“Exceptional” profiles

Nicole Wrayno was born in Williamsburg, Virginia, and lived there until she was 12 years old, when her mom remarried and they moved to Michigan to be closer to her stepfather’s family. She is the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]