Alexis Stark

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Alexis Stark is a reporter covering Byron Center, Caledonia, Godfrey-Lee, Kenowa Hills and Thornapple Kellogg. She grew up in metro Detroit and her journalism journey brought her west to Grand Rapids via Michigan State University where she covered features and campus news for The State News. She also co-authored three 100-question guides to increase understanding and awareness of various human identities, through the MSU School of Journalism. Following graduation, she worked as a beat reporter for The Ann Arbor News, covering stories on education, community, prison arts and poetry, before finding her calling in education reporting and landing at SNN. Alexis is also the author of a poetry chapbook, “Learning to Sleep in the Middle of the Bed.”

Peers build relationships, practice social skills

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Caledonia’s peer-to-peer program promotes friendship, inclusion and belonging amongst young students.

‘See kids for who they are’

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Second-grade teacher Kinsey Bykerk teaches her students about influential people with hope that they will grow up to inspire others.

STEAM night shows ‘we never stop learning’

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Godfrey-Lee’s first STEAM is LIT event encouraged students and their families to be curious scientists, innovative engineers and aspiring artists.

Second-graders explore the art of embroidery

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Marshall Elementary second-graders got crafty in art class and learned how to embroider their original designs.

Superintendent interviews scheduled for April 28 & 30

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

The Kenowa Hills Board of Education will interview four superintendent candidates on Tuesday, April 28, and Thursday, April 30.

Bond refinance projected to save nearly $1 million

Caledonia Alexis Stark

The Caledonia Community Schools Board of Education recently approved the refinancing of $10.5 million in bonds, projecting a savings of more than $830,000 over the remaining life of the 2016 bonds.

Trio of area schools recognized for literacy achievements

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Elementaries in Caledonia, Kenowa Hills and Lowell recently received the TalentFirst Literacy Leadership Award for their commitment to helping students grow as readers and increase literacy rates.

Basketball-inspired math board game is a slam dunk

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

A seventh-grade Math Madness tournament board game combines solving math functions with professional basketball player stats to create classroom fun.

‘Lean on your team’ says new middle-school leader

Caledonia Alexis Stark

After serving Caledonia Community Schools as a coach, teacher and parent, Angie Stauffer stepped into a new role as principal at Duncan Lake Middle School last December.

Amusement park twist makes physics fun

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

Sixth-graders use laws of motion, energy and gravity to transform their classroom into an amusement park.

School partners with GVSU for literacy event

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Grand Valley State University students collaborated with Zinser Elementary to host a literacy night, focused on phonics and fun for young learners.

Shredding the slopes with hand-built boards

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Kenowa Hills STEM Academy students learned how to apply physics to snowboarding concepts while building their own snowboards.

Actors reflect on history’s lessons, speaking out

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Byron Center High School’s theater club brings "Newsies" to the Van Singel Fine Arts Center stage, empowered by the show’s message of empowering youth to speak out against injustice.

Proud, exhausted, worthwhile: reflecting on the marathon of teaching

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

After more than 20 years of teaching, Lee Middle School science teacher Janene Parney has learned a lot about her profession and herself as a person.

Chef to a US president says ‘curiosity, consistency’ key to success

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

Cliff Rome, the nationally acclaimed restaurant owner and personal and executive chef to President Barack Obama, visited three Kent County schools during Black History Month to discuss the transformative power of hospitality.

Pre-K open houses Feb. 26 & 27

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Caledonia Community Schools families are invited to attend ‘PreK – Here I Come!’ to learn more about the early learning opportunities offered next school year at all five elementary schools.

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