Meet The Skyline Staff

-Education: PhD in Biomedical Engineering and Scientific Computation, MA in Education, and BSE in Aerospace Engineering, all from the University of Michigan.
-Hobbies: volleyball, Tae Kwon Do, yoga, drawing and painting.
-Strengths I bring to Skyline: I bring a passion for teaching and learning, strong interdisciplinary content knowledge and research experience in science and mathematics, and volunteer experience working with children and youth in the Ann Arbor community. I believe in the power of education, not only to convey knowledge, but also to help students become critical thinkers, independent learners, and good, productive citizens. I enjoy developing positive relationships with students, while spreading my love of learning and employing the best educational practices available.
-Length of Service in Education: I have taught one term at the Early College Alliance at EMU, and at Forsythe Middle School for one year as a pre-service teacher.  I also directed a course at the University of Michigan.
 

-Education: Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI: Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Elementary Education and Spanish with Bilingual/Bicultural Minor. Universidad de Autónoma, Querétaro, México: Spanish Cultural Exchange Program. Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI: Associate Degree in Applied Science: Photojournalism. Currently working on Masters degree:  The Art of Teaching K-12 Curriculum and Assessment, through Marygrove College, Detroit, MI.  I will graduate in the spring of 2010.
-Hobbies: Cooking, mountain biking, yoga, and just hanging out with my kids, Marisol and Paolo.
-Strengths: I aim to contribute to my students a broad spectrum of grammatical, contextual, cultural, and international nuances of the value of the study of linguistics from a perspective of increasing their appreciation of the contributions of all cultures to a long-lasting understanding of their fellow man.
-Years of teaching: 7

-Education:  I received my Bachelors Degree at Central Michigan University in Health Education and Recreation.  I also went to Eastern Michigan University to pick up an additional endorsement in Physical Education.  I obtained my Masters Degree in Education through Spring Arbor College. 
-Hobbies:  My husband and I have two children (boys 6 and 4) so many of my hobbies revolve around them. I love watching their baseball, t-ball, soccer, and lacrosse games. I also enjoy reading, working in my flower beds, walking, boating, swimming, eating and UM football & basketball. 
-Strengths I Bring to Skyline:  I love teaching Health and Physical Education.  I want kids to know they have have control and choice over the decisions they make.   So I feel my job is to help them discover and understand that how they choose to live now can alter their path to the future. 
-Years Teaching: 12 Years (8 years at Monroe Jefferson High School & Middle School) and 4 years in Ann Arbor at Huron High School

Education:  BA in art education and general education, MA in Education Leadership, both earned at EMU.
Hobbies: Cooking for friends and family, xcountry skiing, walking, hiking, exercise classes, camping, and sewing creative projects. 
Strengths: At Skyline, I hope to model a passion for learning.  I encourage the students I work with to appreciate themselves and their learning, while teaching strategies for comprehension and critical thinking. To Skyline HS, I bring a long history of working with a wide variety of students in different settings, and with varied styles of learning.
Academic interests:  With a belief that problem solving is at the core of all learning, I am researching and analyzing the connection between the creation of art and the process of learning.
Length of service:  As a retired teacher, I have experience in several districts teaching general education and art.  I concluded my teaching career as a fifth grade teacher in Manchester Community Schools.  Presently, I tutor and am designing a teacher-training program aligning art education and the core curriculum.  I began my work at Skyline Winter 2008.

-Education:  MBE (Masters of Business Education), Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI; BA Social Studies and Business Administration, LeMoyne-Owen College, Memphis, TN; Extended Coursework and Professional Development in leadership, curriculum, and technology from various learning institutions in Michigan, and Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.
-Hobbies:  Reading, Music, and Digital Gadgets
-Strengths I bring to Skyline:  I bring experience in Smaller Learning   Communities, Digital Learning Communities, Career and Technical Education, integrating technology into the curriculum using digital tools for 21st Century Learning, working as a team player, and a passion for education and the ability to work with all children.
-Length of Service in Education:  20+ years, which includes experience as an assistant principal, curriculum leader, and teacher.

