OUR COORDINATORS & ADMINistrative STAFF

Shereen Allen is the Community School Coordinator at Hamilton Early Childhood Center in Kentwood Public Schools. Shereen has a Bachelor's Degree in Family Life Education, and has worked in schools with grades pre-K through middle school. Contact Shereen at shereenallen@kentssn.org.

Laura Arreguin is the Community School Coordinator at Burton Elementary in Grand Rapids Public Schools. Laura has various experiences in nonprofits, and enjoys using her bilingual skills to advocate for parents, empowering them to be involved in their children's education. Contact Laura at 616-819-4319.

Candee Aviles is the Community School Coordinator at Discovery Elementary in Kentwood Public Schools. Candee has an Associate's Degree in General Studies and has vast experience in youth development and teaching grades Pre-K through 12. Contact Candee at 616-214-9136.

Rosie Barrera is the Community School Coordinator at Pinewood Middle School in Kentwood Public Schools. Rosie has a BSW from GVSU and has experience with families experiencing homelessness. Rosie believes in the intrinsic worth and dignity of every human being. Contact Rosie at 616-426-5039.

Morgan Bills is the Community School Coordinator at Union HIgh School in Grand Rapids Public Schools. Morgan has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and studied Spanish and Juvenile Justice, and has worked as a Residential Crisis Counselor and Community Living Support. Contact Morgan at 616-819-6459.

Cinda Birely is the Community School Coordinator at Appleview Elementary in Sparta Area Schools. Previously, Cinda worked as a Behavior Interventionist with elementary-aged students, and has experience working in foster care and as an adult mental health case manager. Contact Cinda at 616-887-1743, x4217.

Cheyenne Buelterman-Fernandez is the Community School Coordinator at Explorer Elementary in Kentwood Public Schools. Previously, Cheyenne worked at Cherry Health through AmeriCorps and served in Peru in the Peace Corps. Contact Cheyenne at 616-871-1059, x29417.

Courtney Burrows is the Community School Coordinator at Townline Elementary in Kentwood Public Schools. Courtney has an M.S.W. and has worked with youth experiencing homelessness, supported schools with social-emotional learning, and taught ESL in Korea. Contact Courtney at 616-538-4120, x28251.

Stacey Carson is the Community School Coordinator at Bowen Elementary in Kentwood Public Schools. She has a Bachelor's Degree in English Teaching and has extensive experience teaching preschool to adult education, both in the United States and in Ecuador. Contact Stacey at 616-455-5220.

Vanessa Cervantes is the Community School Coordinator at Buchanan Elementary in Grand Rapids Public Schools. Contact Vanessa at 616-819-2252, x5391. 

Sarah Cline is the Community School Coordinator at Sparta Middle School in Sparta Area Schools. Sarah has a BSW from Grand Valley, and has previously worked as a residential crisis counselor providing direct care.  Contact Sarah at 616-887-8211.

Emma Colon is the Community School Coordinator at Brookwood Elementary in Kentwood Public Schools. Emma has worked with children and families in schools, foster care, and behavioral therapy, and has a passion for empowering and advocating for families. Contact Emma at 616-871-1004.

Jocelyn Coria is the Community School Coordinator at Lee High School and East Lee Campus in Godfrey-Lee Public Schools. Jocelyn has a B.S. in Psychology, experience in mental health advocacy and therapy, and has a passion for social justice. Contact Jocelyn at 616-452-3296, x4322. 

Cheryl Costello, PHR, is the Human Resource Specialist for KSSN. Cheryl holds a Professional in Human Resources Certification, along with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management from the Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business. Contact Cheryl at 517-303-4125. 

Teresa Cruz-Vega is the Community School Coordinator at Southwest Elementary School – Academia Bilingüe in Grand Rapids Public Schools. Contact Teresa at 616-819-7991.

Melissa Dean is the Community School Coordinator at Crestwood Middle School in Kentwood Public Schools. Melissa has a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature and Spanish, and a Master's in Applied Linguistics. Contact Melissa at 616-455-1200, x32219.

