FACULTY ROSTER

(Staff member e-mail addresses are located beneath their names)

K-4 Faculty

Bradley Buelow: 3rd Grade
bbuelow@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Science - Olivet University
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - k-5 , 7-8 Self Contained

Deborah Senkevich: K
dsenkevich@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Arts - University of Michigan Dearborn Elementary Education
Masters of Education - University of Michigan
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - Continuing K-8, 9 CX

Denise Morency: 1st Grade
dmorency@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Arts - Marygrove College
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - Continuing K-8, 9 PX

Janis Dana: 1st Grade
jdana@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Arts - Michigan State University
Masters Degree - Eastern Michigan University
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - K-8 all, 9th Social Studies, Language Arts

Katharine Lohman: 4th Grade
klohman@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Arts - Grand Valley State University
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate K-8, 6-8 BX

LaKina Mosely: Physical Education
lmoseley@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Science Education- Wayne State University
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate K-5, K-8 self contained

Lauren Skop: 4th Grade
lskop@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Science - Western Michigan University
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate K-8 Self-Cont., 6-8 BA, DX

Rosalind Furlow: 3rd Grade
rfurlow@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Arts - Northwood University
Masters of Arts - Marygrove College
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - K-8, 6-8 RX

Shiba Howell: 2nd Grade
showell@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Science - Eastern Michigan University
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - K-5, 7-8

Shirley Divetta: K
sdivetta@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Arts - University of Detroit Mercy
Masters of Arts - University of Detroit Mercy
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - K-8

Stephen Burgor: Music
sburgor@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Science - Western Michigan University
Phil Mattson School for Vocal Musicians-Spokane, WA.
Master of Arts-University of Phoenix
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - Music

Gaylon Williams: 2nd Grade
Graduate of Florida A & M University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Certification: Michigan Provisional Certificate
Elementary K-5 All Subjects; K-8 Self CC

Emily Pazur: 2nd Grade
Graduate of Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Certification: Michigan Provisional Certificate
Elementary K-5 All Subjects; K-8 Self CC; Mathematics 6-8

 

5-8 Faculty

Elizabeth Cox: English Language Arts (7th and 8th Grade)
ecox@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Arts - University of Michigan Dearborn
Michigan Teaching Certificate - K-5 all subjects, K-8 Self CC, 6-8 Language Arts BX, 6-8 Math EX

Hollie Fisher: 5th Grade
hfisher@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Arts - Wayne State University
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate
K-8 Self-Contained, 6-8 RX

Lindsay Glowacki: Math (7th and 8th Grade)
lglowacki@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Science - Eastern Michigan University
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - K-5, 6-8 EX

Stephanie Green
6th grade self contained, 6th grade Science
University of Michigan - Dearborn - Bachelors of Arts and Sciences Degree
Certified K-8 SC, with endorsements for 6-8 Mathematics, 6-8 Science

Lucinda Lawrence: Reading (7th and 8th Grade)
llawrence@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Arts - Wayne State University
Master of Arts - UofD Mercy
K-5 Self-Contained 5-8 RX, BX, JX
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - K-5, 6-8 BX, JX

Charlene Thomas: 5th Grade
cthomas@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Arts - Marygrove College
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate
K-8 Self-Contained, 6-8 BX, EX

Shaura Thomas-Pearsall: (6th Grade)
spearsall@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Science - Eastern Michigan University
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate
K-8 Self-Contained, 6-8 BX

Teresa Sharkey: (6th Grade)
tsharkey@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Arts - University of Michigan Dearborn
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - K-8 Self-Contained

Michelle Wilcheski
mwilcheski@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Science - Eastern Michigan University

9-12 Faculty

Sharon Bowman: American Literature, English 10
sbowman@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Arts-Michigan State University-English, Psychology
Master of Arts-Eastern Michigan University-Reading
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - Continuing 7-8, 9-12 BA, CE

Beverly Dew: Business,Computer Science,Ford-Pas Business Department Chair
bdew@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Science - Central Michigan University
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - 7-8, 9-12 GX, MB

Elaine Finn:Algebra and Ford-Pas
efinn@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Science - University of Massachusetts
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - 9-12 EX

Cynthia Gottlieb – Spanish
cgottlieb@ataforpas.org
Bachelor of Arts – Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts – Madonna University
State of Michigan Teaching Certificate CD, FF

