Position at Unity: Algebra 2, and Advanced Mathematics (at Unity in the afternoon)

Position at Dordt College: Calculus 111 ( Business Majors) and Calculus 113 (at Dordt College in the morning)

Professional and Educational Background: I began my college education at Dordt and graduated from Calvin College with a major in mathematics and a minor in Business Administration. I have a master's degree in mathematics from the University of South Dakota and a Specialist in school administration from Minnesota State University. My teaching experiences include: two years at West Side Christian in Grand Rapids, where I taught Bible, math and science, three years as a math and physics teacher at Southwest Christian in Edgerton, MN, thirty-three years as the principal at Southwest Christian and five years at Unity.

Childhood and Family Background: I was born in Orange City, went to OCCS and Western Christian High. I married Dee Wielenga and we have three children: Rachelle and Bob Wiersma, Orange City, Tim and Pam Kramer, Sioux Center, and Christine and Craig Veuring, Bloomington, MN. There are six grandchildren: Alexis, Erica, Hope, Hayden, Joey, and Annika.

Church Life: Calvary Christian Reformed Church in Orange City.

Life Outside of Education: The following are a few of my volunteer experiences, President of District 8 of the MN State High School League, President of District 6 of CSI, Board of Trustees of Dordt College, Board of Directors of MN Independent School Forum, Elder at the First CRC of Edgerton, Mn. Dee and I enjoy walking, biking and traveling. I also enjoy playing tennis.

Why I Teach at Unity: Mathematics is one of God's great gifts given to us to use, enjoy and praise him. I am privileged to teach math. I want students to understand mathematical concepts. Also I want students to appreciate the esthetic aspects of math and to see that God created many things with a numerical component. We are to serve others and mathematics also is a servant to the sciences, to business, etc.