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She finds joy in guiding the youngest learners

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

She’s learned to prioritize when one student needs help with their work, another needs his shoe tied, a third says their tummy hurts and another is tattling — all at the same time.

Inspiring her peers to make time to make a difference

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A last-minute challenge during Orange Week showcased a Eastern High senior’s leadership, service and commitment to Kids’ Food Basket.

Familiar face, new role

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

Former Spanish teacher Scott Szczepanek is the new assistant principal at Thornapple Kellogg High School.

Re-launched elementary program seeks male volunteers

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

A volunteer program at Alpine Elementary on hiatus since the pandemic has been re-launched and is seeking male role models.

She shares the joy of teaching, language & smiling ‘for real’

Wyoming Erin Albanese

English-language teacher Laura Bierens Bale says of her students: ‘They are part of us. They belong here.’

She decks the freshman hall with all things jolly

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Wyoming High School teacher Emily Wallce covers the freshman hallway walls in holiday decor, one of many ways she shares joy with them.

Band member, Scout builds tools for drummers

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Percussion sawhorses are making practice easy for drummers at Wyoming High School, thanks to a scout and band member.

High school students lead lessons for middle-school peers

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

They may be just a few years older, but Lee High School students are providing middle-schoolers with a map to success.

Teacher strives to empower through art

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Longtime art teacher Holly Lampen talks about how she found her place in education, and the hope for the future that her students instill in her.

Why so happy? ‘Kindergarten is just my jam’

Lowell Erin Albanese

After two decades at Alto Elementary, this teacher still gets energy from being part of her kindergartners’ growth.

KEC campus principals encourage empowerment, connection

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

SNN gets to know both of these new principals in this edition of Meet Your Administrators.

‘I love to see things grow,’ veteran educator says

Rockford Riley Kelley

Developmental kindergarten teacher Annette DuBridge talks about what her profession means to her.

New AP traded a life on stage for one in education

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Bill Kenney is the new assistant principal of C.A. Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary and Blandford School.

Yes, he is tall, & he has high hopes for middle-schoolers

Lowell Erin Albanese

A new face in the district, Andrew Steketee takes the helm at Lowell Middle School.

Her recipe for leadership: mixing example with inspiration

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Junior Annet Lopez-Pinedo earned a Youth Award from the Committee to Honor César E. Chávez in recognition of her leadership.

‘If they like being at school, they’re going to learn more’

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

Ben Sleeman brings his leadership style – and pet bearded dragon – in move to McFall Elementary.

She finds joy in guiding the youngest learners

Inspiring her peers to make time to make a difference

Familiar face, new role

Re-launched elementary program seeks male volunteers

Across state lines, art students find a shared rhythm

Healthy, fulfilling vending options: books

New math strategy equals confidence, competence

Alum shares love of reading, writing with students

Elementary school integrates therapy dog into lessons

Student documentary honors retired counseling dog

Speech, occupational therapy blend during weekly class

High school students lead lessons for middle-school peers

Profiles of Students, Staff, Teachers

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