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Staff Spotlighting Staff: Landon Bell, New Branches Charter Academy

Mr. Landon Bell was nominated by Mrs. Larkin as Choice Schools Associates’ Staff Spotlighting Staff feature! Landon is starting his fourth year at New Branches and currently serves as the K-8 STEAM Educator and Technology Coordinator. Landon always goes above…

Staff Spotlighting Staff: Vonda Karnazes, New Branches Charter Academy

Vonda Karnazes was nominated by her principal Mrs. Terry Larkin. Vonda is starting her 14th year at New Branches Charter Academy in Grand Rapids. She currently serves as the ELL Coordinator. Vonda is a great example of a student-focused teacher!…

It only takes one person to spark a change in the world

Congratulations to our Power of One Winners

Each year, staff members have the chance to nominate one of their peers who deserves to be recognized for their endless contributions. These nominees encompass Choice’s core values in their daily work by going above and beyond for students, working…

Terry Larkin presenting Betsy Bell with certificate

An interactive sensory pathway comes to New Branches Charter Academy

Ten students from Grand Rapids Community College’s Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA Club) designed, created, and sought-out community partners to bring an interactive sensory pathway to New Branches Charter Academy. “When we discussed the idea of installing a sensory hallway…

All of our communities thrive. Area Superintendents. All four area superintendent photos in the background

Helping Our Communities Thrive – Area Superintendents

At Choice, we currently have four superintendents. Each one brings expertise and talent to the position. Coming from various educational journeys, they all have one thing in common – putting kids first. It doesn’t matter if it is a school…

Taking safety to the next level with CrisisGo

At Choice Schools, safety and security are of the utmost importance. Due to the rise of school safety issues in America, we knew that providing the best preventative care for threats was what our schools needed. Through much research, it…

West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science students wrapping gifts for the Toys for Eagles Program

A Season of Giving

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill Our students and staff have hearts of gold! We are overwhelmed with the number of heartwarming stories we have heard…

Our Bus Drivers Pave the Way for Student Success

School bus drivers are dedicated individuals from a variety of backgrounds who have made it their mission to transport students to and from school and school-related activities safely and efficiently. They are trained professionals with immense responsibility. They have specialized…

Our School Nutrition Professionals Provide Essential Ingredients to Academic Success

“It’s more than chicken nuggets, sloppy joe’s, plastic gloves & hairnets,” said Shatara Morris, school nutrition program support at Choice Schools. “The school nutrition professionals are responsible for budgeting, supervising, scheduling, counting, measuring, auditing, sanitizing and heavy lifting. They’re counseling, encouraging…

Student Focused Office Managers Create a Welcoming Environment for All

Office managers play a vital role in a school’s daily success. The work they do varies day-to-day and looks different from school-to-school. Because an office manager’s job is so diverse, it’s often misunderstood or regarded simply as clerical. In reality,…

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