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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.”

Inspired by her grandmother, she wants to be a ‘school mom’ 

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark
Amy Forman is the new principal at Page Elementary. 

He’s a football fan all about empowering team excellence

Caledonia Alexis Stark
New Emmons Lake Elementary Principal Nathan Walters says he learns joy and gratitude from his students.

Agents of change teaming up to lead, with snacks

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
Godfrey Elementary’s new principal Joseph Alcaraz is in the driver’s seat and assistant principal Colleen Heyboer is riding shotgun. 

District wraps up bond work after five years of improvements

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark
After voters passed a $42.8 million bond in 2019, Superintendent Craig McCarthy reflects on how Thornapple Kellogg schools are reaping the benefits of bond projects five years later. 

What do you want to learn? Zinser students weigh in

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
On their first day of school, Zinser Elementary students share what they’re most excited to learn in the new school year.

‘When we gain knowledge, we gain empathy’

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Kenowa Hills district and building leaders participated in a poverty simulation designed to educate and teach empathy. 

Through music, campers learn to be fully themselves

Multi Districts Alexis Stark
Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities’ 11th annual Girls Rock Grand Rapids camp brought students together to make music and build relationships. 

‘A lot of heart’ awaits students at renovated Innovation Central

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark
New Principal Derrick Martin and students are excited to kick off the school year in the newly renovated Innovation Central High School.

Byron Center K-4 moves into newly renovated building

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Byron Center’s newly renovated Heritage Elementary opened its doors to students and staff on the first day of school. 

Summer school: like off-season practice 

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Caledonia summer school teachers help students retain what they previously learned and set them up for success in their next school year. 

School staff, families join community theater in the most delightful way

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious teachers and families make up the cast of Byron Center’s summer community theater production of ‘Mary Poppins’ at Van Singel Fine Arts Center.

Starting the school year right for 10,000+ Kent County students

Multi Districts Alexis Stark
Storehouse of Community Resources collaborated with local businesses and community organizations to fill backpacks with supplies for more than 10,000 Kent County students at their inaugural Big Backpack Build event.

First day focus: be helpful & kind 

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Dutton Elementary Principal Shawn Veitch kicked off the first day of school with morning rounds and encouraging affirmations. 

Counselor offers ‘next-level listening skills’ and a punching bag

Caledonia Alexis Stark
West Michigan Counselor of the Year Hilaski serves as a fierce advocate for her students at Caledonia High School.

This graduate found her passion in the arena with horses

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Recent Kenowa Hills High School graduate Alyxzin Taylor’s passion is spending time riding, showing and loving her two pet horses.

Food service director: Add a bit of chicken and keep your eyes on the pan

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Byron Center’s Food Service Director Vince Sturgis, aka Mr. Carrot, served up his own version of mac and cheese to Brown Elementary summer school students as part of a food demonstration.
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