Spotlight on Teachers 














 

 

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District Awards

All elementary schools, middle school, and high school are
 North Central Association accredited

All buildings are Energy Star rated (electric & gas). 
1st District in Michigan to have this EPA rating.

All reading & math MEAP scores at/above state average
(grades 4, 7, 11)

Outstanding High School Teacher of the Year
Tina Weller (RHS Science Teacher) 2009 & 2010
Jeffrey Weller (RHS Science Teacher) 2008
Kathy Ebrahimi (RHS Physics Teacher) 2007
Joanna Secco (RHS Math Teacher) 2006
Kelly MacGregor (RHS Science Teacher) 2005
Kathy Kane (Music Director) 2004

Outstanding Middle School Teacher of the Year
Denise Trudell (Wilson Social Studies) 2010
Michael White (Wilson Science Teacher) 2009
Mary Cahalan (Wilson Language Arts Teacher) 2008
Denise Trudell (Wilson Social Studies Teacher) 2007
Andy Savva (Wilson Special Education Teacher) 2006
Martha Laviolette (Wilson Language Arts Teacher) 2005 & 2004

Outstanding Elementary School Teacher of the Year
Ericka Rhodehouse (Washington 5th Grade Teacher) 2007
Karla Miller (McKinley Special Education Teacher) 2006
Gerald Fivecoat (Monroe 6th Grade Teacher) 2004
Mary Karoub (Garfield 4th Grade Teacher) 2003

Rookie Teacher of the Year
Jenna Waters (Wilson Special Education Teacher) 2010
Julie Lilienthal (McKinley 1st Grade Teacher) 2009
Elissa Cumiskey (RHS Marketing Teacher) 2008
Adrianne Grech (RHS Special Education Teacher) 2007
Charla Lobb (Wilson Social Studies Teacher) 2006
Sarah Struthers (Taft 3rd Grade Teacher) 2005
Laura Callender (RHS Math Teacher) 2004

Support Employee of the Year
Bob Moritz (District Carpenter/Painter) 2010
Jason Simpson (District Network Technician) 2009
Bernie Bowers (District Chief Mechanical Engineer) 2008
Jan LaVictoire (RHS LMC/Tech Dept. Secretary) 2007
Deanna Hibbler (Wilson Secretary) 2006
Connie Wehner (RHS Network Technician) 2005
Georgine Martin (Washington Secretary) 2004

Outstanding Ancillary Professional
Diane Paul (District Attendance Officer) 2010
Sandy White (District Head Bookkeeper) 2009
Stacey Thomas (District Tech. Dept. Software Specialist) 2008
Melissa Mohlman (District Social Worker) 2007
Marci Heulitt (The Lincoln Center's Social Worker) 2006
George Purdu (Wilson Librarian) 2005
Ellen Keys (RHS & Taft Social Worker) 2004

Wayne County Administrator of the Year
Mary McFarlane (Roosevelt High School) 2010
Christine Mathews (Taft Elementary School) 2009

Wayne County Special Education Leader of the Year
Dr. Carla Harting - 2007

Wayne County High School Teacher of the Year
Tina Weller (RHS Science Teacher) 2010
Jeffrey Weller (RHS Science Teacher) 2008
Kathy Ebrahimi (RHS Physics Teacher) 2007
Joanna Secco (RHS Math Teacher) 2006
Kathy Kane (Music Director) 2004
Bob Johnson (Science Teacher) 1998

Wayne County Middle School Teacher of the Year
Denise Trudell (WMS Social Studies Teacher) 2010
Michael White (WMS Science Teacher) 2009
Mary Cahalan (WMS Science Teacher) 2008

Wayne County Elementary School Teacher of the Year
Mary Karoub (Garfield 4th Grade Teacher) 2003

Wayne County Support Staff of the Year
Connie Wehner - 2005

Wayne County Ancillary Professional Staff Member of the Year
George Purdu - 2005

Wayne County Media Leadership Award
Annette Haley - 2005

Wayne County Farm Bureau - Distinguished Agriscience Teacher of the Year
Bob Johnson - 2007
Bob Johnson - 2004

Math Award
Joanna Secco (RHS Math Teacher) 2004

Michigan State Tenure Commission
Dr. Patricia Cole - 2009

Michigan Science Teachers Association - Teacher of the Year
Jeff Weller (RHS Science Teacher) 2009 - Finalist

