Erin Albanese

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Erin Albanese is managing editor and reporter, covering Kentwood, Lowell and Wyoming. She was one of the original SNN staff writers, helping launch the site in 2013, and enjoys fulfilling the mission of sharing the stories of public education. She has worked as a journalist in the Grand Rapids area since 2000. A graduate of Central Michigan University, she has written for The Grand Rapids Press, Advance Newspapers, On-the-Town Magazine and Group Tour Media. Read Erin's full bio

Journey of survival, hard work, inspires him to inspire others

Grads with Grit Erin Albanese

Six years ago hewas in an Indonesian detention center. Today he is a recipient of Western Michigan University’s most prestigious merit-based scholarship...

‘The most beautiful experience I have ever seen’

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

Dozens of nursing students administered shots recently into the arms of fellow GRCC students and others at DeVos Place...

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Musicians, actors, artists celebrated in video presentation

Byron Center Erin Albanese

The show has gone on in Byron Center schools, with music made, theater performed and art created despite the pandemic...

Six to interview for superintendent position

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Interviews will be held April 28 and 29. Community members, staff and students are encouraged to watch the interviews online...

Professor works to honor legacy of grandfather

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

GRCC English professor Mursalata Muhammad is working to bring recognition to her grandfather, Claude Harvard, the creator of more than 25 inventions at Ford Motor Company in Detroit...

District shifts to hybrid schedule for two weeks

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

An increase in quarantined students and the number of students in isolation has led to a shift to hybrid instruction at West Middle School and Byron Center High School...

Newcomer paves her way in biology, business

Student Leaders Erin Albanese

This Wyoming High School senior has overcome language barriers and other obstacles of succeeding in the U.S. and now is choosing from among major college scholarship offers...

New equity fellowship open to more Kent County teachers

All Districts Erin Albanese

Area educators have a new opportunity to become Equity Fellows, trained in creating more equitable schools and classrooms...

In the mood for music? Student musicians present collage concert

State of the Arts Erin Albanese

‘Musical Moods,’ a recruiting tool for high school students, is a long-standing tradition, started 73 years ago. The performance debuts at 7 p.m. Friday, March 26 in a livestream format...

Teaching in the ‘virtual world’ and jumping from Zoom to Zoom

School 2.0 Erin Albanese

Spending the school year teaching her 29 students remotely has been a new experience full of challenges for Wyoming Public Schools fourth-grade virtual teacher Lysa Stockwell -- but there is a lot going on that is positive...

Partnerships, at-home literacy focuses of reading month

The Road to Reading Erin Albanese

While 30 percent of Gladiola students continue to learn remotely, staff members are making efforts to connect families with digital and print resources. A main partner in the effort is Kent District Library...

Students create art to bring to local nursing homes

Byron Center Erin Albanese

So far, more than 10,000 pieces of artwork from 18 schools have been distributed to 18 facilities in the Grand Rapids area...

GRCC offering more in-person classes this fall

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

After more than a year of mostly virtual courses and services, students can expect an increase in on-campus options for next semester...

New courses allow students to earn IT certifications

Career Exploration Erin Albanese

A new program at Wyoming High School offers the opportunity for students to earn credentials in information technology, helping pave the way toward in-demand, high-wage computer jobs...

A fun classroom, by design

Kentwood Erin Albanese

This fifth-grade teacher, a finalist for the 2020 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science, loves to get her students involved in STEM projects using design thinking...

‘I know a lot has changed … but kids haven’t’

Byron Center Erin Albanese

After four years as principal at West Middle School, Wierzbicki looks forward to his new role at the central office...

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