B.A., Cedarville University; M.Div., Grand Rapids Theological Seminary; M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., University of the Free State

Career Path: Elementary school teacher, 1990-1996, 1998-2000; Church administrative assistant, 1996-1998; Church staff writer and singles ministry coordinator, 1996-2000; Publicity assistant, Kregel Publications, 2000-2004; Freelance editor, 2004-present; Adjunct faculty, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, 2010; Visiting Assistant Professor of Old Testament, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, 2010-present.

Research Interests: Biblical Hebrew language and linguistics; Old Testament narrative; human and divine education in the Old Testament.

Personal: Wendy enjoys reading, writing, and just about anything on public television. When she’s had enough solitude, she works at the office, has coffee (or tea) with friends, or travels to new places for the adventure of it.

Quotable: “Being here as a student was one of the most transformative experiences of my life. Being here as a professor is one of the greatest privileges of my life.”