“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,…
Staff Spotlight: Kevin Maitner, Secondary Principal
“I asked Mr. Maitner why he loves WMAES. He said, “I love WMAES because of the dedicated staff, students and families we have. From the time I arrived at WMAES, I have been humbled by the collaboration of our staff…
Staff Spotlight: Señor Gomez, Language Liaison
Today is a special staff feature – Sr. Gomez! He is not only our elementary Spanish teacher but also our official Language Liaison at WMAES. ¡Hola a todos! Mi nombre es Señor Gómez. Yo soy el maestro de español en…
Staff Spotlight: Mark Slotman, Elementary Assistant Principal
“Myself, my wife Rachele and my two sons Lucas and Caden love being outdoors and finding adventure. We love to go on hikes, go fishing, and hunt, and we enjoy making maple syrup every spring. There is usually some sort…
Staff Spotlight: Andrea Pleshe-Sims, School Social Worker
“Hello WMAES families and friends. I am Ms. Andrea and have been the school social worker for over 10 years and for the second year I am working exclusively with the elementary students. I love working with the younger population,…
Staff Spotlight: Sam Henry, Health Advocate
“Hi! The kids call me Ms. Henry or Ms. Sam! I adore working here and working with your young learners as a Student Advocate. But when I’m not here, you can find me doing something creative at home with my…