DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS PRESENTED
Two Distinguished Service Award recipients were recognized at the OAISD/MAGC Conference on April 22. Congratulations and thank you for your service to this community!
Shannon Kalmink (2020 recipient):
Shannon has been teaching since 1985. The last 7 years have been at Woodbridge School (Zeeland Public Schools) in the 4th Grade self-contained GT Program. This program is composed of elementary students from all the buildings in the district. Shannon has always worked to meet the needs of all learners in her classroom. The GT classroom has given her new experiences and challenges as she works daily to meet her students' needs. Throughout her career, relationships have always been a priority. She truly believes that a good rapport with students is a choice you make every day. From her earliest evaluation over 30 years ago, it was noted that Shannon is a great asset to Zeeland Public Schools. Shannon continues daily to inspire and guide students in her classroom. "The nomination for the Award is well-deserved"(quote from Michael Dalman, Principal)
Ryan Harrell (2021 recipient):
Ryan facilitates the Holland Public Schools Challenge Program. This pullout-style enrichment program focuses on Project-Based Learning experiences for academically advanced 3rd-5th Graders. Ryan has worked in an 8th Grade P.B.L. Program at Holland Early College and he led Holland's Gifted and Talented Program from 2003-2011. Ryan has a B.A. from Hope College and a Masters in Educational Differentiation from Grand Valley State University. He gave an outstanding presentation on P.B.L. samples from his students' work and ideas and community involvement at the conference.