-Education: University of Michigan, B.A. in Leadership and Business Administration from Concordia University, Masters in Organizational Leadership and Human Resource from Concordia University.
-Hobbies: Traveling, swimming, working out, and volunteering in the community.
-Strengths that I bring to Skyline are many: I have a number of certifications in school security, bullying, identifying  drug related issues with students, Homeland security for schools, conflict management/resolutions, cultural awareness training, and past military/policing experience.
-Length of Service in Education: I have been with the district starting 10 years this year, as a substitute long term teaching math, spanish,history and cooking and as a Community Assistant.

-Education: Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Vocal Performance, University of Michigan 2002, Master of Music Education, University of Michigan 2007 -Hobbies: Music, Sailing, Skiing, Writing, hanging out with my family and friends including my husband and our two dogs. -Strength that I bring to Skyline: In addition to sharing the extensive musical training I've received throughout my life, I strive to bring professionalism into the field of vocal music for our young students. I value the importance of teaching many genres and styles of music to expose students to the richness of various musical cultures. I truly love vocal music and hope to instill a similar passion in my students. A philosophy I strive to live by is this; Character and professionalism are equal partners to talent and intelligence in any situation. -Academic Interests: Vocal and choral music, contemporary a cappella music, reading and writing about music education, art and culture, music history, music theory, and music theater. I also enjoy attending and presenting at professional music and education conferences. -Length of Service: After teaching vocal music at Henry Ford II High School in Utica for 5 years, I transfered to Skyline High School in 2008 and look forward to many more successful years here!

-Education:  University of Michigan, Ann Arbor:  MA in Secondary Education (Certification in French and Environmental Studies);  BA in French; BS in Environmental Policy & Behavior
-Hobbies:  I enjoy running, biking, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, hiking, camping, skiing, kayaking, live music/dancing, gardening, foreign films, meeting foreign people, reading, and traveling.
-Strengths I bring to Skyline:  I love working with youth and have extensive experience in academics, athletics and extra-curricular activities in formal and informal settings.   I have a passion for foreign languages and cultures and love to share my favorite music, films and food with my students.  I promote travel and study abroad opportunities to my students and try to take advantage of local cultural activities.  I have studied French in Switzerland and France during high school/college and worked as an Environmental Educator for 3 years in Madagascar through Peace Corps.  I have traveled throughout Europe and Eastern Africa and hope to take my students to some of my favorite places.  In the summers I have worked with Putney Student Travel leading tours in Madagascar and recently working with Community Action Network, leading a summer youth employment program for at-risk youth.
-Length of Service in Education:  I officially began teaching in Ann Arbor last year at Huron, Tappan and Pioneer Schools, but I have been a substitute and student teacher in almost every school in Ann Arbor since 2006.  I have also taught in St. Clair, Marysville, Richmond, Wayne-Westland, and Dearborn Heights (long-term sub in French) and coached volleyball in some of these schools.

-Education:  MA in Education and MS in Geophysics, both from University of Michigan.
-Hobbies:  Hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, kayaking, gardening
-Strengths I bring to Skyline: My passion is supporting the personal and intellectual growth of young people through creative learning experiences. I am very interested in how people learn as revealed through physics education research.  I love the outdoors and love giving young people opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.  My 21 years in the computer industry and 5 years leading a nonprofit organization have given me a broad perspective on careers paths and why education is important.
-Length of service in education:  3 years at Kensington Woods High School in Howell, MI.

