Karen DeMaagd
​Alternative Suspension Program Teacher 
​​Meet Up & Eat Up Coordinator
Karen joined Neighbors Plus in 2007 and, although is "retired," still spends countless hours working with the students in our Alternative Suspension Program, as well as helping to coordinate Meet Up & Eat Up.  ​"Working with Neighbors Plus tutoring middle school students from West Ottawa Schools fills my heart!” 

​Contact: [email protected]  ​
​Courtney Donker
Kids Hope / After School Recess Director
​Meet Up & Eat Up Coordinator
Courtney joined Neighbors Plus in 2021 as a teacher in our Alternative Suspension Program and transitioned to her current role in January 2024.

​Courtney and her husband, Matt, have a little boy named Judah, and an Australian Shepherd/Border Collie named Willa. Courtney sets a goal to read at least 52 books each year, so she spends a lot of her free time reading. Otherwise, you can find her painting watercolors, baking, or hiking.
 
​Contact: [email protected]  ​
Kristina Roels
​After-School Recess Assistant
Kristi joined Neighbors Plus in 2022 and assists with the After-School Recess ministry.  Kristi is married and has three beautiful little ones. 
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​Contact: kristina@harderwyk.com
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Angela Stegenga
​Alternative Suspension Program / Study Hub Director
Great Escape Summer Camp Director
Joining Neighbors Plus in 2008, Angela oversees the Alternative Suspension Program, Study Hub, Middle School Tutoring, and Great Escape Summer Day Camp.  

​When not at work, Angela enjoys spending time with friends and family, summer road trips to Northern Michigan, and watching college football!

Contact: [email protected]
Emily Tucker
​Alternative Suspension Program / Study Hub Teacher
Emily joined Neighbors Plus in 2023 with many years of experience as a teacher and special education paraprofessional.  Outside of work, Emily enjoys time with her family and their pet goats, chickens, and cow.  
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​Contact: emily@harderwyk.com

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Jessica Lynch
Executive Director
Jessica joined Neighbors Plus in November 2025 with many years of experience in the non-profit sector. Outside of work, Jess enjoys spending time with family and friends. 
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​Contact: jessica.lynch@harderwyk.com

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