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Many new teachers struggle during their first few years in the classroom due to the numerous responsibilities and financial costs associated with their new position.

If you would like to support our Hope graduates as they transition into their own classrooms, please see the options below:

Provide Mentoring for a First Year Teacher

With a $700 financial gift, the education department will provide a highly-trained mentor to support a new teacher through their first year of teaching. This mentor will provide regular coaching meetings, co-teaching opportunities and classroom visits that respond to the new teacher鈥檚 needs. After you fill out your contact information below, we will contact you with additional information about the new teacher you will be sponsoring.

New Teacher Wish Lists

Support a Hope alum by purchasing an item from their Amazon wish list. By helping a new teacher get supplies for their classrooms, you reduce their financial burden and provide a better learning experience for their students.

Education Department Wish List Title

Lauren (Fairchild) DeZwaan New Groningen Elementary, 1st grade	Annie (Arthurs) Cooke Pine Creek Elementary, 2nd grade
Mackenzie (Wierenga) DeWitt Holland Christian Forest School, Kdg.	Halle Carpenter Allendale High School, Special Education
Allyson Cosentino Black River Montessori, Lower Elementary	Sofia Byrum Tyler Elementary, Kdg.
Lindsay Felicijan Paw Paw Elementary, 1st grade	Jael Stilwell Jenison Christian, Art
Autumn VanDoornik Beechnau Elementary, Kdg.	Abby Hamilton Northville High School, 9/10th grade English
Rebecca Joos Harbor Lights Middle School, Spanish	Ryan Eder Fennville Middle School, 8th grade ELA
Lauren Fischer Southeast Elementary, Kdg.	Alyssa Meier Nickels Intermediate, 5th grade
Avery Conely Bauer Elementary, 2nd grade	Anna (Frazee) Jansen Deerfield Elementary, 1st grade
Natalie (Edwards) Platt Old Mission Peninsula School, 2nd grade	Carly Ford Grant Park Elementary, 3rd grade
Brooke Teunis Sandy Hill Elementary, Intervention Specialist	Erica Slenk Pine Ridge Christian Elementary, 3rd grade
Sarah Cannon East GR Middle School, Special Education	Berkly Higgins Orchard View Elementary, Premier Sub
Jessica Hanson Harbor Lights Middle School, 7th grade	Ashley Zardus Novi High School, Teacher/Dance Director

Hope CollegeEducation Department

Van Zoeren Hall41 Graves PlaceRoom 288Holland, MI 49423

workP. 616.395.7740

education@hope.edu

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Support for First Year Teachers