Preschool

Bryce DeRoosGraduate 1995

Director of Student Services

Start Date: 2019

Education: UW-Eau Claire – Ed.S. School Psychology
Marquette University – M.A.- Community Counseling
Calvin University – B.A.- Psychology

Bio:

Bryce met and married his beautiful wife Holly Barker (no relation to Bob) while both were attending UW-Eau Claire. Together they have three kids – Conor (14), Luke (13), and Ella (10). They live just a few blocks away from Lake Michigan and Holly couldn’t think of a better place to live. As a family, they love walks along the lakefront, hikes through Door County, talking about, but rarely camping, and enjoying every type of pizza as long as it is from Il Ritrovo. They attend and are actively involved at Calvin CRC in Sheboygan. As an alumni, Bryce can’t be more excited to be at SCS and be a part of helping to shape, guide, and instruct students in living out the mission of SCS. Also, Holly can’t think of a better place to live.

Ashley Janz

3K Teacher

Start Date: 2022

Education: LTC, Associate’s Degree
Lakeland College, Elementary Education

Bio:

Ashley Janz is the 3k teacher at Sheboygan Christian School. She graduated High School in 2006, attended LTC and received an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood.  After that, Ashley taught children of all ages in various daycare settings for 16 years, with about 10 of those years being the 3k age.  She also worked as a paraprofessional for children with special needs for 3 years.  Eventually, Ashley felt the Lord was leading me to return to school and get my teaching degree.  Ashley attended Lakeland College and, in May of 2022, graduated with honors and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education.  

Ashley attends Revolution Church in Plymouth.  She has been married to her wonderful husband Adam, for 9 years now.  In their spare time, they enjoy taking motorcycle rides together.  Mrs. Janz also enjoys spending time with her extended family up north every summer!

She is so excited to be at Sheboygan Christian and can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store for her!

Holly KielGraduate 1996

Teacher Aide

Start Date: 1998

Education: Lakeshore Technical College, Child Care Services

Bio:

Holly is married to Kevin Kiel. They are both graduates of SCS. They have three boys: Jackson, Brody, and Eli who attend SCS. They appreciate the partnership that SCS has with them in training their boys in the Lord. Their family attends Bethel OPC in Oostburg. Holly is in her 23rd year as a preschool aide at SCS. She enjoys the wonder and excitement that preschoolers bring to the classroom. When not at school, Holly enjoys spending time with her family, coffee with friends, going to garage sales, and attending her sons’ sporting events.

Nicole Mahler

Extended Care Provider

Start Date: 2021

Bio:

Nikki has been married to Mike (a Sheboygan native) for 14 years. They have 3 boys Jackson, Carson and Dawson and a golden retriever named Ollie. Together as a family they attend Crossroads Community Church and have been attending since the church’s movie theater days back in 2011. Nikki grew up in Palm Coast, Florida but when settling down with Mike and making plans for their future…Nikki chose living in Sheboygan because she just loves the Midwest feel. Nikki’s dream job has always been to be surrounded by children and sharing the love of Christ with them on a daily basis is fulfilling that dream even more.

Jen Rocklewitz

4K Teacher

Start Date: 2020

Education: National Louis University- Master in Curriculum Instruction
Cardinal Stritch University- Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood, Special Education (Birth to 3rd grade )

Bio:

Jen is married to Jason and they have two daughters: Ella and Allison. Currently, the family is living in Sheboygan Falls. Jen is a graduate of Sheboygan South High. She attended Cardinal Stritch for her undergraduate degree along then receiving her Master’s degree from National Louis. The Rocklewitz’s attend church at Bethany Reformed Church where Jen has been a member for almost her entire life. Jen has been teaching at SCS since 2020 but has 18 years prior experience for the Sheboygan Area School District. Jen came to teach at SCS because she has seen her daughters grow in their faith and have been blessed by Christian education and wanted the same for herself! The Rocklewitz’s love to go camping any chance they get!

Ann SteenwykGraduate 1987

Head of School, Director of Academics & Instruction

Start Date: 2016

Education: Calvin College – BA Psychology
Indiana State University – MED, School Psychology; EDS, School Psychology
Concordia University – MED Educational Administration

Bio:

Ann grew up in the SCS community as a third generation alumna. She and her husband Robb came back to Sheboygan in 2002 to be closer to family and to send their children Nicholas, Brett, and Elianna to SCS. Ann began her career in education as a school psychologist, working in the public school setting for over 20 years. She has a BA in Psychology, an MED in School Psychology and Educational Administration, and an EdS in School Psychology. In 2016, she felt called to help lead SCS and is passionate about making sure all students have access to excellent Christian education. She wants all children to find their role in God’s big story. Ann and her husband are active members of Calvin Christian Reformed Church. They enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking (Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail), camping, biking, and walks to Lake Michigan.