Ottawa Area Students Are COLLABORATIVE

“This stethoscope is a game-changer for me and something I wouldn’t have been able to afford without the connection Tech Center helped me make with MRS,” —Rey Gonzalez, Careerline Tech Center student

“Our students got really dusty and dirty. And they loved it. Many told me they didn’t mind the dirt because they knew the end result was a little kid getting a real bed. They were so proud of themselves that they were able to make 12 beds that stayed in our community.” —Kathy Kreps, Teacher

“Our Community School Coordinator makes sure to meet the needs of all families in our school. From supplying families in my class with food and clothing, Christmas gifts, services such has outside counseling, financial planning and even prescription glasses. The students know she is a safe person who is always ready to give the extra care they may need.” —Stacy Manning, Coopersville teacher

“When our students are all connecting and engaging with each other they feel safe and cared for and have a better school experience.” —Yvette Smith, Behavior Specialist

“Adding Physical Education and Art to the zLinks program allows students to work together daily creating even deeper relationships,” —Amy Sluiter, Special Education Teacher

“What makes this collaboration even more exciting is this marker is the first-ever to link a QR code to an audio recording of a Michigan Historical Marker allowing individuals with visual impairments to learn about Hezekiah Smith and his contributions to the local communities.” —Rebecca Hopp, Teacher

“There are very few programs like this at the middle school level,”—Tim Annema, former Winterim Director and current GHCS Director

“I wanted my students to recognize the world is bigger than just our classroom and school.”—Emily Sloterbeek, Teacher