Alexis Stark

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Alexis Stark is a reporter covering Byron Center, Caledonia, Godfrey-Lee, Kenowa Hills and Thornapple Kellogg. She grew up in metro Detroit and her journalism journey brought her west to Grand Rapids via Michigan State University where she covered features and campus news for The State News. She also co-authored three 100-question guides to increase understanding and awareness of various human identities, through the MSU School of Journalism. Following graduation, she worked as a beat reporter for The Ann Arbor News, covering stories on education, community, prison arts and poetry, before finding her calling in education reporting and landing at SNN. Alexis is also the author of a poetry chapbook, “Learning to Sleep in the Middle of the Bed.”

From five-minute sketches to frightful creatures

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Godfrey-Lee art teacher Rosanne Steffens’ third-graders drew five-minute monster sketches; her high school Advanced Drawing students then reimagined them into terrifying monsters...

Educators Rising empowers future teachers

Wyoming Alexis Stark

The new class is part of a national effort that aims to draw high-school students to the profession...

Around the world in seven holidays

Classrooms for All Alexis Stark

Students celebrated holidays as diverse as the number of cultures and languages spoken at the school...

Mini-golf construction project is a stroke of STEM brilliance

Byron Center Alexis Stark

It was teacher Jessica Johnson’s second year leading sixth-graders in the project to teach them about lines, angles and using their imaginations...

Puppets help ‘The Little Prince’ safely take the stage

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Coming in the spring, The Wiz...

Club aims to help peers navigate post-high school options

Grand Rapids Community College Alexis Stark

The group helps peers tackle college and other post-secondary applications, apply for scholarships, answers questions and offers support...

Spreading joy, for Alice

Caledonia Alexis Stark

After a big loss, a Caledonia family is doing something special for Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center in memory of their daughter...

Godfrey-Lee board names new superintendent

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

The search for the new Godfrey-Lee superintendent is over...

Ground broken on Cal Community Center

Caledonia Alexis Stark

The center is funded by the May 2020 passage of the district’s $88.09 million bond proposal for the construction of a new elementary school and athletic complex, along with safety and security updates, and facility repairs and upgrades...

Two finalists named in superintendent search

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Following the interviews of three potential candidates for superintendent, the Godfrey-Lee Public Schools Board of Education invited two finalists for interviews on Wednesday, Nov. 17...

Apple a day & making time for play

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Pathways High School students and staff ventured to Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm as a fun fall activity to foster relationships learning beyond the classroom...

Community input helps GRPS shape new Strategic Plan

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

With the 2021 Strategic Plan, Superintendent Leadriane Roby is helping GRPS build on the 2012 Transformation Plan and “chart a new course” to address the growing changes in the community...

Listening, believing in students

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Johana Rodriguez-Quist is the new Godfrey Elementary School principal...

Neighborhood tricks and treats

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

Students visited Halloween-themed stations and followed the parade route, while dressed up in their costumes...

Three to interview for Godfrey-Lee superintendent post

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

After receiving completed applications from 14 educators in Michigan, Illinois and as far as California and Canada, the Godfrey Lee Board of Education has selected three candidates for a first round of interviews...

Trio of teachers recognized for inspiring learning & leadership

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

The three honorees become the district’s nominees for the Michigan Teacher of the Year award...

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