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‘Never one-size-fits-all’: Showing up for each day’s unique challenges motivates this teacher

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Connecting with students and learning from them makes each day special for Spanish teacher Kelly Grey.

Sixth-graders travel the world… from their classroom

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Sixth-graders explored countries around the world, learned interesting facts and shared them with others.

Teacher, with community support, fills a family’s need

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
When second-grade teacher Cassie Atkinson noticed one of her students was missing a lot of school, she reached out to learn why.

Filling the need for teachers from within their own building

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
With their school’s support, three staff members see their dream of being teachers becoming a reality.

‘Grandpa’ makes an impact by helping English language learners

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Ed Meyer has been using his bilingual skills to help students with their language proficiency.

Senior shines on the soccer field, looks toward the future

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Henry Lopez-Pinedo’s plans after high school include continuing to play soccer, whether professionally or in college

Teacher finds joy in sharing the magic of art

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
For Godwin Heights art teacher Deanne Basse, teaching is about building relationships and connecting with students.

Wolverine WinterFest a hit with hundreds

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Godwin Heights rebranded its holiday event that brings families, staff and community together.

Holiday heroes

Multi Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Annual shopping event connects Wyoming Department of Public Safety officers with area students.

‘Everybody loves Mr. P’

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
For Chris Pulliams, being in the classroom is a way for him to connect with students and encourage them on to their next step.

Windproof houses and trash collectors made of trash: students get creative through STEM

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
North Godwin expands its STEM program with all students completing a project this fall.

Students learn about facial expressions through ‘creepy carrot’ art

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The creepy produce project was one of many activities for students at this year’s Fall Harvest at West Godwin.

Family members and heroes honored through art project

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Sugar skull drawings show Godwin Heights Middle students’ artistic talents through remembrances of those who have died.

‘Sassy, funny, scary’: students excited to return to the stage

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The district is set to present its first fall play since the COVID pandemic on Nov. 17 and 18.

Schools see success in statewide push for phonics-based approach to reading

The Road to Reading Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
After one year of using LETRS, Grand Rapids’ Sibley Elementary School saw its reading scores go up.

Building bonds, one game at a time

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Godwin Middle School hosted a day of activities designed for students and staff to get to know one another and build a strong school community.
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