Byron Center — After 23 years in administrative roles, most recently at Marshall Elementary, Kris Vydareny is the new principal at West Middle School.
Previous positions in education:
- Principal, Marshall Elementary, three years
- Principal, Paris Ridge Elementary in Caledonia, nine years
- Principal, Appleview Elementary in Sparta, six years
- Principal, Breton Downs Elementary in East Grand Rapids, two years
- Assistant principal, an elementary school in Colorado, three years
On changing grade levels: “I am very excited. I had the opportunity to meet with over 35 staff members this summer — they are an outstanding group who care deeply about students and helping them be successful, both in the classroom and outside of it. After 23 years in elementary schools, I was seeking a new professional challenge and looking to impact students in a different way at a different point in their educational journey.”
What he’s most excited about: “Working alongside and leading a dedicated group of professionals who care deeply about their profession, our kids and our BC community. As my own children navigated life in middle and high school, I saw firsthand the important and impactful role that key adults played in their lives. … Now I get the opportunity to assist at this critical juncture between elementary and high school.”
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