-Education:  Hope College  majors: Ancient Civilization/Studio Art; minor Latin
Millikin University major:  Secondary Ed. concentrations History/Political Science
-Masters in the works!
-Hobbies:  My daughter, Sewing for my business TwoStepStudio, Reading
-Career:  7th year in the district

-Education:  Bachelor's in English from Michigan State UNiversity and Masters and Teaching Certificate from Eastern Michigan University in Special Education, Emotional Impairments.
-Hobbies:  Playing/coaching soccer, scuba diving, being with friends and family, traveling
-Strengths I bring to Skyline:   I am very passionate about teaching and I love coming to work each day.  I hope to teach my students to be advocates for themselves and for them to find their own successes. 
-Length of Service in Education: 3 years

-Education: BA in Vocational Horticulture, MA in Guidance & Counseling/Administration
 
-Hobbies: Gardening, boating, raising ducks & pheasants, fishing and traveling
 
-Strengths I bring to Skyline: I have over twenty years of counseling experience in both Elementary and High School. I have advanced training and experience in Crisis Counseling, Grief work, Career Planning and Student Intervention Plans. I have had the opportunity to present at State and National Conferences for ACT Testing Company, and numerous Counseling organizations that I am very active in.  I have had extensive experience in guiding students in their search for appropriate college placements and assisting their families in searching for college scholarships.
I look for the best in every student and help them gain the tools necessary for positive change. I strive to empower students to have them set high goals and to learn to create networks and lifelong support systems to reach those goals. I enjoy having fun with my students and teaching them to laugh each day and to learn from their mistakes.

-Education: I am a third year Spanish teacher and also taught Italian for Wayne State University.  I am presently attaining my Ph.D. in Foreign Language Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Italian.  I received my Masters of Art in Teaching from Wayne State University with certifications in Italian, Spanish, and French.  Prior to attending Wayne State, I graduated with a Bachelors Degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where I studied international relations and business.
-Experience and hobbies: I have worked in several business positions prior to becoming a teacher.  Upon graduation from UofM, I moved to Manhattan, NY where I worked as a public relations executive for a pharmaceutical firm.  My many hobbies include running, yoga, rock climbing, music, and spending lots of time with my dogs Muffy (who understands Italian!) and Sneaky. 
I have also traveled quite extensively, and one of my most interesting trips was on a trade mission with my father to the Middle East (Dubai and Doha).  I have also been to China, France and Spain.  My favorite destination, however, is Italy, which I have visited on 10 occasions.  One such occasion was a study abroad, “Wayne in Aburzzo,” in Gagliano-Aterno where both of my great-grandparents once resided. 
-Strengths I bring to Skyline: A hard work ethic, dedication to students, and absolute love for all languages and cultures.  I specialize in authentic or “real-world” assessments through which I hope to bring joy and meaning to what students learn in Spanish to their everyday lives.

-Education: B.A. in Classical Languages, University of California at Berkeley (GO BEARS!); M.A. in Classics, University of Michigan.
-Hobbies: I enjoy hiking, weightlifting, listening to music, online videogaming, traveling, and accidentally breaking stuff.
-Strengths I bring to Skyline:  I have extensive experience teaching in a small community environment where emphasis is given to educating the whole student. I can communicate (with varying degrees of success) in ancient Greek, Latin, French, German, and Italian.
I believe that learning is a collaborative experience through which student and teacher can learn from one another.  I firmly believe that the only time we stop learning is when we die.  I love learning, and I love working with my students.
-Years in Education:  1 year at Bentley High School in California; 5 years at Roeper Middle and Upper School in Birmingham, MI; and this year at Skyline.  Go Eagles!

-Education: I attended my first 2 years of college at Oakland Community College where I prepared for a transfer to the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.  I received a bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and Movement Science.  After discovering that my favorite part of my job was educating my patients and athletes, I returned to UofM to obtain my teacher's certification in Physical Education and Health.  I am currently working on a Master's degree in the Art of Education.  
-Hobbies: I enjoy listening to all types of music, singing, dancing, running, reading, traveling and spending time with friends and family.
-Strengths I bring to Skyline:  My background as an athletic trainer has given me in-depth experiences and education related to my current content areas of PE and Health.  I feel I can introduce students to areas of interest they may have never thought to pursue before such as sports medicine, sports business, occupational and physical therapy.  I have a passion for not only my content areas but ensuring that all of our students have an opportunity to become successful in all aspects of their life.  I love to share what I have learned from my educational background and life experiences in hopes that it may help students make healthy decisions for themselves.   
-Length of Service in Education:  I have been working as a part of the Ann Arbor District for 3 years now, my first year as assistant athletic trainer at Pioneer High School and this will be my second year as a  teacher/athletic trainer at Skyline.  Before coming to Skyline, I taught 2 years at Robichaud Jr./Sr. High School.

