Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy

Staff

MMLA Highly Qualified Staff

The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation has resulted in the expectation that all public school teachers in the core content areas be recognized as “highly qualified.” There are numerous avenues to earn this recognition such as college/graduate credits, advanced degrees, National Board Certification, and relevant classroom and/or professional development experiences. Teachers can also achieve the status of “highly qualified” by taking and passing rigorous content specific assessments. You will be notified if your child has been scheduled into a class being taught by a teacher who has not been deemed as highly qualified.

	A. Alaniz, Superintendent/Principal Extension: 1020 Click here to email A. LeTarte
	C. Tolhurst, Dean of Students/Families Micro Coordinator Born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI Graduated in the "Top Ten" of my H.S. class Bachelors in Music Therapy from MSU Masters in Social Work from MSU I have been at MMLA since 2002 Proud father of two college graduates Enjoy home improvement projects. Extension: 3000 Click here to email C. Tolhurst
	T. Brentar , Director of Curriculum & Instruction I graduated from Michigan State with a Bachelor’s in Biology and taught in the Lansing School District as a science teacher for 10 years. I also received a Master’s in Educational Administration from MSU. Growing up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, I love spending time outdoors, especially in the fall. My husband and I have two children, Grace and Joseph. I enjoy cooking, reading, playing at the park with my kids, and supporting my favorite football teams. I am excited about my first year here at MMLA and passionate about helping teachers be the best that they can be! Extension: 2304 Click here to email T. Brentar
	D. Davis, Business Manager Extension: 1063 Click here to email D. Davis
	S. Keyton, Parapro Coordinator/Community Liaison I'm Steven D. Keyton, a lifelong resident of Lansing. I have been involved in education off and on for the past 15 years. I want our students to understand that education is only the beginning of the road to success. We can all be a compass to their guidance! Extension: 2022 Click here to email S. Keyton
	J. Loiacano, Preschool Director Jenni Loiacano received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Early Childhood from Central Michigan University in 2007. This is her third year as Preschool Director at MMLA. Extension: 1004 Click here to email J. Loiacano
	J. Poor, Kindergarten Hello! My name is Mrs. Poor and this is my eleventh year with Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy. I am a proud graduate of the College of Education at Michigan State University. I received my Master in the Art of Teaching degree from MaryGrove University. I am looking forward to another great year at the Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy! Extension: 1003 Click here to email J. Poor
	M. Miller, Kindergarten Hello, I am Ms. Miller. This is my fifth year teaching, but my first at Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy. I have received a Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education from Central Michigan University and I am currently working on my Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education at Grand Valley State University. I am excited about teaching Kindergarten at MMLA and look forward to creating a fun, safe and inviting classroom centered on student achievement! Extension: 1008 Click here to email M. Miller
	C. Kusmierz, 1st Grade Extension: 1005 Hello, my name is Ms. Kusmierz (Ms. K) and I am new to MMLA this year! I graduated from WMU with a degree in Elementary Education, Language Arts, Cognitive Impairments and Learning Disabilities. I enjoy spending time with my fiance and bulldog Brewtus, traveling, and learning new things! I look forward to a great year in 1st grade at MMLA! Click here to email C. Kusmierz
	S. Boutwell, 1st Grade My name is Mrs. Boutwell and I received my Bachelor's of Education from Michigan State University and specialized in Language Arts. I am so excited to be a part of Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy and I am teaching a 1st grade. In my free time I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, and reading. Extension: 1006 Click here to email S. Boutwell
	M. Hoelzle, 2nd Grade I was born in the "Seoul" and raised in the "Mitten." This school year marks my sixth as a teacher. Being a sports connoisseur, I cheer for all those that apply except for our Big Sister. My hobbies include: listening to good tunes, collecting sports history, fishing, and reading as many books as possible. "With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world." Quote borrowed from the Dalai Lama... Extension: 1007 Click here to email M. Hoelzle
