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
Catherine Burinsky
Titles:
Early School Administrative Assistant, Athletic Director Administrative Assistant
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Amanda Christian
Titles:
Early School Assistant
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Brooke Cornillie
Titles:
Early School Assistant
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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
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Lindsey Martin
Titles:
Early School Assistant
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Cindy Mayilukila
Titles:
Early School Montessori Directress, Field Consultant for the International Montessori Council
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Makenzie Mitchell
Titles:
Early School Assistant
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Laura Moody
Titles:
Early School Montessori Directress, Early School Physical Education
Email:
Maureen Nader
Titles:
Early School Assistant
Email:
Jessica Stearns
Titles:
Early School Assistant
Email:
Lower School
Lower School
Angeline Baratta
Titles:
Grade 2
Email:
Megan Beskange
Titles:
Main School Administrative Assistant
Email:
Katrina Case
Titles:
Grade 4
Email:
Stephanie Dettlinger
Titles:
Grade 4
Email:
Laura Gillman
Titles:
Grade 2, Leader in Me Coordinator
Email:
Amber Henness
Titles:
Learning Support Specialist, Grades 4-5 Honors Math, Grade 5 Math
Email:
Renee Martin
Titles:
Grade 3
Email:
Emma Palazzolo
Titles:
Grade 1
Email:
Catherine Scholtes
Titles:
Grade 1, Enrichment, After School and Summer Camp Leader
Email:
Holly Willson
Titles:
Grade 3
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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:
Megan Beskange
Titles:
Main School Administrative Assistant
Email:
Nate Castle
Titles:
Grades 1 to 8 Christian Life Teacher, Middle School Electives
Email:
Trevor Clor
Titles:
Grades 7-8 Social Studies, Middle School Multimedia Production, Grade 8 Advisor, Professional Development Committee Chair
Email:
Melissa Downer
Titles:
Art, Grade 7 Advisor
Email:
Amber Henness
Titles:
Learning Support Specialist, Grades 4-5 Honors Math, Grade 5 Math
Email:
Elizabeth Jerome
Titles:
Grades 6-7 Science, Grades 6-8 Math, Grade 6 Advisor, Farm-to-Table
Email:
Joanna Kutchey
Titles:
Middle School Science Teacher, Middle School Social Studies Teacher, Grade 7 Advisor
Email:
Norah Lapolla
Titles:
Middle School Spanish Teacher
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, DEI Representative
Email:
Bridgette Murray
Titles:
Assistant Head of School, Grades 1-8 Division Head, Grades 5-8 Language Arts, Grade 8 Advisor, Grade 8 English
Email:
Rachelle Phalen
Titles:
Middle School English Language Arts, Learning Support
Email:
Kevin Richards
Titles:
Athletic Director, Lower and Middle School Physical Education, Grade 7 Advisor
Email:
Leah Sagle
Titles:
Grade 5 Literature, Middle School Multi Media Electives
Email:
Katie Trupiano
Titles:
Director of Student Services, Grade 5 Advisor
Email:
Gilbert Vasquez
Titles:
Maintenance, Middle School Arts Elective
Email:
Morgan Walker
Titles:
Early School & Grades 1 to 5 French, Middle School Performing Arts Elective
Email:
Specials
Specials
Nate Castle
Titles:
Grades 1 to 8 Christian Life Teacher, Middle School Electives
Email:
Melissa Downer
Titles:
Art, Grade 7 Advisor
Email:
Abigail Ferry
Titles:
Grades 1-4 Library/Media Sciences and Computers, Aftercare Supervisor
Email:
Carolyn Gross
Titles:
Music Teacher
Email:
Kevin Richards
Titles:
Athletic Director, Lower and Middle School Physical Education, Grade 7 Advisor
Email:
Morgan Walker
Titles:
Early School & Grades 1 to 5 French, Middle School Performing Arts Elective
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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
Thomas Adams
Titles:
Head of School
Email:
Omar Alshaikhli
Titles:
Director of Technology
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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:
Tangela Devezin
Titles:
Assistant to Head of School
Email:
Justin Gordon
Titles:
Facilities Director
Email:
Ann Hawkins
Titles:
Director of Enrollment
Madison Kukla
Titles:
Marketing and Events Coordinator
Email:
Claudia Leslie
Titles:
Early School Division Head, Middle School French
Email:
Maureen Mahoney-Ruhf
Titles:
Grades 1 to 8 Registrar, Assistant to Bridgette Murray
Email:
Bridgette Murray
Titles:
Assistant Head of School, Grades 1-8 Division Head, Grades 5-8 Language Arts, Grade 8 Advisor, Grade 8 English
Email:
Kevin Richards
Titles:
Athletic Director, Lower and Middle School Physical Education, Grade 7 Advisor
Email:
Maureen Ruhf
Titles:
Assistant to Bridgette Murray, School Registrar
Email:
Emily Scupholm
Titles:
Director of Development
Email:
Katie Trupiano
Titles:
Director of Student Services, Grade 5 Advisor
Email:
Cyndi Willoughby
Titles:
Director of Finance & Operations
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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, Middle School Arts Elective
Email:
Shaunna Wojewoda
Titles:
Maintenance
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