#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.
Erica
Professor Erica Vonk is an innovative and visionary leader who is passionate about equipping students for their professional lives.
Bob
A lifelong farmer, Bob De Haan has over four decades of agricultural education experience.
Jenny
Dr. Jenny Song’s professional experience offers international business students firsthand knowledge of business on the world stage.
Han-Yen
Dr. Han-Yen Kao believes that economics is all about people and economic decisions have the power to shape the world around us.
Scott
When he’s not motivating athletes to run their best times, Coach Scott Bahrke helps his business education classes find ways to motivate their future students.
Keith
Dr. Fynaardt’s broad knowledge of literary genres allows him to arrange courses that are tailor-made for English students.
Diana
A true resident of the world, Dr. Gonzalez has studied or taught in more than five countries.
Douglas
Professor Douglas Anderson is an experienced nonprofit executive who desires to set an example of service for his students.
Zack
Dr. Varpness views his chemistry research as an opportunity to understand the intricacies of God’s creation.
Karissa
Dr. Carlson’s passion for science is confirmed each time she—or one of her children—makes a discovery about the world God created.
Ann
Professor Ann Minnick connects her students to area nonprofits so they can use their PR and marketing skills to serve others.
Julie
Dr. Julie Dragstra enjoys shaping the future of nursing in her classroom while also working as an on-call hospice nurse.
Scott
Dr. Monsma’s travels have allowed him to experience cultural contexts around the world, posing new questions about his own culture and how it has shaped him.
Jason
Dr. Jason Lief values teaching youth ministers and Christian educators the significance of popular culture within the context of faith.
John
Dr. John Vonder Bruegge is known for his love of the New Testament and encourages experiences that allow for academic challenges and growth.
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.
Kris
Kris Korver is passionate about helping his students and athletes become who God calls them to be.
Drew
Drew Schmidt is enthusiastic 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 encourages intercultural student development by mentoring, supporting and teaching students from underrepresented groups.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Valerie
Dr. Valerie Stokes provides students with a safe, encouraging environment in which she shares real-life examples from her own therapeutic practice.
Vonda
A licensed CPA, Vonda Post is committed to teaching her students how to think like accountants and understand the “why” behind accounting principles.
