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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.”

Building skills for life, starting with food

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
A Kenowa Hills Middle School teacher is bringing back a life skills class for students to learn cooking and budgeting...

Long-vacant school building’s future still pending

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark
The GRPS Board of Education is accepting bids for the future of the former Kensington School until Feb. 1...

Book appétit

Caledonia Alexis Stark
The Dutton Elementary library became the Dutton Diner to allow students to “taste test” new books...

Kind, inclusive, encouraging

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Central Elementary students practice acceptance and kindness, and share the lessons around school...

‘Rich in so many ways’

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark
La Cervantes familia is forging their legacy in Grand Rapids Public Schools by serving students and the community...

Go blue! Two schools earn national ribbons of excellence 

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Brown and Marshall Elementary staff and students celebrate their Blue Ribbon School recognitions at Van Singel Fine Arts Center...

Opportunities + confidence = preparation

Multi Districts Alexis Stark
Lee High School’s first GEAR UP cohort readies to take the next step...

Annual LINKS lunch serves pre-holiday staff meal

Byron Center Alexis Stark
LINKS students at Byron Center High sent their teachers off with full stomachs right before Thanksgiving break...

Key to PBIS: it’s reinforced everywhere

Multi Districts Alexis Stark
Students across the county know school-wide expectations, and districts say that helps them focus on academics...

Wanted: your voice to weigh in on strategic plan 

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
One of the first opportunities for community members to share feedback is through a survey...

New athlete mentor program boosts grades, builds community 

Grand Rapids Community College Alexis Stark
Grand Rapids Community College athletes mentor freshman student athletes as they navigate college...

Board recommends leveling unused building, continues planning

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark
The Board of Education makes recommendations for the future of two buildings and continues planning to shutter, improve others...

‘We take care of one another’

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Kris Vydareny is the new principal at Marshall Elementary School...
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Student’s love of book, teacher’s Instagram post lead to author visit

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
A teacher’s Instagram post about a fifth-grader’s love of a book leads to a classroom visit by the author...

Board selects Salt Lake Community College VP as GRCC president

Grand Rapids Community College Alexis Stark
The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Charles Lepper as the new Grand Rapids Community College president...

Vote expected next month in framework of school building plan

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark
After gathering community feedback on its Facilities Master Plan, the district is moving into the next phase of planning...
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