Staff in the Spotlight – Page 5

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[ August 14, 2026 ] AAPS welcomes English learners at annual Back to School Fair Features
[ August 10, 2026 ] Tom Jensen, Director of Public Policy Polling Latest news
[ August 3, 2026 ] Free Academic Games Camp, student-founded and student-led, returns for third year Elementary News
[ July 16, 2026 ] AAPS summer programs help students build skills, confidence, and connections Features
[ July 15, 2026 ] Community High student virtually connects with inaugural poet Amanda Gorman during National Education Summit Features

Acclaimed Tappan conductor gets set to pass on his baton

March 7, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Story, video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Luckily for Tappan Middle School music students, Joe DeMarsh broke the vow he took 35 years ago that went something like this: “I will never […]

Dawn Dennis, Allen Elementary first grade teacher

March 6, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Dawn Dennis Profile and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Dawn Dennis was born and raised in Detroit, the daughter of Herman and Marva Jenkins, a retired postal supervisor and retired executive secretary for […]

Huron’s Athletic Director Dottie Davis is deemed ‘irreplaceable’ as she eyes retirement next year

February 20, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor If you’ve ever attended an event at Huron High School, you’ve probably heard a chant that is simply a woman’s name over and over: “Dot-tie! Da-vis!” […]

‘Hometown kid’ says his passion is learning new and better ways to serve AAPS families

January 6, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor When Clague Middle School Principal Ché Carter was a junior at Huron High School back in 1992, a teacher suggested that he belonged on stage. In […]

Michael Benedict, Pioneer art history, ceramics & sculpture teacher

December 27, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Michael Benedict was born and raised in Ann Arbor, and attended Allen elementary, Tappan Junior High, and Huron High Schools. He studied chemistry and visual art at the University of Michigan, where he earned a […]

Jen Duman, Pittsfield Elementary first grade teacher

December 19, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Profile and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Jen Duman and her brother, Dan, grew up in Livonia, the daughter of Sam and Diane Deckard. She started playing the flute in fourth grade, and continued on […]

Kim Garber, Pathways to Success technology teacher

December 9, 2016 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Kim Garber grew up in Michigan, and has been a resident of Ann Arbor for more than 20 years. She earned a bachelor’s of engineering degree from Michigan […]

AAPS named a winner in the annual MSPRA communications contest

December 2, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools has been named a winner in the annual Michigan School Public Relations Association Communications Contest. AAPS District News Editor Jo Mathis received Distinguished Achievement awards in the photography and social media […]

Longtime data director retires; career spanned 40 years

October 31, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor When Jane Landefeld wakes up tomorrow, it will be the first time in 40 years she will not have a role to fill within Ann […]

Community invited to AAPS job fair Nov. 3 highlighting hourly positions

October 25, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News If you’re looking for a part-time job—or two—AAPS invites you to a job fair on Thursday, Nov. 3 at Pioneer High School. There are two sessions: 1 to […]