Spotlights

From student Denise Zalsman and Big Step Raffle Chairperson, Cindi Winowiecki…

Denise and Cindi met in 1994 when Cindi was working at Grand Valley State University and Denise was enrolled in CBOT (Community Based Occupational Training) where they became fast friends. They developed a mutual trust with each other and supported each other wherever and whenever needed. Denise and Cindi enjoy going to sporting events, ice […]

From our Board Member Jan Ver Merris and Noorthoek Academy student, Cathy Ling

A few years ago I volunteered in a Noorthoek Academy computer class, and it was a pleasant surprise to walk in the room and see Cathy Ling, a former student from my teaching days at Kent Occupational High School. Cathy’s and my relationship slowly developed that semester as I helped her in the computer class […]

Meet Denise Zalsman

Denise Zalsman is the student representative on the Noorthoek Academy Board of Directors. She comes with a great deal of experience. Denise graduated from Central High School and then attended Community Based Occupational Training. While learning in this program Denise worked at Olds Manor and GVSU. She is an advocate for public transportation and has […]

Meet Tanis Hooker

Tanis, a friendly and kind-hearted person has been attending Noorthoek Academy since 2013, after graduating from East Grand Rapids High School. He is very interested in athletics. He swam for the EGR swim team for 4 years – his favorite race being the 50 Freestyle. He finished in the EGR Triathlon, loves to swim, snow […]

Meet Cathy Marie Ling

Cathy is very active and inspiring in all she does! She serves on Noorthoek’s new Student Leadership Club/Aktion Club and the 2018/19 Board of Trustee’s as a Student Representative. She has lived in Grand Rapids since 1977. In the different schools she attended, Cathy was always a teacher’s helper. She gave co-students spelling and reading […]