My dad has always taught and led. You'd be hard pressed to find a person with more diverse experience and in-depth training in public education who also develops seamless cross-cultural relationships, and is utterly committed to people and finding solutions that work.
Pastor Steven A. Griffin
"I watched my father go to work early, stay late, and teach with total passion throughout his career with Grand Rapids public schools. As his son, of course I always thought that he had to be the best teacher in the world - who else could possibly care this much about a job? He has never lost his passion for education and has never stopped believing that our system can achieve more. He has the drive, the compassion, and the competence to give more to our school system than any other individual I know."
Gary D. Griffin
Betty S. Burton Groce
We experienced first-hand Gordon’s care and concern for individuals when he served as principal of Congress Montessori, the school our four children attended. He is a servant leader who has always put the needs of students first as he works to build a strong community. He will effectively pursue the common good as a member of Grand Rapids School Board.
Dr. Carol Lautenbach
Bob Lautenbach, Jr.
Endorsements
GR Education Association
GREA support staff associations
Friends of Labor
Speaker Pro Tempore Michael G. Sak
Margo Anderson
Joanne Ayotte
George & Debra Bayard
Dr. Walter Burt
Gerald & Gwen Dawkins
Betty Burton-Groce & Daniel Groce
Mart & Mary Hollebeek
Debra Hughes
Dr. Carol & Bob Lautenbach
Barb Lindquist
Al & Judy Luke
Larry * Kathryn Manley
Sue Materkanich
Bruce & Gayle Orange
Dr. Corwin Smidt
Connie Snell
Gordon D. Griffin
Beth Adelman
Julie Griffin - Treasurer
Emily Lautenbach
Dr. Carol & Bob Lautenbach
Al Luke
Frances Neville
Andre Posey
