Cloe Hadley- Cloe is a recent graduate of Spring Arbor University with a degree in K-12 Visual Art Education. Cloe has participated in ArtPrize twice and is judging high school art competitions. In her free time, Cloe enjoys painting, drawing, spending time with her husband and her puppy at the park, and traveling. Cloe is excited to spend the summer at Kids Rock!
Elise Ezinga- Elise is a 2015 Grand Valley State University graduate with bachelor degrees in English and Elementary Education and a minor in Spanish -she even spent a summer studying in Granada, Spain. She grew up in the greater Grand Rapids area; attending Moline Christian and South Christian High School. Currently, she teaches 5th grade Language Arts and Social Studies at Pine Street Elementary in Wayland. Some of her passions include baking, leisure bike riding, children's literature, card games, and traveling. During the summer, she plays in a slow-pitch softball league. She is eager to join the Kids Rock team and have a summer filled with joy, laughter, and Christ.
Elise Ezinga- Elise is a 2015 Grand Valley State University graduate with bachelor degrees in English and Elementary Education and a minor in Spanish -she even spent a summer studying in Granada, Spain. She grew up in the greater Grand Rapids area; attending Moline Christian and South Christian High School. Currently, she teaches 5th grade Language Arts and Social Studies at Pine Street Elementary in Wayland. Some of her passions include baking, leisure bike riding, children's literature, card games, and traveling. During the summer, she plays in a slow-pitch softball league. She is eager to join the Kids Rock team and have a summer filled with joy, laughter, and Christ.
Justin Phillips- Justin graduated from Kent City High School in 2013. While there, he played football, basketball, and baseball. After Kent City, Justin continued his football career at Hope College. Justin has continued his passion for football by coaching at Kent City High School. He completed his Secondary Education major in History with a minor in Health this past December, and is currently working as the Alternative Education Teacher at Kent City High School. When he is not doing any of this, it is likely that you will find Justin on the golf course as he loves playing the game. He holds an incredible passion for working with kids, and is very excited for the opportunity to work at Kids Rock!
NIck De Vries- Nick graduated from Unity Christian High School in 2014 and will be entering his senior year at Calvin College this upcoming fall. He is a History and Social Studies major and loves being outside and staying active. Nick played basketball and ran track at Unity Christian. He continues to play a wide range of sports in intramurals and with friends whenever he can. Being outside, hiking and fishing are two events Nick loves to do. Nick can't wait to play games, sing songs, and hangout with some of the great campers at Kids Rock!
Jack Thompson- Jack grew up in Battle Creek, Michigan, where he graduated from Harper Creek High School in 2015. At Harper Creek, he participated in football, basketball, and baseball. Jack is currently finishing his junior year at Hope College, where he is pursuing a Business major, with minors in Computer Science and Mathematics. He is also a student assistant coach for the Hope men's basketball team. After college, Jack wants to coach high school or college basketball. Jack loves sports, music, reading, hanging out with friends, and guitar hero. This is his first year at Kids Rock, and he is excited to build relationships with the kids and be a positive influence for them!