The Big Rapids Board of Education welcomed several new teachers and staff position changes at the July 10th Board Meeting. The room bubbled over with excitement and energy as the administration introduced the new members of the Cardinal family. In attendance at the meeting were:
- Morgan Smith, Young Kindergarten Teacher
- Hope Spencer, Kindergarten Teacher
- Ashley Dentler, Kindergarten Teacher
- Allison Roberts, Kindergarten Teacher
- Melissa Seaman, 4th Grade Teacher
- Leslie Gillow, 3rd Grade Teacher
- Chris Donner, Middle School STEAM Teacher
- Christina Muma, High School Science Teacher
- Morgan Ross, High School English Teacher
- Deanna Goodman, Eastwood Elementary Principal
- Monika Repke, Middle School Special Education Teacher
- Josh Easler, Director of Alternative Learning
Unable to attend but also approved were Jacob Kimble, Kindergarten Teacher, and Rachel Rowe, Middle School ELA Teacher.
Monika Repke has been a part of the Cardinal family for many years. Through years of hard work and dedication, Monika has now earned her teaching certificate and will transition from a para-professional to a teacher for the 2023-24 school year. The Board and Administration were very excited to make Monika's approval of hire official and replaced the traditional handshake with hugs from each of our Board Members.
Josh Easler is also a long-time Cardinal family member. Josh, who was the administrator at our Virtual School when it first transitioned from being 'New Directions', will be jumping back into an administrative role as the Director of Alternative Learning. The staff at BRVS looks forward to having Josh back at the reigns and is excited for another year of growth at BRVS.
Excitement is already building for the 2023-24 school year at BRPS!
