Staff Spotlight: April Nelson, Middle and High School Substitute Teacher

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“February 2023 will mark 20 years working at the school and September 2022 marks 23 years on this campus. My children attended WMAES K-12 many years ago, that is why I have been on campus so long and now my granddaughter is here. I enjoy a good cup of tea, reading a good book, walking my dog or walking with my granddaughter, helping the students at WMAES, and being involved in the MS/HS athletic program. My husband and I are empty nesters with three cats, one small dog, and a bearded dragon so we stay busy even without our children living with us. We also enjoy being grandparents.
I get excited and nervous at the start of every new year because it is always the start of a new adventure. The adventures at WMAES keep me young at heart and I am proud to be a WMAES Eagle.”

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About West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science

West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science is a tuition-free Pre-k through 12th grade public charter school in Grand Rapids, MI open to ages 3 years old and up.

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Phone

(616) 791-7454

opt. 2 for elementary, opt. 3 for secondary

Fax Number

(616) 791-7453

Hours

Elementary
8:00 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.

Secondary
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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