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Administration
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Fr. Gerry LeBoeuf has been the
Pastor of Guardian Angels Church and President of Bishop Foley Catholic High
School in Madison Heights since 2005. Fr. Gerry is a priest of the Archdiocese
of Detroit and was ordained in 1993. He is an adjunct instructor of homiletics
at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. Fr. Gerry studied Communication and Broadcast
Arts at Michigan State University before entering the seminary. Father is a
product of Catholic Schools and supports wholeheartedly the mission of Catholic
Education. His constant presence in both Guardian Angels and Bishop Foley brings
joy to the students and encouragement to the staff.
E-mail
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Sharon M. Hammerschmidt is the
Principal at Guardian Angels.
She received both her Bachelor's and Master's
degrees from Eastern Michigan University. (A true "HURONS" fan!) She is a member
of St. Mel's Catholic Community, a certified Catechist and was the Confirmation
Coordinator for over 20 years. My mission...to lead confidently with enthusiasm
and walk in faith.
E-mail address-sharonh@guardiana.com |
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DeAnn Brzezinski is the
Assistant Principal. She completed both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at
Michigan State University. She is a true Spartan fan! She taught at Holy Name
School before becoming the Assistant Principal at Guardian Angels School. She is
happily married with 4 beautiful children (2 girls and 2 boys).
E-mail
address-brzezinskid@gaschool.com
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Sharon Kriza is our school
secretary. She has worked at Guardian Angels for 20 years. She enjoys singing,
dancing, and working with children. She is happily married with 4 children and
11 grandchildren.
E-mail address-sharonk@gaschool.com
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Helen Moore is the Extended
Care Coordinator at Guardian Angels School. She has been working in this
position for 4 years. Prior to that she worked in Latchkey since the inception
in 1992. Working in this position keeps her young in spirit with a few minor
aches and pains. She loves working with your most precious possessions YOUR
CHILDREN and thanks you for sharing them with her.
She has also worked
for 20 1/2 years serving your children lunch daily. Tell me, how can a woman
with a stove for "Show and Tell" work in the cafeteria and get away with it? One
might say it's a gift.
Mrs. Moore has 2 children that both attended
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Elementary
School Faculty |
Kyra Burns is a graduate of
Oakland University with a Bachelor of Science in Teaching and a major in
Science. She is currently working on her Masters degree in early childhood. In
the fall, she plans on beginning work towards an endorsement in Special
Education. Ms. Burns is G.A.'s Preschool teacher.
She has attended many
G.A. basketball, volleyball, and scouting events and 'feels like a member of the
G.A. family.'
In her free time, she likes to travel, read, and enjoys an
evening out with the girls or the company of her my family, godchildren and
friends.
E-mail address-burnsk@gaschool.com |
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Sharon Lampman teaches
Kindergarten. Her teaching and educational experience consists of a Certificate
in Early Childhood, Certification in Elementary Education along with 7 years of
teaching experience as a Pre-School teacher in the Clawson school District, and
2 years of teaching kindergarten here at Guardian Angels.
E-mail
address-lampmans@gaschool.com
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Denise Ottenhoff has been
teaching at Guardian Angels for 12 years. She has taught Physical Education,
Kindergarten and now teaches First Grade. Mrs. Ottenhoff says the children are
wonderful and she loves teaching!!!
E-mail
address-ottenhoffd@gaschool.com
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Ann VanFleteren has been
teaching First Grade at GA for 6 years. She has a Bachelor's of Science degree
in Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University and completed her
requirements for Teacher Certification at University of Detroit Mercy. She has
her Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from U of D Mercy. Prior to
teaching at GA, she worked in Psychiatry at Wm. Beaumont Hospital and was a
substitute teacher at our great school!
E-mail
address-vanfleterena@gaschool.com
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Lauren Karol begins her first
year at Guardian Angels this fall. She teaches second grade. Lauren graduated
from the University of Michigan in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary
Education. Her major was Language Arts. After graduation, she went on to teach
first grade at St. Mary Magdalen School in Hazel Park for the 2006-2007 school
year. She is very excited about this school year and joining the Guardian Angels
teaching staff and parish!!
