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Meet Your Administrators

Get to know the new leader in your school: This series captures the passions, personalities and goals of new administrators.

Her passion: advocating for ‘that one kid’

Northview Beth Heinen Bell

“My primary role is overseeing the special education department here, but on a day-to-day basis, my day never looks the same.” Get to know Northview’s new director of special services.

‘I get to be a dad to so many people’

Northview Beth Heinen Bell

The new assistant principal at Crossroads Middle School says he seeks to see humanity in every interaction and every relationship he builds.

‘Lean on your team’ says new middle-school leader

Caledonia Alexis Stark

After serving Caledonia Community Schools as a coach, teacher and parent, Angie Stauffer stepped into a new role as principal at Duncan Lake Middle School last December.

Longtime English teacher discovers ‘the possibilities of something new’

Northview Beth Heinen Bell

She’s a teacher of teachers, the daughter of a dairy farmer and a firm believer in nature as therapy. Meet Northview High School’s new assistant principal.

He plans to ‘walk the line’ in new AP role

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Justin Noordhoek is the new assistant principal of East Grand Rapids High School.

Familiar face, new role

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

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

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.

New AP traded a life on stage for one in education

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Bill Kenny 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.

‘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.

Servant leader wants to further ‘that family feel’

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

Lee Elementary’s new principal Sara Jewett is up for the challenge and opportunity to build new relationships.

She made the jump from teacher to principal

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Tina Mysliwiec is now leading Brown Elementary as principal, after teaching in the building for almost eight years.

‘I’ve hit the pinnacle with this role’

Northview Beth Heinen Bell

A graduate of the district, Brent Dickerson is now the new principal of Northview High School

New admin roles brought this duo back together

Rockford Riley Kelley

Chelsea Cates and Darcy Seelye are the new assistant principals at Rockford High School.

Bringing a ‘mentor mentality’ to the district’s top job

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

A seasoned educator, coach and leader joins the TK community.

New principal: relationships, academics go hand in hand

Kentwood Erin Albanese

After 20 years in Chicago schools, Sarah Hamilla joins Glenwood Elementary as its new principal.

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