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

Sisters Follow Identical Career Paths

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

West Godwin Elementary School Principal Steve Minard remembers interviewing teachers for a third-grade position. One candidate had an ideal background: an elementary education degree...

Playground Boss Raises Funds for New Area

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

Students ran onto the elementary school’s playground to find a volleyball net standing on a brand-new cement play area. Someone grabbed a ball and...

Butterflies, Borrowing Books Part of New Life

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Parkview Elementary first- and second-graders Erik and Isaac Alfaro spotted monarch caterpillars on milkweed plants at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, in Grand...

‘Like Brothers and Sisters’

Byron Center Erin Albanese

High school senior Kamryn Jansen helped sophomore Chris Lippenga to screen print a previously tie-dyed T-shirt. On the front they printed “LINKS” and on...

Biz Mentors Score Big with Students

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Freshman Campus student Shelby Brown and his “Big,” Sam Wilkening, have gotten to know each other during 90-minute mentoring sessions at Kentwood-based firm Mill...

Construction to Renovate High School Begins

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese

Come fall of 2017, high school students will enjoy a completely renovated school, and construction has officially begun. The district recently held a ground-breaking ceremony,...

What’s in Your Bucket?

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese

Every student at West Kelloggsville Elementary School has an invisible bucket. Johana Cruz explained the importance of keeping everyone's full. "If you're a bucket dipper,...

Writing Showcase Spotlights Young Scribes

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

West Godwin Elementary School fourth-grader Abel Garcia stuck a Post-It note on a story written by his cousin, Rosa, a kindergartner. On it, Abel...

Superintendent Announces Retirement

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

The way Superintendent David Britten approaches his job is hands-on, vocal and in a way that touches others' lives. He's at many athletic and...

Seniors to Sophomores: ‘Don’t Repeat Our Mistakes’

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Don't procrastinate. Learn to manage your time. Do your homework. Work on getting and keeping your grades up. Those were words of advice from high...

State Champ’s Flip Makes FOX Sports

Byron Center Erin Albanese

High School junior Walter Avesteffer hit a buzzer beater to end the half during the Special Olympics Celebrity Game and celebrated with a perfect...

Teacher Challenges Students to Think, Take Risks

Comstock Park Erin Albanese

Mike Swift flipped off the lights in his eighth-grade language arts classroom. He momentarily went into the hall, cracked open the door and peered...

Debate Team Qualifies for Tournament of Champions

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Michael Obuchi tied to quit the high school debate team after three years at the end of his junior year. He was burned out,...

Before-school Gym Builds Bodies and Brainpower

Wyoming Erin Albanese

In a game of real-life Hungry, Hungry Hippos, middle school students wheeled out on scooters to grab tennis balls from a basket. Before that, the 40...

Mark His Words: Haircut Has Locks of Impact

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Marshall Elementary School fourth-grader Mark Millard waved a fistful of his just-cut braids in the air, emotion showing in his eyes. Mark's classmates had just...

Two Students Earn National Scholastic Art Awards

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Two middle school students received National Scholastic Art Awards for work created in teacher Janine Campbell's art class. Eighth-grader Ethan Pipe won a National Silver award...

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