E-mail address-karoll@gaschool.com |
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Bev Swanson has been teaching
second grade at Guardian Angels School for 19 years. She has also been a member
of Guardian Angels Parish for 31 years. She and her husband, David, have been
married for 33 years. They have 2 children-Kristen, who is 29 and a Human
Resource Manager for Newell Rubbermaid in Jackson, Missouri and Eric, who is 27
and teaching at Bishop Foley. Both Kristen and Eric graduated from Guardian
Angels and Bishop Foley. Their whole family graduated from Michigan State
University and are die-hard Spartan fans. Before having children, Bev taught
Kindergarten and First Grade in the Public School System for 4
years.
E-mail address-swansonb@gaschool.com |
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Melissa Beebe has been
teaching third grade at Guardian Angels for the past three years. She graduated
from Siena Heights with a Bachelors of Art Degree. She majored in Child
Development and minored in Math, Language Art, and Elementary Education.
Ms.Beebe is currently working on her masters in Special Education with an
endorsement in Autism at Oakland University. She has a teaching certificate for
Prek-8 from the State of Michigan. She also has her catechist certification.
Ms.Beebe is a member of the NTSA (National Teachers of Science
Assoication).
E-mail address-beebem@gaschool.com
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Monica Burke teaches third
grade. She was born in Detroit, spent a year in Arizona, and then returned to
graduate from Lamphere High School in Madison Heights in 1985. She recently
returned to college to answer her lifelong call to be a teacher.
She is a
Magna Cum Laude graduate of Oakland University with a Bachelor of Science degree
in Elementary Education with an endorsement in social studies. She is considered
highly qualified to teach social studies according to the No Child Left Behind
Act. She is also a member of the Michigan Social Studies Association.
Monica is a Certified Travel consultant, having spent the early part of
her career as a corporate travel agent.
She has extensive experience
working with youth. Mrs. Burke has been a member of the US Air Force Auxiliary,
Civil Air Patrol, for more than 25 years. First as a cadet, earning the Ira
Eaker Award, then as an adult member supporting the youth programs. Having
completed all of the senior level training in CAP, Mrs. Burke has earned the
grade of Lieutenant Colonel. She spends one week each summer as a leader at the
intensive training program for the youth in Civil Air Patrol held in Alpena.
Monica has been married to her high school sweetheart, Leo, for 17
years. Their daughter, Chelsea, is alumni of St. Vincent Ferrer and St Anne's
schools and currently attends Bishop Foley as a sophomore.
E-mail
address-burkem@gaschool.com
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James Webster teaches Fourth
Grade.
His first teaching experience was as a senior when working on his
undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering. The dean was in need of someone
to teach a freshman level materials class and recruited Mr. Webster, who
accepted.
After graduation, Mr. Webster practiced engineering in the
automotive, defense, and marine industries; and was able to develop and hone his
math and computer skills. With a desire to take many years of industry
experience into the classroom, he returned to academia to complete the
requirements for Elementary Teacher Certification. He simultaneously took a
position at Holy Name School, where he was the computer class teacher for three
years.
Mr. Webster has a daughter who is in her second year of high
school.
He is active in the field of music and has a ministry in music at his
home parish where he has also served as a catechist, and assisted with vacation
bible school and other activities asked of him. Biking, golfing, running and
reading are some of his favorite activities.
Education
• University of
Detroit Mercy, Post Degree Teacher Certification
• Michigan State
University, Master of Business Administration
• Lawrence Technological
University, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Magna Cum
Laude
Teacher Certification
• Provisional Certificate Elementary K-5
All Subj (K-8 Self CC) Mathematics (EX) 6-8
• Basic Catechist Certification
Archdiocese of Detroit Education Department
E-mail
address-websterj@gaschool.com
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Irene Hammell was entirely
schooled in the Catholic education system. She graduated cum laude from the
University of Detroit. Then completed 24 hours of postgraduate
work.
Irene writes:
"While taking classes at U of D, I met my
future husband, whom I cherish to this day. For nearly ten years, I taught in
the Detroit Public Schools. During this period, I also had the opportunity to
develop and oversee a primary remedial math lab.
