#RaidersStandOut
We’re Raider Nation. We lead and serve. We’re smart and strong. Courageous and faithful. We achieve—not for ourselves, but because excellence honors God and serves others.
Valerie
Dr. Valerie Stokes provides students with a safe, encouraging environment in which she shares real-life examples from her own therapeutic practice.
John
Dr. John Vonder Bruegge is known for his love of the New Testament and encourages experiences that allow for academic challenges and growth.
Tatum
Dr. Tatum Geerdes expresses her passion for nursing and for her students through her commitment to stewardship and student success.
Fan
Dr. Fan Fei shows his passion for economics through his excitement in the classroom and the many economic research projects he’s completed.
Emily
Dr. Emily Grace is passionate about her research on physics pedagogy, faith integration and physics hardware.
James
Dr. James Mead thrives on Old Testament teachings and helping students understand, enjoy and learn from all parts of the Bible.
Angela
Dr. Angela Holt directs Northwestern’s Symphonic Band, Jazz Band and wind ensembles, while also teaching instrumental music education.
Greg
President Greg Christy created new strategies and adopted a new mission, vision, diversity and Christian identity to help the college stand out.
Laird
Dr. Laird Edman involves students in research focused on the cognitive science of religion.
Chris
Dr. Chris Nonhof builds relationships with students in and out of the classroom.
Emily
Emily Stokes is known not only for her contemporary iconography and artwork, but also for helping students understand art concepts and techniques.
Kris
Kris Korver is passionate about helping his students and athletes become who God calls them to be.
Drew
Drew Schmidt is emphatic about his love of church, education and the arts, and he enjoys helping students follow their passions.
Sara
Dr. Sara Sybesma Tolsma and her students are researching which chemicals in plants stop or slow the growth of cancer cells—and how.
Martha
Martha Draayer leads the college’s bridge-building efforts with the local Hispanic community by strengthening church, school and family relations.
Michael
Dr. Michael Kugler is known for making history come alive.
Greta
Greta Grond enjoys working with students on their research projects and seeing the results of their hard work.
Kendall
Kendall Stanislav helps connect students with internship and study abroad opportunities, and assists them through the job search process.
Rahn
Rahn Franklin seeks to provide a community at Northwestern College that embodies what it means to love God and our neighbor as ourselves.
Randy
Randy Van Peursem offers students the science support they need to succeed and models the encouragement and love of Christ.
Elizabeth
Dr. Heeg not only challenges her students in the classroom, but she provides them with many hands-on experiences off campus as well.
Jennifer
Dr. Jennifer Feenstra involves students in her research on volunteerism and service-learning.
Mike
Dr. Mike Wallinga followed his passions from college to become a professor who continually seeks new ways to challenge his students.
Kyle
Kyle Ochsner develops and oversees the strength and conditioning programs for many of Northwestern’s athletic teams.
Kirsten
Kirsten Brue encourages students to gain experience in their chosen career field.
Eric
Eric Anderson uses his combination of financial knowledge and care for students to help families find strategies to make Northwestern affordable.
Piet
Piet Koene has elite certification and experience as a courtroom interpreter.
Rik
Head wrestling coach Rik Dahl enjoys building relationships with students, extending grace, and encouraging them through life.
Kim
Dr. Kim Jongerius sees math as both art and language and encourages students to communicate mathematics effectively.
Barb
Dr. Barb Dewald is passionate about providing multiple opportunities for students to grow in their relationship with Christ.
David
Dr. David Arnett sees God through nature, science and loving action—all of which have added to his understanding of what it means to live a Christian life.
Sally
Dr. Sally Oakes Edman helps students work through problems, find healing and wholeness, and eliminate obstacles to healthy functioning.
