Meet the Director

Ms. Rachel Niewiada is the Grandville Middle School Choir and Musical Theater Director and is in her 11th year of teaching. Ms. Niewiada earned her Master's Degree from Michigan State University for Music Education in Summer 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. 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. Ms. Niewiada currently resides in Grand Rapids, MI with her husband.