Warrendale Charter Academy

A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL MANAGED BYNATIONAL HERITAGE ACADEMIES

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Our Leadership

Christine Harwood - Principal

Education:

Wayne State University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Saginaw State University - Master's, Educational Leadership

Previous education experience:

Eight Years in education

What do you like most about working here?

I enjoy the new family I've acquired while working at Warrendale. Staff, students, and parents have become my additional family. I enjoy coming to work every day seeing students excited about learning.

Other work experience:

Athletic Director
12 Years’ experience as a coach: basketball, volleyball, softball, and track

Personal Information:

I enjoy playing softball with the Warrendale team. I also enjoy spending time with family, friends, and my dog Logan.

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Kimberly Piccione - Dean 4-6- interim

Education:

Michigan State University - Bachelor of Arts, Education
Grand Valley State University - Master's Degree, Educational Leadership

Previous education experience:

My first year of teaching was in Lakeland, Florida in 4^th grade. Then I taught 5 years at another National Heritage Academy, Detroit Merit Charter Academy. At Merit I taught 3^rd grade (basic and novice) for 4 years. My last year at Merit, I had the opportunity to expand my teaching experience and taught 5^th grade (proficient). Now, I am really excited to be a Warrendale Warrior and challenging every child to achieve!

What do you like most about working here?

I adore working with students! I come to work every day with the students in mind. The idea of challenging a student’s life for success is a powerful thing. I feel like working at Warrendale will be a great experience and I am jazzed to get to know my new students and colleagues.

Other work experience we might want to mention:

Athletic Director
National Junior Honor Society counselor
Coach (Basketball, Cross Country, and Soccer)
MEAP/AYP chairperson
Capturing Kids Hearts Processed Champion.

Personal Information:

I have been married for two years and have a dog, named Barkley. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. Also in my spare time I adore reading, snowboarding, traveling, and playing sports

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Sr

ee Sethumadhavan - Dean

Education:

University of Mumbai - Bachelor of Science
Wayne State University - Master's, Teaching

Previous education experience and number of years in the field:

I began working at Warrendale in 2006 as a technology teacher. I became a third grade teacher in 2007 and moved to 4th grade in 2010.

What do you like most about working here?

The students!! Love them!!

Personal Information:

Big fan of Spongebob Squarepants!!

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hea Wimberley - Dean K-2

Education:

Oakland University: Bachelor’s Degree in Language Arts: Graduated May 2005
Grand Valley State University: Master's Degree in Educational Leadership: Currently attending

Previous education experience:

I have taught 1st grade 3 years
I have taught Novice 2nd grade 1 year
I have taught Novice 6th grade 2 years

What do you like most about working here?

I will enjoy getting to know my new colleagues and the new students.
I am going to enjoy helping the teachers to produce well educated students.
I feel like working at Warrendale will be a great experience.

Personal:

I am the eldest of two children in my family. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I truly enjoy traveling. I love shopping and going to the movies.

Alicia Reed - Middle School Dean

Education:

· Grand Valley State University- Bachelor of Science

· Grand Valley State University- Masters- Educational Leadership

What do you like most about working here?

I love that the children and staff are full of energy. I have enjoyed seeing the growth of the students and the excitement on their faces when they reach their goals.