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Profiles of Students, Staff, Teachers

Fourth-graders use their voice to lift up peers

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Delivering sack suppers, planning school improvements and helping kindergartners are all ways these fourth-graders are helping out.

Seventh-grader talks about gift of confidence provided by prosthetic arm nine years ago

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

What impact did creating a prosthetic arm for a 4-year-old have? SNN talks to the people that made it happen nine years ago

Finding focus and a fresh start through auto mechanics

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A fresh start gives a Comstock Park junior a new perspective about school and his future.

Teacher finds joy in sharing the magic of art

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

For Godwin Heights art teacher Deanne Basse, teaching is about building relationships and connecting with students.

‘Other kids look up to him’

Northview Morgan Jarema

A teacher at Highlands Middle calls this sixth-grader “very well respected” by other students and staff members.

His first mission: Honor Fighting Scots who served

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Before graduating high school, senior Brody Woodwyk is leading the effort to raise funds for a permanent veterans memorial at Caledonia High School.

District hires new special education director

Lowell Erin Albanese

Liz McCall is meeting staff, modeling instruction as the new special education director in Lowell Area Schools.

They built it, and people came

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The KPS administration’s vision of a full-service library continues to grow with the help of Kent District Library. A 2015 millage and a grant from the Steelcase Foundation were key.

Credit to Minecraft? Student plans future in engineering

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley

Cedar Springs High School senior Joslyn Zavala is working toward a career as a civil engineer. Kent Career Tech Center, she said, helped her figure that out.

‘The best feeling’: Student growth paramount for GRPS teacher

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Dominic Biolchini channels the energy of his classroom into a symphony of learning.

‘It’s all about seeing the students discover something for the first time’

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

For biology teacher Aaron Peoples, no two days in the world of teaching are ever the same, which is just the way he likes it.

Students connect their dreams to careers, college

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Townline Elementary students had a chance to explore their dreams with professionals who talked about cooking, music, fashion and college opportunities.

A veteran superintendent looks back on 10 eventful years

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

As SNN celebrates its 10th anniversary, Kenowa Hills Superintendent Jerry Hopkins reflects on the last 10 years in his role and in the world of education.

‘Everybody loves Mr. P’

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

For Chris Pulliams, being in the classroom is a way for him to connect with students and encourage them on to their next step.

‘No day is the same, and that’s why I enjoy it’

Kent City Alexis Stark

Passionate about reading and watching her second-graders grow, Monica Moore hopes to teach in Kent City her entire career.

‘I want to help students see the beauty in math’

Wyoming Erin Albanese

After 25 years teaching, Eric Retan loves the challenge of engaging students in math and showing its relevance.

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