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…
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…
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…
Staff Spotlight: Naida Wienert, Middle and High School Administrative Assistant
“Hi All! I’m Naida Weinert and you can usually find me in the Secondary Office. This pic shows me having fun with my family. Can you tell which one is me? Hint: I’m the short one in the bottom of…
Staff Spotlight: Renee Sangsland, Elementary Administrative Assistant
Meet Renee Sangsland, the voice on the phone when you call the elementary office! “Hello! My name’s Renee Sangsland and I’m the Elementary Administrative Assistant here at WMAES. I’m originally from Seattle, Washington. My job brought me out to Grand…
WMAES Earned an MTSS Award for the 2021-2022 School Year
A Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) is a framework that schools across the state participate in, and consists of research-based strategies created to meet the specific needs of children. The goal is to assess and intervene with students early-on so…
A Message From our Principals
Back to school season is one of my favorite times of the year. The stores are stocked with supplies, teachers are decorating their classrooms, and families are soaking up the last few precious moments of summer. As we gear up…