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:
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:
Tia Jones
Titles:
Early School Assistant, Aftercare Assistant
Email:
Kathryn Kingsley
Titles:
Early School Montessori Directress
Email:
Mikhaila Kopp
Titles:
Early School Assistant
Email:
Norah Lapolla
Titles:
Early School French, Middle School Spanish
Email:
Claudia Leslie
Titles:
Early School Division Head, Grade 6-8 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:
Early School Assistant, Athletic Director Assistant
Email:
Benjamin Piper
Titles:
Music Teacher
Email:
Anna Urick
Titles:
Early School Assistant
Email:
Morgan Walker
Titles:
Grade 8 Chemistry, Kindergarten, Lower School & Grade 5 French
Email:
Lower School
Lower School
Emily Bank
Titles:
STEAM Elective
Email:
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:
Lower School Art, Fine Art Elective
Email:
Katherine Gebeck
Titles:
Grade 3
Email:
Laura Gillman
Titles:
Grade 2, Grade 1 Honors Math, Leader in Me Coordinator
Email:
Amber Henness
Titles:
Learning Support Specialist, Grades 4 Honors Math, Lower Schoold Advanced Readers, Jr. Great Books Program
Email:
Lia Mansfield
Titles:
Grade 4
Email:
Renee Martin
Titles:
Grade 3, Grade 2 Honors Math
Email:
Bridgette Murray
Titles:
Assistant Head of School for Curriculum and Student Performance, Grades 1-8 Division Head, Grades 8 Language Arts, Capstone Program Leader
Email:
Emma Palazzolo
Titles:
Grade 1
Email:
Benjamin Piper
Titles:
Music Teacher
Email:
Catherine Scholtes
Titles:
Grade 1, Enrichment, After School and Summer Camp Leader
Email:
Morgan Walker
Titles:
Grade 8 Chemistry, Kindergarten, Lower School & Grade 5 French
Email:
Middle School
Middle School
Julia Anderson
Titles:
Assistant Head of School for Faculty and Student Life, Grades 8 Math, Leader in Me Coordinator
Email:
Emily Bank
Titles:
STEAM Elective
Email:
Megan Beskange
Titles:
Main School Administrative Assistant
Email:
Nate Castle
Titles:
Grades 1 to 8 Christian Life, Middle School Electives
Email:
Trevor Clor
Titles:
Grade 8 Advisor, Professional Development Committee Chair, Professional Development Committee Chair
Email:
Melissa Downer
Titles:
Lower School Art, Fine Art Elective
Email:
Amber Henness
Titles:
Learning Support Specialist, Grades 4 Honors Math, Lower Schoold Advanced Readers, Jr. Great Books Program
Email:
Elizabeth Jerome
Titles:
Grades 6 Biology, Grades 6 Math, Grade 6 Advisor, Garden Classroom
Email:
Maureen Kruse
Titles:
Grade 5 Math, Grammar, Earth Science, Grade 5 Advisor
Email:
Joanna Kutchey
Titles:
Grade 7 Literature & Grammar, Grade 7 Physics, Grade 7 Advisor, Assistant Dean
Email:
Norah Lapolla
Titles:
Early School French, Middle School Spanish
Email:
Claudia Leslie
Titles:
Early School Division Head, Grade 6-8 French
Email:
Dayun Marjanovic
Titles:
Grade 5 Literature, Grade 5-8 Financial Literacy, Grade 5 Advisor, DEI Representative
Email:
Bridgette Murray
Titles:
Assistant Head of School for Curriculum and Student Performance, Grades 1-8 Division Head, Grades 8 Language Arts, Capstone Program Leader
Email:
Rachelle Phalen
Titles:
Middle School English Language Arts, Learning Support
Email:
Benjamin Piper
Titles:
Music Teacher
Email:
Kevin Richards
Titles:
Athletic Director, Lower and Middle School Physical Education, Grade 7 Advisor, Assistant Dean
Email:
Leah Sagle
Titles:
Grade 6 Literature & Grammar, Grade 6 Advisor
Email:
Katie Trupiano
Titles:
Director of Student Services, Farm to Table Elective
Email:
Gilbert Vasquez
Titles:
Maintenance, Fine Art Elective
Email:
Morgan Walker
Titles:
Grade 8 Chemistry, Kindergarten, Lower School & Grade 5 French
Email:
Kathleen Wolney
Titles:
Grade 7 Math
Email:
Specials
Specials
Emily Bank
Titles:
STEAM Elective
Email:
Nate Castle
Titles:
Grades 1 to 8 Christian Life, Middle School Electives
Email:
Melissa Downer
Titles:
Lower School Art, Fine Art Elective
Email:
Elizabeth Jerome
Titles:
Grades 6 Biology, Grades 6 Math, Grade 6 Advisor, Garden Classroom
Email:
Norah Lapolla
Titles:
Early School French, Middle School Spanish
Email:
Benjamin Piper
Titles:
Music Teacher
Email:
Kevin Richards
Titles:
Athletic Director, Lower and Middle School Physical Education, Grade 7 Advisor, Assistant Dean
Email:
Morgan Walker
Titles:
Grade 8 Chemistry, Kindergarten, Lower School & Grade 5 French
Email:
Student Support
Student Support
Amber Henness
Titles:
Learning Support Specialist, Grades 4 Honors Math, Lower Schoold Advanced Readers, Jr. Great Books Program
Email:
Rachelle Phalen
Titles:
Middle School English Language Arts, Learning Support
Email:
Katie Trupiano
Titles:
Director of Student Services, Farm to Table Elective
Email:
Kathleen Wolney
Titles:
Grade 7 Math
Email:
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
Thomas Adams
Titles:
Head of School
Email:
Omar Alshaikhli
Titles:
Director of Technology
Email:
Julia Anderson
Titles:
Assistant Head of School for Faculty and Student Life, Grades 8 Math, Leader in Me Coordinator
Email:
Rosemary Barker
Titles:
School Nurse
Email:
Mark Bollozos
Titles:
Director of Marketing & Communications
Email:
Catherine Currie
Titles:
Executive Assistant to the Head of School
Email:
Justin Gordon
Titles:
Facilities Director
Email:
Ann Hawkins
Titles:
Director of Enrollment
Email:
Madison Kukla
Titles:
Marketing and Events Coordinator
Email:
Claudia Leslie
Titles:
Early School Division Head, Grade 6-8 French
Email:
Bridgette Murray
Titles:
Assistant Head of School for Curriculum and Student Performance, Grades 1-8 Division Head, Grades 8 Language Arts, Capstone Program Leader
Email:
Kevin Richards
Titles:
Athletic Director, Lower and Middle School Physical Education, Grade 7 Advisor, Assistant Dean
Email:
Emily Scupholm
Titles:
Director of Development
Email:
Katie Trupiano
Titles:
Director of Student Services, Farm to Table Elective
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
Titles:
Maintenance
Email: