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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.

Early career shift a win for this educator, those she serves

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Jenny Fee says she is looking forward to serving as the Kent ISD’s assistant superintendent of instructional services.

The ‘MVP’ in the principal’s office

Wyoming Erin Albanese

New Wyoming Junior High Principal Mike Perez hopes to be “that somebody that could make things better” for students. SNN gets to know him better in this edition of Meet Your Administrators.

A new, shared role for two familiar faces

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

Thornapple Kellogg High School has two new assistant principals: Gregg Bruno and Jeff Dock.

Her recipe for success: impact, inspiration & extra bacon

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Jennafer Slanger, new principal of Lakeside Elementary, is ‘grateful and honored’ to be with East Grand Rapids Public Schools.

Inspired by her grandmother, she wants to be a ‘school mom’

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

Amy Forman is the new principal at Page Elementary.

He’s a football fan all about empowering team excellence

Caledonia Alexis Stark

New Emmons Lake Elementary Principal Nathan Walters says he learns joy and gratitude from his students.

Agents of change teaming up to lead, with snacks

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Godfrey Elementary’s new principal Joseph Alcaraz is in the driver’s seat and assistant principal Colleen Heyboer is riding shotgun.

Their aim: helping students ‘find their community’

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

William Cataldo is the new Northern Trails 5/6 principal, and Natalie Bice is the new Central Middle School assistant principal.

Scooch over; this principal wants to eat lunch with you

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell

Alan Bosker is the new principal of Cummings Elementary School. SNN gets to know him better in this edition of Meet Your Administrators.

New athletic director ready to be ‘a slingshot supporter’

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Mitchell Gabriele brings his enthusiasm for sports to Comstock Park with the greater goal of serving the community.

New principal offers superhero wisdom: ‘With great power comes great responsibility’

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Steven Reynolds is the new principal at Wyoming Intermediate School. SNN gets to know him better in this edition of Meet Your Administrators.

Unconventional path leads ‘people person’ to new admin post

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

This wedding planner turned marketer turned educator is now serving the district that first jump-started her interest in teaching.

Making middle school ‘the absolute best it can be’

Kent City Beth Heinen Bell

While Curt Gerbers is a familiar face at Kent City Middle School, he’s taking on a new role as principal this year. SNN gets to know him better in this edition of Meet Your Administrators.