Background
Kopple, William John Vande was born on December 16, 1949 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Roger James and Wilma Jane Vande Kopple.
literature and language professor
Kopple, William John Vande was born on December 16, 1949 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Roger James and Wilma Jane Vande Kopple.
Bachelor, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, 1972. Master of Arts, University Chicago, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1980.
English teacher Illiana Christian High School, Lansing, Illinois, 1973—1980. English professor, co-chair Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, since 1980.
Member of Conference on College Composition and Communications, National Council Teachers English.
Married Wanda Beth Vande Kopple, July 25, 1980. Children: Jonathan, Joel, Jason.