of marriage she passed away in 2023.  Our three children, Tim, Kim, and Karen, are married and live in Whatcom County.  I attend Third Christian Reformed Church.  I feel very blessed and thank the Lord every day for allowing me to be a part of Lynden Christian School since 1973.