Michigan Science Teachers Association - Administrator of the Year
Mary McFarlane (RHS Principal) 2009 - Finalist

Michigan Earth Science Teacher of the Year
Tina Weller (RHS Science Teacher)  - 2009

Michigan Horticulture Teacher of the Year
Bob Johnson - 2003

National Agriscience Teacher Award
Liz Tomac - 2008

National Math/Science Teacher Award for Michigan
Timothy Graham - 2008

Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching
Timothy Graham (RHS Science Teacher) - 2007

Outstanding Leadership in Media Integration
Annette Haley (RHS Librarian) 2005

MAME (Michigan Association for Media in Education) Educator of the Year
Annette Haley (RHS Librarian) - MAME Journal 2008
Jeff Trudell (District Technology Director) 2006
Warren Baker (RHS newspaper/language arts teacher) 2003

MAME (Michigan Association for Media in Education) Librarian of the Year
Annette Haley (RHS Librarian) - 2009

MAME - Roger Ashley Freedom to Read Award
Annette Haley (RHS Librarian) - 2010

MAME - Award for Promotion of Library Media
Annette Haley (RHS Librarian) - 2008

MAME - Award for Outstanding use of Library Media Resources
Warren Baker - 2003

Regional Coaches of the Year
Football - Ron Adams - 2008 & 2009
Cheerleading - Elissa Cumiskey - 2005 & 2006 & 2009
Tennis - Pat Haley - 2007 & 2008
Area 23 Special Olympics - Maggie Gibson - 2007
Area 23 Special Olympics - Steve Sauve - 2006
Volleyball - Colleen Minor - 2006
Basketball - Dave Cramton - 2003 & 2005

Michigan High School Athletic Association High School Hockey Coach of the Year
Mike Quint - 2008

Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame
Rod Baker - 2009
Gene Skidmore - 2008
Hank Chlebek - 2006

MASB (Michigan Association of School Boards) Educational Excellence Award
Elementary teacher leaders 2003

MI Association of School Psychologists Presidents' Exceptional Services Award
Linda Maier - 2008

MI Association of Media Education's Administrator of the Year
Jeff Trudell - 2006

National Top 50 Band Directors - U.S.A.
Mark D'Angelo - 2009

Presidential Inaugural Parade
Wyandotte Marching Chiefs - January 20, 2009

Crystal Apple Award - Economics Education
Denise Knapp - 2008

Sam's Club Teacher of the Year
Colleen Graney - 2008
Dianne Klaes - 2005

MEAP Merit Scholarships
Roosevelt HS received 3rd highest number of scholarships in the Mega League
(26 school districts)

Best Truancy Prevention Program in Wayne County
Diane Paul, Attendance Officer - 2009

Trenton Civic Commission Award
JoBrighton Bakery - Community Service Award - 2010

Wyandotte Rotary Teachers of the Year
Mark D'Angelo - 2010
Ron Adams - 2009
Bob Johnson - 2007

Wyandotte Beautification Award
Roosevelt High School  2007

City, State and National Awards & Appearances
RHS Agriscience/Horticulture program - National Award - 2010
RHS A cappella choir - PBS (2010)
Wyandotte Academy Youth Choir (WAYC) - Carnegie Hall (2003)
RHS Choir - Germany - 2002
Wilson School - Discovery Channel - 8th grade solar/renewable energy - 2008
RHS Math Dept. Program
Sears Special Education Co-Teaching

Publications
Alana Paluszewski, RHS Adm. Asst - MI History Journal - Nov./Dec. 2009
Meline Scheidel, Wash. Med. Tech. - Jack & Jill (nat'l child's mag.) - May/June 2009
Meline Scheidel, Wash. Med. Tech. - School Canoe & A Dream Come True (Ultimate Outdoors Magazine) - March, 2007
Alana Paluszewski, RHS Adm. Asst - Shooting Star:  The Amazing Life of Ann Marston - Bio of the Year - recognized by the National Book Expo & ForeWord Magazine - 2008
Kathy Kane, RHS/WMS Music Dir - Choral Director Magazine - 2008
RHS Staff - Time Magazine (rigorous standards for graduation) - 2006
Annette Haley, RHS Media Spec. - MAE professional journal, "Media Spectrum" - 2002
 

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