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‘The bonds are lasting’

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

District EL Coordinator Andrea Donovan is in her 20th year of teaching in the Godfrey-Lee district, but has been part of the fami-’Lee’ since she was in kindergarten.

‘The universe just has its way of aligning’

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell

John Wondergem attended fourth grade at West Elementary, and later taught fourth grade in the very same classroom. Now, he’s the school’s new principal.

National History Teacher of the Year: ‘Teach truth that resonates’

Kentwood Erin Albanese

National History Teacher of the Year Matthew Vriesman is on a quest for truth.

Ready to lead

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Three new administrators are ready to show their pride at being part of the Forest Hills family.

Leaders in achievement pass the torch

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Laura Preuss brings her passion for helping adults to Kent ISD’s Adult Education program.

Leading to achieve

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Troy Reedy is the new principal at Byron Center High School.

New principal envisions ‘a bright future’ at his alma mater

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

A former teacher is taking the reins as the new leader and foundation-builder at Ottawa Hills High School.

Environmental educator receives fellowship

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Sixth-grade teacher Patty Tolly will use her fellowship to educate students about water, its chemical composition and what pollutes it.

High expectations, open hearts are administrators’ leadership strategies

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Assistant Principals April Chambliss and Colleen Holmes have joined the pack in Wyoming Public Schools.

‘My days just fly by’

Lowell Erin Albanese

Energy from high school students propels Josh Rose through his days teaching chemistry at Lowell High School.

Parents, students revitalize C.A. Frost garden

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Parents and students have spent hundreds of hours bringing a school garden back to life.

Hinds named interim superintendent

Northview Morgan Jarema

Dr. Christina Hinds says her plan to lead the district this year revolves around a single word: consistency.

New principal strives to be ‘part of the solution’

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Stephanie Olson is the new principal of Wealthy Elementary School. SNN gets to know her in this edition of Meet Your Administrators.

After taking a video production class, ‘there was no other option’

Rockford Allison Poosawtsee

This Rockford student did a 180 from pursuing medical training to becoming an aspiring filmmaker.

Travel-loving, pizza-eating, action movie fan to students: ‘I’ll always believe in them’

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell

Joe Scotto is the new principal at Grand View Elementary School. SNN gets to know him in this edition of Meet Your Administrators.

Soccer-loving Swiftie values students’ wisdom

Northview Morgan Jarema

Angie Balczak is the new principal at North Oakview Elementary. SNN gets to know the 1998 Northview High graduate in this edition of Meet Your Administrator.

Montessori educator talks passion, challenges & upsides of profession

Senior shutterbug lives to capture moments in time

Afghan student shares story of escape, survival & the hero who helped him on the way

Parents learn English, form school connections

Fifth-graders prepare for STEM project with an animal visit

Art plus STEM = student-designed machines

Library learning includes space, the eclipse and all things astronomical

Book battle promotes literacy, teamwork

High-schoolers share experience in AP African American Studies with State Board of Education

Red Hawk Rivals episode 2: ‘Cornhole’

High school journalists provide behind-the-scenes look at news production

Basketball team unites students, promotes inclusion

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