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Loralei Premo

Loralei Premo '07
Biology Major

Communications and SPC Administrator, Drinking Source Water Protection Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority (Ontario)

"Most natural science classes at LSSU offer students as much hands-on experience (lab hours) as lecture hours, which ensures that the university experience prepares us for the real world careers, whether you work at a desk or out in the field, or both. There are endless advantages and opportunities available to LSSU students due to its location on an international border.

I found my career path on campus when my advisor posted a job for the Bi-national Public Advisory Council (BPAC), a group dedicated to and overseeing the clean-up the St. Mary's River. I was able to gain experience and network on both sides of the border, ultimately finding full-time employment before I graduated with my biology degree."

Charter Schools

Ridge Park Charter Academy

Mission Statement:

Working in partnership with parents and community, the Ridge Park Charter Academy mission is to become one of the finest k-8 schools in the country. We offer a challenging, character-based education through a rigorous curriculum with high academic and social expectations. Our school prioritizes the academic program and instructional time so each student reads, computes and writes at or above grade level. We expect our students to master basic skills and realize their academic full potential in preparation for higher education and adulthood.

Ridge Park Charter Academy Location

Address:
4120 Camelot Ridge Drive, SE
Kentwood, Michigan 49546

Telephone:
(616) 222-0093

Fax:
(616) 222-0138

Web Address:
http://www.heritageacademies.com

Ridge Park Charter Academy Contact Information

Principal
David King
dking@heritageacademies.com Assistant Principal
Mr. Johan Linna
18.jlinna@heritageacademies.com

Management Company:
National Heritage Academy LSSU Oversight Officer:
Bruce Harger
Director Public School Academy Operations
bharger@lssu.edu

Ridge Park Charter Academy Facts

Start Up: August 31, 1998
Grade Levels Taught: K - 8
Enrollment: 593
School District / ISD: Kentwood Public School District – Kent County ISD
Board of Trustees authorized the administration to proceed and originate a contract with Ridge Park Charter Academy at the July 9, 1998, special meeting.
Final Agreement to Organize and Administer the Ridge Park Charter Academy Passed by the Board of Trustees at the August 19, 1998, special meeting.
Five-Year Renewal authorized by the Board of Trustees at the May 4, 2001, meeting.
Agreement to enter into another five year reauthorization agreement approved by the LSSU Board at its November 18, 2005, Board meeting.

Lifetime Goal...

Amanda Zoerner
Honors Biology
Pre-veterinary Science
Business Minor
Harbor Springs, MI

"I have wanted to be a veterinarian since second grade. During my sophomore and junior years of high school, I started looking into other in-state colleges where I could get an undergraduate degree in pre-veterinary medicine. I chose LSSU ..." [ more ]