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

“Am I in America, Really?” Refugee Students Leave Terror Behind, Look to Future

Classrooms for All Erin Albanese

Gloria Tungabose's eyes flash as she tells of her father, killed in Burundi. Her mother's ethnicity was Tutsi and her father's was Hutu, and...

Student Braves ‘Train of Death’ to Come to U.S., Go to School

Classrooms for All Erin Albanese

Kenia's story of her journey to the U.S. comes through the fuzzy lens of a child's memory. She's uncertain how long she traveled or...

Young Artist Leaves Mark with Mural

Kent ISD Erin Albanese

When senior Kibsaim "Kibsy" Ruiz Salva paints, she relaxes. That's an important outlet for someone who is already working toward becoming a doctor. Kibsy is...

An Engaging Alternative to Conferences

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese

During the high school Showcase, senior José Vicario showed his mother, Jovita Vicario, what he's been working on at school. He explained the importance of a...

Puppeteer’s Magic Engages Young Readers

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

The author of "The Tomato Collection" and several other children's books recently gave West Godwin Elementary students a few tips in writing, with help...

Food Day Celebrates Cultures Across the Globe

Kentwood Erin Albanese

East Kentwood High School seniors Jai'Ana Moore and Zachary VanderScheer wanted to bring students together over food from different countries and cultures. While they...

Retro Dinner Theater, with Songs You Can Dance To

Comstock Park Erin Albanese

Mill Creek Middle School sixth-grade choir students opened their arms wide, punctuating "Life goes on, bra!" during the Beatles' 1968 hit "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da". Then they...

Realtors Get Schooled on One District

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Real-estate agent Dave DeBruyn has been selling homes in Kentwood for 35 years, and says he knows what buyers care about most: location and...

Blind Pianist, Composer Inspires Visually Impaired Students

Kent ISD Erin Albanese

Blind pianist and composer Marcus Roberts sat front and center on the DeVos Performance Hall stage and gave blind students advice: "The most important...

Finding and Sharing the Beat

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

The beat of Godfrey-Lee Early Childhood Center students' drums mixed with jangling tambourines, clanging blocks and sounds made by hitting sticks on household items...

Evening of Science, Slime and Snacks

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese

Colorful slime gelled and circuits connected recently during Rocket Family Night at Kelloggsville Middle School. Five classrooms were set up with hands-on science experiments for...

Young Entrepreneurs Create Learning Marketplace

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

West Godwin Elementary first- through fourth-grade students spent an evening working as mini-entrepreneurs at the T21 Marketplace, selling candyand other goodies, masks and chances...

The Price of Distracted Driving

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Student drivers had to react quickly while using a distracted-driving simulator. Cars pulled out in front of them. Children kicked balls into the road. Trucks...

Arts Festival Showcases Talent Across District

Wyoming Erin Albanese

The talents of Wyoming Public Schools students, from art to singing, theater, band, and robotics, merged for the day-long Festival of the Arts recently. Student-created...

A New Kind of First Aid – for Student Mental Health

All Districts Erin Albanese

If a child has green snot coming from his nose, he might be taken to a doctor, right? asked Karyll Russell, Sparta Middle School...

Hands-on Science Just Outside the Door: Students Explore New Learning Center

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

Godfrey-Lee Early Childhood Center first-grader Shaby Pablo-Pablo was on the lookout for an American goldfinch's habitat. He spied it up in a tree. "Shaby's bird's...

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