Our Leadership

B.A. from Michigan State University

M.A. Social Work from University of MI

Director of Special Education Certificate from Wayne State Univ.

21 Years at Flat Rock Community Schools as School Social Worker and High School Counselor.

 

The dedicated people I work with on a daily basis, the opportunities for professional growth, and the privilege of educating children. Every day I come to work with excitement in my heart to see the children and watch them learn and grow.

 

I have been very privileged to work in the school setting for most of my adult life. I have experienced both conventional and charter school institutions. Working for NHA opened many new vistas for me and pushed me to develop my skills and expertise in ways I never thought possible. In 31 years of being an educator, I have seen many changes in how we educate our children. There is much work to be done, as many of our students are not receiving the education they need to be successful in the adult world. I am honored to be part of an organization that serves children first, and recognizes that it is the school’s responsibility to teach expertly so that children will learn.

 

I love working with our dedicated staff every day to help our students grow and achieve. I really love working with our wonderful students and family and being a part of a great community.

 

 

 

I went to U of M- Ann Arbor for my undergrad. I received a BA in Education. I went to Wayne State for grad school to receive a M.A. in Education with a major in Reading.

 

I taught first grade at Canton Charter Academy for seven years and taught 2nd grade for two years. I have been a dean for 2 years as well.

 

I enjoy the collaboration and teamwork among staff, parents and students. We are all working together to help each other.

 

I have boy/girl twins that are three years old! I love to read, to go the beach and spend time with my family.

 

 

 

University of Michigan- BS in Environmental Science. Wayne State University- Master of Arts in Teaching. Currently working on Administrators certificate at Grand Valley State University.

 

Everest Academy- 3 years. Taught 6-8 science and 6-8 math. Canton Charter- 3 years. 8th math. Achieve- 1 year Dean.

 

I enjoy working with all the middle students. They always keep me on my toes and never fail to put a smile on my face.

 

My work experience before beginning my teaching career included: a one year internship in Queensland, Australia working with college students at the center for Rainforest Studies, teaching outdoor education classes to middle school students at the YMCA, and leading high and low ropes courses at an Adventure Learning Center in Wisconsin.

 

I am married and have one son. We live with 2 cats and our Bulldog Milo. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and cooking.

 

12 years in education

7 years of classroom teaching

2 years as Instructional Coach

3 years as Dean

 

Staff and families working together to promote academic achievement and the development of our students.

 

Married with two children, Griffin (8) and Grace (5) I enjoy spending time with my family, reading and running.