New Teachers Hired at Troy for 2013-14 School Year

Megan Bakka

Kindergarten, Wass Elementary School 
Educational Background: B.A., Oakland University, Rochester, April 2012
Majors: Social Studies and Language Arts
Michigan Provisional Certificate, May 2012
Teaching Experience: Guest Teacher, Temporary School Staff, Dearborn, MI April 2012 – June 2013
Student Teacher, Troy School District, Troy, MI September 2011 – April 2012

Stephanie Battaglia

Fourth Grade, Bemis Elementary School
Educational Background: B.A., Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, December 2007
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: English
Michigan Provisional Certificate, March 2008
Teaching Experience: 1/2 Multi-grade Teacher, District 54, Hanover Park, IL August 2012 – June 2013
Early Childhood Teacher, District 75, Mundelein, IL August 2011 – March 2012
2nd Grade Teacher, Wake County Public Schools, Raleigh, NC August 2008 – June 2011

Jennifer Bell

Resource Room, Barnard Elementary School
Educational Background: B.A., Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH, June 1991
Major: Political Science
Minor: Mathematics
M.A., University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, December 1995
Major: Middle School Education
Michigan Provisional Certificate, June 2010
Teaching Experience: Mathematics Teacher / Spec Ed Consultant, St Stephen Lutheran School, Waterford, MI August 2011 – June 2012
Guest Teacher, Temporary School Staff, Dearborn, MI August 2010 – June 2011

Stephanie Beswick

.4 FTE Mathematics, Athens High School
Educational Background: B.A., Grand Valley State University, Allendale, December 2012
Major: Mathematics
Minor: Biology
Michigan Provisional Certificate, December 2012
Teaching Experience: Math Interventionist, Spring Lake Public Schools, Spring Lake, MI November 2012 – June 2013
Student Teacher, Spring Lake Public Schools, Spring Lake, MI August 2012 – December 2012
Student Teacher, West Ottawa Public Schools, Holland, MI January 2012 – April 2012

Nicole Coffer

Fifth Grade, Barnard Elementary School
Educational Background: B.A., Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, May 1996
Major: Theatre
Minor: English
M.A., Oakland University, Rochester, April 2013
Major: Teaching / LA
Michigan Provisional Certificate, April 2011
Teaching Experience: 4/5 Grade Teacher, Montessori Academy, Mt Clemens, MI August 2011 – June 2013
Summer School Teacher, Lamphere Schools, Madison Heights, MI June 2012 – August 2012
Student Teacher, Rochester Community Schools, Rochester, MI September 2011 – April 2012

Lauren Cooper

Second Grade, Morse Elementary School
Educational Background: B.A., Michigan State University, East Lansing, May 2008
Major: Elementary Ed
Minor: Language Arts
M.A., Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI, August 2013
Major: Educational Leadership Michigan Provisional Certificate, August 2009
Teaching Experience: Kindergarten Teacher, Legacy Charter Academy, Detroit, MI August 2011 – June 2013
Permanent Guest Teacher, Detroit Public Schools, Detroit, MI August 2009 – June 2010
Intern Teacher, Detroit Public Schools, Detroit, MI August 2008 – May 2009

Elizabeth Fitz-Gerald

.8 FTE Elementary Music, Elementary TBD
Educational Background: B.A., Hope College, Holland, May 2013
Major: Music Education
Minor: Psychology
Michigan Provisional Certificate, May 2013
Teaching Experience: Student Teacher, Zeeland Public Schools, Zeeland, MI January 2013 - May 2013
Tutor, Hope College Academic Support Center, Holland, MI September 2011 – December 2012

Stephanie Gaton

Resource Room, Barnard Elementary School
Educational Background: B.S., Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, May 2013
Major: Special Education
Minor: Reading
Michigan Provisional Certificate, May 2013
Teaching Experience: Guest Teacher, Professional Education Services Group, Burton, MI January 2013 – June 2013
Student Teacher, Rochester Community Schools, Rochester, MI January 2013 – March 2013
Student Teacher, Clinton County Educational Center, St. Johns, MI August 2012 – December 2012

