Staff Directory

West Ottawa elementary school staff is pleased to have you join us in the exciting endeavor of educating your children! We look forward to working with you and your child(ren) in this exciting educational partnership.

As questions or concerns arise through the course of the school year, we encourage you to contact the person who works most closely to the area of concern. Nearly all West Ottawa employees have a phone and voice mail.  Situations regarding your child or your child's classroom activities should be directed to the teacher. If the question is a general one regarding building operations, scheduling, etc., please contact the principal directly.

Any time there are continued concerns or questions that have not been resolved by your initial contact, feel free to continue the process to the principal, an assistant superintendent, or the superintendent.  Full District Staff Search

Great Lakes Elementary

Name PositionPhonePhone 
Andrews, Jeremy Teacher - Grade 5  (616) 738-6304   (616) 738-6304    
Angel, Angela Teacher-Core Support Grades 3-5  (616) 738-6329   (616) 738-6329    
Arvidson, Carin Teacher - Fifth Grade  (616) 738-6311   (616) 738-6311    
Auwerda, Patricia Lunchroom Monitor/Building Attendant  (616) 738-6393   (616) 738-6393  
Barron, JoEllen Teacher-Special Education (Resource/Academic Suppo  (616) 738-6316   (616) 738-6316    
Bateman, Sean Teacher - Grade 1  (616) 738-6325   (616) 738-6325    
Boersema, Ursula Secretary-Principal  (616) 738-6300   (616) 738-6300  
Boeve, Jennifer Lead Building Custodian  (616) 738-6375   (616) 738-6375  
Borgman, Anna Teacher-Grade 5  (616) 738-6319   (616) 738-6319  
Bradley, Matthew Teacher - Elementary Physical Wellness  (616) 738-6396   (616) 738-6396  
Bruner-Maxey, Melissa Kitchen Assistant  (616) 738-6393   (616) 738-6393    
Burel, Suzanne Educational Assistant - Health Care Aide  (616) 738-6306   (616) 738-6306    
Colvin, Diane Teacher-Special Education (Resource/Academic Suppo  (616) 738-6321   (616) 738-6321    
Douglas, David Teacher-Grade 3  (616) 738-6308   (616) 738-6308    
Doyle, Lisa Teacher-Grade 4  (616) 738-6324   (616) 738-6324  
Duong, Mai Core Support Program - Assistant (Title)  (616) 738-6331   (616) 738-6331    
Edgley, Julie Clerk/Typist/Office Assistant/Ed Assistant  (616) 738-6301   (616) 738-6301    
Evans, Wendy Teacher - Grade 3  (616) 738-6303   (616) 738-6303  
Flynn, Gayle Paraprofessional-Special Education (Resource)  (616) 738-6317   (616) 738-6317    
Folkerts, Kimberly Educational Assistant  (616) 738-6331   (616) 738-6331    
Garcia, Dawn Educational Assistant-Resource/Core Support (Title  (616) 738-6330   (616) 738-6330    
Gavina, Gricelda Educational Assistant  (616) 738-6367   (616) 738-6367    
Hamilton, Jeanine Speech Therapist  (616) 738-6386   (616) 738-6386    
Hopkins, Jennifer Teacher - Grade 2  (616) 738-6328   (616) 738-6328    
Howell, Kori Teacher-Spanish  (616) 738-6336   (616) 738-6336    
Jaiven, Kathleen Kitchen Assistant  (616) 738-6393   (616) 738-6393    
Jensen, LaVonne Educational Assistant  (616) 738-6321   (616) 738-6321    
Kern, Christine Teacher - Grade 2  (616) 738-6313   (616) 738-6313  
Kirsch, Joan Educational Assistant-Special Education (Resource)  (616) 738-6316   (616) 738-6316    
Kohl, Sarah Educational Assistant-Core Support (Title)  (616) 738-6329   (616) 738-6329    
Lindstrom, Mary Teacher-Grade 3  (616) 738-6302   (616) 738-6302    
Loughrin, Christopher Teacher-Elementary Music  (616) 738-6395   (616) 738-6395    
Luyk, Lisa Teacher - Grade 1  (616) 738-6326   (616) 738-6326    
Lynn, Daniel Teacher-Grade 5  (616) 738-6310   (616) 738-6310    
March, Erica Teacher-Grade 4  (616) 738-6307   (616) 738-6307    
McCormick, Sara Teacher-Kindergarten  (616) 738-6327   (616) 738-6327    
McCourt, Christine Teacher-Kindergarten  (616) 738-6322   (616) 738-6322    
McDowell, Gerald Principal  (616) 738-6399   (616) 738-6399    
Meengs, Rachel Teacher - Special Education (Regional EI)  (616) 738-6317   (616) 738-6317    
Millazzo, Melissa Library Media Specialist  616-738-6398   616-738-6398  
Nyitray, Maria Educational Assistant-Special Education (Resource)  (616) 738-6321   (616) 738-6321    
O'Brien, Pamela Teacher-Library Media Specialist  (616) 738-6384   (616) 738-6384    
Owens, Shalonda Teacher - Grade 4  (616) 738-6314   (616) 738-6314    
Padron, Maria Educational Assistant - Core (Title)  (616) 738-6331   (616) 738-6331    
Palmer, Carolyn Teacher - Grade 2  (616) 738-6320   (616) 738-6320    
Polinskey, Kelli Teacher - Grade 1  (616) 738-6323   (616) 738-6323    
Price, Dina Teacher - Grade 4  (616) 738-6333   (616) 738-6333    
Schump, Carolyn Building Attendant  (616) 738-6375   (616) 738-6375    
Stefanich, David Teacher - Grade 4  (616) 738-6335   (616) 738-6335    
Stoel, Edna Educational Assistant-Library/Media  (616) 738-6398   (616) 738-6398    
TenBarge, Amy Teacher - Elementary Art  (616) 738-6394   (616) 738-6394  
Thomas, Amanda School Psychologist  (616) 738-6332   (616) 738-6332    
Truesdell, Tamara Teacher-Core Support  (616) 738-6370   (616) 738-6370    
Updegraff, Julie Educational Assistant  (616) 738-6366   (616) 738-6366    
Vansingel, Amber Teacher-Grade 3  (616) 738-6318   (616) 738-6318    
Wilson, Ron Teacher-Grade 5  (616) 738-6312   (616) 738-6312    
Wollenzier, Casey Teacher-Grade 3  (616) 738-6315   (616) 738-6315    
Zietlow, Sherri Teacher-Grade 3  (616) 738-6306   (616) 738-6306    
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