2024 - 2025 Staff

Shiloe Harsma - Head Teacher
I grew up in Flandreau, South Dakota with my parents, Paul and Stephanie Amdahl.  I attended college at Dakota State University and graduated in December of 2010 with my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a K-12 Reading and K-12 Technology Minor.  I renewed my degree in July 2016 and 2021.

My family consists of my husband (Chris), my daughters (Josephine and Clara), and my son (Jared).  I have a grandson named Owen who will be in preschool. We live just outside of Madison, South Dakota on a small acre.  We love animals of all kinds and have had many different kinds, but currently we only have a dog named Teddy and a cat named Princess.

In my free time, I enjoy reading, cross-stitching, playing video games, watching movies, playing the piano, listening to music, and spending time with my family and friends.

I look forward to a great school year!

Jill Vonkeman - Preschool Teacher, Support Staff

​Hello! I am so excited for the opportunity to teach preschool at Madison Christian School! Thanks for taking the time to read a little bit about me.

I love teaching, I love children, and I love Jesus! I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. My teaching background includes teaching Kindergarten and 1st grade in a public school setting and homeschooling my own children. My goal as a teacher is to help students develop a sense of wonder and joy about learning.
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I am married to my best friend Neil and we have been blessed with two daughters and a son-in-law. I grew up in Canada and moved here 24 years ago to be closer to family in the Madison area. I am a member of West Center Baptist Church and have enjoyed serving in children’s ministry there over the years. I like to spend my free time walking with our dogs, hiking at state parks when I have the chance, reading, growing flowers, and planning adventures to see and learn new things. A perfect day for me would include spending time with all of our family - near and far - and enjoying a warm slice of homemade apple pie with vanilla ice cream!

I can’t wait to begin the new school year!