Erin Albanese

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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

‘Like Walking Into a Big Hug’

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

There are books galore in Rebecca English's high school classroom. New and old and of many genres, they are categorized and in bins along...

‘They Get to Own Their Learning’

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese

Manuel Ochoa's face lit up in a smile. He had just learned he will exit the middle school's new School within a School Program...

Re-created Music Videos Help Hone Production Skills

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

You can "Jump!" in teacher Jeff Patin's introduction to video production class, or "Walk like an Egyptian," or go "Dancing in the Dark." As part...

Students Apply Science by Counting Kernels and Chucking Pumpkins

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Using kernels of knowledge gained from teacher Sherri Newenhouse, Brown Elementary School students participated in an "a-maize-ing" project: helping farmer Marc Van Dyk estimate...

Pumpkin Math is Elementary

Kentwood Erin Albanese

It's the great pumpkin, Southwood Elementary students, and it's fun to weigh, measure and catapult through the air. The school's family event, "Math + Pumpkins...

Library Lab Experience Makes House Call – at School

Caledonia Erin Albanese

Paris Ridge Elementary students walked into an art room that had been transformed into a mini-maker space. Before them were kits with activities in...

Taking a Bite out of Cancer

Byron Center Erin Albanese

The Byron Center Bulldogs bit cancer Oct. 21 during their home football game. Varsity players donned neon yellow jerseys with the names of honorees...

Harvest Fest is Bumper Crop of Fun

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

The county fair stopped by North Godwin Elementary School for Harvest Day, when students met a horse and goats, played games for treats, made...

She Walks in Their Shoes to Understand Their Challenges

Classrooms for All Erin Albanese

At Bowen Elementary School, English Learner teacher Katie Lett's students recently filled out "All About Me" forms. Soon they would write details about themselves...

Getting the Wiggles Out Helps Students Learn

Wyoming Erin Albanese

In teachers Danielle Terpstra and Kristen Accorsi's classrooms, 50 first-graders sit on yoga balls, wobble stools and yoga mats, and stand on balance boards....

Students Need Civics More than Ever, Educators Say

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Hillary Baker and Ellen Zwarensteyn have coached students in becoming so well-versed in government and civics that they take home national awards. Baker has led...

Staff, Students Connect Through After-school Sports

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese

Second-grader Alvaro Guizar hit a foam tennis ball over the net in the gymnasium. "Nice backswing. I like that swing!" yelled West Kelloggsville Elementary...

‘I’ve Got to Be an Example’

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

Jaime Ramirez is "not a political guy," but he plans to vote Nov. 8 for the first time as an American. An immigrant from Mexico,...

‘Look at How Much Stuff is Growing’

Caledonia Erin Albanese

When students talk about food with third-grade teacher Karen Rath, they mention beets, cilantro and parsnips and explain how things grow. To test their...

‘Beacon for the Community’ Say Super School Leaders at Museum School Celebration

Grand Rapids Erin Albanese

The Grand Rapids Museum School is all about history, heritage, culture and providing ways to learn right in the heart of the city. So...

Birds, Bees and Butterflies Brighten Children’s Garden

Kentwood Erin Albanese

A sensory garden serving Kentwood's youngest students is more whimsical than ever, thanks to the artwork of East Kentwood High School art teacher Adrienne...

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