From the Superintendent’s Desk

We continue to hire outstanding teachers at Stockbridge Community Schools.

As the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year is quickly approaching we would like to introduce to you new staff that have made a commitment to teaching in our district.

The following new staff have been hired:

Senior High

Hannah Reyes is a familiar face in our district and has been hired to serve as our Senior High Science Teacher. Hannah will be teaching Senior High Chemistry for us next fall.  Hannah has a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science from Michigan State University and a Master’s Degree from Antioch University in New England.

Rita Stricklin is our new Senior High English Teacher. Rita has recently held a position at the University of Akron (Ohio) teaching Composition.  Prior to Akron, Rita taught Secondary Reading and Composition in Bangor, Michigan. Rita has a Bachelor’s Degree in English Education and Africana Studies from Western Michigan University and a Master’s Degree in Literature.

Junior High 

Sonya Salinas is our new Junior High English Teacher.  Sonya has several years in education as a Secondary English instructor in both Michigan and Texas. Sonya has a Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Michigan University, a Master’s Degree from Aquinas College, and is currently working on her Doctorate Degree in Instructional Technology and Leadership.

Lana Clayton will be our new Junior High Science Teacher.  Lana will be teaching 7th-grade students in Life Sciences.  Lana has prior experience teaching elementary and middle school computer science. Lana has a Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Michigan University and is currently working on her Master’s Degree.

Heritage School

Amber Robidou will be teaching 5th grade at Heritage School.  Amber has several successful years of teaching experience in both Colorado and Montana as a Special Education Teacher. Amber has a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree both from Michigan State University in Elementary and Special Education.

Smith Elementary

Ashlee Muscato is a familiar face in the district as a lead teacher in early childhood education. Ashlee’s new position will include continuing as a lead teacher in early childhood education and will also serve as a PK-2 special education teacher at Smith Elementary.  Ashlee has a Bachelor’s Degree from Central Michigan University.

Megan Rainer has been asked to teach Kindergarten for us next year Megan has multiple years of teaching experience in Howell Public Schools as an Elementary Special Education Teacher.  Megan has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education from Eastern Michigan University.

We have a few more positions to fill and will be introducing any additional new hires next month. 

Looking forward to the next school year.

Karl Heidrich