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Profiles of Students, Staff, Teachers

‘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...

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...

Cook’n up the dance moves

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Aaron Berlin is the new dean at Wyoming Junior High. SNN gets to know him in this edition of Meet Your Administrators...

Leading with strength, consistency and love

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Whitney Mitchell Krusniak is the new supervisor of special education and early childhood programming Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center...

Bird nerd, off-roader, intentional leader

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell
Jen Burns is the new principal at Century Park Learning Center. SNN gets to know her in this edition of Meet Your Administrators...

Connecting both ends of the talent pipeline

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
In his new position, Ryan Graham will spread the word to students and businesses about the possibilities offered through Kent ISD’s secondary education programs...
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