Then, suddenly, my life
changed. I started a family. Of course, I had my husband to thank for this. Two
children and some years later, I joined the staff of Macomb Reading Partners, a
literacy program in Macomb County. Next, I started to substitute teach both in
the public and parochial school systems. Prior to accepting a teaching position
at Guardian Angels School, I taught at Holy Innocents in Roseville, and then at
St. Veronica’s in Eastpointe. Both are now closed.
With the coming of the
new millennium, I got lucky. I won a contest promoted by WNIC radio station and
sponsored by Meijer’s. I was selected The Teacher of the Year in 2000.
The following year, I compiled the First Annual Guardian Angels
Anthology. This book provides an opportunity for students to showcase their
written work. This year there are expectations for printing the Seventh Annual
Guardian Angels Catholic School Anthology. Work promotes progress. However,life
is not always fair. I keep repeating the fifth grade!"
E-mail
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John McClain has been in
education since he graduated in 1981. Right after graduating, he joined Keller
Clinic, a tutoring clinic, and worked there until his two girls started
elementary school. Finding a fifth grade position at St. Dennis, he taught a
variety of subjects and grades until 2005 when he joined the staff, teaching
fifth grade. He has a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Education,
specializing in Special Education
E-mail
address-mcclainj@gaschool.com
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Academy Faculty |
Lisa Harlan has been teaching
Kindergarten at Guardian Angels since 1991. Before coming to Guardian Angels
School she taught a 1st/2nd split and a second grade at St. Bridget in Detroit.
Lisa attended Michigan State University, where she was pursuing a degree
in the dramatic arts until the teaching bug bit. She received her BA in
elementary education and is certified to teach Kindergarten to 8th grade in all
subject areas and language arts in the 9th grade. She has pursued graduate work
at Oakland University and Marygrove College .
For the past four summers,
Miss Harlan has attended the Kindergarten Convention in Lansing, Michigan, and
she regularly attends the Archdiocese Kindergarten Association meetings held
twice a year.
Lisa is an avid reader, and has been a member of a book
club for over four years. She also enjoys crafting and all forms of artistic
expression. Even Miss Harlan’s hobbies fit her role as TEACHER.
E-mail
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Margaret Salgat teaches Math,
PreAlgebra and PreGeometry to the academy students. She has been teaching at
Guardian Angels for 15 years.
She took time out of her career to raise her
three children, who all attended Guardian Angels school. Her son Michael now
lives and works in Cleveland,Ohio. Her daughter,Kathleen, is also a teacher
living in Florida. Matthew, a graduate of Bishop Foley High School and Albion
College, is currently attending University of Detroit Mercy Law School.
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Mrs. Salgat and her husband,Chuck, enjoy working to support Catholic schools.
E-mail address-salgatm@gaschool.com
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Mr. Rick Waligora will be
entering into his first year as the Academy religion teacher. He has spent the
past four years studying philosophy and theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary,
from which he received his Bachelors degree. Prior to entering the seminary, Mr.
Waligora studied music at Wayne State University in the jazz studies program. He
has recently felt the Lord calling him in a different direction and has decided
to share the faith in the classroom setting.
E-mail
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Barbara Dunham
I am
beginning my 15th year as a teacher at Guardian Angels School. My first 5 years
I served as the music teacher and then, at the request of Mrs. Susan Leslie, I
made the switch to teaching English for the Academy and have been doing so ever
since. I also have a second job as the organist at my church. I have been a
church organist for 36 years, since I was 15 years old (you do the math!). I am
the proud mother of three amazingly magnificent sons, Christofer, 27, Daniel,
21, and Patrick, 20. You can find them in a crowd by their
haloes...well...OK...so they HAVE fallen off a couple of times. Daniel and
Patrick attended Guardian Angels for 5 years until I moved to Oxford 12 years
ago. This summer I moved back down to Madison Heights and I am looking forward
to sleeping an extra half hour every morning. My long time dream is to someday
move to Australia. Until then, I will continue to enjoy and love all my
"bunchkins" in the Academy!
E-mail address-dunhamb@gaschool.com
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Laurie Wagner is the eighth
grade homeroom teacher. She teaches social studies to the academy. She taught
for four years in Grand Rapids at Holy Spirit School, before moving to the east
side of the state. She graduated from Grand Valley State University with a B. S.
in social studies and elementary education. She is pursuing a reading specialist
degree from Oakland University. Laurie married in June and is looking forward to
building a new home and community in the Metro Detroit area. She loves music and
sports, especially Michigan State Spartans athletics! Go Green!
