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,…
Staff Spotlight: Kevin Maitner, Middle and High School Assistant 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: Alan Bosker, Middle and High School Principal
“This is my 6th year serving WMAES as the middle and high school principal and 12th year within the educational world. If you had told that kid with goggles in this picture that I’d be a principal in the future,…
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…
Niche Ranked WMAES a Top 10 Best Charter High School in Michigan
Niche, a leader in connecting schools with students and families with in-depth profiles on every school in America, has ranked West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science as one of the best charter high schools in the state of Michigan. Their…
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…