Here are a few facts about me:

• I was born and raised in Jenison, Michigan.

• I attended Unity Christian High School in Hudsonville, Michigan

• I went to Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1984 to 1987 were I studied electrical engineering. This is where I met my then wife-to-be, Nettie deJong.

• I transferred to the University of Michigan in 1987, and graduated in 1989 with a degree in electrical  engineering.

• I worked for Motorola from 1989 to 1995 designing communication system electronics for the government including the F-22 fighter jet.

• I have four children, starting with Kara who was born in 1994, then Luke in 1996, Johnny in 1998, and finally Nanette in 2000. My children are a great blessing from God and fill my life with joy and laughter! All four attend Calvin .

• I worked for Rockwell et. al. as a Business/Marketing Manager from 1995 to 2001. I say "et. al." because the company name changed several times due to mergers and acquisitions. It actually started out as Brooktree, then Rockwell, then Conexant and now finally it is called Mindspeed.

• In 2001 God lead me in a powerful way to go into teaching. He provided an opportunity for me to teach here at Calvin Christian which was my first choice.

• I went back to school in 2001 and have since received my Single Subject Teaching Credential from the State of California.

• I teach, or have taught, the following courses: Computer Programming, Robotics, Web Site Design, Basic Computer Skills, Physical Science, Earth Science, Chemistry and Business Math.

My email address is: marksteenstra@calvinchristianscondido.org. Feel free to email me anytime with questions, concerns or just to say hi. I usually check it every day.

My home phone number is in the school directory. You may call anytime except after 9PM in the evening.