Welcome to Our New Staff

"I have interpreted in a few schools in Southeast Michigan, but I am originally from Grand Rapids. I enjoy reading, traveling, and cycling. I have been married for six years this year and we have four dogs."

"I grew up in the Bloomfield School District going to Eastover, East Hills, and graduating high school from BHHS in the class of 2020. Currently I am enrolled at MSU but have deferred til the fall of 2021 due to COVID. In the meantime I am taking some classes at OCC. I spend a lot of my free time working on art and talking with friends. I also enjoy traveling."

"I am originally from Michigan. I graduated from the University of Michigan in Dearborn. I have an undergraduate degree in Special Education- Learning Disabilities and Elementary Education. I have a Minor in English Language Arts. I have a Masters of Arts degree in English Language Learning. 

I taught ESL/Special Education inclusion on the island of Lanai in Hawaii. Lanai is a tiny island with only 3,000 people. I was a reading interventionist/ ELL teacher in Dearborn Public Schools for the last 4.5 years. 

I am a co-founder of Michigan Natives, a non-profit organization that creates and educates schools and communities about the importance of Rain Gardens. 

I love traveling and advocating for underrepresented communities. Two years ago I traveled to Guatemala to deliver school supplies to rural underfunded schools. 

I love hiking, biking, reading, yoga, and kayaking. 

I live in Farmington Hills with my husband and  6 wonderful children and two adorable French bulldogs."

"I am teaching Biology and Chemistry at BHHS. I grew up in this area and graduated from Berkley High School. I was in the class of 2020 from Central Michigan University. Growing up, I was an Irish step dancer for about 12 years. I enjoy spending time with my family and pets at home!"

"I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology at UofM. My husband and I lived in Indianapolis, IN while I received my Master’s of Science degree in OT from Indiana University. We loved living there and made lifelong friends, but we are both originally from MI and wanted to be closer to family again. I worked with geriatric patients briefly at my first job. I began my pediatric OT career at Beaumont and was there for almost 4 years before I joined the Wing Lake Staff.  

I love to bike ride in the summer on local trails like Paint Creek and Clinton River. I enjoy the challenge and tranquility of backcountry hiking-the most remote I have ever been was Baxter State Park in Maine. At home, I really like to work with my hands and revamp old furniture finds as a stress reliever!

My husband Jarrod and I are getting our first puppy at the end of February and we are so excited!"

"This past fall I completed my student teaching at BHHS, and in December I received my Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education with a minor in Physical Education from Ferris State University. 

I am from Onekama, MI. This past October, I married my high school sweetheart who is a Speech Pathologist with Bloomfield Hills Schools. I love being in nature and hiking. My wife and I have a 16-year-old cat named Ace."

"I am the new Director of Communications and will be overseeing all communications efforts for BHS with the aim of serving our school community. I look forward to meeting members of our community and nurturing relationships with the BHS staff, as well as the families that we serve.

I worked for the past six years as the Marketing and Public Relations Manager overseeing the daily operations and strategic development of the marketing, communications, and health promotion efforts at the Campus Health Center at Wayne State University. I have a Master of Arts in Communications and Social Justice from the University of Windsor and a Bachelor of Arts in Media, Information, and Technoculture from the University of Western Ontario. I was born and raised in Ontario, Canada, but for the past six years, have resided in Michigan, and became a proud US citizen in 2018.

I have a love for travel (21 countries and counting!), but a family cottage on Manitoulin Island remains my favorite place to travel. I played volleyball most of my life, have started painting during the pandemic and enjoy spending time with family and friends.  I live in Berkley with my husband and children. We love cycling, playing at parks, game nights, and exploring the many wonders of our state."

"I am the Agriculture Production Coordinator at the Bowers School Farm. I'll be managing the vegetable growing areas at the farm. I'm looking forward to getting students and campers involved in vegetable agriculture! I'll also be helping with maple sugaring at the Johnson Nature Center. 

I am a native of the Saginaw Bay area, but currently live in Ann Arbor. I hold two bachelor's degrees from Michigan State University, a BS in Animal Science and a BFA in Studio Art. I also have a certificate in Organic Farming from the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems. I come to the Bowers School Farm from the Eisenhower Center Moriah Enrichment Center Farm, a traumatic brain injury rehabilitation center in Manchester, MI, where I managed an accessible vegetable farm and grew produce with TBI survivors. I have also worked with MSU Potato Outreach where I collected data for chip potatoes, and served in the AmeriCorps at the Greater Lansing Food Bank where I worked with beginning farmers at the Lansing Roots incubator farm.  

