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Nationally ranked in jiu-jitsu, she’s more than ‘pretty good’ 

Cedar Springs Beth Heinen Bell
This sixth-grader is fast becoming a pre-teen powerhouse in the sporting world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, earning national rankings and competing with teens nearly twice her age...

Car enthusiast, shutterbug, entrepreneur

Rockford Beth Heinen Bell
Like many, this high school junior sought new ways to keep busy during the early days of COVID-19 shutdowns and quarantines. He’s now the owner/photographer of Mitten Project, a car photography business...

‘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...

‘I like to keep kindergarten playful and academic’

Caledonia Alexis Stark
It’s been thirty-two years and counting for this second-generation educator...

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...

Profesor de Rockstar: Randall Domeier

Byron Center Erin Albanese
Songs, festivities and decorations make for a lively and bright classroom, but Spanish teacher Randall Domier’s energy is what inspires and impacts his students and colleagues...

‘Committed to everything he tries’

Kent City Janice Holst
Between school work, a job, marching band and theater, this student steps up to provide warm clothing to community agricultural workers...

Finding her passion

Grand Rapids Phil de Haan
A decade ago Nicole Durso had to make a tough decision between a career in the restaurant industry or one in the classroom. Fortunately for students, she chose the latter...

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...

Always in the action, gym teacher connects through play

Wyoming Erin Albanese
After 37 years teaching, this teacher refuses to stand on the sidelines...

Spreading joy, for Alice

Caledonia Alexis Stark
After a big loss, a Caledonia family is doing something special for Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center in memory of their daughter...

School Supply Santa plans to gift staff to show support, thanks

Byron Center Erin Albanese
Denise Kooiker realizes school staff members are tired and weary. so she’s started an initiative to support their mental health...

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...

CTE changed his life – he wants more students to benefit

Kent City Morgan Jarema
He went to Washington D.C. to plead the case to lawmakers for more career and technical ed program funding...
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