Staff Spotlight: Shawn Wessel, Environmental Scientist

West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science's Environmental Scientist, Shawn Wessel

“Hey there! I’m Mr. Shawn and I have been teaching at WMAES for almost 15 years. I have seen WMAES go from a bunch of portables to this beautiful campus we have today. I really like that so many of the staff and students at WMAES share the same love for science and nature as I do! In my free time, I enjoy hiking, camping, mountain biking, fishing, cross country skiing, taking our two dogs for a walk, and sometimes just relaxing around the house with my family.”

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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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