Godwin Heights: ‘Doing Better’ in the classroom – conventional or virtual
According to Steve Minard, principal at North Godwin, it is this ability to unite students that makes Kelly Compher stand out among teachers: “Kelly creates a community of learners each year with every new class,” he said. Compher, a Mattawan, Michigan, native, attended Grand Valley State University and completed her student teaching in Godwin Heights before being hired as a paraprofessional at North Godwin. She then taught kindergarten for a year at Coopersville. But when a teaching position opened at North Godwin, she felt the call to return. She was hired and after seven years, she hasn’t looked back. Learn more about what makes Compher a rockstar teacher by clicking here.
Wyoming: English teacher named Regional Teacher of the year
Shantel VanderGalien was named 2020-2021 Regional Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Department of Education. She represents Region 3 and is among 10 teachers divided by region to receive the honor. She is now in the running for the 2020-2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year. “My goal as Regional Teacher of the Year is to be a positive voice for the students and teachers in my region and to serve them well,” she said. To learn more about VanderGalien, click here.
Kentwood: District honored for capturing kids hearts
Eight Kentwood Public Schools were recently named National Showcase Schools by The Flipen Group, the consulting group that provides training and resources for the Capturing Kids’ Hearts curriculum. Schools honored include Bowen, Glenwood Elementary, Meadowlawn, Challenger, Discovery, Endeavor and Southwood elementary schools, and Crestwood Middle School To learn more about the award, click here.
