Another Teachers Live Here Grant Awarded

Kyle Liechti is the first recipient of a Teachers Live Here grant during the second cycle of the program.  Kyle received a check for $25,700 toward the down payment of a home. And, because the home he and his wife purchased is located within the school district boundaries, Kyle will also receive an additional $2500 in closing cost assistance.

When I consider the community I want to be a part of, Holland’s history, diversity, and culture of belonging make it the place where I want to grow deep roots... The bottom line is when you grow roots in a place, you care about that place more. You care about your schools’ success, when it not only impacts your students, but your future children. You care about your students’ neighborhood, because it is also your own neighborhood. - Kyle Liechty

Liechty is in his first year of teaching Social Studies at Holland Middle School. During the 22-23 school year he served as a long-term sub at Holland High School.

With a strong belief in the impact HPS teachers are having on students and families in the district and with an understanding of the value they bring to the community as a whole, generous community members are investing in Teachers Live Here. This program will provide HPS teachers with the opportunity and the incentive to live where they teach.

Teachers Live Here is aimed at attracting and retaining the best educators to HPS. That is exactly what we have in Kyle. We're excited to have him in the district as a teacher! - Superintendent Nick Cassidy

There are still 12 Teachers Live Here grants available for teachers in the district during the second cycle of the program.  The second cycle will close in June of 2024.

(pictured L to R: Julie Smith from Holland Education Foundation, Liechty, and Superintendent Nick Cassidy.)