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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.

‘To be seen as a person they can go to is very rewarding’

Kentwood Erin Albanese

The new principal at Townline Elementary School worked at ESPN and IndyCar racing before finding his fit in education.

New leadership, shared vision: Principals embrace innovation & opportunity

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The new administrative duo at Godwin Heights High School is on the same page when it comes to leadership, but not when it comes to cats and dogs.

A familiar face with a New England accent returns

Byron Center Alexis Stark

With a spring in his step and his signature Boston accent, Gregg Bruno is excited to return to Byron Center as Marshall Elementary’s new principal.

His leadership style: positive change through encouragement

Kent City Beth Heinen Bell

With a background in exercise science and one failed retirement behind him, Kent City Elementary’s new assistant principal is eager to bring his energy and perspective to the district.

He wants to set others up for success

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Chad Nielsen is the new assistant principal at East Kentwood High School.

Building ‘lifelong connection with learning’ through community ed

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell

She says education “has been a big part of my story,” even though she couldn’t have imagined so as a child. Get to know Grandville’s new Community Education director.

New center programs director says return ‘feels like coming home’

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Building on two decades of experience with GRPS, the new director returns to where her career began in order to advance programming for students with complex needs.

New principal seeks to provide a ‘phenomenal educational experience’

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Tamika Henry is the new principal of Grand Rapids Public Museum High School.

New elementary principal ‘honored’ to lead

Sparta Riley Kelley

Kelley VanVliet is the new principal of Ridgeview Elementary.

District expands leadership team

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Forest Hills Public Schools has filled several administrative positions for the 2025–26 school year, including roles in human resources, student services and school leadership.