Dan Beckering
Head of School
B.A. Secondary Education, Dordt College
M.A. Educational Leadership, St. Mary’s University of Minnesota
First year at SWCHS: 2001

Dan Beckering grew up on a farm in Southwestern Minnesota. He earned his degree in secondary education in history and physical education at Dordt College in Iowa and his masters degree in educational leadership at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. Mr. Beckering has taught history and Bible classes at SWCHS, served as the varsity boys basketball coach, and the dean of student before starting his role as the head of school in 2009. He and his wife, Laura, have been married since 2000. They have four future graduates of SWCHS, Caleb (’22), Bennet (’22), Kylie (’24), and Avery (’27).

In his free time, Mr. Beckering loves hunting, fishing, sports, taking family road trips, and spending time with friends and family. He is passionate about raising up the next generation of Christian disciples and leaders.

Dr. Thor Benson
Science Faculty
Ph.D. Science Education, University of Minnesota
M.A. Educational Leadership, Bethel University
B.S. Kinesiology, Wheaton College
ACSI Certified, State Teaching License
First year at SWCHS: 2015
House Sapientia

Dr. Thor Benson seeks to cultivate an engaging teaching and learning environment for our students and faculty. He also teaches a variety of science courses (biology, physics, and Earth & Space science) and has been the head coach for the boys lacrosse program since its inception. He also facilitates the Leadership Academy for students who feel called to serve and lead the SWCHS community.

Since starting his teaching career in 2002, Dr. Benson has held a variety of roles as a teacher in K-8 physical education, middle school and high school science, and as a college professor.

During his 10 years in higher education, he was a professor of science education and the director of the college’s honors program. Throughout his teaching experience, Dr. Benson has taught every grade from kindergarten to graduate students and has had the privilege of teaching a few students during their elementary, high school, and college careers.

Dr. Benson also serves as a Teaching for Transformation school designer with the Center for the Advancement of Christian Education, helping schools engage in distinctively Christian learning.

Dr. Benson and his wife, Kettie, live in Chanhassen and have three children, Molly, Lily, and Soren. They attend Grace Church. As an extreme extrovert and mediocre athlete, Dr. Benson can be found playing a sport or lawn game if he is not mountain biking or hanging with family.

Jennifer Bettin
Human Resources Associate
First Year at SWCHS: 2020
House Veritas

Jennifer and her husband, John, have four children. Jake and Saraphina attend SWCHS, Ole attends CHAT, and Anaika attends Chapel Hill. The Bettin family are big supporters of adoption as three of their kids were adopted from Haiti.

Jennifer grew up in the Chaska area and currently has the best commute living across the soccer field from school. Her family enjoys the constant flow of friends popping over from school.

Prior to joining the SWCHS Human Resources department, Jennifer spent a number of years in human resources and ministry positions.

Outside of raising a family and working, Jennifer enjoys attending the many activities her children are involved in and squeezing in some reading while waiting for kids to finish practices.

Ann Broscoff
Director of Student Services
M.A. Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities, Bethel University
B.S. Secondary Science Education/Chemistry, University of Minnesota
ACSI Certified, State Teaching License
First year at SWCHS: 1996
House Fide

Mrs. Broscoff has served the SWCHS community since its inaugural year in 1996, during which she taught all the science and math courses. Prior to that, she taught at Bethany Academy, as well as Burnsville and Richfield public schools for a total of seven years. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Science Education from the University of Minnesota, and later received a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Bethel.

As the director of academic support, her deep hope is that all students would know that they are created in the image of God and would fully respond to God’s call on their lives knowing that God has fully equipped them to be successful. She would like to be known as one who cares deeply.

Mrs. Broscoff has been married to her husband, Keith, since 1979, and they have three grown children (all of which are SWCHS alumni, two of whom are active in education) along with eight grandchildren. She and her husband live on 5 acres near New Auburn, MN on five acres with their horses and her dog, Patty. She can often be seen at the Scott County Fair grounds cheering on her husband, daughter, and grandson as they compete in barrel races and horse shows. The Broscoffs also enjoy fishing, camping, and spending time with the family whenever possible. They attend Hutchinson Evangelical Free Church, where both serve on the worship team. Her favorite Bible passage is Ps. 37:4-7.

Shani Johnson
B.A. Public Relations
M.Ed. Sport Management
First year at SWCHS: 2018
House Fortitudo

Shani Johnson started her role at SWCHS as a track coach. This evolved into the additional role of a d-group leader and later into the position of associate dean of students. She grew up in Apple Valley, MN where she quickly developed a love for all sports- specifically track and field. She attended the University of Minnesota on a track scholarship and met her football playing husband Ron there. After graduation, Shani went on to run post-collegiately and qualified and competed in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. After the close of her athletic career, she became involved in Bible Study Fellowship as a discussion group leader for 12 years. Shani and Ron married in 2007 and they have two daughters, Kamryn and Quinn, who attend Chapel Hill Academy. Their family loves all things sports and are always up for a good competition! The Johnsons are devoted Vikings and Gophers football fans and can be found either in the stands or screaming at the TV on Saturdays and Sundays. Their family currently resides in Chanhassen. After a battle with breast cancer in 2018, Shani’s life verse became Hebrews 12:1-3. “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” Shani’s deep hope for students is that they will know that they are seen, known, and loved at SWCHS among our students and staff and that they have a place of belonging here.

