Shelly Ash - CCS Board Member

Shelly Ash is beginning her first year on the CCS School Board.

Shelly graduated from CCS in 1986 and Milaca High School in 1990.  She has a B.A. in Communication, Dordt College, 1994.   She also has a B.S. Secondary Education, Majors in English & Speech, Minor in Human Relations, SCSU December 1999.  She received her M.A. Educational Leadership from Walden University in June 2007.

Shelly is currently an English Teacher at Princeton High School.  She is also the Worship Coordinator at the Pease Christian Reformed Church.

Shelly and her family attend the Pease Church.

Shelly is married to Mike Ash, who runs In-Law Construction, LLC with his brother-in-law. Dylan is in 4th grade, Gracie is in 1st grade, and Jaegar is in 4K. They also have a daughter in heaven, Riley Jade, who was stillborn in April 2001. "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Shelly has this to say about CCS, "This is just the best place for our kids to be right now. I am so grateful for my own experience at CCS and feel so blessed to be a part of the CCS family; this time as a parent."

Lisa Beutz – CCS Board Member

Lisa is beginning her second year on the CCS School Board. 

She graduated from Foley High School.  She received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Anoka Ramsey Community College.  In 1996, she returned to College and received her Bachelors Degree in Nursing at Bethel University.

Lisa has been a nurse for over 25 years.   It has been a wonderful career with tremendous experiences.  She knows the Lord has given her the desire to care for others and she has received so many blessings from serving in this profession. Her first nursing job was in Salt Lake City Utah at the University of Utah Medical Center.  (1984-1999) Abbott Northwestern Hospital (1999-1991) Unity Hospital (1991-1999) Fairview Northland Medical Center (1999-present).  Her primary focus in nursing has been critical care in the past, but currently she works in surgery.

Lisa and her family have been members of the Estes Brook Evangelical Church for over 6 years.  She loves teaching and taking opportunities to teach in Sunday School and Vacation Bible School.

Lisa and her husband Curt live on a farm north of Oak Park.  They have 50 head of beef.  

Curt farms the land and also drives truck and hauls heavy construction equipment. 

Milton is a 3rd grader at CCS.  As his mom puts it, he is "all boy" and will most likely follow his dad’s footsteps in the trucking and farming business.  He has already decided he will own a Peterbuilt for a truck, and will stick with International for farming equipment. 

Lisa says, “I can not sing enough praises about CCS.  The Lord definitely led us to the doors and we have been so blessed to be a part of a wonderful Christian community and Family.  It is a great honor to be chosen and serve on the board.”

Amy Boldt - Secretary of CCS Board

Amy is beginning her first year on the CCS School Board.

Amy attended Gustavus Adolphus College for two years and then transferred to St Cloud State University where she completed a Bachelor's of Science degree in Communication Disorders. Amy started attending Bethel Seminary this fall and is pursuing her master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. 

In the past, Amy worked with Integrated Development Services based out of Madison, WI working with children with Autism in their homes. Amy spent her time at IDS developing individualized treatment plans for children with Autism, training therapists, supervising therapists, managing the Eau Claire/Hudson area, playing with kids, and providing consultation for families. Amy transitioned from this work this past August to head to Bethel Seminary for graduate work. 

Amy and her family attend the Christian Reformed Church of Pease. Amy and her husband, Bernie, are starting their first year supporting the junior and senior youth groups. Amy is also the nursery coordinator as well as the new Households Ministry coordinator for the CRC of Pease.

Amy is married to her husband Bernie, of 7 years, and they have two beautiful children; Griffin who started in 4K this year, and Jayanna who is 1 1/2 years old. Bernie is a carpenter and enjoys hunting, 4-wheeling, watching movies and reading. Amy enjoys 4-wheeling, being outside (when the weather is good), decorating, and cooking. Griffin loves being outside and "working" with his dad. Jayanna loves watching the movie "Annie," playing outside, and hanging out with her big brother. 

Amy says this about CCS, "We feel incredibly blessed to be able to send our children to CCS. The combination of academic excellence, teachers, students, administration, parents, and most importantly, Christian foundation make this school strong. The Lord has been faithful for many years and we believe He will continue to be for many years to come."

