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Alex Sutton, Haisley Elementary music teacher

May 1, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Since 2021, every day at Haisley Elementary has made Alex Sutton want to stand up and shout “Bingo!” Having previously taught graduate students, undergraduates, high schoolers, and middle schoolers, his time as a Haisley Husky […]

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Taylor Adams, King Elementary fifth grade teacher

April 23, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Taylor Adams was born in Jackson, Michigan, but grew up in Saginaw with her parents and brother Jake. She attended Michigan State University, cherishing her time there both for her education and the lifelong friendships […]

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Maria DeRosia, Eberwhite fifth grade teacher

April 8, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Maria DeRosia was born in the Philippines and moved to Michigan when she was five. She grew up in Howell with her father, mother, two older brothers, and two younger sisters. After graduating from Howell […]

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Linda Clark, Pittsfield Elementary Teacher Assistant

April 1, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Pittsfield Elementary Teacher Assistant Linda Clark grew up in Fenton, before attending the University of Arizona where she studied Animal Science/Wildlife Biology. She spent most of her adult years in northern Michigan, residing in Boyne […]

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Michele Heiney, Huron High School Office Professional

March 20, 2025 AAPS News Editor

For the past 18 years, Michele Heiney has served as the athletic administrative assistant at Huron High School, where she has been instrumental in supporting the school’s athletic programs. “Michele is a dedicated administrative assistant […]

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Kirsten Workman, Pioneer High School science teacher

March 11, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Pioneer High School science teacher Kirsten Workman was born in Massachusetts and moved to Michigan in the first grade. She is the oldest of five siblings. Her father is an engineer and her mother was […]

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Mary Roderique, Burns Park Elementary kindergarten teacher

March 3, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Mary Roderique was born in Minnesota and grew up near Indianapolis. She attended Indiana University, where she pursued an impressive overload of credits, studying Business, Psychology, English, Biology, and Vocal Performance before joining the School […]

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Ellen McGee, Thurston fifth grade teacher

February 19, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Ellen O’Malley McGee is a proud product of the Ann Arbor Public Schools. She attended Burns Park Elementary, Slauson Middle School and Pioneer. After graduating, McGee went to Washtenaw Community College and earned a degree […]

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Kristal VerLee, Lawton Elementary fourth grade teacher

February 7, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Kristal VerLee was born in Flint, where she was educated through through fifth grade. Her family then moved to Grand Blanc, where she completed her middle and high school education. After high school, VerLee attended […]

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Jewel Walters, Thurston kindergarten teacher

January 27, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Thurston Elementary kindergarten teacher Jewel Walters was born in Toledo, Ohio. She and her sisters, Peaches and Angel, were raised by her father, who worked at the Ford Stamping Plant, and her mother, who was employed […]

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