Our Team
A team dedicated to nurturing, challenging and inspiring each student...
From the team that ensures our grounds are beautifully maintained to inspire the imaginations of young learners, to the immensely talented teachers who have dedicated their careers to education, each member of our staff is an important part of the Academy community.
School Faculty & Staff
Our faculty
Early School
Early School
Amanda Christian
Titles:
Early School Assistant
Email:
Brooke Cornillie
Titles:
Early School Assistant
Email:
Abigail Ferry
Titles:
Aftercare Assistant
Email:
Kathleen Hallas
Titles:
Early School Montessori Directress
Email:
Anne-Marie Hickey
Titles:
Early School Montessori Directress
Email:
Joan Jessiman
Titles:
Early School Montessori Directress
Email:
Kathryn Kingsley
Titles:
Early School Montessori Directress
Email:
Mikhaila Kopp
Titles:
Early School Assistant
Email:
Claudia Leslie
Titles:
Early School Division Head, Middle School French
Email:
Kelly Loredo
Titles:
Early School Assistant
Email:
Lindsey Martin
Titles:
Early School Assistant
Email:
Cindy Mayilukila
Titles:
Early School Montessori Directress, Field Consultant for the International Montessori Council
Email:
Makenzie Mitchell
Titles:
Early School Assistant
Email:
Laura Moody
Titles:
Early School Montessori Directress, Early School Physical Education
Email:
Maureen Nader
Titles:
Early School Assistant
Email:
Jaclyn Orlando
Titles:
Administrative Assistant, Early School, Assistant to Athletic Director
Email:
Mary Jane Shumaker
Titles:
Early School Assistant
Email:
Jessica Stearns
Titles:
Early School Assistant
Email:
Lower School
Lower School
Angeline Baratta
Titles:
Grade 2
Email:
Lisa Bartnik
Titles:
Student Support
Email:
Katrina Case
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Grade 4
Email:
Stephanie Dettlinger
Titles:
Lower School Division Head, Grade 4
Email:
Laura Gillman
Titles:
Grade 2, Leader in Me Coordinator
Email:
Amber Henness
Titles:
Learning Support Specialist, Grades 4-5 Honors Math
Email:
Renee Martin
Titles:
Grade 3
Email:
Emma Palazzolo
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Grade 1
Email:
Maureen Ruhf
Titles:
Administrative Assistant, Lower & Middle School
Email:
Catherine Scholtes
Titles:
Grade 1, Enrichment, After School and Summer Camp Leader
Email:
Natalie Wiederkehr
Titles:
Before & After Care Coordinator, Lower School Assistant
Email:
Holly Willson
Titles:
Grade 3
Email:
Middle School
Middle School
Julia Anderson
Titles:
Dean of Students, Grades 6-8 Math, Grade 8 Science, Grade 5 Advisor, Leader in Me Coordinator
Email:
Emily Bank
Titles:
Grade 5 Science, Grades 7-8 Math, Grade 7 Advisor, STEAM Elective
Email:
Lisa Bartnik
Titles:
Student Support
Email:
Trevor Clor
Titles:
Grades 6-8 Social Studies, Middle School Multimedia Production, Grade 8 Advisor
Email:
Amber Henness
Titles:
Learning Support Specialist, Grades 4-5 Honors Math
Email:
Elizabeth Jerome
Titles:
Grades 6-7 Science, Grades 6-8 Math, Grade 6 Advisor, Farm-to-Table
Email:
Claudia Leslie
Titles:
Early School Division Head, Middle School French
Email:
Dayun Marjanovic
Titles:
Grade 5 Social Studies, Grade 6 Language Arts, Grade 8 Financial Literacy, Grade 6 Advisor
Email:
Bridgette Murray
Titles:
Assistant Head of School, Middle School Division Head, Grades 5-8 Language Arts, Grade 8 Advisor
Email:
Maureen Ruhf
Titles:
Administrative Assistant, Lower & Middle School
Email:
Leah Sagle
Titles:
Grade 5 Literature, Grade 5 Advisor
Email:
Natalie Wiederkehr
Titles:
Before & After Care Coordinator, Lower School Assistant
Email:
Specials
Specials
Lucy Bergin
Titles:
Music, Christian Life Grades 5-8
Email:
Melissa Downer
Titles:
Art, Grade 7 Advisor
Email:
Bridget O'Shea
Titles:
Middle School Spanish
Email:
Kevin Richards
Titles:
Athletic Director, Lower and Middle School Physical Education
Email:
Morgan Walker
Titles:
Early & Lower School French
Email:
Deborah Wolney
Titles:
Lower School Christian Life
Email:
Student Support
Enrichment Programs
Enrichment & Summer Programs
Joyce Cunningham
Titles:
Aftercare Assistant
Email:
Abigail Ferry
Titles:
Aftercare Assistant
Email:
Catherine Scholtes
Titles:
Grade 1, Enrichment, After School and Summer Camp Leader
Email:
Natalie Wiederkehr
Titles:
Before & After Care Coordinator, Lower School Assistant
Email:
Administration and Business Operations
Info
No one can whistle a symphony. it takes a whole orchestra to play it.
h.e. luccock
Creating a learning community that welcomes students, teachers, families, alumni, campers and community members requires a team of dedicated professionals working behind the scenes. Our administrative and business operations teams are integral to the success of The Grosse Pointe Academy.
Administration
Administration
Thomas Adams
Titles:
Head of School
Email:
Julia Anderson
Titles:
Dean of Students, Grades 6-8 Math, Grade 8 Science, Grade 5 Advisor, Leader in Me Coordinator
Email:
Rosemary Barker
Titles:
School Nurse
Email:
Stephanie Dettlinger
Titles:
Lower School Division Head, Grade 4
Email:
Justin Gordon
Titles:
Facilities Director
Email:
Ann Hawkins
Titles:
Director of Enrollment
Email:
Claudia Leslie
Titles:
Early School Division Head, Middle School French
Email:
Sue Martin
Titles:
Assistant to the Head of School
Email:
Bridgette Murray
Titles:
Assistant Head of School, Middle School Division Head, Grades 5-8 Language Arts, Grade 8 Advisor
Email:
Kevin Richards
Titles:
Athletic Director, Lower and Middle School Physical Education
Email:
Emily Scupholm
Titles:
Director of Development
Email:
Deanne Wehrmann
Titles:
Director of Marketing & Communications
Email:
Cyndi Willoughby
Titles:
Director of Finance & Operations
Email:
Admissions
Development & Alumni
Facilities
Facilities
Catherine Case
Titles:
Maintenance
Email:
Henry Cason
Titles:
Maintenance
Email:
Justin Gordon
Titles:
Facilities Director
Email:
Loretta Harris
Titles:
Maintenance
Email:
Wayne Hoch
Titles:
Maintenance
Email:
Tina Tomlin
Titles:
Maintenance
Email:
Gilbert Vasquez
Titles:
Maintenance
Email:
Shaunna Wojewoda
Titles:
Maintenance
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