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Andrew Muysenberg: New LN Assistant Principal Wants to Support Students
As the new assistant principal at Loy Norrix High School, Andrew Muysenberg wants students to know that he understands what it means to struggle academically.
Growing up in DeWitt outside of Lansing, he struggled with academics. When he had problems with reading as a first grader, his parents held him back for a year.
“I had great teachers that supported me and encouraged me to focus on my studies and become a leader amongst my peers,” Muysenberg said. “I share this story with students to show them that everyone struggles with something. But with a great support system and hard work, you can overcome anything.”
As a student at DeWitt High School he found his niche playing football, basketball, and running track. He was the freshman football coach at DeWitt while he was earning his bachelor’s degree in elementary education at Olivet College. He also has a master’s degree in educational leadership from Western Michigan University.
Muysenberg has worked for Kalamazoo Public Schools for nine years, most recently as a math teacher at Hillside Middle School. Before that, he was a strategic math teacher for the Alternative Learning Program.
As students return to in-person learning, he said he hopes the school takes advantage of the social-emotional learning and technology that were at the heart of last year’s online lessons.
“Lastly, we need to make sure that we set clear expectations for students,” he said.
“Teachers and staff need to show empathy towards students while supporting them as we all transition back to in-person learning.”
When not in the classroom, he and his wife Laura and their young daughter love to explore downtown Kalamazoo and camp in Ludington in the summer. He is excited to become a part of the Loy Norrix family.
“The thing I enjoyed the most about high school was the different people I met and the friendships I made,” he said. ”High school is so much more enjoyable when students feel like they are a part of the community. I want to encourage students to step outside of their comfort zones and try a new sport, club, or activity while at Loy Norrix.”