Eva Harrison: Ford-Pas,Global Economics,Technical Writing
eharrison@atafordpas.org
B.A. Social Studies/English - Madonna University
Master of Arts-Madonna University-In Progress
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - 7-12 BA, RX

Meg Jalilevand – Math
mjalilevand@ataforgpas.org
Bachelor of Science – University of Michigan
Master of Science – University of Michigan
State of Michigan Teaching Certificate EX

Hannah Jorgensen: Virtual High School, Work Keys Administrator
hjorgensen@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Arts-Eastern Michigan University-Language Arts, History
Master of Arts-University of Michigan-In Progress
Ford Pas Certification
Passed MTTC Test in Social Studies and English

Andrea Koppy:Geometry,College Algebra,Prep Algebra
akoppy@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Science - Madonna University
Certification Program-U of D Mercy
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - 7-12 BA, EX

Elizabeth Lambert: Work Keys,Technical Writing
elambert@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Science - Wayne State University
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - 7-12 BA, EX, DX

Kaye LaGreca: Principles of Statistical Methods,Algebra & Trigonometry
Math Department Chair
klagreca@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Arts - Michigan State University
Master of Arts - Roosevelt University
Teacher Certification Program-University of Michigan
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - 7-12 CA, EX

Barbara Lawson - Art Teacher
blawson@atafordpas.org
Bachelors of Arts - Marygrove College
State of Michigan Certification - LQ Art K-12

John Maliniak – PE./Health
jmaliniak@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Science – Wayne State University
Master of Education – Wayne State University
State of Michigan Teaching Certificate DX, MX

Bernadette McAllister - 9th Grade English
bmcallister@atafordpas.org
M.S. Wayne State University, Career & Technical Education
B.S. Wayne State University, Secondary Education
B.S. Baker College - Computer Information Systems
Michigan State Board of Education Certification - BA, GX
Michigan State Board of Education Vocational Certification

Robert McTaggart: American Literature,Economics
English Department Chair
rmctaggart@atafordpas.org
Master of Arts - Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts - Wayne State University
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - 7-8, 9-12 BA, CX, DX

Michael Morton: U.S. History
Social Studies Department Chair
mmorton@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Arts - Western Michigan University
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - 7-12 CC, RX

Patricia Moroz
pmoroz@atafordpas.org
Masters of Arts History - Eastern Michigan University
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - 7-12 BA, CC, RX

James Nelson - Biology and Chemistry
jnelson@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Science, Wayne State University - Biological Science
Master of Science, Wayne State University - Biological Science
Michigan State Board of Education Teaching Certificate - DA 7-12, DC 7-12

Mavis Pannell: Business-Accounting
Bachelors of Arts-University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration - Baker College
Masters of Art-Wayne State University
State of Michigan Temporary Vocational Certification
State of Michigan Secondary Certification -GQ

Matt Pazur: Biology - Science Department Chair
mtpazur@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Science - Wayne State University
Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies Certificate
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - 7-12 DA, DX

Shawn Sargent : U.S. History
ssargent@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Science - Lake Superior State University
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - 7-12 CC, RX

Suzanne Suski: College Writing and Speech
ssuski@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Arts- Northern Michigan University-History
Masters of Arts-Wayne State University-Speech
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - 7-8, 9-12 BA, BD ,CC

School Counselors

Tarik Khoury: Counselor, High School
tkhoury@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice - Western Michigan University
Masters of Arts, Education Counseling - Wayne State University

Suzanna Neubecker: Counselor, K-8
sneubecker@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology - University of Michigan Dearborn
Masters of Arts, Education Counseling - Wayne State University

Special Education Department

Luann Felske
Bachelor of Arts-Central Michigan University-Marketing
Post Bachelor- University of Detroit Mercy- Secondary Education
Masters of Art- Wayne State University- Special Education
Michigan of Education Professional Teacher Certificate 7-12 GX, RX, and K-12 SM

Carol Eccleton
Bachelor of Science- University of Michigan Dearborn- Elementary Education
Post Bachelors- Eastern Michigan University- Education
Masters- Madonna University- Special Education
Michigan Board of Education Professional Teacher Certificate K-8 Self Contained, CX, BX, & K-12 SM

