Our Leadership

Zack Perfitt, Principal

Previous education experience: 

6th grade teacher for 3 years at Paragon
3rd grade teacher in Lansing for 1 year

What do you like most about working here?

I like the character development techniques that students learn at Paragon.  I also like the comfortable yet professional environment of the school.  And, of course, the kids are awesome!

Personal Information:

I am married to my wife, Megan, and we have three kids, Maree, Zanden and Myloh.  We also have a yellow lab named Seven. I love to hunt and fish along with playing golf and travelling with my family

Sally Ann Clark, 2-4 Dean  

 

Education: 

Central Michigan University, Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts Degrees

 

 

What do you like most about working here?

I love the people I work with and I especially love making a difference in the lives of the children and families that I serve.

 

 

Other work experience:

Community Education Director for the Concord School District Marketing for Albion College

  

 

Personal Information:

Three great kids who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in college. Husband (Phil) of 26 years. Love to spend time up north at the family cottage in Gaylord. In my spare time I like to have fun with friends and family, shop and create things with my hands. 

 

 

Benjamin Kriesch, 5-8 Dean  

 

  

Education: 

Bachelors of Arts, Exercise Sports Science and Elementary Education from Spring Arbor University

Completing a Master's in Educational Leadership through Grand Valley State University

 

What do you like most about working here?

 

I enjoy working wtih students and their families here at Paragon.   There is no greater work than investing in live of others.

   

Other work experience:

5th grade teacher for 2 years

Physical Education teacher for 5 years

Physical Education teacher leader for NHA for 3 years

 

Personal Information:

I am married with one child.   I love being a father and spending time wtih my family.   I also enjoy the outdoors, all things athletic and organic gardening. 

 

 

Patty Koval, K-1 Dean  

  

Education: 

Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts
Eastern Michigan University, Masters in Education
Grand Canyon University, Masters in Reading 

 

What do you like most about working here?

I love the positive atmosphere, the staff and all of the wonderful families that I am able to serve.

Other work experience:

I was a Kindergarten teacher for the Chelsea Community Schools, and previously a Reading Specialist here at Paragon Charter Academy.  

 

Personal Information:

I have a daughter who goes to school in Boston, MA and a son who is a sophomore in high school.  They are the loves of my life.  I also love to read, garden, run, play tennis, and enjoy the outdoors.   

 

Lori Snow, Office Administrator

Persephone Phenix, Registrar