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.”

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...

College 101: Getting ahead

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Kenowa Hills High School and Grand Rapids Community College have partnered to offer students an opportunity to earn a free associate degree while still in high school...

Men log on to talk identity, culture, education

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

Manhood Mondays on Facebook Live aims to spark conversation among men of color...

Former UPS loader-driver, woodworker wants students to feel heard

Caledonia Alexis Stark

William Martin is the new principal at Caledonia High School...

Former football star from the 1940s takes the field at Homecoming game

Caledonia Alexis Stark

To celebrate 1948 Caledonia alumnus and football team captain, Caledonia High School invited Eugene Raab to be the honorary captain at the homecoming football game...

Now, Knighthood can start even earlier

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

The new infant room at the Early Childhood Center is now open to the district’s youngest learners, and already has a waitlist...

Leading with strength, consistency and love

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Whitney Mitchell Krusniak is the new supervisor of special education and early childhood programming Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center...

A place to belong

Grand Rapids Community College Alexis Stark

The new Veterans Center in Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall connects students who served in the military with resources to be successful and a place to call their own on campus...

Athletics provide ‘sense of community’

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

SNN gets to know the new athletic director at Godfrey-Lee Public Schools...

Celebrating their blue ribbon school

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Dutton Elementary has been recognized as a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School...

Want to drive, cook or clean? Here are jobs for you

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Kenowa Hills Public Schools is looking to hire people for several open positions across the district including bus drivers, custodial, paraprofessional, child care, food service, and clerical...

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Pi Day slices fun with math

Level playing field offers connection for students of all abilities

High school broadcasters inspire middle school channel

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