English Learners

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Our staff focuses on instruction and services for multilingual learners throughout Kent ISD. We build capacity with local districts through consultation, coaching, and technical assistance.


How We Can Support Your Local District
 

  • Communication on updates, requirements, and resources to assist Special Populations
  • Technical Assistance for Special Populations services, program design, evaluation, and compliance with state and federal requirements 
  • Consultation and Coaching for staff and administrators, including new program coordinators 
  • Coaching Cycles for staff on English Learner / Multilingual Learner instruction and supports (SCECHs available)
  • Curricular and resource review, alignment, and selection
  • Training on current state ELD standards and linguistic accommodations 
  • Supports for working with Newcomer students
  • Data Reviews and Facilitated Discussions
  • Targeted Professional Learning

Are you in need of coaching or consultation in any of these areas? Contact our team.

Current Learning Networks

  • EL Connect
  • Countywide EL Leadership Team

Byron Center
Stephanie Thelen
sthelen@bcpsk12.net

Caledonia
Rebekah Nelson
nelsonr@calschools.org

Sara Daniels
danielss@calschools.org

Cedar Springs
Kristen Albert
kristen.albert@csredhawks.org

Melissa Kenney
melissa.kenney@csredhawks.org

Comstock Park
Missi McPherson
mmcpherson@cppschools.com

Covenant House Academy
Laura Schadoux
lschadoux@chayvs.org

East Grand Rapids
Jennifer Clary
jclary@egrps.org

Forest Hills
Nicole Ubik
nubik@fphs.net

Godfrey-Lee
Andrea Donovan
adonovan@godfrey-lee.org

Godwin Heights
Michelle Krynicki
krynicki@godwinschools.org

Grand Rapids Public Schools
Heather Quamme
quammeh@grps.org

Grandville
Scott Merkel
smerkel@gpsbulldogs.org

Hope Academy
Elisa DeMaar
edemaar@hopeacademywm.org

Kelloggsville
Jeff Owen
jowen@kvilleps.org

Kenowa Hills
Heather Heinrich
hheinrich@khps.org

Jason Snyder
jsnyder@khps.org

Kent City
Carolynn Brosman
carolyn.brosman@kentcityschools.org

Kent ISD Center Programs
Sara Larkin
saralarkin@kentisd.org

Kentwood
Melissa Zokoe
melissa.zokoe@kentwoodps.org

Sanela Sprecic
sanela.sprecic@kentwoodps.org

Lowell
Lisa Pletcher-Vetter
lpletcher-vetter@lowellschools.com

National Heritage Academy
Raya Womack
Rwomack@nhaschools.com

Srey Meyer
smeyer@nhaschools.com

Northview
Dan Heitzman
dheitzman@nvps.net

Rockford
Larinda Fase
lfase@rockfordschools.org

Sparta
Allison Dykstra
allison.dykstra@spartaschools.org

Thornapple Kellogg
Jamie Lewis
jlewis@tkschools.org

West Michigan Academy of Environmental Sciences
Stacy Goodman
stacygoodman@choiceschools.com

Wyoming
Lisa DeMaagd
demaagdl@wyomingps.org


Casey Gordon

Special Populations Consultant
Phone: 365-2337

Sabrina Ricardo

English Learner Coach
Phone: 616-365-2271