AAPS Celebration of Partners and Volunteers
Partner and Volunteer Highlights
Stories of Impact
In January, we asked AAPS staff to share their stories of how Partners and Volunteers have made a difference for their students and schools.
The response was overwhelming.
The following slides share these stories, with staff recognizing and thanking AAPS partners, volunteers, and donors for the work they do to support our students every day.
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Jazz Parks
Superintendent
Nancy Shore
Director, Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement
Jenna Bacolor
Executive Director
Community Division
Thank you to our Event Sponsor!
Founded in 1963, the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) is considered a savings account for the community, with proceeds from funds distributed to support nonprofits in Washtenaw County through grants and students through scholarships. The foundation connects people, charitable causes and permanent capital for community impact.��At the heart of AAACF is Prioritizing Community, a core value that grounds and guides their values of Pursuing Equity, Earning Trust, Leveraging Knowledge and Embracing Collaboration.
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Partner Highlights
Partner Highlight:�Peace Neighborhood Center
Peace Neighborhood Center is an incredible resource for students across AAPS, providing after-school meals, tutoring support, holiday gifts, and so much more.
Their generosity and dedication make a meaningful impact on students and families.
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Partner Highlight:
Peace Neighborhood Center
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“Raven’s heart is SO big and she exudes care for students and families. Her presence perks up our kiddos and she is able to inspire greatness in students.”
Raven Vawters�Youth Programs Director
Peace Neighborhood Center�
“When Mackenzie arrives, the students light up and are so excited that she is here! She makes such a difference in the lives of our students and I greatly appreciate her dedication!”
Stephan Hogan, Principal �Abbot Elementary School
Mackenzie Grissom�Youth Program Manager
Peace Neighborhood Center�
Partner Highlight:�Pioneer High School Trailblazers
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“Lawton students form a deep and trusting connection with a Trailblazer they can look up to who is happy to see them everyday.”
Principal, Lawton Elementary
Partner Highlight: �Veterans of Foreign Wars
The Ann Arbor Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsors a Voice of Democracy contest, where students can submit audio essays for scholarships.
They also accept blanket donations from the Naptime Ninja Club at Pioneer High School.
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Partner Highlight: �The Ecology Center
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"A multi-year collaboration with the Ecology Center's education team has enabled new Zero Waste/circular economy learning opportunities for 2nd and 7th graders during their annual Environmental Education Program field trip."
Coert Ambrosino, Teacher�AAPS Environmental Education
Partner Highlight: �AAPS Shelter Partners AlphaHouse, SafeHouse, SOS, Ozone House, Mission
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“For our families facing homelessness, having the support of their community advocates to help strengthen the relationship and communication with their child's school and district can be very impactful.”
Alicia Maylone�Social Worker and McKinney-Vento Liaison
Partner Highlight:
Community High PTO
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“Our PTO at CHS ensures we are able to do so many important things for students.
From support for field trips to help coordinating school-wide events, the PTO helps our students feel welcome, included, and a part of our school.”
Joslyn Hunscher-Young, Teacher�Community High School
Partner Highlight: �City of Ann Arbor Planners and Community Engagement Commission
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"During our megacities unit in 7th grade, we were visited by city planners from Ann Arbor city government. It was a really fun day that made our learning real for our students."
Jake Engels, Teacher�Scarlett Middle School
Partner Highlight: University of Michigan Black Student Union
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"The University of Michigan’s Black Student Union teamed up with Slauson Middle School to launch a mentorship program aimed at building positive relationships between college students and middle schoolers.
This initiative offers valuable mentorship from relatable role models, empowering both middle schoolers and college students while fostering leadership skills and community ties."
Vivian Lee, Science Lead Teacher�Slauson Middle School
Partner Highlight: �The Gordon Group Agency
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"On Parent Involvement Day, families, staff, and students came together for meaningful moments kicking off the day with hospitality that reminded everyone ‘you belong here’.
Kelly and the GGA team are always there for Huron– you name it, they show up. Their ongoing generosity strengthens our school in ways big and small."
Ché Carter, Principal�Huron High School
Principal �Ché Carter
Partner Highlight: �Ann Arbor District Library (AADL)
In 2024, AADL Archives partnered with AAPS Social Studies to bring local history to life through school history investigations and professional development. Their work included digitized archives and a powerful film screening that sparked meaningful reflection.
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The AADL collaborates with Huron High School to publish and distribute the bilingual Ñ! magazine.
