Our Leadership

Catherine Henkenberns, Principal

Cathy Henkenberns.jpg

Education:

College of Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati, OH Bachelor of Arts

Ashland University, Ohio Masters of Education

Previous Experience:

10 years with NHA
8 years of Collegiate Basketball Coaching
9 years of Elementary Physical Education Teacher/Coach

What do you like most about working here?

I love to work with students as they learn new things - to affirm their work, motivate them to take risks, support them with materials that help them learn, and listen to them. I love coaching our teachers as they develop their instructional skills. I enjoy working with parents as partners in their child's education and providing a quality experience for our families.

Personal Information:

I am a sports fan especially Tigers Baseball and college basketball. I love to read and workout and go for walks in my free time.

Janelle Magyar, K-2 Dean

Education:

I graduated from Eastern Michigan University earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. I have additional endorsements in Language Arts and Science. I am currently pursuing my Master of Arts in Literacy Education at Madonna University.

Previous Experience:

I taught first grade from 2007-2011 at Canton Charter Academy before becoming the K-2 Dean. Previous to my employment with CCA, I worked as an English Language Learner (ELL) interventionist servicing students in grades K-5.

What do you like most about working here?

The thing I like most about working for Canton Charter Academy is their commitment to challenging students (and staff) to set and pursue goals. I feel fortunate to work in a supportive environment where success is nurtured, best practices are shared, and student success is the primary goal.

Personal Information:

I am married with two children. In my spare time I enjoy traveling, reading, Lion’s football, and long walks with my dog, Toby-Wan Kenobi.

Tracy Murray, 3-5 Dean

Murray 001.jpg

Education:

I have a BA in Elementary Education from Ottawa University, and a MA in Educational Leadership from Western Michigan University. I am looking forward to starting my doctoral degree.

Previous Experience:

I taught Pre-Kindergarten for four years at a private school in Scottsdale, Arizona while I was working on my undergraduate degree. Then, I moved back to Michigan and started working for NHA. I taught 1 year of 7^th grade and 5 years of 5^th grade at Paramount Charter Academy in Kalamazoo. Then, I transferred to Triumph Academy in Monroe, Michigan where I was the Assistant Principal for the past 6 years.

What do you like most about working here?

I love the importance that is put on education and the positive culture and climate that has been created at CCA.

Personal Information:

I am married and have two boys. They are very active and keep me extremely busy! In my spare time I enjoy scrapbooking, going to my son’s hockey games, traveling, getting pedicures, and spending time with my family and friends

Jim Markey, 6-8 Dean

Education:

I received a Bachelor's degree in Economics in 1984 from the University of Michigan. In 1990 I completed my Master's in Economics from the American University in Washington D.C. I returned to school in 2000 and enrolled in the of University of Michigan' ELMAC program, receiving a Master's Degree in Education.

Previous Experience:

I taught third grade at Canton Charter Academy from 2001 to 2010 What do you like most about working here? One aspect of working at NHA that I truly appreciate is the focus on offering a quality education within a framework of accountability for teacher and student alike.

Other experience:

I worked for the Federal Government for 15 years as an analyst and program manager. This included 5 years with the Bureau of Labor Statistics and 10 years with Environmental Protection Agency.

Personal Information:

I am married with two daughters attending college. I enjoy the outdoors and music.