Chuck Dubois
Bachelor of Science- Wayne State University- Criminal Justice
Masters of Arts- University of Phoenix- Special Education
Michigan Board of Education Provisional Teacher Certificate (Pending) K-12 SM

 

Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies
LSSU Adjunct Faculty

Cynthia Andersen - Business
Bachelor of Arts - Madonna University
Master of Arts - Eastern Michigan University
State of Michigan Provisional Teacher Certificate
Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies (FPAS) Certification
Vocational Certification - State of Michigan

Randolph J Dubitsky - Political Science
Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University
Juris Doctor, University of Detroit School of Law
Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies (FPAS) Certification

Kaye LaGreca - Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts - Michigan State University
Master of Science - Roosevelt University - Mathematics and Economics
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate

James Nelson – Chemistry
B.S. – Wayne State University
M.S. – Wayne State University
State of Michigan Teaching Certificate DA 7-12, DC

Patricia Moroz
pmoroz@atafordpas.org
Masters of Arts History - Eastern Michigan University
Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate - 7-12 BA, CC, RX

Mavis Pannell – Business
B.S. – University of Phoenix, Business
M.B.A. – Baker College
M.S. – Wayne State University
State of Michigan Teaching Certificate GQ

Suzanne Suski - College Writing and Speech
Bachelor of Arts - Northern Michigan University
Master of Arts - Wayne State University - Communications

ADMINISTRATION

Barry T. Hawthorne
Executive Director
Chief Administrative Officer
bhawthorne@atafordpas.org

Randolph J. Dubitsky
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
rdubitsky@atafordpas.org

Robert Wittmann
Financial Officer
rwittmann@atafordpas.org

Judy Kingery
Assistant Director / Registrar
jkingery@atafordpas.org

Hannah Jorgensen
Virtual High School, Work Keys Administrator
hjorgensen@atafordpas.org

Liz Rizza
IT Director / High School Administrator
liz.rizza@gmail.com

Randy Gignac
K-8 Network Administrator
randy.gignac@gmail.com

Cynthia Andersen
High School Principal
candersen@atafordpas.org

Jim Lundie
Middle School Principal
jlundie@atafordpas.org

Michelle Pazur
Elementary School Principal
mpazur@atafordpas.org

John Robinson
High School Dean of Students
jrobinson@atafordpas.org

Ronald Cook
Grade School Dean of Students
rcook@atafordpas.org

James Perdue
Janitorial Supervisor
jperdue@atafordpas.org

ADMINISTRATION DETAILS

Cynthia Andersen: High School Principal
candersen@atafordpas.org
-Bachelor of Science in Accounting - Madonna University
-Master of Science in Business Education- Eastern Michigan University
-Professional Secondary Certification - State of Michigan
-Certified Management Certificate - Schoolcraft College
-Ford PAS Certification

Patricia Bridges: Director of Security
pbridges@atafordpas.org
-Retired Detroit Police Officer

Ronald Cook : Elementary Dean of Students for Grades K-8
rcook@atafordpas.org
-Bachelor of Arts - Wayne State University
-Masters of Arts - Eastern Michigan University
-Retired Detroit Police Lieutenant

Randolph J. Dubitsky: Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
rdubitsky@atafordpas.org
As the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of the Advanced Technology Academy he reports to the Executive Director. In addition to his duties as deputy CAO he also supervises the Dean of Students, the Director of Facilities, Director of Security, and the Office Managers. Mr. Dubitsky is the Athletic Director of the Advanced Technology Academy. Mr. Dubitsky is responsible also for Lake Superior State University Compliance and Advanced Technology Academy Board of Directors relations. He serves as legal counsel to the Academy.
-Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University
-J.D. Degree, University of Detroit Law School Ford PAS Certification

Randy Gignac: Information Technology Specialist
-rgignac@atafordpas.org
- Lawrence Technological University

