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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.”

She made the jump from teacher to principal

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Tina Mysliwiec is now leading Brown Elementary as principal, after teaching in the building for almost eight years.

Living Lab courtyard gives reading challenge autumn ambience

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Zinser Elementary fifth-graders help care for the Living Lab in their courtyard, so they can enjoy Michigan weather while reading outside. 

Bringing a ‘mentor mentality’ to the district’s top job 

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark
A seasoned educator, coach and leader joins the TK community.

High school students put on Hispanic Heritage Festival for community

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
This year’s well-attended Hispanic Heritage Festival was organized by the Legendary Leaders student group.

Longtime Knight returns home to lead

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
A former high school teacher and middle school principal, Abby Wiseman returns to her home district as principal at Central Elementary.

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off colorfully

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
Godfrey Elementary celebrated the start of Hispanic Heritage Month with a spirit day for students to wear clothing representing their cultures. 

A familiar face with a New England accent returns 

Byron Center Alexis Stark
With a spring in his step and his signature Boston accent, Gregg Bruno is excited to return to Byron Center as Marshall Elementary’s new principal.

District lays off three principals, other administrators

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
Citing budget uncertainties and declining student numbers, Godfrey-Lee Public Schools laid off several administrators just ahead of Labor Day.

First-day sunrise inspires seniors’ final year of learning 

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark
As they watched the sun rise on their last first day of high school, Thornapple Kellogg High School seniors shared what they were most looking forward to about the year ahead. 

New school building opens today  

Caledonia Alexis Stark
The brand new, air conditioned and more accessible Dutton Elementary school opens to students and staff for the first day of school today.

Elementary principal heads to West Middle

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Marshall Elementary Principal Kris Vydareny will be transitioning to the same role at West Middle School this fall.

Community theater serves as a summer teacher  

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Students, teachers and community members came together this summer to perform a musical and learn new things about themselves. 

Fifth-graders sound off on first day of school

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
Godfrey Elementary fifth-graders are excited to learn about respect, reading and recess this school year.

Designing their way out of ‘wicked’ problems

Grandville Alexis Stark
This summer’s Wege Prize High School Collaborative Studio, hosted by Kendall College of Art and Design, inspired students to design accessible and sustainable parks, fashion and prescription pill bottles.

Reimagined summer school ignites creativity in the community

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark
Grand Rapids Public Schools’ Ignite: Summer Learning program connected students with their community through field trips and local partnerships.

New crochet club at Kraft Meadows has students hooked

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Rising seventh-grader Olive Roush helped cultivate a close-knit community of crocheters in a new after-school club at Kraft Meadows Intermediate. 
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