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Early Elementary
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Julia Chicoine Transitional Kindergarten Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 2201Send an Email Read More
I absolutely love the Connect 4 Learning curriculum and can see how much it allows for students to grow through social emotional learning. I could not ask for a more perfect job!
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Nicole Hansen Kindergarten Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 2200Send an Email Read More
As a kindergarten teacher, I absolutely love diving into the inquisitive and growing minds of our youngest learners. I feel so fortunate to have found a home at WMAAA where the focus on the arts speaks to my passions.
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Julia Neckermann Kindergarten Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 2204Send an Email Read More
My favorite part of teaching is seeing the curiosity and excitement in the student's eyes as they learn something new.
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Jenn Wilthof Kindergarten Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 2202Send an Email Read More
Teaching kindergarten is my passion! Being a early childhood educator is so important and such an honor. As a kindergarten teacher I am often one of the first educators to enhance and instill the love of learning in young children.
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Staci Brown 1st Grade Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 2205Send an Email Read More
My favorite part of teaching is to see the excitement and pride in a child when they finally "get it"!
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Stephanie Schumaker 1st Grade Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 2206Send an Email Read More
I love the creativity of each unique child.
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Madeline Mahler ParaprofessionalSend an Email Read More
I love seeing the kids learn new things and grow confidence throughout the year!
Middle Elementary
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Savannah Bakker 2nd Grade Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 1103Send an Email Read More
Getting to form connections with so many amazing students and watch their excitement about school grow is why I decided I wanted to be a teacher!
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Carrie McKinnon 2nd Grade Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 2207Send an Email Read More
It is an honor to partner with our WMAAA families to help our students grow and learn!
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Sara Troast 2nd Grade Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 1105Send an Email Read More
I love to create opportunities for my students to have those light bulb moments and enjoy the process.
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Morgan Gundy 3rd Grade Teacher (616)-844-9961, ext. 1104Send an Email Read More
I love seeing students learn about themselves and the world!
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Linda Karell ParaprofessionalSend an Email Read More
It's amazing to be able to work with the students who need a little extra one on one help.
Upper Elementary
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Michelle Brydon 4th Grade Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 4404Send an Email Read More
I love seeing light bulbs come on when students get the concepts I have been teaching.
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Erin Henderson 4th Grade Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 4402Send an Email Read More
My favorite part of teaching is being able to build a relationship with all my students...
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Jason Cooke 5th Grade Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 4407Send an Email Read More
My favorite part about teaching is Building relationships with my students that last way beyond the one year I have them in class.
Middle School
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Jeff Bretz Middle School Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 6607Send an Email Read More
My favorite part of teaching is when I get to see all of the "ah ha" moments of my students.
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Rachael Hobeck Middle School Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 6605Send an Email Read More
I love to see when a difficult topic suddenly clicks for my students. It totally makes all the hard work worth it!
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Sam Innis Middle School Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 4405Send an Email Read More
It is really rewarding to see students grow over the year and basically start to become "real" people.
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Ben Langholz Middle School Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 6603Send an Email Read More
My favorite part of teaching is guiding students through their learning experience.
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Kendra Streng Middle School Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 4403Send an Email Read More
Watching students develop their talents as well as grow academically is very rewarding!
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Mary Trask Middle School Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 3303Send an Email Read More
WMAAA students are so creative and it is fun to see.
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Alison Vroegop Middle School Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 6601Send an Email Read More
My favorite part of teaching is getting to know students and watch them grow in their understanding of challenging topics. I love seeing their eyes light up when something finally makes sense.
Arts
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Mandy DeBoer Theatre Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 5503Send an Email Read More
I love sharing two of my passions, theatre and education. Getting to teach students through the integration of academics and theatre is amazing. And to top that all off, I get to help students to find their confidence and have a strong sense of who they are, so they can be successful in all that they do.
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Danielle Oster Dance Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 5505Send an Email Read More
My favorite part about teaching is watching my students grow into amazing artists.
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Daniel Zock Visual Art Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 6600Send an Email Read More
The integration of the arts within all areas of school curriculum is an art teacher's dream come true. As one of the Visual Arts teachers here I am also very excited to be a part of developing a Digital Arts program to go along with our already strong arts program.
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Adam Weber Band Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 5504Send an Email Read More
My favorite part of teaching is seeing students progress from learning how to play an instrument into gaining ability and confidence into becoming competent musicians.
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Justin Auten Music Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 5501Send an Email Read More
My favorite parts of teaching are developing relationships with students, watching them grow, and fostering their love for music!
Special Services
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MaryAnn Dykstra Elementary Resource Room (616) 844-9961, ext. 3304Send an Email Read More
My favorite part of teaching is when a student attains all of their goals and "graduates" from my program.
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Krista Gravois ParaprofessionalSend an Email Read More
WMAAA has a welcoming community that is just beautiful!
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Miranda Ybbarra ParaprofessionalSend an Email Read More
I have worked with children for almost 30 years.
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Stephanie Berg Reading Interventionist (616) 844-9961, ext. 4400Send an Email Read More
My favorite part about teaching is building a relationship with each child and getting to see them reach their goals!
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Jordan Zubrickas Mindfulness Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 3302Send an Email Read More
I love the energy and imagination that each child brings to each moment and new experience in the classroom.
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Heather Pease Mindfulness (616) 844-9961, ext. 3302Send an Email Read More
I am constantly impressed by the creativity and talent of our students and staff!
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Leanne Derks 4th-8th Grade Special Education Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 5502 Send an Email Read More
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Katie Marshall 4th-8th Grade Special Education Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 5502 Send an Email Read More
Preschool
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Amanda Carrier Preschool Lead Teacher (616) 844-9961, ext. 3300Send an Email Read More
My favorite part about teaching is getting to know each one of my students!