When not farming (it only takes MOST of my time), I enjoy hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, mushroom hunting, fishing, yoga, camping, reading, cooking, and drawing. My favorite season is spring (but I love snow!), my favorite lake is Lake Superior, my favorite tree is the Eastern Larch, and my favorite vegetable is mustard greens. 

I have two cats, Thea Stickyfoot and Luis Grittini. They help with pest control in my home garden, and also coat everything I own in a layer of cat hair. They take these roles very seriously. On weekends the three of us get together and watch the birds at our bird feeder."

"I am currently teaching Algebra 1 and Geometry at Bloomfield Hills High School in Learning Community A.

I am originally from Alsip, Illinois [south side of Chicago]. Previously, I was teaching at L'Anse Creuse High School from 2017 and before that I taught at Stratford Stem High School in Nashville, TN, for a year, at Everest Academy in Clarkston, MI, for 2 years, and 1/2 a year at Merrillville High School in Merrillville, IN.

Something I love is travel. Two summers ago I went on a girls’ trip with my mother and sister for the first time out of the country! We went to Ireland, Paris, Rome, and London. I enjoy playing volleyball, softball [16 inch, Chicago-style], crafting, walking my dog, and doing spin classes.I recently got married this past October to my now husband, Billy Cribbs, and we have a dog named Riggins."

"As the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator, I will oversee the people-side of the district and work closely with all aspects of the organization.  I am very excited to join the BHS staff family!

I am a life-long Michigander, spending my youthful years in Canton.  I went to the University of Michigan for my undergrad with a BS in General Science and Physical Education.  I received my Masters from Marygrove College and my Education Specialist from Wayne State University.  I spent 7 years in the classroom at Churchill High School in Livonia before becoming Assistant Principal there.  I had a three year stint as Assistant Principal at Franklin High School before being named Principal at Churchill, a position I held for nearly three years.  I then moved on to Central Office in the role of Director of Human Resources.  After 20 plus years with Livonia Public Schools, I have decided to make the jump to Bloomfield Hills.  

My wife (Tara) and two kids (William, 6 and Ashley, 3) reside in Brighton.  We recently moved there late this fall and are currently living through a complete remodel.  My wife, son, and I are avid golfers and we are getting our daughter there, as well.  We also will enjoy spending time on the water this summer and skiing in the winter.  Travel has generally been about golfing or skiing and we can't wait to start traveling again."

"I am the new Associate Principal at West Hills Middle School, serving grades 4-8th.

I grew up in Ortonville-Brandon where my parents still reside. After high school, I was attracted to the idea of living on the west side of the state and fell in love with Grand Valley during my visit there. While attending Grand Valley State University, I was a rugby player and had the opportunity to travel within the region as our team climbed to the 8th spot in national rankings for Division I play. My love of sports, and specifically rugby, instilled a discipline and grit that I still lean on in my professional life today. 

Before my current position, I worked at the Multicultural Academy, Avondale Schools, and Troy Schools (IA East) leading classes in every grade level between 6-12. I also worked as the Summer School Principal for the High School and Middle School Programs in the Troy School District. Within education and beyond, I have grown very passionate about examining equity and inclusion within our school systems and providing learning opportunities that are tangible for all of our students.

Being outdoors is where I am most happy. My husband and I love traveling, especially to locations that allow us to do outdoor activities. Most recently, we traveled to Montana and Wyoming for the beautiful scenery, fishing, and hiking. In 2019, I was fortunate enough to travel with a group of students from the IA for a WWI & WWII European Tour. We traveled to the U.K., France, Belgium, and Germany. I was absolutely blown away by the history and beauty of all the places, but felt most impacted by standing on the beaches of Normandy where D-day occured. 

Fun Fact: One of the sports I participated in high School was powerlifting, and it is something I still enjoy doing today!

I am a wife and dog mom to two English Setters with whom we love to pheasant hunt. My two nieces and nephew are extremely close to my heart and I look at them as my own children. My parents have been married for 35 years and are enjoying retirement!"

"My family and I have lived in Dexter for the past seventeen years, moving into our new home a few weeks after our first child was born. A second followed eleven months later, and that is when I first moved from the classroom into administration. 