Meghan Deckinga is the Community School Coordinator at Godfrey Elementary in Godfrey-Lee Public Schools. Meghan has a Bachelors Degree in Social Work and Spanish, and a Master's of Social Work with an emphasis on organization and community practice. Contact Meghan at 616-243-0533, x2325.

Carolina Diaz is the Community School Coordinator at North Godwin Elementary in the Godwin Heights Public Schools district. Carolina has a Bachelor's in Spanish and Communications, and is currently pursuing an MSW from Western Michigan University. Contact Carolina at 616-325-2357.

Lynnae Edmond is the Community School Coordinator at Gerald R. Ford Academic Center in Grand Rapids Public Schools. Lynnae has worked for Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative as a preschool teacher, and now loves being part of the Gerald R. Ford community! Contact Lynnae at 616-819-7581.

Caroline Geist is a KSSN Team Lead and was previously a Community School Coordinator in Grand Rapids Public Schools. Caroline has a Master's in Social Work, and was Executive Director of the Ottawa Community Schools Network for five years. Contact Caroline at 810-252-1648.

Damion Gregory is the Community School Coordinator at Westwood Middle in Grand Rapids Public Schools. Damion  has a Bachelor's in Sports Recreation Management from the University of Olivet, and has extensive experience working with children and youth. Contact Damion at 616-819-3322, x3329.

Kelsey Gruber is the Community School Coordinator at Godwin Heights High School in Godwin Heights Public Schools. Kelsey has experience in non-profit and community development, and speaks both English and Spanish to empower and advocate for communities. Contact Kelsey at 616-325-2431.

Sabri Hasan is the Community School Coordinator at East Kentwood High School in Kentwood Public Schools. Sabri has a Degree in Biochemistry and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and has worked as a Residential Crisis Counselor and LGBT Facilitator. Contact Sabri at 616-698-6700, x42205.

Robin Jordan is the Community School Coordinator at Valleywood Middle in Kentwood Public Schools. Robin has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, and worked for 5 years at Gerald R. Ford Job Corps as Records Supervisor/Career Team Manager. Contact Robin at 616-538-7670, x.34212.

Dr. Keenan King is the KSSN Executive Director and has previously been Director of System Building for KConnect and the Director of Upward Bound at Western Michigan University. Dr. King brings strong educational leadership skills and a fierce commitment to equity and inclusion. Contact Dr. King at 616-447-2480.

Shay Kraley is the Operations Manager for KSSN. Shay has been a teacher at the middle and high school levels, and has extensive experience in the nonprofit sector working with English Language Learners and partnerships with Head Start for Kent County and multiple school districts. Contact Shay at 616-447-2485.

Della Levi is the Community School Coordinator at Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy in Grand Rapids Public Schools. Della has extensive experience working in child welfare and substance abuse prevention. Contact Della at 616-819-7736.

Stephen Lovell is the Community School Coordinator at Alpine Elementary in Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Stephen has spent time as a teacher in South America and was a nutrition educator in various elementary schools in Grand Rapids. Contact Stephen at 616-784-0884, x5240.

Earnestine Mays is the Community School Coordinator at Campus Elementary in Grand Rapids Public Schools. Earnestine has worked in domestic violence, adoption, and mental health, and has been a crisis counselor, case manager, and Child and Family Therapist. Contact Earnestine at 616-819-7823.

Kristen Moss is a KSSN Team Lead and was previously a Community School Coordinator in Kentwood Public Schools. Kristen has a passion for youth development, diversity issues, and family and community engagement. Contact Kristen at 616-259-6202.

Alma Obande is the Community School Coordinator at César E. Chávez Elementary in Grand Rapids Public Schools. Alma has worked as a Child Protective Services Investigator, and has experience in office administration, human services, and ministry. Contact Alma at 616-819-5864.

Julia Raap is the Community School Coordinator at East Kentwood High School in Kentwood Public Schools. Julia has previously worked at the YWCA West Central Michigan and is passionate about intergenerational leadership & social justice. Contact Julia at 616-698-6700, x42208.

Marissa Ramsundar is the Community School Coordinator at Godfrey-Lee Early Childhood Center in Godfrey-Lee Public Schools. Marissa has a Bachelor's Degree in Music Ministry and is obtaining a Master's in Education. She loves working with kids and families. Contact Marissa at 616-452-8703, x1324.