-Education:  1990 M.A. Art Education/ University of Michigan Rackham School & The School of Art & Art History,  1985 B.A. (cum laude) Art K-12, English 9-12, University of Detroit-Mercy College,  1974-5 Fine Arts/ Center for Creative Studies-College of Art & Design,  1987-89 Vocal Music, Art History/ Oakland University, Rochester, MI. 1994 Summer/  Arrowmount School of Art, Gatlinburg, TN., 1997 Computer Tech./ Notre Dame, Cleveland, OH., 1984-5 Ceramics/ Oakland Community College-Orchard Ridge, Farmington Hills, MI.
-Hobbies:  Choir, Watercolor Painting, Drawing, Equestrian, Fashion.
-Strengths I bring to Skyline:  I truly enjoy teaching, making & showing Art.  I like bringing insight to students per newfound Art abilities and supporting their confidence with them.
-Length of Service in Education: I began teaching Art right out of High School in 1972 at Civic Centers with Rec & Edu. (Southfield, Birmingham, Lake Orion, and Ann Arbor), The Cleveland Music School Settlement, Cleveland, Ohio, and The Fairmount Fine Arts Center, Novelty, Ohio, up until 1999. Since then I have been a teacher of the Visual Arts for: Birmingham, MI., Lake Orion, MI., The Dept. of Defense Dependents Schools (Torrejon AFB High School Madrid, Spain), and The Ann Arbor Public School (1999) districts.

-Education: I was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I attended Burns Park, Slauson, and graduated from Pioneer in 1994. I also attended the Residential College at the University of Michigan, where I graduated with a BA in English & Drama and my certification to teach secondary English and Spanish in 2000. I later earned my MA in Guidance/Counseling from EMU in 2007.
-Hobbies: Growing up, my hobbies included acting in plays and playing wheelchair basketball for the Ann Arbor Thunderbirds. During college, I played a lot of chess and I wrestled with the U of M Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club. Now I enjoy swimming, working out, creative writing, reading, and watching TV and movies.
-Length of service in education: In 2000 I taught Performing Arts at Tappan. In 2001 I taught Spanish at Huron. Since then, I have worked as a records coordinator, para-educator and young adult counselor in Ypsilanti. This will be my first year at Skyline.
-Strengths: I have always connected extremely well with students, especially students trying to overcome the difficult challenges of their teenage years. I even wrote a novel based on my own struggles. Much of the book focuses on the difficulties of growing up with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and on finding the resilience to succeed in spite of them. I think resilience may be the most important quality that educators can foster in our students. No matter how smoothly things are going right now, there will be bumps in the road. Getting over those bumps in one piece and learning how best to handle them in the future are skills we can all work on. Teens need compassionate, consistent counselors who will help to guide them down the road. After all, they’re just starting to drive.

- Education: BBA (Computer Systems) and MS (Physical Geography) from Eastern Michigan University.  Secondary science certification: Earth Science (major), General Science (minor).
- Hobbies: I enjoy reading science fiction and mystery novels, and science magazines to keep me current with new discoveries.
- Strengths I bring to Skyline: I grew up in Ann Arbor and graduated from Huron High School.  I have lived in this community for most of my life. I believe that science is an essential part of a students education.  I feel that my enthusiasm for this subject helps to motivate students to both enjoy and excel in science.
- Length of Service in Education: After working in the business sector for years, I returned to school to become certified to teach science.  I began my teaching career in 1999, teaching one year in Allen Park.  In 2000 I began teaching in the Ann Arbor Public Schools.

