Faculty

Leslie Ellis

Middle School Science

David Lumsden

Middle School Social Studies
Middle School Team Leader
» B.S. Elementary Education, Oakland University
» State Certification for Social Studies
» State Certification for Language Arts
» Level I Certification IB Primary Years Programme
» A.A. Culinary Arts, Schoolcraft College
» First Aid & AED Certified

» David's Teaching Philosophy and Bio

Laura Ibarra

Middle School Spanish
» B.A., University of Texas at El Paso
» Major in Psychology, Minor in Criminal Justice
» Post Graduate degree in Spanish from Oakland University
» Masters Degree in Counseling from Oakland University
» Level I Certification IB Primary Years Programme
» First Aid & AED Certified

» Laura's Teaching Philosophy and Bio

Alison Gravlin

Middle School Communication Arts
» B.A., Classical from University of Detroit with majors in English and Latin
» M.A. from University of Detroit with focus on 17th Century British Literature
» Level 1 Certification IB in MYP Humanities
» Level 1 Certification IB as MYP Coordinator

» Alison's Teaching Philosophy and Bio

Rebecca Sutherland

Middle School Mathematics
» B.S. Elementary Education, Western Michigan University
» State Certification for Middle School Mathematics
» State Certification for Integrated Science
» First Aid & AED Certified

» Rebecca's Teaching Philosophy and Bio

Jennette Wrobel

Fourth Grade
» B.S., Elementary Education with Honors, Oakland University
» Major in Language Arts, Minor in Mathematics
» Masters Candidate in the Art of Teaching for Reading and Language Arts, Oakland University
» Level I Certification IB Primary Years Programme

» Jennette's Teaching Philosophy and Bio

Suzy Rhadigan

Third Grade
» B.A., Education, Michigan State University
» Major in Language Arts, Minor in Social Studies
» Masters Candidate Technology in Education, Michigan State University
» Level I Certification IB Primary Years Programme
» Level II Certification IB Primary Years Programme
» First Aid & AED Certified

» Suzy's Teaching Philosophy and Bio

Jeannie Whetstone

Second Grade
» B.A., English and Anthropology, Oakland University
» Post Baccalaureate Elementary Education Certification, Oakland University
» Masters Candidate for English Language and Literature with a specialization in Folklore
» Level I Certification IB Primary Years Programme
» Level II Certification Assessment IB Primary Years Programme

» Jeannie's Teaching Philosophy and Bio

Andrea Bristol

First Grade
» B.S., Elementary Education and Spanish, Grand Valley State University
» Candidate for Masters Degree of Education in Educational Studies, Oakland University
» Level I Certification IB Primary Years Programme
» First Aid & AED Certified

» Andrea's Teaching Philosophy and Bio

Julie Hudak

JK/Kindergarten
» B.S. Elementary Education, Oakland University
» Major in Language Arts
» Master candidate in special education with a concentration in learning disabilities.
» M.L.P.P., Dibles, and LETRS certified
» First Aid and CPR Certified

» Julie's Teaching Philosophy and Bio

Sarah Kimmel

Elementary Spanish
» B.S. in Elementary Education from Michigan State University
» Majors in Elementary Education and in Spanish
» Minor in English
» Master's Candidate in K-12 Administration through Michigan State University (I'll graduate in May 2012)
» Level I and II PYP trained

» Sarah's Teaching Philosophy and Bio

James Dake

Naturalist/Environmental Studies Instructor
» B.S. Education, Central Michigan University
» State Certification for Earth Science and School Health
» Author of "Field Guide to the Cayuga Lake Region: Its Flora, Fauna, Geology, and History"
» First Aid, CPR, & AED certified
» Level I Certification IB Primary Years Programme

» James' Teaching Philosophy and Bio

David Scovic

Technology, Coach
» B.A., DePauw University
» Level I Certification IB Primary Years Programme
» First Aid & AED Certified

» David's Teaching Philosophy and Bio

Jane Saxon

Library Director
Primary Years Program Coordinator
» B.S., University of Michigan

» Jane's Teaching Philosophy and Bio

Julie Richmond

Physical Education
Coach
» Masters Degree in Curriculum, Instruction and Leadership with Science emphasis from Oakland University
» Bachelors degree in Elementary Education, Science and Math, grades K-8, and grade 9 Science from Western Michigan University
» Applied Science in Exercise Science and Technology at Oakland Community College
» Wellness Coordinator for Presbyterian Villages of Michigan
» American College of Sports Medicine Certification as Health/Fitness Instructor
» American Council on Exercise Certification as Personal Trainer
» Tai Chi Instructor
» Assistant Cross Country Coach for Oxford High School, (5 years)
» Instructor in Exercise Science at Oakland Community College
» First Aid, CPR & AED Certified

» Julie's Teaching Philosophy and Bio

Jimmy Smith

Performance Arts
» Alumni Berklee College of Music
» B.A. Jazz Performance Wayne State University
» M.A. Jazz Performance Aaron Copland School of Music @ Queens College
» Michigan State Music Teaching Certification K-12
» First Aid & AED Certified

» Jimmy's Teaching Philosophy and Bio

William Munson

Visual Arts
» B.F.A. College For Creative Studies - Detroit
» M.A. Ball State University
» Level I Certification IB Primary Years Programme
» First Aid & AED Certified

» William's Teaching Philosophy and Bio

Middle School Faculty