Barry Hawthorne: Executive Director/ Chief Administrative Officer/CEO ATA Management Company
bhawthorne@atafordpas.org
Mr. Hawthorne is responsible for management, operation, administration and education at the Academy.
Responsibilities include:
-Implementation and administration of the educational program
-Management of all personnel functions
-Operation of the school building
-All aspects of business administration
-Provision of food service
-Any other functions necessary for the administration of the Academy
Credentials:
-B.S. Eastern Michigan University
-Ford Academy of Manufacturing Sciences (FAMS) Certification
-Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies (FPAS) Certification
-Deputy Director, Michigan Department of Labor (1979-1983)
-Executive Director, Wayne County Employment & Training Department/
-Wayne County Private Industry Corporation (1983-1987)
-Acting Director, Michigan Employment Relations Commission (1980-1983)
-MDSS Project Edge (1990-1992)

Tarik Khoury:Counselor, High School
tkhoury@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice - Western Michigan University
Masters of Arts, Education Counseling - Wayne State University

Judy Kingery: Registrar / Assistant Director
jkingery@atafordpas.org
Serves as the liaison between the Academy and Lake Superior State University for LSSU course assignments. She also has primary responsibility for student record keeping including enrollment, attendance, and transcripts. She is responsible for audit compliance with Wayne County and the Michigan Department of Education. She develops and maintains the Student Management Infomation System. She also oversees ADP human resource compliance monthly fiscal reporting.
Credentials:
-B.A. Education, University of Michigan
-A.D., Oakland Community College
-Graduate School, Eastern Michigan University
-Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate
-Ford PAS Certification

Gwendolyn McClain: Grade School Office Manager (K-8)
gmcclain@atafordpas.org
Bachelors of arts/ Human Resources - Spring Arbor College

Suzanna Neubecker:Counselor, K-8
sneubecker@atafordpas.org
Credentials:
-Bachelor of Arts, Psychology - University of Michigan Dearborn
-Masters of Arts, Education Counseling - Wayne State University
-MTTC - Education Counseling K-12

Michelle Pazur: Elementary Principal for Grades K-4
mpazur@atafordpas.org
Elementary administrator, Ms. Pazur provides instructional leadership for the K-4 program. She works closely with faculty in measuring and monitoring student progress particularly in the key result areas of Reading/English language arts and Mathematics. She works closely with the middle school administrator and the chief academic officer to help ensure instructional continuity across grade levels.
Credentials:
-Bachelor of Arts - Central Michigan University
-Michigan State Board Of Education Teacher Certificate

Elizabeth Rizza: Director Information Technology
erizza@atafordpas.org
Information Technology / Computer Science - Lawrence Technological University

Johnie Robinson: High School Dean of Students
jrobinson@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Science, Wayne State University

Joan Vroman: Assistant Registrar/Attendance Officer
jvroman@atafordpas.org

Jaclyn Otwell - Enrollment Coordinator
jotwell@atafordpas.org

Robert Wittmann: Chief Fiscal Officer
rwittmann@atafordpas.org
He is responsible for budget development, financial procedures, and reporting. He provides monthly detailed statements of all revenues received. He oversees the development of all fiscal compliance matters, including the development of appropriate policies and procedures. He assures that annual audits are conducted in compliance with state laws and regulations. He helps determine how best to disburse the available cash against the appropriate expenditures in order to prevent cash shortfalls prior to receiving state aid payments.

Hannah Jorgensen: Virtual High School, Work Keys Administrator
hjorgensen@atafordpas.org
Bachelor of Arts-Eastern Michigan University-Language Arts, History
Master of Arts-University of Michigan-In Progress
Ford Pas Certification
Passed MTTC Test in Social Studies and English

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Richard Schneider Ph.D.
President
rschneider@atafordpas.org

Benjamin Hodge III
Vice President
bhodge@atafordpas.org

Peter Stockmann
Treasurer
pstockmann@atafordpas.org

Floyd Addison
Secretary
faddison@atafordpas.org

Diane Thompson, M.S.W.
Trustee
dthompson@atafordpas.org

Suzanne Sareini
Trustee
ssareini@atafordpas.org

AUTHORIZER

Lake Superior State University Charter School Office

Lee Robinson
LSSU Liaison

Lila Malmborg
Director of PSA Operations

Managed by
Technical Academy Group LLC

The ATA Board of Directors meets on the 3nd Wednesday of every month at 9:00 am in the Director's Conference Room of the Henry Ford Community College M-TEC Center on Schaefer Rd, 1.5 miles south of the Academy.

M-TEC
3601 Schaefer Rd.
Dearborn, MI 48126
Phone: (313) 317-6600