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San Jose Christian
School Faculty
Michelle Nibbelink
Professional
Biography
I graduated from
Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa in 2003. I majored
in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education.
While attending college I was a member of the track and
field team. My specialty event was javelin. I decided
to leave cold Midwest winters behind, and I headed to
sunny San Jose for my first teaching job. I taught a straight
4th grade class for one year and have taught the 4th/5th
Combo class since then.
Personal Biography
I grew up in Manhattan, Montana. My
parents were adventurous, having three kids in three years.
I was the youngest and the only girl. In high school I
was very active in sports, and I participated in basketball,
volleyball, and track. I met my husband in college, and
we were married in July 2003. We moved to California the
next month. I love to play and watch all sports (especially
football . . . Go Vikings!) I also love to be outside
enjoying nature. My husband and I attend Church of the
Chimes.
Christian Philosophy of Education
I believe that we have an important
task in modeling the Christian life. We need to show the
students daily in all situations how to walk with Jesus.
We as educators need to be partners with the parents and
their church in raising each child. It is my desire to
strengthen their love of the Lord and His awesome creation
that He has made. 1 Timothy 4:12 means a great deal to
me, for I believe as Christian educators that we should
be empowering students to be examples in this world, showing
everyone what it is like to live as a follower of Christ.
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