Maria Gehart

1.0 FTE Integration Consultant, Services Building
Educational Background: B.A., University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, December 1981
Major: Learning Disabilities
Minor: Social Science
M.A., Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw, December 1989
Major: Administration and Supervision
Michigan Professional Certificate Renewal, March 2012
Teaching Experience: Resource Room Teacher, Almont Community Schools, Almont, MI January 2006 – June 2013
LT Guest Teacher, Utica Community School District, Utica, MI January 2005 – November 2006

Patrick Griffin

1.0 FTE Biology/Chemistry, International Academy East
Educational Background: B.A., Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, August 2009
Major: Exercise Science
Minor: Health
Michigan Provisional Certificate, September 2011
Teaching Experience: Science Teacher, Farmington Public Schools, Farmington, MI August 2011 - June 2013
Summer School Teacher, Fitzgerald Public Schools, Warren, MI June 2012 – August 2012 June 2011 – August 2011
Student Teacher, Utica Community Schools, Utica, MI August 2010 – April 2011

Melissa Hame

1.0 FTE Reading Strategies, Smith Middle School
Educational Background: B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, April 2005
Major: French
Minor: English
M.A., Oakland University, Rochester, December 2010
Major: Linguistics
Michigan Provisional Certificate, June 2011
Teaching Experience: ESL/English/French Teacher, Madison District Public Schools, Madison Heights, MI August 2010 – June 2013
ESL/French Teacher, Birmingham Public Schools, Birmingham, MI August 2008 – June 2010
French Teacher, Bloomfield Hills Schools, Bloomfield Hills, MI August 2005 – June 2008

Jessica Hersh

.6 FTE Social Worker, Services Building
Educational Background: B.A., Michigan State University, East Lansing, May 2010
Major: Psychology
Minor: Social Science
M.A., Michigan State University, East Lansing, May 2012
Major: Social Work
Michigan Master’s Social Worker Clinical License
Teaching Experience: Social Worker, Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts, Detroit, MI October 2012 – June 2013
Social Work Intern, Waverly Community Schools, Lansing, MI August 2011 – May 2012
Social Work Intern, Ele’s Place, Lansing, MI August 2010 – May 2011

Chad Hubbell

Third Grade, Morse Elementary School
Educational Background: B.A., Oakland University, Rochester, December 2003
Major: General Studies
Minor: Sociology
Michigan Provisional Certificate, June 2012
Teaching Experience: Spec Ed Teacher, Cobb County School District, Kennesaw, GA August 2009 – August 2011
First Grade Teacher, Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL January 2006 – August 2009

Amanda Hulan

1.0 FTE Social Worker, Services Building
Educational Background: B.A., Oakland University, Rochester, April 2006
Major: Psychology
Minor: Social Worker
M.A., Wayne State University, Detroit, May 2008
Major: Social Work
Michigan Master’s Social Worker Clinical License
Teaching Experience: Social Worker, National Heritage Academies, Southfield, MI August 2008 – June 2013
Therapist, Kid’s Empowered, Birmingham, MI July 2012 – June 2013
Social Work Intern, Chippewa Valley Schools, Clinton Township, MI August 2007 – May 2008

Allyson Kline

1.0 FTE English, Boulan Park Middle School
Educational Background: B.A., Michigan State University, East Lansing, May 2012
Major: English
Minor: Mathematics
Michigan Provisional Certificate, May 2013
Teaching Experience: Intern Teacher - English, Utica Community Schools, Utica, MI August 2012 – June 2013
Intern Teacher - Math, Utica Community Schools, Utica, MI August 2012 – June 2013

Amanda Kochanski

Fifth Grade, Leonard Elementary School
Educational Background: B.A., Oakland University, Rochester, December 2011
Major: Elementary Education
Michigan Provisional Certificate, January 2012
Teaching Experience: Guest Teacher, Temporary School Staff, Dearborn, MI January 2012 – June 2013
Student Teacher, Troy School District, Troy, MI August 2011 – December 2011

Phil Lewan

1.0 FTE Social Studies, Boulan Park Middle School
Educational Background: B.A., Oakland University, Rochester, May 2010
Major: History
Minors: Political Science
Michigan Provisional Certificate, July 2010
Teaching Experience: LT Guest Teacher, Troy School District, Troy, MI November 2012 – January 2013
Guest Teacher, Troy School District, Troy, MI August 2010 – June 2012
Student Teacher, Troy School District, Troy, MI August 2009 – April 2010 