-Education: Michigan Technological University: BS Biological Science Chemistry Minor; BS Business and Engineering Administration; Eastern Michigan University: Secondary Education Certification; MS General Science, Eastern Michigan University.
-Hobbies: Reading, Traveling, Gardening, Biking, walking/hiking, and a science workshop junkie.
-Strengths I bring to Skyline: A love and enthusiasm of science and sharing this with students and peers. A great desire to learn about new trends in education and science, especially science education by taking workshops around the country and courses at universities and staying current in the latest topics in science. Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry. I love doing “hands on” science which means lots of labs and demos and taking my annual Halloween Chemistry Spooktacular to Skyline. Desire for all students to learn that science is something that is all around us and fun!
-Length of Service in Education: I have been teaching for 14 years in Ann Arbor.

-Education: BS from Eastern Michigan University with a major in Mathematics and a minor in Physical Education MA from Eastern Michigan University in Educational Technology
-Hobbies: I love photography and traveling.  I enjoy reading a good book and doing crossword and Sudoku puzzles. Spending quality time with my family is also very important to me.
-Strengths I bring to Skyline: I have a passion for teaching and I have an intense desire to help students achieve great things!
-Length of Service: Prior to coming to Skyline HS, I have taught 24 years, mostly at Clague MS and Pioneer HS.

-Education:  BS mathematics U of M, MA with certification U of M
-Hobbies: reading, cooking, driving cross country, wilderness, healing, art, topology, writing
-Strengths I bring to Skyline: I am an eager and practicing student of the art of collaborative communities. I am confident that every person can learn algebra/geometry and I know that even if (a remote possibility) a person never uses the content, the learning itself will open new dimensions in thinking capacity. My chosen field is how people learn algebra/geometry and I learn from my students as they learn from me. I believe that learning, change and growth happen through the medium of relationship and that safety, belonging, respect and engagement are essential. I'll do what it takes to authentically teach mathematics and I don't give up on anyone.
-Length of Service in Education: 13 years

-Education: BS Wayne State University

- Elementary Ed. K-8 all subjects Special Education CI K-12; M.Ed candidate Wayne State University Special Education EI/LD Highly qualified in English and Social Studies. -Hobbies: Music (amateur violinist), reading, cooking, sewing, visual arts

-Strengths I bring to Skyline: I consider myself an excellent team player who absolutely loves children, teaching and LEARNING!

-Length of Service in Education: I've been a teacher since age six, however, those years don't count toward my retirement. I have been employed in the state of Michigan as a teacher for more than twenty-four years. Having been a student of education for as many years, I have both seen and been a part of educational reform. Guiding each of my professional decisions has been my belief that all children can learn.

- Education - B.A. with honors University of Michigan, double major of English and Philosophy
    M.A. Institute for Christian Studies, Toronto, Philosophical Aesthetics. Thesis title: "Instructive Ambiguities: Bertolt Brecht and Heiner Müller's experiments with Lehrstücke."
    Ph.D. (A.B.D.) Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam / Institute for Christian Studies, Toronto, Philosophical Aesthetics.
- Hobbies - I am an award winning playwright though currently I mostly publish fiction and the occasional article. I like ghost stories, difficult thoughts, organic gardening and Peace and Justice.
- Strengths I bring to Skyline - The primary strength I bring to Skyline is that I am a technologist who does not believe that technology can ultimately resolve the enduring problems of human society. I see past the gizmos and the "gee-whiz" effect of new toys. A good teacher can instruct using a stick to scratch in the dirt. My job is to make 21st C technology feel as natural as that stick.
-Length of Service in Education: I have served the Ann Arbor Public Schools for 10 years providing technical support. Previously, I designed and taught adult education courses in Toronto and at the University of Toronto.

- Education: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration; Master of Arts in Teaching.
- Hobbies: Golf, technology, reading, kayaking, traveling, and exercising.
- Strengths I bring to Skyline: I bring diversity of experience to my classroom.  I have taught students from 6-12, in the areas of business, computers, and English.  I also have experience teaching in a self-contained classroom and autism.  As a teacher, I believe in incorporating technology into the daily lessons, providing an environment where students are given an opportunity to develop intellectually, emotionally, and socially.
- Length of service in education: I have taught in Ann Arbor Public Schools for eight years.

