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Meet Your Administrators

‘Whatever it takes’ to make a positive impact

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Lance Jones is the new principal at Paris Ridge Elementary School...

The man with a plan for success

Cedar Springs Beth Heinen Bell
A familiar face in Cedar Springs is taking on a new role this year: director of post-secondary success...

Community spirit impresses new Stoney Creek principal

Comstock Park Karen Gentry
Robin Picarazzi is the new principal of Stoney Creek Elementary. SNN gets to know her in this edition of Meet Your Administrators...

New interim superintendent aims to build a culture of ‘we’

Sparta Jane Lally
Former assistant Superintendent Joel Stoner becomes interim superintendent in Sparta...

‘I want us to be united’

Cedar Springs Beth Heinen Bell
Bill Cataldo is taking on a new role in Cedar Springs, as principal of both the Middle School and Red Hawk Intermediate...

Looking ahead with optimism and positivity

Wyoming Erin Albanese
The new assistant principals are getting settled at Wyoming Junior High and Wyoming High School...

Social butterfly, schedule juggler, challenge taker on-er

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell
Ashlee Buchholz is the new assistant principal at Grandville High School. SNN gets to know her in this edition of Meet Your Administrator...

Taking her own advice & trying something new

Cedar Springs Beth Heinen Bell
Cassandra Chartier is the new director of preschool and Campus Kids programs for Cedar Springs Public Schools. SNN gets to know her in this edition of Meet Your Administrators...

‘I’m here to serve students’ says Coast Guard alum, weather-watcher

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Bill Dinkelmann is the new assistant superintendent at Kenowa Hills Public Schools...

Big shoes to fill, but ‘things can be different, and it can be OK’

Rockford Beth Heinen Bell
Korie Wilson-Crawford is ready for the challenge of leading a district unfamiliar with leadership changes...

Her two No. 1 priorities: ‘keep them safe and keep them learning’

Forest Hills Morgan Jarema
She still gets to interact with students, and will help craft professional development for her colleagues...

Former Wyoming Park student athlete is new AD for EGR

East Grand Rapids Phil de Haan
Chris Zylstra is the new athletic director for East Grand Rapids. SNN gets to know him in this edition of Meet Your Administrators...

Laser tag advocate, magician, teen empathizer

Rockford Beth Heinen Bell
Derek Dillon is the new assistant principal at the Rockford Freshman Center. SNN gets to know him in this edition of Meet Your Administrators...

Listening, believing in students

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
Johana Rodriguez-Quist is the new Godfrey Elementary School principal...

From coaching to educator, she’s inspired by listening to students and an empowering playlist

Lowell Beth Heinen Bell
Abby Wiseman is the new principal at Lowell Middle School. SNN gets to know her in this edition of Meet Your Administrators...

Former UPS loader-driver, woodworker wants students to feel heard

Caledonia Alexis Stark
William Martin is the new principal at Caledonia High School...
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