Joffrey Bywater
Head of School / Principal
joffreybywater@cwscs.org

I am honored to serve as the Head of School a t Chicago West Side Christian School. am a certified educator with 14 years of school leadership experience, having served as both Principal and Assistant Principal in high school and elementary schools throughout the Chicagoland area. I earned my Bachelor's in Education from Central Michigan University, my Master's in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan University, and a School Management Certificate from Harvard University. I'm excited to join a school with such a rich history, a deep commitment to the community and strong family engagement. I do not take this responsibility lightly.
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We have an amazing team of dedicated, nurturing and talented educators who are committed to building a safe and welcoming school community. Our robust and well-rounded academic program blends best practices with creative approaches that support the whole child. Through this blended model, we develop students of strong character who love God, love others, and are equipped to thrive in high school, college, and beyond.
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He loves you! We love you! Welcome home!
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Here's to a great 2025-2026 school year!

At the heart of everything I do is this simple truth: students flourish when love, structure and high expectations walk hand in hand. As a servant leader with over a decade of experience in education, I bring deep roots in student leadership, behavior systems, and joyful school culture. Now, as Assistant Principal at Chicago West Side Christian School, I have the privilege of walking families, scholars, and staff in a shared mission, educating the whole child through academic rigor and biblical truth.
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Our school isn't just a building, it's a beloved community. We believe in creating safe spaces where children are known, challenged and celebrated. Where laughter echoes in the hallways, faith shapes our daily decisions, and every scholar is equipped to lead with resilience and compassion. My work is grounded in trust, collaboration, and communication. I champion systems that support teachers, uplift students, and unite parents as partners in education. I show up early, stay late, and believe deeply in the power of this village. This work isn't just a role, it's a calling I live out every day.
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I'm looking forward to an incredible school year and soaring higher, together.
Kayla Brown
Assistant Principal
kaylabrown@cwscs.org

Amanda Grantham
Business Manager &
Director of Admissions

Elizabeth Hibler
Office Manager

Janese Meyer
School Programs Manager

Katie Byington
School Supports Manager

Ruth Rivera
Diverse Learners Case Manager

Troy Lane
School Chaplain

Elliott Hardy
Pre-K Teacher

Brianna Johnson
Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Zayda Strother
Kindergarten Teacher

Lisa Fleetwood
1st Grade Teacher

Richard Keller
2nd Grade Teacher

Ginae Maul
3rd Grade Teacher

Shadee Language
4th Grade Teacher

Kenneth Holley
5th Grade Teacher

Laurie Wiltjer
Middle School Math Teacher

Debra Schaefer
Middle School ELA Teacher

Andrew Regester
Middle School STEM &
Pre-K-8th Performing Arts

AJ Nixon
Middle School Social Studies &
Pre-K-8th Physical Education

Noel Dryden
Intervention Teacher

Rebecca Christiansen
Intervention Teacher

Laura Wolff-Claus
Speech-Language Pathologist &
ELL Support

Chernette Davis
K-2nd Grade Teacher Aide

Brittany Caro
3rd-5th Grade Teacher Aide

Rachel Hoogstra
Pre-K-8th Grade Art Teacher