Jonathan Matthews

1.0 FTE Mathematics, Niles Community High School
Educational Background: B.S., Michigan State University, East Lansing, May 2010
Major: Mathematics
Michigan Provisional Certificate, July 2010
Teaching Experience: GED Teacher, Chippewa Valley Schools, Clinton Township, MI August 2012 – June 2013
Mathematics Teacher, CASMAN Alternative Academy, Manistee, MI August 2010– June 2011

Dana Mero

Fourth Grade, Schroeder Elementary School
Educational Background: B.S., Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, May 2012
Major: Mathematics
Minor: Integrated Science
Michigan Provisional Certificate, July 2012
Teaching Experience: 4th Grade Teacher, Oxford Community Schools, Oxford, MI August 2012 – June 2013
Student Teacher, Troy School District, Troy, MI January 2012 – May 2012

Rebecca Morrow

Fifth Grade, Morse Elementary School
Educational Background: B.S., Oakland University, Rochester, June 2000
Major: Elementary Ed
Minor: Social Studies
M.A., Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw, August 2011
Major: Special Education - LDMichigan Professional Certificate, June 2009
Teaching Experience: 5th and 6th Grade Teacher, Oak Park Public Schools, Oak Park, MI August 2003 – June 2013
5th Grade Teacher, Westwood Public Schools, Dearborn Heights, MI August 2002 – June 2003
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Echo Park Learning Center, Farmington, MI November 2001 – August 2002

Patrick Scott

Fifth Grade, Morse Elementary School
Educational Background: B.S., Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, May 2008
Major: Social Studies
Minor: Language Arts
M.A., Marygrove College, Detroit, August 2012
Major: Reading Literacy
Michigan Provisional Certificate, June 2008
Teaching Experience: Elementary Teacher (various grades) Wayne-Westland Community Schools, MI August 2008 – June 2013
Student Teacher, Lincoln Park Public Schools, Lincoln Park, MI January 2008 – May 2008

Michele Stevens

Second Grade, Martell Elementary School
Educational Background: B.S., Wayne State University, Detroit, December 2007
Major: Elementary Ed
Minor: Science
Michigan Provisional Certificate, March 2008
Teaching Experience: 2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher, West Bloomfield School District, West Bloomfield, MI August 2008 – June 2013
Guest Teacher, Professional Education Services Group, Burton, MI May 2008 – June 2008

Carolyn Szymanski

1.0 FTE Integration Consultant, Services Building
Educational Background: B.S., Lake Superior State University, Sault St Marie, August 2000
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Sociology
M.A., University of Michigan, Dearborn, August 2007Major: Special EducationMichigan Professional Certificate, January 2012
Teaching Experience: Teacher Consultant, Lake Shore Public Schools, St Clair Shores, MI March 2012 – June 2013
Resource Room Teacher, Dove Academy of Detroit, Detroit, MI August 2007 – March 2012
Multi-age Elementary Teacher, Concord Academy, Petoskey, MI August 2001 – June 2005

Trista Tacey

Second Grade, Wattles Elementary School
Educational Background: B.A., Michigan State University, East Lansing, August 2007
Major: Child Development
Minor: Language Arts
Michigan Provisional Certificate, June 2008
Teaching Experience: Kindergarten Teacher, Oxford Community Schools, Oxford, MI August 2011 – June 2013
Kindergarten Teacher, Lapeer Community Schools, Lapeer, MI August 2010 – June 2011

Sarah Webb

1.0 FTE Life Skills, Smith Middle/Troy High Schools
Educational Background: B.S., Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA, May 2002
Major: Family & Consumers Science Ed
Minor: Nutrition
Michigan Professional Certificate, June 2013
Teaching Experience: Family & Consumers Ed Teacher, North East Independent School District, San Antonio, TX August 2007 – June 2013
Family & Consumers Ed Teacher, Pennsbury School District, Fairless Hills, PA August 2002 – June 2006

Kathleen Weitzel

Fifth Grade, Bemis Elementary School
Educational Background: B.A., Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, December 2003
Major: Elementary Ed
Minors: Math, Science, Social Studies
M.A., Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, October 200
Major: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Michigan Provisional Renewal Certificate, July 2013
Teaching Experience: Fifth Grade Teacher, Collier Public School District, Naples, FL August 2004 – June 2013
Guest Teacher, Akron School District, Akron, OH January 2004 – June 2004