Meet Us

Lee & Mary Cook
Owners
Grandville KnowledgePoints

Hello, we are the Cook Family, Lee, Mary, Alex, Brian, and Elizabeth.  We live in Grandville and have been active in the schools and community for many years.  We believe education is one of the most important aspects of one’s life, next to one’s faith.  We also believe it is important to serve one’s community to make it a better place for everyone.  Based on these values, we believe we were called to establish a KnowledgePoints franchise here in Grandville to serve the families of the west Grand Rapids metro area.

We believe KnowledgePoints can help students to be more successful, whether it is to catch up or advance in reading and math or master study and writing skills.  We realize the world is more competitive than when we went to school and students today are expected to master material much sooner.  In addition, our kids will need to meet the new Michigan high school requirements (math, science, English) to graduate.  We believe that KnowledgePoints will be a valuable resource that can come alongside parents and teachers to help students achieve their potential.  When students struggle in school, it often takes a toll on their self-esteem.  KnowledgePoints can help restore their confidence, not only in the classroom, but in life.

Our hope for our own children is that they will do their best in school so that they will have the best possible opportunity to attend the college of their choice.  KnowledgePoints also offers ACT/SAT preparation courses, which we hope will help many students in the community to reach their college dreams as well.

Community Involvement:

Lee Cook:

Member of Grandville Rotary Club since 1988- Past club president and treasurer
Past trustee and treasurer of Grandville Education Foundation
Coach in Grandville Community Ed youth football program
Former co-owner of Cook Funeral Services (1989-2007)
Member of First Reformed Church

Mary Cook:

Bible Study Fellowship Discussion Leader 2007-2008
Book Discussion Leader, First Reformed Church
Various chair positions for Grandville South Elementary School 1999-present; including coordinating volunteers and details for various projects, events and field trips
South Elementary PTC Treasurer 1999-2002
Elder, Bethel Lutheran Church 1999-2001
Member, First Reformed Church

Polly Long
Director of Learning

Ms. Polly Long, has taught high school Social Studies/English teacher for 7 years. Prior to her career in Education, she served 6.5 years active duty in the United States Air Force where she trained incoming Airman on Aircraft Systems Technology. She has also managed K-8 After-School Programming and taught college level English Composition. Ms. Long holds a Bachelor's in History from University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Education Certifications in Social Studies and English, as well as a Master's degree in Educational Leadership from Grand Valley State University. She possesses countless hours of professional development in Education, which complement her degrees in Education.

Ms. Long thoroughly enjoys her latest role in Education as Director of Learning for KnowledgePoints and cherishes the opportunity to help students of Grandville and surrounding communities reach their academic goals.

Contact her via e-mail at grandville@knowledgepoints.com or by phone at 616-531-3995.

About Our Instructors

Miss Julie Morgan is a local graduate of Grandville High school and Grand Valley State University. She possesses a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English/Language Arts and a minor in Elementary Education. Since graduating, she has been substitute teaching throughout Kent and Ottawa Counties. Miss Morgan intends to soon begin her Master's Degree at Western Michigan University. She is thrilled to be part of the KnowledgePoints' staff and to be working with such wonderful students!

Mr. Andy Seif is a veteran teacher with nearly forty years of mathematics teaching experience at the Secondary level, including thirty-five years as a member of the Mathematics Department at Forest Hills Northern High School. Besides receiving a Bachelors of Mathematics and Chemistry through Calvin College and a Masters in Secondary Education from Michigan State University, Mr. Seif has earned additional graduate hours from the universities of Grand Valley State, Central Michigan and South Carolina. Having taught every level from remedial through Advanced Placement, he is delighted to be part of the KnowledgePoints' staff and to be able to help our students succeed.

Ms. Shannon Czaja is a graduate of Michigan State University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education with a double minor in Language Arts and Social Studies. She taught Kindergarten in Blue Island, Illinois. She also taught third grade for six years in Wayland, Michigan. She is currently working towards her Master's degree in Early Childhood Education at Grand Valley State University. Ms. Czaja is looks forward to working with KnowledgePoints' students and staff.

Ms. Ann Winkle is a graduate of Grand Valley State University. She possesses a Bachelor of Sciences degree. She majored in Math and minored in Elementary Education. After graduation, she substitute taught for two years before becoming a mother of twins. Ms. Winkle is very excited about working with the students of KnowledgePoints and is looking forward to helping to ensure the success of everyone at here!