Leadership and Faculty
Our School Board
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John Van Der Brink,
Administrator
John completed his bachelor’s degree in education at Westmar University in LeMars, Iowa in 1979. He also received a master’s degree in School Administration from Montclair State University in 2012. John moved from Iowa in 1979 to serve as teacher for 3 years and principal for 4 years in the Rehoboth Christian School in Norwich, Ontario Canada.
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In 1986, John accepted the position of principal at the New Jersey Netherlands Reformed Christian School. He oversees all personnel, curriculum, and daily operations of the school and reports to the NRCS School Board. He also teaches two classes at NRCS.
Peter Greendyk,
Vice Principal
Pete was hired in 1988 at NRCS and teaches most of the history classes in the school. He teaches several courses in history and Bible and currently serves as the vice principal.
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Laurie Van Wingerden,
Administrative Assistant
Laurie was hired as secretary at NRCS in 2010. She has gradually taken on more responsibilities, and was appointed Administrative Assistant in 2017. Laurie manages several administrative tasks and coordinates all communication with parents, teachers, and students. She also manages the office work flow and is responsible for the distribution of all school publications as well as maintaining student records.
Linda Berkenbush,
Financial Assistant
Linda joined the office team in 2013. Her main responsibility is to oversee all financial aspects of the school’s operation. She coordinates school purchasing and billing, employee payroll, and is the point of contact for funding from Morris County Education Services Commission and Pequannock Township Public Schools. Linda also reviews budgets and oversees tuition payments and endowment donations.
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Jacqueline Sinke
Guidance Counselor
Jacqueline joined our Leadership Team in 2024 following several years of teaching in the classroom in various schools in Canada, the Netherlands and most recently here at NRCS. She earned a BA from Montclair University and currently serves as the school’s Guidance Director and meets with all high school students regarding course selection. She advises juniors and seniors regarding their post-high school plans, counsels students in special behavioral circumstances, and coordinates the Cooperative Education Program. She teaches several junior high and high school courses.
Faculty
Front row Joe Van Vugt, Steve Mol, Steve Okken, Mark Van Grouw
Back row Kevin Prol, Pete Van Grouw, Mike Berkenbush, Tom Van Vugt, Scott Prol, John Willekes, Warren Hook.
Our School Board
