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Nanette Clatterbuck

​CEO, Principal
B.S. Special Education, Psychology, ​M. Ed. Educational Leadership
1985 – 1996, 2015 – Present

Nanette Clatterbuck, M. Ed., is presently the chief executive officer of Learning Differences Resource Group (LdRG). Prior to serving in this role, she worked for Aquinas College where she served as the Dean in the …
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Direct Line: (616) 855-1658

Natalie Tassell

Director of Development & Communication
​B.A. Business Administration & Communication
2016-2017, 2022- Present

Natalie returns to Lake Michigan Academy this year in a new role, Director of Development & Communication. She was previously the Director of Operations for the school. Prior to joining LMA she was the Director of Student Teaching Placement at Aquinas College. Natalie has a Bachelors in Business Administration & Communications from Aquinas College. 
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Direct Line: (616) 285-2902

Kristina Eppinga

​School Counselor
B.S. Special Education, M.A. in School Counseling
1998 – 2009, 2012 – Present

Kristina Eppinga’s primary responsibility is serving as the school’s Counselor. She also teaches Social Skills and Health classes to all age levels at the school. Kristina …
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​Direct Line: (616) 855-0274

David Staal

Director of Operations
B.A. English, Language Arts & Literature with an emphasis in Elementary Education
2010 - Present

Prior serving at Lake Michigan Academy, David was a Mental Health Worker at Forest View Hospital. He has a Bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley State University …
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Direct Line: (616) 855-1661