Staff Spotlight: Renee Sangsland, Elementary Administrative Assistant

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Meet Renee Sangsland, the voice on the phone when you call the elementary office!
“Hello! My name’s Renee Sangsland and I’m the Elementary Administrative Assistant here at WMAES. I’m originally from Seattle, Washington. My job brought me out to Grand Rapids about 25 years ago. I fell in love with the Midwest met my husband, Kirk, and had 2 wonderful kids. My son, Alex, is a senior here at WMAES. And my daughter, Barbara, is a sophomore. My favorite time of year is fall. My favorite color is apple green. And my favorite holiday is Christmas. I love working at WMAES and hope to have a chance to meet you all!”

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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 Number

(616) 791-7454

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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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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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