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Erin Albanese is managing editor and reporter, covering Kentwood, Lowell and Wyoming. She was one of the original SNN staff writers, helping launch the site in 2013, and enjoys fulfilling the mission of sharing the stories of public education. She has worked as a journalist in the Grand Rapids area since 2000. A graduate of Central Michigan University, she has written for The Grand Rapids Press, Advance Newspapers, On-the-Town Magazine and Group Tour Media. Read Erin's full bio

Room to learn and grow

Byron Center Erin Albanese
There’s no shortage of sparkling new features in the 70,000-square-foot, two-story addition at the entrance of Byron Center High School. The space is designed to accommodate a growing student population...

Heavy-metal ready

Career Exploration Erin Albanese
Fourteen students, including several women, graduated from the first cohort of Metallica Scholars, an eight-week welding course...

Three newbies and a lifer hired as principals

Wyoming Erin Albanese
The district hired three new-to-Wyoming elementary principals along with a familiar face to lead the high school...

Governor talks grit with second-graders, budget with media

Issues in Education Erin Albanese
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited second-graders at Meadowlawn Elementary to talk about what it’s like to have her job. She also weighed in on state issues with the media...

Welcome to kindergarten!

Wyoming Erin Albanese
The district’s four elementary schools hosted a two-hour Kindergarten Smart Start the Friday before school started to help little ones feel comfortable with their new surroundings...

Takens to retire after 11 years of leading growing district

Byron Center Erin Albanese
After 11 years as superintendent of Byron Center Public Schools, Dan Takens announced he will retire as of Dec. 31...

Upping the equity quotient in math

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Leading Educators involves about 50 educators in Godwin Heights, Wyoming, Godfrey-Lee, Kentwood and Grand Rapids Public Schools who have signed on for a two-year commitment...

A Grand Gesture

Byron Center Erin Albanese
Students elected their beloved custodian as Homecoming grand marshal. In turn, he chose a student who made an effort to get to know him to ride at his side...

‘Nobody more deserving’ than Maranda for Education Advocacy Award

Kent ISD Erin Albanese
WOTV4Women host Maranda, known for her annual Park Parties, infectious energy and approachable interviewing style, is the recipient of the Kent Intermediate Association of School Boards Education Advocacy Award for her contributions to children...

‘A better side of me wanted to come out and wanted to stay out’

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Pedro ‘Petey’ Benda does maintenance and custodial work for the school district, keeping up with an endless to-do list. But he also saves time each day at Gladiola Elementary for something that has become a priority -- 15-minute conversations with third-grader Blake Hudson...

Trio of girl filmmakers ‘rock the world’ with strong voices

Byron Center Erin Albanese
Byron Center High School students addressed big issues and won big awards this year by taking on opportunities to enter film competitions...

‘Read. It’s really that simple’

Kentwood Erin Albanese
District-wide, more than 400 Pinewood, Valleywood and Crestwood middle school students went summer-book shopping to end the school year, each choosing three free books to read while school’s out...

Outdoor education according to fourth-graders

Byron Center Erin Albanese
The posters are part of the class’ legacy as they move on to fifth grade at Nickels Intermediate School...

‘You got this’

Wyoming Erin Albanese
In response to notes left on the wall, passersby leave messages of encouragement...

Overcoming homelessness to get her degree, she’s ready to help others

Grads with Grit Erin Albanese
Jordan Lovett, once homeless, graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree in social work. She is eager to advocate for others facing similar struggles to her own...

Kid-friendly goods, services wrap up economics unit

Byron Center Erin Albanese
The Brown Elementary School gymnasium was lined with second-grade vendors peddling their wares during a recent Marketplace Day...
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