-Education: Bachelor of Science-Nursing, University of Massachusetts-Boston,  Masters of Public Health, University of Michigan
-Hobbies: Reading, Exploring different approaches to health and illness, Gardening, Spending time with family and friends
-Strengths I bring to Skyline: I have a range of experience, in a variety of health delivery/maintenance areas: hospital, doctor’s office, camp, working with migrant farm worker teens, and teaching nursing students.  I am excited to be a part of the Skyline community.  I am committed to working with parents and educators to help prepare all students to succeed at school.
-Length of Service in Education: 20+ years

-Education: BA, Miami University; MA, Eastern Michigan University
-Hobbies: Tennis, Running, Reading, Traveling, and Technology
-Strengths I bring to Skyline: I love teaching and learning.  I am committed to know my students as individuals who enrich my class with their talents, beliefs, and experiences. I try to make learning fun through imaginative, energetic, resourceful, and technologically enhanced teaching. I maintain a positive attitude and a sense of humor in everything I do. I create a safe classroom environment that fosters positive attitudes toward self and others.
-Service: 6 years, all in AAPS (high school social studies, middle school social studies and science); 1 year as Skyline Men’s and Women’s Varsity Tennis Coach

-Education: B.A. in English w/teacher certification in English/Social Sciences, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor; M.Ed. in School Counseling, Wayne State University; National Board Certified Teacher
-Hobbies: Power naps and anything that allows for relaxation; spending time with husband and daughter; running; reading; perusing fashion magazines; shopping for jaw-dropping deals
-Strengths I bring to Skyline: I genuinely want to know my students and to make connections.  I recognize kids as individuals with varying talents, skills, and needs.  I prepare students for the 21st century to be productive and responsible, to think, and to CARE!
-Length of Service in Education: 15 years in education, last 9 years spent in Guidance Counseling

-Education: Masters of Education in School Counseling from Bowling Green State University.
-Hobbies: Soccer, softball, power tool projects, art, music and political activism.
-Strengths I bring to Skyline: Humor and patience.
-Length of Service in Education: 8 years in the schools, 10 years in Boys and Girls Clubs and non-profit youth organizations.

-Education:  BA in Teaching of History, University of Illinois at Chicago.
-Hobbies:  Traveling, camping, reading, playing guitar, and spending time with my family and friends.
-Strengths I Bring to Skyline- I bring a strong passion for teaching and learning.  I strive to ensure meaningful learning for every student I have the pleasure of teaching.  I bring experience teaching in a diverse urban environment where a positive attitude and a sense of humor are keys to motivating student learning.  I also bring a commitment to connecting the social sciences to my students’ lives, and providing them with opportunities to realize the power that they have to affect positive change.
-Years of Service in Education:  2 years teaching high school social studies in Chicago, Illinois

Education:  B.A. Psychology, Michigan State University, Ed.S. Loyola University of Chicago
Hobbies:  I love sports of all kinds. I enjoy playing and coaching Ice Hockey, travel, and spending time with friends and family
Strengths:  A strong belief that all students can learn and a willingness to find the best solution for each student and situation.  I have experience working with students individually and in groups and use skills to provide consultation, evaluation, intervention, and prevention in the school environment. 
Length of Service:  Four years.  Also, I am a product of the Ann Arbor Public Schools.  I attended Abbot Elementary, Forsythe Middle School, and Pioneer High School as a student. 

-Education: BA Economics; University of Michigan Major: Economics; Ed. Certification Mathematics; University of Michigan; MA Mathematics; Eastern Michigan University
-Hobbies: I am a huge hockey fan. I am learning (patiently) to golf.  I like to ride my 10 speed.  I read voraciously.
-Strengths: I love teaching. I love my students. I am very knowledgeable in mathematics. I am very motivated to help all students to successfully learn math. I am very patient.
-Length of Service: I have taught in the AAPS for 33 years, 9 years at Clague MS, 18 years at Huron HS and 5 years at Community HS. I have also worked two years for the General Foods Corporation.

