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
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, Early School French, Grades 7-8 French, Europe Trip Program Leader
Email:
Cindy Mayilukila
Titles:
Early School Montessori Directress, Field Consultant for the International Montessori Council
Email:
Skylar McCrindle
Titles:
Early School Assistant
Email:
Makenzie Mitchell
Titles:
Early School Assistant
Email:
Mrs. Moody Moody
Titles:
Young Fives Teacher, Early School Physical Education
Email:
Maureen Nader
Titles:
Early School Assistant
Email:
Jaclyn Orlando
Titles:
Early School Administrative Assistant, Athletic Director Assistant
Email:
Tristan Russano
Titles:
Music Teacher
Email:
Anna Urick
Titles:
Early School Assistant
Email:
Lower School
Lower School
Angeline Baratta
Titles:
Grade 2
Email:
Megan Beskange
Titles:
Main School Administrative Assistant
Email:
Stephanie Dettlinger
Titles:
Grade 4, Grade 3 Honors Math
Email:
Melissa Downer
Titles:
Kindergarten and Lower School Art, Fine Art Elective
Email:
Katherine Gebeck
Titles:
Grade 3, Grade 2 Honors Math
Email:
Laura Gillman
Titles:
Grade 3, Leader in Me Coordinator
Email:
Amber Henness
Titles:
Grade 6 Math, Learning Support Specialist, Lower School Advanced Readers, Jr. Great Books Program
Email:
Norah Lapolla
Titles:
Grades 1-5 French, Grades 6-8 Spanish
Email:
Renée Martin
Titles:
Christian Life, Library Services
Email:
Bridgette Murray
Titles:
Assistant Head of School for Curriculum and Student Performance, Grades 1-8 Division Head, Grade 8 Advisor, Grade 8 Language Arts, Capstone Program Leader
Email:
Emma Palazzolo
Titles:
Grade 1
Email:
Rachelle Phalen
Titles:
Learning Support Specialist
Email:
Tristan Russano
Titles:
Music Teacher
Email:
Catherine Scholtes
Titles:
Grade 2
Email:
Annette Stapleton
Titles:
STEAM Elective, Grades 1-5 Science Teacher
Email:
Kathleen Wolney
Titles:
Grade 7 Math, Director of Student Services
Email:
Middle School
Middle School
Julie Anderson
Titles:
Assistant Head of School for Faculty and Student Life, Grade 8 Math, Grade 6 Advisor, Leader in Me Coordinator
Email:
Megan Beskange
Titles:
Main School Administrative Assistant
Email:
Trevor Clor
Titles:
Grade 8 Advisor, Grade 8 US History, Grade 7 Social Studies, Professional Development Committee Chair
Email:
Melissa Downer
Titles:
Kindergarten and Lower School Art, Fine Art Elective
Email:
Amber Henness
Titles:
Grade 6 Math, Learning Support Specialist, Lower School Advanced Readers, Jr. Great Books Program
Email:
Maureen Kruse
Titles:
Grade 5 Math, School Tools, and Advisor, Grade 6 Literature and Grammar, Grade 4 Honors Math
Email:
Joanna Kutchey
Titles:
Grade 7 Literature & Grammar, Grade 7 Advisor, Dean of Students
Email:
Norah Lapolla
Titles:
Grades 1-5 French, Grades 6-8 Spanish
Email:
Claudia Leslie
Titles:
Early School Division Head, Early School French, Grades 7-8 French, Europe Trip Program Leader
Email:
Dayun Marjanovic
Titles:
Grades 5-8 Financial Literacy, Grade 5 Literature & Grammar, Grade 6 Advisor, DEI Representative
Email:
Renée Martin
Titles:
Christian Life, Library Services
Email:
Bridgette Murray
Titles:
Assistant Head of School for Curriculum and Student Performance, Grades 1-8 Division Head, Grade 8 Advisor, Grade 8 Language Arts, Capstone Program Leader
Email:
Rachelle Phalen
Titles:
Learning Support Specialist
Email:
Kevin Richards
Titles:
Athletic Director, Lower and Middle School Physical Education, Grade 7 Advisor
Email:
Tristan Russano
Titles:
Music Teacher
Email:
Annette Stapleton
Titles:
STEAM Elective, Grades 1-5 Science Teacher
Email:
Gilbert Vasquez
Titles:
Maintenance, Fine Art Elective
Email:
Morgan Walker
Titles:
Middle School Science, Grade 6 French
Email:
Kathleen Wolney
Titles:
Grade 7 Math, Director of Student Services
Email:
Specials
Specials
Melissa Downer
Titles:
Kindergarten and Lower School Art, Fine Art Elective
Email:
Norah Lapolla
Titles:
Grades 1-5 French, Grades 6-8 Spanish
Email:
Renée Martin
Titles:
Christian Life, Library Services
Email:
Kevin Richards
Titles:
Athletic Director, Lower and Middle School Physical Education, Grade 7 Advisor
Email:
Tristan Russano
Titles:
Music Teacher
Email:
Annette Stapleton
Titles:
STEAM Elective, Grades 1-5 Science Teacher
Email:
Morgan Walker
Titles:
Middle School Science, Grade 6 French
Email:
Student Support
Enrichment Programs
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
Tommy Adams
Titles:
Head of School
Email:
Omar Alshaikhli
Titles:
Director of Technology
Email:
Julie Anderson
Titles:
Assistant Head of School for Faculty and Student Life, Grade 8 Math, Grade 6 Advisor, Leader in Me Coordinator
Email:
Mark Bollozos
Titles:
Director of Marketing & Communications
Email:
Cat Currie
Titles:
Executive Assistant to the Head of School
Email:
Justin Gordon
Titles:
Facilities Director
Email:
Ann Hawkins
Titles:
Director of Enrollment
Email:
Claudia Leslie
Titles:
Early School Division Head, Early School French, Grades 7-8 French, Europe Trip Program Leader
Email:
Holly Miller
Titles:
Nurse
Email:
Bridgette Murray
Titles:
Assistant Head of School for Curriculum and Student Performance, Grades 1-8 Division Head, Grade 8 Advisor, Grade 8 Language Arts, Capstone Program Leader
Email:
Kevin Richards
Titles:
Athletic Director, Lower and Middle School Physical Education, Grade 7 Advisor
Email:
Emily Scupholm
Titles:
Director of Development
Email:
Cyndi Willoughby
Titles:
Director of Finance & Operations
Email:
Admissions
Development & Alumni
Facilities
Facilities
Henry Cason
Titles:
Maintenance
Email:
Justin Gordon
Titles:
Facilities Director
Email:
Loretta Harris
Titles:
Maintenance
Email:
Wayne Hoch
Titles:
Maintenance
Email:
Leroy Patman
Titles:
Maintenance
Email:
Tina Tomlin
Titles:
Maintenance
Email:
Gilbert Vasquez
Titles:
Maintenance, Fine Art Elective
Email:
Shaunna Wojewoda Wojewoda
Titles:
Maintenance
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