October 30, 2026
Beyond the Classroom: How WMAES Connects Learning to Real-World Adventure
At West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES), learning has never been confined to four walls and a whiteboard. Here at WMAES we...

Hi, my name is Amanda Miller and this is my fifth year teaching kindergarten at WMAES. I love teaching kindergarten at our school! All the outdoor and hands-on learning opportunities make learning so fun. When I’m not teaching I enjoy being active outside, visiting the farmer’s market, reading, cooking, and hanging out with friends and family.
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES) is a tuition-free pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public charter school in Grand Rapids, MI that is focused on environmental education and open to ages 4 years old and up.