I started as a special education teacher, working with elementary students in a self-contained classroom. Early on, I began teaching in Pinckney, living in Ann Arbor most of that time. After completing my MA in learning disabilities, I moved into two elementary classrooms, co-teaching half the day in one third grade classroom, then the second half of the day in a fourth grade classroom. This arrangement lasted for over ten years. I have to say working side-by-side with two of my best friends for those years was a happy period in my life. We are still close after all of this time.

When my district was looking for a teacher to tackle a year-long course in Reading Recovery, I happily volunteered. Reading Recovery trainees are required, among other things, to demonstrate their learning to their colleagues by teaching lessons “behind the glass,” meaning the classic one-way mirror set up. I believe I learned one of the most important lessons in my career. To truly embrace excellence, you have to let go of fear or anxiety and allow others to see what you do, and accept feedback designed to make you better, not just feel good. I also learned that every student could accelerate and become a self-sustaining learner, regardless of background or experiences. These lessons have shaped my values moving forward. 

After ten years of serving as an elementary principal, mostly in Saline, MI, I had the opportunity to return to Pinckney as an elementary school principal and elementary curriculum director. During this time, I finished and defended my dissertation and began working for Michigan International Education Services and China Services International, and traveled extensively around the country for three years designing and implementing programs and teaching a summer course at the University of Science and Technology Beijing. I continue to provide professional development for principals in China remotely during the pandemic. This semester I begin teaching educational leadership courses for graduate students at Madonna University.

My family enjoys spending time at our little cottage up north, swimming, kayaking, and fishing most days in our spare time. In the winter, we like to cross country ski around the local trails or across the lake; however with two teenagers involved in swimming and music, we now spend most weekends during the school year providing shuttle service and mobile food options for the kids. As much as I will miss having them around every day after they leave for college, my wife and I look forward to a reintroduction to golf and eating out, two casualties of parenthood we hope to reinstate someday.

I am the youngest of seven children, barely younger than my twin brother Patrick. If I have learned anything, I understand the importance of politeness and diplomacy, having four older sisters, one of whom lives in the district. My wife Meg, son Joe, and daughter Grace are very fortunate to have enjoyed good health and happiness all of these years. I’m less enthusiastic about our boxer Cody, who manages to defy most of my training efforts and serves as an endless source of amusement for my family, who love my near-daily struggles to maintain order. He’s a great dog and friend, but I recommend a lab."

"I have been working with Bloomfield Hills Schools for 9 years, starting at WHMS as a GERT teacher and transitioning into the District Math Teacher Leader role a couple years later. In 2019, I served as the Associate Principal at BHMS for a year and a half and now have the honor of serving as the Principal of Eastover Elementary. 

I  have an Education Specialist degree in Leadership from Oakland University, a Masters of Science in Reading and Mathematics from Walden University, and a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education from Pennsylvania State University. I first started teaching in a Kindergarten classroom and have taught a wide range of age ranges. I am looking forward to being back in an Elementary setting!

I was born in Buffalo, NY and have lived in 6 different states, ranging from the East Coast, West Coast, and now the Midwest. Our family loves to travel, go camping, and ski. My favorite travel locations include Alaska, Hawaii, and Northern Michigan. I enjoy cooking, and my daughters are avid bakers, so we often spend a lot of time in the kitchen baking and cooking for the family!  I live in Troy with my husband, two daughters, one son, and a puppy."

"I am the new Technology Integration Specialist.  Our goal is to support technology implementation and use across the district to improve the experience for both teachers and students.  I'll be working closely with the other Technology Integration Specialist (Lauren Dempsey) to research new technology tools, create efficient support systems, and help lead innovation in teaching.  

I grew up in the Grand Rapids area before heading to the University of Michigan for my BS in Biology and my MA in Education.  GO BLUE!  I began my teaching career in Washington DC as a middle school science teacher before moving to Detroit where I was a middle school and high school science teacher.  Following my time in the classroom, I became an instructional coach with Oakland County Schools and Discovery Education.  I worked for six years traveling the U.S. providing professional development and instructional coaching surrounding educational technology.  I am excited to bring my skills and experience to Bloomfield Hills and join the talented and passionate staff here. 

I am an outdoor and sports fan through and through.  My family and I love to go kayaking and hiking around Michigan as well as try the great restaurants in the metro Detroit area. 

My husband and I live in Berkley, MI with our toddler son Jonathan and our two dogs Boss and Jethro."