It’s hard to measure the gratitude we, as parents, feel for the hard work teachers do in our kids’ classrooms every single day. No matter what, they support our kids and help them achieve their highest potential.
That’s why it’s so wonderful to know that the Macomb County Association of School Administrators and the Macomb Association of Curriculum Administrators have long recognized the exceptional work of educators in Macomb County.
On April 20, 2023, some very special teachers across Macomb County become 2023 Macomb County Outstanding Teachers of the Year. This is an annual event that has taken place for 37 years.
“The positive impact teachers have in the lives of our students is demonstrated every day through their standards-based lessons and the nurturing environment they create for all students. They truly make a difference,” says Dr. Alesia Flye, Chief Academic Officer for the Macomb Intermediate School District.
More than 60 Macomb County educators receive this high distinction. Among this group, three teachers receive special recognition for the work they do.
Tiffany Saigh from Rainbow Elementary of Clintondale Schools, Kathleen Campau from Richmond Middle School at Richmond Schools, and Shawn Moore from the Math/Science and Technology Center at Warren Consolidated Schools are recognized for their dedication and positive impact — and all were nominated by the principal or director of their respective schools.
- As the lead fifth grade teacher in the Clintondale Schools district, Tiffany Saigh organizes multiple events and efforts including an after-school empowerment program for girls. She champions social-emotional learning so that all students can “learn at their highest level.”
- Coach for the FIRST Lego Robotics team, an active member of the school improvement team and a frequent presenter at state-level educational conferences, Kathleen Campau also runs after-school academic programs to support middle school football players and Spanish and Japanese language classes.
- His caring approach to helping students succeed in the midst of COVID losses is just one of the reasons Shawn Moore, who teaches AP calculus and functions, statistics and trigonometry (FST) at MMSTC, is recognized this year. Moore has several leadership roles including planning for new textbooks, data review, assistance with PSAT, MSTEP and AP testing, as well as leading the school’s Ecology Club and organizing travel logistics for the robotics team.
A group of outstanding teachers
“We want to congratulate these educators who have devoted their lives to making a positive difference. We are very fortunate to have dedicated and caring teachers throughout Macomb County and we thank all our educators for making a significant contribution to the profession,” says Michael DeVault, Superintendent for the Macomb Intermediate School District.
Here is the full list of Macomb County Outstanding Teachers of the Year 2023:
Anchor Bay Schools
Angela Matthews
Paula VanHeusden
Jennifer Dixon
Armada Schools
Marcia Monnette
Andrea Seaton
Joshua Bobek
Center Line Schools
Natasha Woodruff
Chanel Maloney
Jennifer Haugh
Chippewa Valley Schools
AngeLee Conrad
Brian Bickers
Katherine McPharlin
Clintondale Schools
Tiffany Saigh
Suzanne Woda
Yelena Yurko
Eastpointe Schools
Nancy Buccilli
Katie Belemonti
Fitzgerald Schools
Jessica Strye-Percy
Kathryn Cafagna
Kelly Weingust
Fraser Schools
Elizabeth Schmidt
Wendy Murray
Leesa Wright
Lake Shore Schools
Julie Pillars
Neal Gillich
John Daly
Lakeview Schools
Sean Kueppers
Christina Ventimiglia
L’Anse Creuse Schools
Jodi Rodgers
Leslee Siefert
Chandler Missig
Macomb ISD
Kelly Mero
Amanda Hayes
Jason Wasielewski
Mount Clemens Schools
Amphone Xamountry-Bodnar
Michelle Kirkland
Daniela Richard
New Haven Schools
Kari Hart
Richmond Schools
Nicole George
Kathleen Campau
Leah Guzek
Romeo Schools
Jodi Stremersch
Troy Bartlett
Stephany Harbison
Roseville Schools
Karen DeMers
Evan Leuenberger
Dan Chesher
South Lake Schools
Kara Dorda
Louiselle Kowalski
Beth Welles
Utica Schools
Karen Franks
Rachel Adams
Lisa Grunewald
Van Dyke Schools
Erin Mareel
John Lonsway
Dawn Hill
Warren Consolidated Schools
Michelle Clarke
Matthew Mutschler
Shawn Moore
Warren Woods Schools
Courtney Joondeph
Jennifer Astfalk
Eric Martin
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