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Read more about the article From Student to Nurturing GRPS Teacher

From Student to Nurturing GRPS Teacher

  • Post author:welldesign
  • Post published:February 10, 2025
  • Post category:We Love Our Alumni
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In the heart of February, we are celebrating "We Love Our Alumni,” which showcases the journeys of former GRPS students who have gone on to make a difference in the…

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Read more about the article Celebrating A Journey at Grand Rapids Public Schools

Celebrating A Journey at Grand Rapids Public Schools

  • Post author:welldesign
  • Post published:February 7, 2025
  • Post category:We Love Our Alumni
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February is "Love Our Alumni" month at Grand Rapids Public Schools, and we are thrilled to highlight one of our very own, Angela (Slonske) Copenhaver, whose journey through GRPS has…

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Read more about the article A Whole Family in the District

A Whole Family in the District

  • Post author:welldesign
  • Post published:February 7, 2025
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During the month of February, we are celebrating "We Love Our Alumni" and the dedicated individuals who once walked the halls as students and have now returned to contribute as…

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Read more about the article A Journey from Student to Educator at GRPS

A Journey from Student to Educator at GRPS

  • Post author:welldesign
  • Post published:February 7, 2025
  • Post category:We Love Our Alumni
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As Grand Rapids Public Schools celebrates "Love Our Alumni" month this February, we highlight the remarkable journey of Erin Veldman, a proud 2003 graduate of Central High School who has…

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Read more about the article From Student to Teacher in the District

From Student to Teacher in the District

  • Post author:welldesign
  • Post published:February 7, 2025
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February is the month to love our alumni and acknowledge the remarkable individuals who once filled the halls of Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) as students and have now returned…

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Read more about the article From Student to Principal

From Student to Principal

  • Post author:welldesign
  • Post published:February 7, 2025
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February is a time to celebrate "We Love Our Alumni" and recognize the dedicated individuals who once walked the halls of Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) as students and have…

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Read more about the article Coming Full Circle A GRPS Journey Back to the Classroom

Coming Full Circle A GRPS Journey Back to the Classroom

  • Post author:welldesign
  • Post published:February 7, 2025
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February is "Love Our Alumni" month at Grand Rapids Public Schools, and few stories embody that sentiment more than Krista VanderLugt’s. A proud 1996 graduate of Ottawa Hills High School,…

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Read more about the article From Student to Passionate GRPS Teacher

From Student to Passionate GRPS Teacher

  • Post author:welldesign
  • Post published:February 6, 2025
  • Post category:We Love Our Alumni
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In the heart of February, we are celebrating "We Love Our Alumni,” which showcases the journeys of former GRPS students who have gone on to make a difference in the…

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