Meet Our Leadership Team
Meet Vanguard Principal Mark DeJong
Whether it is a simple greeting at the door each morning with a smile, providing joy with a silly activity, or efficiently gauging and meeting students’ needs, Principal Mark DeJong does everything he can to make Vanguard a school that exudes compassion from every corner.Meet the Principal
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
Brian Patrick
Vice President
Linda Milanowski
Treasurer
Michelle Simons
Secretary
Frank Dame
Director
"I love Mr. DeJong and the deans' leadership. They are absolutely top tier and I’m proud to send my kids to Vanguard for that reason."
- Vanguard Charter Academy Parent
Our Authorizer
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.
Learn About Our Authorizer