Lindsay Johnson
Associate Dean of Students
Masters of Christian Students with an emphasis in Executive Leadership
First year at SWCHS: 2021
House System Coordinator

Lindsay Johnson has served at Covenant Pines Bible Camp and Excelsior Covenant Church and as a guest speaker at numerous camps, retreats, and events. Before entering ministry, Lindsay worked as an Executive Team Leader for Target. In 2021 Lindsay earned her Masters of Christian Students with an emphasis in Executive Leadership. Lindsay desires for all students to be seen, known and loved because they belong to God and one another.

Lindsay grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota and currently lives in Waconia with her husband, Jerod, and two young daughters, Cali and Piper. During college Lindsay lived abroad in Australia. She shares her love of travel with her family along with her love of sports, food, hospitality and Jesus!

The Johnsons are active in children’s ministry, community events, basketball, soccer, and church. A few unique Johnson family traditions including a yearly Santa Lucia candlelight breakfast, March Themed Thursdays and singing three different renditions of Happy Birthday at each birthday party.

Darin Keizer
Athletic Director
Certified Masters of Athletic Administration
M.A. Educational Leadership, Dordt College
B.A. Physical Education, Dordt College
State Teaching License
First year at SWCHS: 2014
House Veritas

Darin Keizer grew up in northwest Iowa all of his life in a small rural town. He taught in the Micronesian Islands for a year and moved back to the Midwest to complete his masters in education administration at Dordt College while serving as the assistant coach for the girls basketball team. In Mr. Keizer’s first year out of graduate school, he moved to Essex, Iowa, where he worked as a 7–12 grade athletic director, P.E. teacher, and boys basketball coach.

His responsibilities at Southwest Christian are full-time in the athletic department. He is a certified athletic director for the NIAAA and plans to work towards more schooling in the future. In his free time, Keizer enjoys anything active and outdoors, but if he had to choose one thing, he really enjoys golfing! He and his wife, Jenna, live in Carver and attend Grace Church.

Barb Rengel
Director of Admissions
B.A. Psychology, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
First year at SWCHS: 2017
House Veritas

Barb Rengel previously served as a board member before coming on staff in 2017. In her role as Director of Admissions, she loves welcoming prospective families and sharing about the SWCHS community. Her deep hope is for students to understand all that God wants to do in them, for them and through them.

She and her husband, Paul, have two adult children who graduated from SWCHS and their youngest is in the SWCHS Class of 2023. Cooking, eagle watching, and traveling are her hobbies. But she most enjoys having a house full of guests! Isaiah 40 is her favorite chapter in the Bible “…but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength…”.

Leslie Robertson
Director of Development
B.S. Business Administration & Finance, Minnesota State University, Mankato
First year at SWCHS: 2012
House Sapientia

Leslie Robertson joined SWCHS after working at Chapel Hill Academy for over 10 years. As the development manager, Mrs. Robertson promotes and increases awareness of the vision of Southwest Christian High School. She generates non-tuition revenue for the school. This includes events, alumni relations, and corporate partners. Mrs. Robertson is married to Greg and has three children, all alumni of SWCHS: Emily (’10), Lauren (’14), and Josh (’15). For leisure, she enjoys walking, reading, boating, and spending time with her family.

Kayle Vick
Director of Operations
B.A. Speech Communication & Business Management, St. Cloud State University
First year at SWCHS: 2014
House Fortitudo

Kayle Vick is a native MN and has spent most of his life in the West Metro. He resides in Chaska and has a background in construction management. After working for many years in construction from production, estimating, and design, Kayle felt called into the educational arena and began work at SWCHS in Jan of 2014.

With two of his three kids having now graduated from SWCHS, his third child is working his way through the ranks and Kayle remains hopeful his fourth will eventually be a Southwest Star as well.

One of the things he enjoys the most as an employee at SWCHS is the varying culture that involves like-minded colleagues, entertaining youth, and amazing community parents who make the work experience very enjoyable.

On the rare occasions where work is not on the list, Kayle likes to bike the back trails, work in the yard, hang with his life long college buddies, and connect with his kids. At the end of the day, he is thankful that Christ Jesus is gracious and loving from beginning to end. He is fully good and cares about the details!

Rob Wassenaar
Dean of Students
B.A. Economics, Stanford University
First year at SWCHS: 2012

Rob Wassenaar was born in Colorado but grew up in Minnesota. He earned his degree in quantitative economics at Stanford University where he also was a member of the 1987 NCAA national championship baseball team. He spent seven seasons in minor league baseball and finished with three seasons at AAA. After three years as a healthcare consultant, Rob joined the staff at Grace Church where he spent 14+ years serving in missions, sports ministry, and spiritual development. Mr. Wassenaar then joined the SWCHS staff as the dean of students in 2012. In addition to his role as the dean of students, Mr. Wass taught in the Bible department and currently serves as the supervisor for student life activities. As a sports nut, he is also the varsity baseball coach and loves to golf with anyone who wants to play.

Mr. Wass grew up attending church but it took the death of an amazing grandfather and the faithful witness of good high school friends for him to actually hear, understand and respond to the gospel of Christ. He came to faith and surrendered to Christ in 1981 through a bible study led by high school friends and athletes.

Mr. Wass and his wife are empty nesters and love to travel and visit their two grown sons and their amazing wives. He and his wife reside in Chaska and continually plan for their next vacation to the lovely beaches in Cancun.