-Education: B.S. – Eastern Michigan University (Mathematics Major, Earth Science Minor)
-Hobbies: running, fishing, hunting and other outdoor activities
-Strengths I bring to Skyline: I am very organized, motivated and hard working.  I look forward to passing on my enthusiasm for math to my students.
-Length of Service in Education: 1 year with Ann Arbor Public Schools (Huron High School, Pioneer High School)

-Education: BS Physics, Secondary Education; North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, M.Ed. Elementary education w/ middle school endorsement; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
-Hobbies: Performing arts: singing and songwriting, acting and dance. Listening to jazz ( live and recorded), fitness, healthy cooking, reading, travel, and living an organic lifestyle.
-Strengths I bring to Skyline: I bring creativity and an enthusiasm and love for life long learning to Skyline. Science is a real part of our everyday lives and should be taught with that in mind. My goal is for each of my students to leave my charge equipped with skills and knowledge to think critically and solve problems so they may be productive citizens.
-Length of Service in Education: 3 years Levey Middle School (science and drama) in Southfield, 9 years in Detroit Public Schools grades 8-12 science, Chemistry, dance, and drama)

-Education: MS in Technology Education from Eastern Michigan University and a BA in Industrial Education and Theatre from Central Michigan University. Technology & Design Certification, K-12, from Eastern Michigan University.
-Hobbies: The Pachera family; Tom, Amy, Nicholas (age 9) and Zachary (age 7) make their home in the Skyline attendance area, and love being a part of the Ann Arbor community. During the summer months he owns and operates, Pachera Construction, a small construction company specializing in decks.  Mr. Pachera is active in the community through Huron Valley Habitat for Humanity where he serves as Zion Lutheran Church’s representative for the Thrivent Build's House sponsor group.
-Strengths I bring to Skyline: Technical and hands on skill, communication and relations to our youth; each of which is equally important in Design Technology. I teach Design Technology because students can use all of what the learn in their academic classes to do real world problem solving.
-Length of Service: Mr. Pachera has taught Technology Education for Eighteen Years, Skyline last year, tenyears prior at Forsythe and the first seven at Parcells Middle School in Grosse Pointe. He currently teaches CAD I,II, & III, IED(A) & (B), and POE(A) & (B) courses as well as serving as an Adjunct Professor at EMU.  Mr. Pachera utilizes his Theatre Education and experience as Skyline’s Theatre Manager.

-Education:  B.S., Packaging, Michigan State University; M.B.A., University of Detroit; Secondary Education Certificate, Math Major and Psychology Minor, Eastern Michigan University.
-Hobbies:  Spending time with family and friends, reading, running and indoor soccer.
-Strengths I bring to Skyline:  A love for learning and working with students.  I draw on my previous work experience as a packaging engineer in the automotive industry to relate relevant math topics to industry.  The computer, hands on and small group activities are used in my classroom to explore and reinforce math concepts.  I am looking forward to being a part of the Skyline -team!
-Length of Service in Education: Part-time faculty at Washtenaw Community College for two semesters, and teaching at Pioneer High School for one semester.

-Bachelors from Anderson University...Biology major, Chemistry Minor
Masters in Education Leadership from EMU
-Spending time with family; Athletics - soccer, football, UM athletics, Dallas Cowboys
-Enjoy building relationships with students and colleagues and working to provide the best education and environment for students.  Enjoy watching students develop and be successful in all aspects of education.
-8 years teaching and coaching - Chelsea High School.  3 years administration - Crestwood High School

-Education:  Assoc. Degree from WCC   Eastern michigan (almost complete) in Physical Ed./ health minor
-Hobbies:  Baking, bowling, reading, music, and travel. Sports has its own category because I live and breathe Maize and Blue!!!!
-Strengths:  I have a passion for working with kids in all facets.  I enjoy coaching and working with our students in the POHI classroom.  I bring a
compassionate and humorous approach to learning that seems to work very well for my personality.  I want to leave a positive imprint on those that I connect with at Skyline.
-Length of Service in Education:  2 years of Substitute Teaching in Ann Arbor.  3 years of coaching at Forsythe, Pioneer, and Skyline.  5 years of assistant teaching with POHI.

