Educator Resources
REMC 8 Educator Resource Center
The REMC 8 Educator Resource Center supports classroom creativity and educational excellence with professional printing, lamination, and design help for REMC 8 educators.
Visit Us
- Open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
- Closed daily for lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Our Services
Browse the full menu of services (PDF, opens in a new tab) to see everything available to REMC 8 educators, from large-format printing to lamination.
Multi-Color Posters and Banners
Create eye-catching displays for your classroom, hallways, or special events. We print vibrant, professional-quality posters and banners in multiple sizes to bring your educational materials to life.
To get started, complete the poster printing order form (PDF, opens in a new tab). For design tips and specifications, see the guide to creating a poster (PDF, opens in a new tab).
Lamination Service
Protect your classroom materials with professional lamination that keeps posters, charts, reference materials, and student work looking fresh year after year.
Submit the laminating request form (PDF, opens in a new tab) to get started.
REMC 8 Collections
REMC 8 manages nine library collections on behalf of Kent ISD programs. Each entry below lists who is eligible, who to contact, and the search term you need to find that collection's materials. To browse and book, visit the REMC 8 library at bit.ly/REMC8media (opens in a new tab).
Library Collections
Assistive Technology Trial Library
- Eligibility: Available to Kent County educators supporting students receiving special education services
- Website: bit.ly/KentISDAssistiveTech (opens in a new tab)
- Search terms linked on the AT site under "Trial Library"
Early Literacy Collection
- Eligibility: Available to Kent County educators working with PK through 3rd grade students
- Contact: Sonali Deshpande at sonalideshpande@kentisd.org
- Search term:
earlylit
MTSS Collection
- Eligibility: Available to Kent County educators
- Contact: Kirsten Rice at kirstenrice@kentisd.org
- Search term:
mtss
REMC Collection
- Eligibility: Available to educators in Kent, Ionia, and Montcalm counties
- Contact: Erin Hoekema at erinhoekema@kentisd.org
- Search term:
remc8
Science Collection
- Eligibility: Available to Kent County educators
- Contact: Wendi Vogel at wendivogel@kentisd.org
- Search term:
vernier
Social Emotional Learning Collection
- Eligibility: Available to Kent County educators
- Contact: Sarah Wood at sarahwood@kentisd.org
- Search term:
sel
Special Education Assessment Collection
- Eligibility: Available to Kent County educators
- Contact: Angela Mix at angelamix@kentisd.org
- Search term:
seassessments
STEM Collection
- Eligibility: Available to Kent County educators
- Contact: Du Bui at dubui@kentisd.org
- Search term:
kisdstem
Swivl Collection
- Eligibility: Available to Kent County educators
- Contact: Keith Tramper at keithtramper@kentisd.org
- Search term:
swivl
More Information and Booking
For more information about any collection, or help booking materials, contact:
- Erin Hoekema, erinhoekema@kentisd.org, (616) 365-2386
- Dejana Puranovic Smith, dejanasmith@kentisd.org, (616) 365-2232





