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Our Leadership

 

Julie Breakiron,  Principal

 

Education:

  • University of Michigan Flint - Bachelor of Science Elementary Education with a Science and Early Childhood Endorsement  

  •  Eastern Michigan University - Master's in Educational Leadership

Previous Education Experience and Number of Years in the Field:

I have recently been promoted to the principal of Reach Academy. I was a part of the original leadership team that opened Reach in 2008.  During my time here I have served as both K-2 Dean and Middle School Dean.    ​

What do you like most about working here?

My favorite thing about working at Reach Academy is working with the students. “You never know what our students are going to say, and usually it brings a smile to my face.”

  

 

Erin Baller, K-2 Dean
 

 

Shannon O'Mara, 3-5 Dean
 

Education:

I graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education.  I am currently pursuing my Master of Arts in Educational Leadership at Saginaw Valley State University
 

Previous Education Experience and Number of Years in the Field:

I began my career teaching middle school science.  I then moved to elementary and taught 3rd grade for 5 years.
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What do you like most about working here?

Working at Reach Academy has been the best experience I have had in my career thus far.  We have remarkable staff members that are committed to doing what is best for our students and families!

 

 

Colleen Radford, Mid Level Dean

 

Education:

University at Buffalo - Bachelors of Arts in Marketing and Communication 
Baker College – Elementary Education Teaching Certification
Saginaw Valley State University – Master’s in Educational Leadership 12/11
 

Previous Education Experience and Number of Years in the Field:

I have been teaching for 5 years.  My first 2 years were spent at another local Charter School teaching 2nd grade.  I have been teaching 1st grade for the past 3 years at Reach Academy. 

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What do you like most about working here?

 The thing I like most about Reach is the sense of family throughout the whole school; not only between teachers but including students and parents.  I enjoy that we all work together to ensure the safety and academic growth of each and every student.

 

Other work experience you may want to mention:

When I first moved to MI, from Buffalo, NY I worked in marketing and advertising for Chrysler;  I over saw the creating and making of Jeep and Dodge commercials.  It was a very fun and exciting job. 
 

Personal:

In my free time I like to spend time with my family.  Most live in Canada and Buffalo so I get to also travel a lot. 
 
 

Kelly Bagley, Dean of Support Services

 

Education:

Wayne State University - Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education and Special Education
Grand Valley State University - Master's degree in Educational Leadership (currently enrolled)
 

Previous education experience and number of years in the field:

I have worked both on the East and West side of Michigan in schools since College. I was a special education teacher for over 2 years in a resource room working with students with learning disabilities, emotional impairments, Autism and Cognitive Impairments.
 

What do you like most about working here? 

One of the reasons I like working at Reach Academy is because of all of the amazing teachers who put all their hard work into creating a positive learning environment for all of their students.
 
  

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