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Brodie Brockie, Skyline High School Office Professional

October 30, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Skyline High School Office Professional Brodie Brockie graduated from Marshall High School in 1991 and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in 1995. He moved to Ann Arbor in 1999, […]

Rachel Jensen, A2 STEAM art teacher

October 23, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Rachel Jensen has been selected as the Michigan Art Education Association’s Middle Level Art Educator of the Year. Rachel Jensen has taught Art & Design to 4th-8th graders at A2 STEAM at Northside for the last […]

Taylor Hudson, Pittsfield Elementary kindergarten teacher

October 10, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Taylor Hudson was raised in Ann Arbor and attended Ann Arbor Public Schools, where her parents are also educators. Her father, Kevin, is a class principal at Pioneer School High School, and her mother, Laura […]

Nick Mosher, Wines Elementary fifth grade teacher

October 2, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Wines Elementary teacher Nick Mosher was born in New York and moved to Ann Arbor when he was in third grade after his parents divorced. His mother wanted to return to her hometown to earn […]

Kent Wattleworth, Huron High School Director of Choirs

September 25, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Kent Wattleworth was born in Ann Arbor and grew up in Canton. His father was an engineer for Ford and Visteon, and his mother taught French at the elementary and middle school levels. Wattleworth earned […]

Indigo Lee, Allen Elementary third grade teacher

September 20, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Indigo Lee grew up near Brighton where she spent her childhood exploring the great outdoors, riding horses for many years, and living near her grandparents who continue to hold special spots in her life. After […]

De’Marko Thurman, A2 Virtual+ teacher

September 12, 2023 AAPS News Editor

De´Marko Thurman and his two siblings were born and raised in Detroit by his mother, Carolyn, a retired Office Professional for Detroit Public Schools, and his late father, Wilfred, who worked as a steel worker […]

Jen Shaw, Tappan Middle School Spanish teacher

September 6, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Jen Shaw is the recent winner of two distinguished teaching awards Editor’s note: Tappan Middle School Spanish teacher Jen Shaw was recently honored with two prestigious teaching awards. She has just been named the Michigan […]

Michelle Landis, Scarlett Middle School math teacher

August 30, 2023 AAPS News Editor

When asked what makes Michelle Landis an Exceptional Teacher, Scarlett Middle School Assistant Principal Jaye Peterson replied: “Everything!” Scarlett teacher Evelyn Daugherty agrees, adding: “Michelle goes above and beyond to help each student meet the […]

Diane Marquardt, Haisley Elementary first grade teacher

August 25, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Diane Marquardt was born in Detroit and raised in Livonia. Her father worked for the Federal Aviation Administration, which exposed her to the work of aviation and instilled in her a love of travel, while […]