Cindy Redding is the Community School Coordinator for Coit Creative Arts Academy in Grand Rapids Public Schools. Cindy has extensive experience in fundraising and nonprofit work, and is passionate about teaching the whole child and lifting community voices. Contact Cindy at 616-308-4977. 

Maddie Rhoades is the Community School Coordinator at Glenwood Elementary in Kentwood Public Schools.
Maddie has a Bachelor's of Public & Non-Profit Administration, and has worked with domestic violence and substance abuse organizations. Contact Maddie at 616-455-2510, x24414.

Adrien Robinson is the Community School Coordinator at East Elementary in Grandville Public Schools. Adrien has a Bachelor's in Family Studies from WMU and an Associate's in Early Childhood Education, and has been working with families for over 15 years. Contact Adrien at 616-633-7482.

José Rodriguez is the Community School Coordinator at Godwin Heights Middle School in Godwin Heights Public Schools. José has a Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and has worked as a Youth Advocate Specialist. He is a community advocate who is passionate about intersectional justice. Contact José at 616-325-2338.

Sarah Schantz is the Community School Coordinator at West Godwin Elementary and the KSSN District Team Lead for Godwin Heights Public Schools. Sarah has worked in various social work and educational capacities, including after-school programming and teaching ESL. Contact Sarah at 616-325-1980.

Sara Scott is the Community School Coordinator at Sibley Elementary in Grand Rapids Public Schools. In addition to serving in the Cherry Health AmeriCorps program, Sara has brought Total Trek Quest, a successful after-school program, to Kent County. Contact Sara at 616-819-7746.

Hayley Strickland is the Community School Coordinator at Challenger Elementary in Kentwood Public Schools. Hayley completed a yearlong fellowship in Urban Ministry after graduating college, and is also a cheerleading coach at Comstock Park High School. Contact Hayley at 616-698-2524, x23116.

Adam Swenson is the Community School Coordinator at Southwood Elementary in Kentwood Public Schools. Adam attended Shippensburg University has a Master's in Urban Education. Adam has been a camp director and teacher at Lighthouse Academy. Contact Adam at 616-426-4280, x27301.

DaJuan Thomas is the Community School Coordinator at Alger Middle in the Grand Rapids Public Schools district. A graduate of Concordia University, DaJuan is passionate about helping youth and families, and also serves as the varsity football coach for Godwin Heights. Contact DaJuan at 616-819-6200, x5947.

Jackee Thompson is the Community School Coordinator at Lee Middle School in Godfrey-Lee Public Schools. Jackee has a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice and has worked with the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan and as a Crisis Interventionist with the 17th Circuit Family Court. Contact Jackee at 616-452-3296, x7323.

Kevin VanderMeer is the Community School Coordinator at Sparta High School in the Sparta Area Schools district. Kevin has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, and has worked with at-risk youth and families as a residential crisis counselor. Contact Kevin at 616-887-8213, x1009.

Brianna Vasquez de Pereira is the Community School Coordinator at Meadowlawn Elementary School in Kentwood Public Schools. Prior to joining KSSN in 2012, Brianna was a middle and high school teacher in the US and Guatemala. Contact Brianna at 616-534-4608, x26129.

Jodi West is the Community School Coordinator at Ridgeview Elementary in Sparta Area Schools and the KSSN District Team Lead for Sparta Area Schools. Jodi previously worked as a preschool teacher, a parent educator, and an ESL teacher for adult learners. Contact Jodi at 616-887-8218, x3402.

Farris Withers is the Community School Coordinator at East Kentwood Freshman Campus in Kentwood Public Schools. Farris has a Master's Degree in Family Consumer Science and has extensive experience as an educator throughout her career. Contact Farris at 616-426-4871.

Amanda Witte is a KSSN Team Lead and was previously a Community School Coordinator for Cedar Springs Public Schools. Amanda has a Master's of Social Work from Grand Valley State University and over 6 years' experience in child welfare as a foster home licensing specialist. Contact Amanda at 616-439-1022.