Our Leadership

Corinne Weaver, Principal

Education:

Central Michigan University – Bachelor's of Science in Education
Eastern Michigan University – Master's of Arts - Common Learnings in Curriculum
I am currently working on an additional Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership through Central Michigan University.

Previous Education Experience:

I have been in the field of education since 1991 where I worked for a private Christian school teaching 3rd and 4th grades in Clarkston, Michigan until 2002 when I moved to Linden Charter Academy.

What do you like most about working here?

I love the students and the families at Linden. Having been here for as long as I have, I have built relationships with so many different families and still have students return to visit and update me on how they are doing. I also love the staff. We are a true family through and through.

Personal:

I am married and have three boys of my own and one dog. In my free time I like to golf and knit, neither of which am I very good at, but I enjoy them none the less. I also enjoy camping and the outdoors.

Gretchen Wallace, Dean Grades K-2

Education:

Elementary Education Degree from Alma College, Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Saginaw Valley State University

Previous Education Experience:

9 years teaching 3rd grade at Burton Glen Charter Academy

What do you like most about working here?

I love the family feel that you get the second you walk in the door. You know that everyone is embracing and using the CKH approach not only with the students but also with the staff. It is a feeling that you just don’t get everywhere.

Amy Zell, Dean Grades 3-5

Education:

Mott Community College - Associate's Degree in General Business Administration and Early Childhood Development
University of Michigan-Flint - Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education with ZA endorsement, Language Arts and Social Studies
Eastern Michigan University - Currently seeking master’s degree in Educational Leadership (3 classes to go)

Previous Education Experience:

I worked at Carman Ainsworth Community Schools from 1999-2005 until my employment at Linden. I worked in Latchkey, Kindergarten Enrichment, after school tutoring, as a paraprofessional and as a long term substitute.

What do you like most about working here?

I love the Linden students and families. I also love the staff. Every day there is a feeling of commitment and family. That feeling makes it easy to come to work each day.

Personal:

I have 2 sons and 2 step sons. I also have 2 Yorkshire Terriers. I love to read and I love to run in races around Flint including the Crim last year.

Mark Suyama, Middle School Dean

Education:

I attended Central Michigan University for a few years and then completed my degree at U of M Flint with a BS in Education. I am currently working towards my Masters at Capella University.

Previous education experience and number of years in the field:

This is my 13th year of being in the field of education. 11 of these years were in spent teaching middle school math.

What do you like most about working here?

The staff here at Linden has a great amount of dedication to their students. They continue to better themselves so they can provide the best education to them.

Other work experience we might want to mention:

Before entering the field of education, I spent 10 years in the restaurant management field.