Joel DeHaan - President of CCS Board

Joel is currently serving his 3^rd year on the CCS School Board.

Joel attended Holland Christian High School and graduated in the class of 1985.  He attended Calvin College 1985-1986 – general education classes and Grand Rapids Junior (now Community) College 1986-1988. AAAS in Mechanical Design Technology at Ferris State College – Grand Rapids Branch 1988-1990 – Ongoing Education in Mechanical design and applied technology.  SUNY – Syracuse 1990 – Dale Carnegie Course in Applied Communications - Muskegon Community College 1992-1994 – AAS in Respiratory Therapy (CRTT and RRT certification) Grand Valley State University 1996-2001 – BHS and MPAS (Physician Assistant Certification PA-C) Now licensed in the State of Minnesota.

Joel is a Family Practice PA working for Fairview Northland Clinics – Milaca.   Practice includes every aspect of medicine from newborn physical exams to geriatric management.  He also takes care of hospitalized patients in Princeton, MN

Joel and his family attend Bethel CRC in Princeton and serves as a praise team member, support our youth program “Ignite” and sponsor / co-lead our young adults program “LifeFire.”

Joel is the 8^th of 9 children born and raised in Zeeland, MI.  He has been married to Julie (Baas) DeHaan for 17 years.  They moved to the area in May of 2001.  Together, they have “5” children.  Marly (15) is a sophomore at Milaca High School, Mitchell (14) is a freshman at Milaca High School and both are graduates of CCS.  Toben (8) is a 3^rd grader and Tracee (6) is a 1^st grader at CCS.  Darcy is a 17 month old English Springer Spaniel that Joel chases all over the country side almost every day.

Joel says this about CCS, “Over the past 8 years my wife and I have been incredibly blessed to be part of CCS.  As board member and president I have been challenged and encouraged in my dealings with our school family.  I have been humbled and amazed by the grace of God and his provision.  I have been thankful for the support of CCS family and friends.  In 95 years God has continued to provide.”

Scott Meyer- VP of CCS School Board

Scott is beginning his 2nd year on the CCS School Board. He is also Chair of Building Committee.

Scott graduated form Princeton High School in 1981 and also attended Anoka Ramsey Community College.

Scott is manager of family business, which raises game birds, mainly pheasant and chukar partridge. His parents started the business some 40 years ago. Scott also owns his own farm northeast of Princeton.

Scott and his family currently attend Pease CRC. Scott has been married to Faith for 8 years. They have one son, Joe. Joe is in the 2nd grade at Pease CCS. My wife Faith, her father, and Grandmother graduated from Pease CCS. Faith’s mother and Grandmother were also teachers at Pease CCS.

We are very thankful to be part of this rich tradition, where the focus is on God and our children.

Debbie Peel– CCS Board Member

Debbie Peel is beginning her second year on the CCS School Board.  Debbie also serves on the Education Committee at CCS.

Debbie graduated from CCS in 1980 and Milaca HS in 1984.  She graduated from the college of St. Scholastica in 1989.  Debbie moved to Springfield, IL and worked at Memorial Medical Center from 1989 – 2002.  There, she met her husband Roger and both of her daughters were born in IL.  Debbie and her family moved back to MN in September 2002.  She worked at St. Cloud Hospital for one year.  She has worked for Fairview at the Milaca clinic since June 2003.

Debbie and her family attend Pease Christian Reformed Church.  She is a Kidz Club leader and has worked in the Little Lambs, nursery and congregational care team.

Roger and Debbie’s children are in the 2^nd Grade and 4^th grade classes.  Their children will be the fourth generation in her family to graduate from Community Christian School in Pease.

We are very proud to be able to send our girls to CCS and very grateful for God’s blessings and faithfulness!

Jay Pipkin - CCS Board Member

Jay Pipkin is beginning his first year on the CCS School Board
 
Jay graduated from Milaca High School in 1997. He proceeded to go directly into the family business as a third generation drywall, stucco, plasterer where he had been working in the summers for the past 4 years. He worked for his grandfather for two years. In 1999 he worked for Minuti Ogle as a carpenter/Tapper foremen and for a local drywall contractor (Steve's Drywall). He started his own business in 2001-2007 were his focus was on Drywall, Plaster and Steel Stud Erection.
 