	C. Saindon, 3rd Grade Hi, my name is Ms. Saindon. In 2007, I received my Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University in Elementary Education. This is my second year teaching at MMLA. When I am not at school I like to watch movies, read, travel, and spend time with my family. Extension: 1009 Click here to email T. Ashworth
	B. DeYoung, 4th Grade Extension: 1017 Hi! My name is Mrs. DeYoung. Originally from the Lansing area, I am very familiar to the area. This is my seventh year teaching. I have taught preschool, first, second, sixth, Title One, and now fourth grade. I have a Bachelor of Business from Western Michigan University, a Post Bachelor teacher certification from Spring Arbor University, and I will be receiving my Master of Arts in Education in November, 2011. I enjoy spending time with my family, being a sports enthusiast, and traveling. I am excited to teach your fourth grader the joys of learning! Click here to email B. DeYoung
	C. Campbell, 5th Grade My name is Mr. Campbell and I am currently enjoying my second year here at Mid-Michigan as the fifth grade teacher. I currently hold a Bachelor Degree in Education from Central Michigan University. When I am not teaching, I like to stay active in sports and spend time with loved ones. Extension: 1016 Click here to email C. Campbell Mr. Campbell's Class Page
	E. Beasley, 6th Grade Hi, my name is Mrs. Beasley. I received my Bachelor's Degree from Central Michigan University. This is my second year teaching at Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy. This year I am thrilled to be teaching 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade English/Language Arts. In my free time I enjoy listening to music, spending time with friends, and a variety of outdoor activities. Extension: 1011 Click here to email E. Wheaton
	A. Sepeter, 7th Grade My name is Ms. Sepeter, and I'm starting my second year here at MMLA teaching 7th grade. I graduated from Alma College in 2006 with my degree in education. In my free time, I enjoy, traveling, camping, hiking, reading, and more activities than I can list! Extension: 1013 Click here to email A. Sepeter
	M. deSilva , 8th Grade Extension: 1014 Click here to email M. deSilva
	J. Shumway, P.E. Hello, my name is Josh Shumway and I have been the physical education teacher here a MMLA for four years. I graduated from CMU in 2005 with a bachelors in education. I love to play basketball and spend time with my family and friends. I use the EPEC curriculum for teaching my students the benefits of keeping active not only at MMLA but also in their future. Please feel free to stop in and see me anytime. Extension: 1052 Click here to email J. Shumway
	J. Francisco, Art Hi! I’m Jenn Francisco and I teach the art classes at Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy. I graduated in 2003 from Saginaw Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree in art education. I’ve been proud to call Lansing and our MMLA community my home for the past four years. When I’m not teaching you’ll find me at home making a mess in my kitchen, backpacking and camping along Michigan trails, kayaking, working on home improvement projects, spending time with friends and family, taking a dance class, reading a good book, working on my master’s degree, or as a general rule just being crafty. To quote the artist Pablo Picasso: I believe “every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” Extension: 2274 Click here to email J. Francisco
	K. Keegan, Resource Room Hi, I’m Ms. Keegan and I am the elementary resource room teacher. This is my fourth year here at MMLA. I graduated from Central Michigan University in 2004 with a degree in Child Development. After graduation, I went on to Spring Arbor University to get my teaching certification. In my free time I like to cook, watch movies, camp and play all kinds of board games. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I have two kids, Karson and Kamryn, and we also have a two year old yellow lab named Boots. I am really excited to be part of another year here at MMLA, and I am looking forward to a very successful year! Extension: 2012 Click here to email K. Keegan
	L. Rocco, Resource Room Extension: 1012 Click here to email L. Rocco
	A. Stevenson, Media Specialist Hello, my name is Angela Stevenson I have been with Mid Michigan Leadership Academy for 14 years, as the Media Specialist. I am the dance coordinator for New Creations. Extension: 1018 Click here to email A. Stevenson
	T. Solis, Building Secretary Extension: 1000 Click here to email T. Solis
	R. Enlow, Social Worker Extension: 2005 Click here to email R. Enlow
	J. Sprunger, Parapro Click here to email J.Sprunger
	R. Contreras, Parapro Click here to email R. Contreras
	L. Allen, Parapro Click here to email L. Allen
	D. Kletke, Facility Manager Extension: 1065 Click here to email D. Kletke
	H. Vue, Technology Integration Specialist Extension: 6201 Click here to email H. Vue