-Education:  M.A. Learning Disabilities, University of Detroit, B.A. Special Education Emotionally Impaired, Minors:  Psychology, Children's Literature and Dance., Eastern Michigan University
-Hobbies:  Photography and Kayaking
-Strengths:  Enthusiasm for the education and the creative process; natural team player; interest and experience in culturally diverse pedagogy
-Years in Education: 26 years  including clinical, private and public education settings.

-Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Michigan, Secondary Education Certification in English and Dance, Masters in Education forthcoming, DePaul University
-Hobbies: Dancing in professional jazz dance company, teaching hip-hop at Dance Alliance, reading Gothic novels, cheering on the Bears during football season, and playing with my toddler, Franklin, at home.
-Strengths I Bring to Skyline: Enthusiasm, energy, and a love of reading and education.
-Length of Service in Education: Eight years teaching English at Pioneer High School, and almost twenty years teaching dance.

-Education: B.A., Major in French, Minor in Italian, K-12 Teaching Endorsement, Wayne State University; M.A., K-12 School Guidance and Counseling, and Licensed Professional Counselor, University of Detroit-Mercy.
-Hobbies: Spending time with my husband and son, reading, especially about the Brain, traveling especially to Europe: speaking French and Italian, exercising every morning at 6AM with a group of dedicated women, and organizing for efficiency.
-Strengths I bring to Skyline: Compassionate, dedicated to an equitable education for every student coupled with a belief that all students can learn; learning and educating others about brain based learning and teaching; understanding the dynamics of personal growth and personality development; spending time with my 7 year old son and seeing the world through his eyes; growing up bi-lingual in a multi-culture home.
-Length of time in Education: French Teacher and School Counselor, Combined years in education 20 years.

-Education: MS in Secondary Education and Spanish (Indiana University), MA in German Literature (University of Michigan)
-Hobbies: Traveling, reading, hiking and swimming
-Strengths I bring to Skyline: A strong interest in bringing the joy and excitement of learning a new language to my students and the belief that every student can excel at learning a world language.
-Length of Service in Education: 7 years with the Ann Arbor Public Schools, 2 years at St. Joseph's High School in South Bend and 5 years at UM and IUSB.

-Education: Huron High and I attended WCC.
-Hobbies:  I have horses that I enjoy trail riding with my family, and mucking their stalls every weekend. It’s awesome having the summers with my children.  We go camping up north in our pop-up camper and hang out at the beach.  Last but not least running and lifting weights!!!!
- Strengths:  I am a no nonsense kind of gal.  I am always very truthful and straightforward. I enjoy empowering the young adults I work with and help them be as independent as possible.
-Length of service in Education: 20 years.

Education: BSW from Eastern Michigan University, MSW from University of Michigan
Hobbies: Spending time with my family and traveling.
Strengths I bring to Skyline: A heart full of compassion, a listening ear, and a connection to community resources.
Length of Service in Education: 12 years

-Education:  B.S. in Journalism from Eastern Michigan University.  Masters in Arts and Teaching from Wayne State University.
-Hobbies: I enjoy and cherish spending time with my son.  I love reading.  I do not have a favorite genre, but I try to keep up with most trends in Adolescent Literature.
-Strengths I bring to Skyline:  I love teaching and learning.  My strengthens include getting teens to see the connections between themselves and the characters they encounter in literature.  I have also been very successful with getting reluctant readers to discover the joy in reading a great book.
-Length of Service in Education:  10 years.  I spent a year and a half in Detroit Public Schools and I taught at Roberto Clemente Student Development Center for eight years.