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Ms. Rachel Niewiada is the Grandville Middle School Choir and Musical Theater Director and is in her 12th year of teaching. Ms. Niewiada earned her Master's Degree from Michigan State University for Music Education in 2021. She graduated with her Bachelor's Degree from Grand Valley State University with a degree in Music Education: Vocal Emphasis in 2014. Ms. Niewiada plays the piano and her vocal cords. In her free time, she enjoys international travel and hosting friends. This past summer, her and her husband went on an Alaska Cruise. She is pleased to say she has come full circle teaching at Grandville Public Schools because it is where she attended her K-12 education. Ms. Niewiada graduated in 2009 from Grandville High School after being an active participant in sports, music, and theatre and is ecstatic to return to her roots and give back to the community. She recently purchased a house in Grand Rapids, MI where she resides with her husband and dog, Rocco.
Mrs. Patricia Pratt is the Grandville Middle School Choir Accompanist. She received the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Hope College where she studied piano and organ. Patricia and her husband, Paul, have had the privilege of serving together in ministry for the past forty years. Paul served as Pastor and Patricia as Music Director in Reformed Church congregations located in Michigan and Illinois. Since retiring, the Pratts enjoy spending time with their family and friends as well as finding creative ways to use their skills and gifts to serve the community. Last fall, they travelled to Oman to serve the Protestant Church of Oman. While there, Patricia helped to establish and direct a choir for children and youth. She is delighted to work alongside the exceptional Grandville music staff to encourage students in their music journeys.
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