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Kevin Wagenmaker was recently appointed 澳门蓝月亮鈥檚 interim leader for Academic Affairs.

澳门蓝月亮 President Dr. Bradley J. Barrick said he is pleased that Wagenmaker will lead all aspects of the college鈥檚 instructional services department in this role.

鈥淜evin brings tremendous experience to this position,鈥� Dr. Barrick said. 鈥淗e is highly respected by his peers and has strong relationships with our faculty, employees, and in our community and is excited to build on those connections. We are glad to have his leadership during this transition.鈥�

Wagenmaker joined 澳门蓝月亮 as a part-time instructor in 2013, teaching computer courses. In February 2016, he was hired as the college鈥檚 Instructional Technology Consultant while still teaching courses part-time and served in this role until being appointed the college鈥檚 Director of Instructional Innovation in October 2021.

In his most recent position, he has been responsible for facilitating teaching and learning, planning space utilization, and providing leadership for academic technology with communication, training and support.

In 2021, Wagenmaker received the college鈥檚 Leadership Award for excellence in leadership, professional achievement and service to 澳门蓝月亮.

Wagenmaker鈥檚 career began at Central Montcalm Public Schools in 2005, where he served as a business and technology instructor and department chair, online learning advisor, as president of the Central Montcalm Education Association and as a coach until becoming part of 澳门蓝月亮鈥檚 family.

He attended Muskegon Community College and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education in Business with a minor in Political Science from Western Michigan University and a Master鈥檚 Degree in Educational Leadership from Grand Valley State University.

鈥淎s we move forward, this is an opportunity for the college to look at its overall structure and to assess how we can continue to most effectively deliver services to our students,鈥� Dr. Barrick said.

Wagenmaker said in the coming weeks he will work on building relationships, listening and learning.

鈥淒uring this time, I will be emphasizing three C鈥檚: Communication, Collaboration, and Consistency,鈥� Wagenmaker said. 鈥淭hese are core principles to fostering a strong sense of connection both inside and outside of 澳门蓝月亮. By working together, sharing ideas, and maintaining a steady course, we can continue to provide the hands-on, inclusive, and engaging learning experience that our students deserve to meet their needs.鈥�

Wagenmaker resides in Rockford with his wife, Breanna, and their two daughters, Ella and Brynn. In his spare time, he enjoys following his children鈥檚 athletics and spending time on Drummond Island.

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Media inquiries, please contact:

Shelly Springborn
Director of Communications and Public Relations
shellys@montcalm.edu
989-560-0833