Jay currently works as a carpenter/estimator for Baas Construction.
 
Jay and his family attend the CRC in Pease, MN. He is also on the Building Committee and Jaime is a Nursery Leader. 
 
Jay has been married to Jaime (Hanenburg) Pipkin for 9 years.  Jaime works as an RN at Fairview Northland Regional Hospital, in Princeton and was a 1993 graduate from CCS. They have Morgan age 8 who is 2nd grade. And Lucas age 4 who is in the Terrific 3's. Morgan loves to read and take care of their animals and go hunting with her dad when she can. Lucas loves TRUCKS and playing with his animals. Jaime enjoys reading, scrapbooking and just being with the family.
 
Jay has this to say about CCS. " Every day I thank God for CCS and what it stands for. I believe that as a parent it is our responsibility to raise our children as a Christian leader and follower. At CCS you get the dynamics of not only a biblical education but also an academic education that will start them on a foundation they will be able to use for their life time and their children's. I can only wish that I was able to attend CCS when I was younger."
 

Ken Roelofs– CCS Board Treasurer

Ken is currently serving his 3rd year on the CCS School Board.  He also serves on the Executive, Finance and Foundation Committees.

Ken is an alumnus of Community Christian School.  He graduated from Milaca High School Class in 1990.  He went on to Northwestern College (1990-1991) taking his general education classes.  He completed his degree at St Cloud State University – Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Computer Information Systems.

Ken currently works as the Director of Product Development for Fair Isaac Inc. (FICO) – Minneapolis.  He has been employed with Fair Isaac for 14 years working in various development and management roles.

Ken’s family has been attending the Milaca Evangelical Free Church for the past 5 years after moving back to the Milaca area.

Ken is the 3rd of 4 children born and raised in Milaca, MN.  He has been married to Carla (Stewart) Roelofs for 13 years.  They moved back to the Milaca area in 2003 and built a home on Ken’s parent’s old farm.  Together they have 2 children.  Sam (9) is a 3rd grader at CCS and Max (5) a kindergartner at CCS.  Carla is currently works as a paraprofessional at CCS and enjoying her time with the boys.

Comment about CCS

I feel extremely honored to be part of the CCS family and to have the opportunity to serve on the board and operating committees.  CCS holds a very special place in my heart and was one of the driving factors that brought our family back to the area. 

Linda Droogsma – CCS Board Member

Linda is currently in her third year on the school board.  Linda is also the chairman of the Education Committee

Linda is an alumnus of Community Christian school, known back then as Pease Christian School. She graduated from Princeton High School. Linda received an Associate of Arts Degree in Health Information Services from Anoka Ramsey Community College/Anoka Technical College.

Linda works for Fairview Northland Medical Center in Princeton as a Hospital coder in Health Information Management Services  (Medical Records Dept) for the last 12 years.  This is where she started early in her career, went to St. Cloud Hospital and then came back to Fairview.

Linda is a life long member of the Christian Reformed Church of Pease.

Linda is the middle child of 3, which should explain a lot to some people.   Her husband's name is Morris and he is also a CCS alumni and life long member of the CRC of Pease.  They have 2 children, Brent, who is 17, is a junior at Milaca High school and Derek (13) is an 8th grader at CCS.   They live on a dairy farm near Pease. 

Linda’s comment about CCS.

“Because we were "Peasite lifers", it would be impossible to imagine not having our kids in CCS.  Quality education is a privilege that we were able to pass on to our children because of this school.  It's hard to imagine that next year this will be all behind us after so many years. But I have been informed on several occasions, and I already knew this, that you don't get CCS out of your system, ever.   Because this has been the first and the last time I will be on the School Board at CCS, I am extremely glad and blessed to have this opportunity.  It is an eye opening experience to the intricacies of "running" a school.  Everyone should experience it!!  Makes you appreciate the school we have even more