E-mail
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Connie Eisenhart teaches
science at Guardian Angels Academy.
Connie's motto is 'When students
enter my classroom, they cease being pupils. They truly become
scientists.'
She is an innovative teacher who creates an atmosphere where
learning is fun! She has been teaching 21 years at Guardian Angels Academy. She
attended Michigan State University, where she received her B.S. and Masters in
Science. She is a member of the Metropolitan Detroit Science Teachers
Association (MDSTA), Executive Board and Treasurer.
Ms. 'Eisie' says
that 'teaching science and exploring nature are a LOVE' of hers. She tells her
students to be ready to go exploring with her at school and all over the state
of Michigan. She goes on a lot of field trips!!
She also really enjoys
football, especially the Michigan State Spartans!!
E-mail
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Special
Studies
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Brian Perry teaches Physical
Education.
He graduated from Western Michigan University. Growing up he lived
in Sterling Heights, Michigan with an older brother and younger sister. He
enjoys participating in a variety of sports and other physical activities. For 9
years he was a competitive swimmer throughout high school and college. He used
to teach Mathematics and Physical Education at his previous schools, but he is
very happy to be here teaching Physical Education exclusively. He is looking
forward to having a great year!
E-mail address-perryb@gaschool.com
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Diana Raine is the Spanish
Teacher at Guardian Angels.
Mrs. Raine has been a Spanish teacher at
G.A. for over 25 years. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at
Oakland University. She is a G.A. graduate! Mrs. Raine and her husband have 2
daughters who are G.A. and Foley alumni. Mrs. Raine's favorite role is grandma
to her 2 grandchildren.
E-mail address-rained@gaschool.com
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Joyce Coyne is the Art and
resource room teacher.
Mrs. Coyne received her B.F.A. from Eastern
Michigan University in 1985 and worked in advertising and freelancing. She
returned to E.M.U. in 1990 andobtained her K-12 Art certification in 1991.
In 1993 she was hired at Southgate Community Schools as a middle school art
teacher. In 1994 her colleagues nominated and voted her Middle School Teacher of
the Year.
During her five years as a stay at home mom, Mrs. Coyne obtained a
K-5th grade elementary endorsement and a K-12 reading endorsement. In 2001 Mrs.
Coyne was a second grade teacher at St. Mary's in Royal Oak.
In 2002 Mrs.
Coyne became the art teacher at Guardian Angels Catholic School. Her job also
includes the position of Reading Resource teacher. She has an after school art
club, the Guardian Angel’s Art Angels, whose purpose is to raise funds for
charities and create artwork for the school auction and other community service
jobs. Mrs. Coyne attends the annual Michigan Art Education Association fall
conference as a workshop presenter. Student artwork is shown in an annual school
art show and up to six outside shows or exhibits each year.
E-mail
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Lisa Kakos is the computer
teacher. She is a Summa Cum Laude graduate from Wayne State University. Mrs.
Kakos spends her time away from GA conducting research for the Michigan
Department of Education through Wayne State University. Mrs. Kakos' involvement
in research includes curriculum alignment, curriculum mapping, and educational
technology. She has helped in the design and development of statewide tools used
by schools today.
In her spiritual time, Mrs. Kakos is the
director of the Catholic Kids which publishes children's newsletters and
catechist lesson plans.
E-mail address-kakosl@gaschool.com |
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Amy Kurkiewicz is the music
teacher. This is her second year of teaching music at Guardian Angels Catholic
School. She is very excited to be at GA full time this year! She graduated from
Hope College with a Bachelor of Music; her specialty is instrumental music
education. She has played the flute and piano for many years. Amy loves working
with the students and staff at Guardian Angels.
E-mail
address-kurkiewicza@gaschool.com
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Sara Provost is the media
specialist. She received her Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University in
Elementary Education and Language Arts. She also completed an additional
teaching endorsement in Mathematics from Baker College this summer. She has
substitute taught for two years and taught first grade last year at Our Lady of
Mount Carmel Elementary School in Wyandotte. Sara has been married for 3 years
and enjoys reading, writing, and going to the movies.
E-mail
address-provosts@gaschool.com
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