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Profiles of Students, Staff, Teachers

Bringing a ‘mentor mentality’ to the district’s top job 

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark
A seasoned educator, coach and leader joins the TK community.

New principal: relationships, academics go hand in hand

Kentwood Erin Albanese
After 20 years in Chicago schools, Sarah Hamilla joins Glenwood Elementary as its new principal.

This principal is thrilled to oversee ‘incredibly unique’ theme schools

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Erin Shadowens is the new principal of C.A. Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary and Blandford School.

New role, same Highlands: ‘I love this place’ 

Northview Beth Heinen Bell
It’s a brand-new position, but she’s not brand new to Highlands Middle School. Get to know the new assistant principal.

Longtime Knight returns home to lead

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
A former high school teacher and middle school principal, Abby Wiseman returns to her home district as principal at Central Elementary.

He found his fit teaching students about engineering

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The Kelloggsville alum returns to inspire future innovations in the middle school’s STEM and broadcast programs.

New assistant principal is loving return to district

Sparta Riley Kelley
Kelly Petersen is the new assistant principal of Ridgeview Elementary.

Doing school as a team: ‘Whatever it takes to make it happen’ 

Northview Beth Heinen Bell
What’s at the heart of everything this busy educator does? Teamwork. Get to know the new Crossroads Middle School principal.

K-12 education culminates ‘a full body of work,’ he says

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell
As Grandville’s new athletic director, Charlie Kleinheksel looks forward to bringing his whole self to the role in order to serve students who are doing the same.

‘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.

Her passion: helping students gain skills to be independent

Lowell Erin Albanese
What’s the most amazing thing about special education teacher Anna Mainero’s students? Read why there are so many that it’s hard for her to choose.

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. 
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