“Hi! I am Dustin Hunter, a high school social studies teacher at WMAES. This is my 10th year teaching here and I absolutely love it because of the students, staff, and chicken drumsticks. I have two amazing kids, Teddy and…
Staff Spotlight: Jonathon Selbig, Elementary Math Specialist
“My name is Jonathan Selbig. This will be my ninth year working at WMAES. Over the past 15 years, I have taught 3rd grade for 12 years, as well as 5th grade ELA and Social Studies. I am currently the…
Staff Spotlight: Hunter Klaus, High School Environmental Science Curriculum Specialist
“Hi my name is Hunter, I am the HS Environmental Science Curriculum Specialist, the outdoors is something I’ve valued and prioritized my entire life, through my career and personal life alike. My journey started as a three year old camping…
Staff Spotlight: April Nelson, Middle and High School Substitute Teacher
“February 2023 will mark 20 years working at the school and September 2022 marks 23 years on this campus. My children attended WMAES K-12 many years ago, that is why I have been on campus so long and now my…
Staff Spotlight: Nicole Fleminger, Building Substitute
“Hi, I’m Mrs. Fleminger, aka Mrs. F or Miss Nicole. I became a building sub in February of 2022. I can be spotted anywhere in the building; preschool through 12th + both offices. I’m also a Girl Scout troop leader…
Staff Spotlight: Amanda Pols, GSRP Preschool Teacher
“Hi my name is Ms. Amanda and I teach GSRP PreK at WMAES. I have been teaching PreK for 4 years here and love it! In my free time I love to kayak and hike. I love being apart of…
Staff Spotlight: Taylor Haver, Preschool Instructor
“Hi everyone, my name is Taylor Haver. I am a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University with a degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood! I enjoy going to Pittsburgh Steelers games, watching movies, going to…
Staff Spotlight: Jamieson Shultz, GSRP Preschool Teacher
“I love being a part of our wonderful WMAES community and staff. The best part is being able to explore outside. My family and I enjoy playing sports, hiking, kayaking, and snowboarding. “
Staff Spotlight: Sarah Nikodemski, GSRP Preschool Teacher
“I have lived Grand Rapids, Michigan all my life. I graduated with my bachelors degree from Aquinas College. I am currently an GSRP Associate preschool teacher. This is my first full year at WMAES. I have taught Preschool for over…
Staff Spotlight: Nathan VanDuinen, Elementary Principal
“Hi! I’m Nathan VanDuinen, and I’ve been serving West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science as Elementary Principal for quite some time now. Some of my favorites are as follows: Animal – German Shepherd Color – Black Sport: Track and Field,…