Our Leadership

As the leaders of Grand Rapids Public Schools, we proudly serve you - our GRPS families, scholars, staff and community. Thank you for visiting our website and taking the time to learn more about GRPS.

Leadriane Roby, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools 616-819-2193 Send an Email Read More
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Larry Johnson Chief of Staff & Executive Director of Public Safety & School Security 616-819-2100 Send an Email Read More
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Rhonda Kribs Chief Financial Officer 616-819-2105 Send an Email Read More
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Anya Lusk Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources & General Counsel 616-819-2028 Send an Email Read More
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Dr. Brandy Lovelady Mitchell Deputy Superintendent of Preschool-12 Learning & Leadership 616-819-2193 Send an Email Read More
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Leon Hendrix Executive Director of Communications and External Affairs 616-819-2149 Send an Email Read More
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Mel Atkins II Executive Director of Community & Student Affairs 616-819-2125 Send an Email Read More
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Mayda Bahamonde-Gunnell, Ed.D. Executive Director of Leadership, Dual Language Immersion, Bilingual Transitional, EL, Migrant, NAEP, and Foreign Exchange 616-819-2351 Send an Email Read More
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Matthew Beresford Executive Director of Preschool, Elementary & K-8 Instructional Support 616-819-1528 Send an Email Read More
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Bridget Cheney Executive Director of Preschool, Elementary & K-8 Instructional Support & Philanthropic Foundations Liaison 616-819-2020 Send an Email Read More
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Erich Harmsen Executive Director of Professional Learning & Curriculum 616-819-2007 Send an Email Read More
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Rukshana Ilahi Executive Director of Special Education, Section 504 & Early Intervention Services 616-819-3605 Send an Email Read More
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Kurt Johnson Executive Director of Athletics & Dual Enrollment 616-819-2479 Send an Email Read More
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Rodney Lewis Executive Director of High School Support 616-819-1233 Send an Email Read More
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Karl Nelson, Ed.D. Executive Director of Middle School Support 616-819-5484 Send an Email Read More
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Alex Smart, RA Executive Director of Facilities & Operations 616-819-3010 Send an Email Read More
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Communications Protocol

To ensure that all who have questions, concerns, and/or would like more information about Grand Rapids Public Schools are supported timely and effectively, we have developed a step-by-step guide for who to contact about various matters.

View the steps of our Communications Protocol

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