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Hello, East Grand Rapids Community!

I am profoundly honored to serve as the East Grand Rapids High School Principal! Rich traditions, exceptional co-curricular experiences, and high expectations for excellence make our school community a special ecosystem for students to grow, develop, and achieve.

As the school’s principal, I am committed to…

  • Showing a caring attitude and positive regard for all students and families
  • Demonstrating my belief that all students can achieve at high levels
  • Listening carefully and fully investigating concerns brought to my attention
  • Returning phone calls or emails within 48 hours during the school week
  • Being present at after school events to support our students and connect with families
  • Being open to ideas that can improve our school

I look forward to opportunities to work in collaboration with community stakeholders to advance the success of our Pioneers.

Best regards,

Alex Schukow, PhD

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Dr. Alex Schukow
High School Principal

Dr. Alex Schukow

Dr. Alex Schukow, his wife, Kristen, and his stepdaughter, Seeley Rose, live within ten minutes of East Grand Rapids High School, and they enjoy walks around Reeds Lake. His family includes two black-and-white cats named Duke and Dutchess, and a French bulldog named Dottie.  

Dr. Schukow’s leadership is guided by the following values: collaboration, belonging, growth, gratitude, and resilience. He started his professional career as a high school science teacher and has building-level administrative experience at the upper elementary, middle school, and high school levels. Dr. Schukow earned a Doctor of Philosophy in educational leadership through Eastern Michigan University.

 

Nancy Scott, Administrative Assistant

Justin Noordhoek
Assistant Principal

headshot of Justin Noordhoek

Justin Noordhoek joined East Grand Rapids High School as Assistant Principal in 2026. A lifelong resident of West Michigan, he brings eighteen years of experience in education. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Grand Valley State University in 2008. Justin began his career on Beaver Island in Northern Michigan, where he worked as a cabin counselor and social studies teacher at a residential high school. He later spent more than ten years with Godfrey-Lee Public Schools, serving as a classroom teacher before transitioning to building administrator for both the alternative education program and the main high school for four years. Justin holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Aquinas College, building-level administrative certificate through the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, and an endorsement in teaching English as a Second Language.

Justin and his wife, Sara, along with their children, Brianna (13) and Aiden (9), enjoy playing board games, traveling to visit family in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and cheering on the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Tigers. Justin grounds his leadership in service to others and values building authentic relationships with staff, students, and families.

Stephanie Behrens, Attendance Administrative Assistant

Ryan Oshnock
Athletic Director

A smiling, bald man in a navy jacket with an %22E%22 logo stands against a plain, light background.

Ryan Oshnock joined East Grand Rapids Public Schools in 2026 as the Director of Athletics. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education from Wayne State University and his Master's degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Cincinnati.

Ryan began his career as a teacher in Benton Harbor. His teaching and coaching path later took him to James F. Byrnes High School (SC), Loyola Blakefield (MD), and Forest Hills Northern High School. Passionate about student athletics, Ryan has coached football, basketball, and track and field, and also coached at the collegiate level with stops at Central Michigan, Cincinnati, Ferris State, and Eastern Michigan.

Since 2016, Ryan has served in administrative roles at Northview and West Ottawa Public Schools. Now at EGR, he is focused on honoring the history of Pioneer athletics and continuing the district’s Tradition of Excellence.

Ryan and his wife, Ana, live in the community with their two children, Gabriela and Philip.

Wende Johnson, Administrative Assistant

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