Our Leadership

Joe Nieuwkoop, Principal

Education:

• Grand Valley State University, Bachelors of Science in Secondary Education; History & P.E.
• Grand Valley State University, Masters in Educational Leadership

Previous education experience and number of years in the field:

10 years - all at Cross Creek (6 years as a teacher)

What do you like most about working here?

One of the things I like most about working at Cross Creek is the chance I have each and every day to positively impact the life of a child.

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I have a phenomenal wife, Shannon and two wonderful sons, Bennet & Brody

Deb Sammons, Assistant Principal

Education:

• Central Michigan University - Bachelors of Science in Speech Pathology/Audiology/Education
• San Jose State - Masters Courses in Reading
• Full Theological Seminary - Masters of Divinity - Education Concentration

Previous education experience and number of years in the field:

• Speech Pathologist (4 years)
• General Education Teacher / Substitute Teacher (7 years)
• Special Education Teacher (2 years)
• Orton Gillinghamt Tutor (2 years)
• School Principal (3 years)
• NHA Service Center - All areas of education (2 years)
• Assistant Principal (12 years)

What do you like most about working here?

I highly enjoy working the staff we have here at Cross Creek. They are committed to excellence in education and they care so deeply for their students. Also, I love our families. We have families that care and desire to work with me to make their children successful. What a fantastic environment to work and grow in! I love it here!
 

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