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Our Leadership

Joe Thienes, Principal

 

 
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Education:  

Michigan State University – Bachelor of Arts, Educational Specialist – Administration

Central Michigan University – Master’s Degree, Administration

 

Previous education experience:

I taught grades K-5, and also held Elementary, Middle School, and High School principal positions.

 

What do you like most about working here?

I enjoy helping the students, staff and parents.

 

Other work experience:

I have served as a Community Recreation Director, adjunct professor, and high school basketball and golf coach.

 

Personal Information:

I enjoy reading, golfing, watching sports and traveling

 

 

Renee Simpson, Assistant Principal Grades K-2


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Yvonne Thomas, Assistant Principal Grades 3-5



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Education:  

Central Michigan University – Bachelor's of Science in Early Childhood Development
Margyrove College – Master’s in Education
Grand Valley State University – Presently working towards a Master’s in Educational Leadership
 

Previous education experience:

Teacher at H.O.P.E. and Pam’s Academy of Champions (2 local private schools)
2nd Grade Teacher at Windemere Park for 6 years
 

What do you like most about working here?

 
I like working among motivated individuals that have students’ best interest as a top priority.
 

Other work experience:

My first job was at Wendy's.
 

Personal Information:

I am married and have three children. I also have a Boxer named Tyson.  I enjoy spending time with family, reading a good mystery book and going to the movies.
 
 
 
 
 

Alvin Holloway, Assistant Principal Grades 6-8

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Education:  

Alabama University – Bachelor of Arts in Education
University of Phoenix – Presently working toward a Master's in Education Administration 
 

Previous education experience:

I taught grades K-8, in Alabama, Texas and Michigan
 

What do you like most about working here?

I enjoy helping and partnering with parents, staff and students. 

Other work experience:

 
I worked for Ingham County Health Department and did an internship with Consumer’s Energy. My first job was working in my father’s barber shop. This is where I received my foundation and work ethic.
 

Personal Information:

I am a proud husband and father of two.  In my free time  i enjoy painting, exercising and spending time with my family.