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Meet Our Leadership Team

Mark DeJong

Mark DeJong

Principal

Jessica Bouwhuis

Jessica Bouwhuis

Dean of Lower Elementary

Hannah Anderson

Hannah Anderson

Dean of Upper Elementary

Aarika Thomas

Aarika Thomas

Dean of Middle School

Julie Zirille

Julie Zirille

Dean of Intervention

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What Vanguard Charter Academy Parents Are Saying

"Principal DeJong provides outstanding leadership at Vanguard Charter Academy! He is visible, communicative, positive, accessible, and personable."

- Vanguard Charter Academy Parent

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Meet Our School Board

Our School Board draws from the best local civic and community leaders. They volunteer their time and energy to ensure students at Vanguard Charter Academy receive the best education possible. For a schedule of Board meetings, minutes, and more information, visit the Board Documents page or contact us at 616-538-3630.

Michele Jourdan

President

Paul Ledford

Vice President

Linda Milanowski

Treasurer

Michelle Simons

Secretary

Brian Patrick

Director

Our Authorizer

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We are authorized by Grand Valley State University. They sponsor and monitor us to ensure we achieve academic results and uphold the promises made in our charter.

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