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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

Fourth-graders and Fish Tales

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese
"Let's talk fish!" a Department of Natural Resources official told a group of Southeast Elementary School students, as they learned about the process of...

‘Our Diversity is Our Strength’

Kentwood Erin Albanese
At Bowen Elementary School, students come from 26 countries and that's a reason for celebration. At the second annual Parade of Nations, 100 students, clad...

Six Teachers Seek National Board Credentials

Multi Districts Erin Albanese
Big names in teaching in Kent County – Michigan Teachers of the Year for 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 – have joined forces to share the...

Tapping Their Potential

Caledonia Erin Albanese
Meet the League of Everyday Guys Inspiring Our Neighbors (not to be confused with the comic book-series turned-movie "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen"). Somehow,...

‘A Lot of Wisdom and Honest Talk’

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese
Lazevious Steele sat snugly in a barber chair as Duane Bacchus used a razor to perfect his fade. The next day, Lazevious and other...

Friend of Students, Fighter for Justice

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese
David Britten remembers standing in the lunchroom at Lee Middle/High School. He was the new middle school principal after leaving an elementary-principal post at...

Out of the Classroom and Into the Garden

Kentwood Erin Albanese
After touring the Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden at Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids Township, high school art students found peaceful places...

For Immigrant Families, ‘There’s a Lot of Fear’

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Kent School Services Network coordinator Erika VanDyke wasn't sure what the turnout would be for a recent Know Your Rights event for immigrants at...

#accepted

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese
Senior D'Nyszha Brand was accepted into six colleges: Baker College, Ferris State University, Wayne State University, Grand Rapids Community College, Aquinas College and Western...

New District Chief Values Community, Diversity

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese
The Board of Education has selected Kevin Polston, principal of Lakeshore Middle School, in Grand Haven Public Schools, as its new superintendent. The board plans...

Creating Strong Bonds, One Slushie at a Time

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese
You could call Susan Eiler the pizza pixie, the slushie specialist, the candy connoisseur or the movie maven. Some students refer to her as...

Teen Marketers Turn Profit at Spirit Store

Byron Center Erin Albanese
As a business, what's the best way to market to teenagers? Put them in charge, high school students recently proved. At Byron Center High School,...

Knowing Students Comes First for Teacher of the Year

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Question: If there are 100,000 teachers in Michigan, what is the probability of being named the state's Teacher of the Year? Answer: The probability cannot...

Kentwood’s Luke Wilcox Named Michigan Teacher of the Year

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Math teacher Luke Wilcox, who is credited with playing a large role in creating a culture of success at East Kentwood High School, is...

Shooting for the Top

Grads with Grit Erin Albanese
Donnie Alford owns his past with a perspective on where he comes from, where he is today and why it all matters that seems...

Art Award Tradition Continues for 35th Year of Excellence

All Districts Erin Albanese
Northview High School sophomore Nick Ensing's drawing depicts a colorful, detailed royal court, staffed by doe-eyed kings, queens and jesters. Junior Ellie Haveman's photo is...
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