Our Leadership

Marcus Puccioni, Principal

Cheryl Krohn, Dean

Education:

Michigan State University - Bachelor's of Arts in Elementary Education
Michigan State University - Master's of Arts in Curriculum and Teaching
Michigan State University - Currently working on my PhD in Curriculum, Instruction, and Teacher Education

Previous education experience and number of years in the field:

I taught elementary school in the metro-Detroit area for 5 years before leaving teaching to pursue my PhD in education.

What do you like most about working here?

The commitment of the teachers to better educate all children and to improve their teaching ability on a daily basis. It is a great professional learning community for both adults and children!

Other work experience we might want to mention:

i have led multiple study abroad programs in South Africa. I have also taught in South African schools.

I have been a curriculum consultant at various centers and school districts and taught courses at MSU in teacher education.

Personal:

I love to travel and run or workout in my free time.

Cassandra Trawitz, Dean K-2

Education:

Western Michigan University- Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. Certificates in Early Childhood, Elementary Education and Middle School Science
Western Michigan University- Master's Degree in Educational Leadership: K-12 Principal

Previous education experience and number of years in the field:

I have been in education for 12 years and have worked in a variety of settings. I have taught 2^nd, 5^th and 6^th graders in a classroom setting as well as kindergarten through eighth grade in a computer lab setting. I started as an administrator in Kalamazoo running the grant funded programs. After leaving Kalamazoo I was hired as assistant principal and then became principal of a K-6 Charter School in Battle Creek where I enjoyed three years with them. After moving back to the Lansing area I found a job closer to home at Lansing Charter Academy.

What do you like most about working here?

Lansing Charter Academy is full of positive, professional and caring individuals who will go out of their way to give 150% to all kids. The students and families are warm and welcoming as well. LCA is supportive and having Mr. Puccioni as principal has been fantastic! He’s great with the kids and ensures that all students and staff are supported and that the people in our school community abide by our mantra: safe, respectful and responsible.

Other work experience we might want to mention:

I have held management positions during college at Chi Chi’s and Outback Steakhouse and I used to wash and detail cars. I was also an exchange student in Australia when I was in high school.

Personal:

My family lives in a town east of Lansing. My mother and father live close by as well. We have a son in first grade my husband works with computers and motorcycles. We share our home with Monty and Brewster, our dog and cat. I love to go to movies, ride bikes and am trying my hardest to get to the gym whenever I can!