The AADL provides FREE field trips to 2nd graders and makes sure every student gets their own library card.
Partner Highlight:
KLA and the Michigan Space Grant Consortium
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“Grants from these partners allowed us to bring the magic of robotics, drones, and engineering into the lives of underrepresented minorities and young women who may have never considered STEM as a path for their future.”
Cynthia Heraud, Project Lead the Way/Robotics Coach�Forsythe Middle School
Partner Highlight: �King Elementary PTO
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“The PTO’s mini-grants provide invaluable support to our teachers, helping them access the resources they need to inspire and educate. One exciting project funded by the PTO is a Storywalk, which will allow students to enjoy reading and outdoor exploration at the same time. “
Katie Burrill, Librarian, �King Elementary
Partner Highlight:
Packard Health
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“We have students with little to no access to health care. Packard Health addresses the health care situation, and provide the transportation, interpreter services and other resources so issues can be resolved quickly and students can return to school, ready to learn.”
Kristin Mahler, School Nurse�Skyline High School
Partner Highlight:
Ann Arbor Public Schools Education Fund Grant (AAACF)
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"The grant brought Carousel Acres to our school, allowing our families to experience live animals. This experience will not only enrich our students' learning but also create meaningful opportunities for families to engage within our school community."
Desiree Cross, Lead Teacher�Westerman Preschool
Partner Highlight: �Girls Group
Girls Group empowers hundreds of AAPS students with mentorship, mental health support, college and career readiness, and more.
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"Their leadership, sensitivity, thoughtfulness, and dedication to connecting with our students exemplify the spirit of care that makes our community strong."
Bianca Humphries, Counselor�Scarlett Middle School
Partner Highlight: �U of M School for Environment & Sustainability (SEAS)
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"We are nearing the end of an 18-month strategic project with a cohort of master's students, focused on strategic planning for the Freeman Environmental Education Center.
They have helped lay out next steps for site and programmatic enhancements, in service of expanded environmental and sustainability learning opportunities for AAPS students."
Coert Ambrosino, Lead Teacher �Environmental Education
Partner Highlight:
Washtenaw County Conservation District
Multiple Ann Arbor Public Schools have transformed their outdoor spaces into vibrant, eco-friendly learning environments with the help of the Conservation District.
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“Through their School & Community Habitat Grant program, many schools have benefitted, including Tappan and our 5 new rain gardens!”
�Sarah Frantom, Teacher�Tappan Middle School
Partner Highlight:
Zingerman’s Community of Businesses
Zingerman's supports AAPS students through:
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Partner Highlight: Corner Health
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“Riley Annear [pictured right] and Corner Health has provided weekly SMART Recovery for our students since the 22 - 23 school year.
Over the past three years, SMART Recovery has helped support dozens of students and helped connect them with additional health related resources at Corner Health.”
Jacinta Nafziger, Counselor and District Department Chair�Skyline High School and Ann Arbor Public Schools
Partner Highlight:
Digital Wellness Peer to Peer Course with U-M
A collaboration between the U-M Marsal School of Education, School of Information and School of Social Work pairs six graders from AAPS Middle Schools with U-M students to give our students tools to enhance digital wellness.
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"It went amazing! I can focus more in class without being like 'I have to check my phone' every five minutes."
Scarlett 6th Grader
Partner Highlight:
William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan
Director Paul Erickson and the Clements Library staff have been essential partners in supporting history work within AAPS, coordinating a summer institute, presenting at professional development, and hosting Huron IB students.
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“Students were able to engage with primary sources in an real-world context, doing the work of real historians.”
Joslyn Hunscher-Young, Teacher
Community High School
Partner Highlight: �U-M Graham Sustainability Scholars Program
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"Cohorts of Graham Scholars have provided meaningful contributions to projects at the Freeman EE Center, including developing a business model for Freeman's educational nursery program and supporting the development of wayfinding and interpretive signage to improve the student experience and community access in Freeman's natural areas."
Coert Ambrosino, Lead Teacher�AAPS Environmental Education
Partner Highlight:
Jimmy Johns, Shake Shack, Sweetgreen and Luca Pastry
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“HUGE Thank you to these restaurants for being partners with the counseling office for our annual Teacher Appreciation Lunch that we provide for the staff. These businesses gave over $1,500 of food for our hardworking staff.”
Emily Mashal, Counselor�Huron High School
Partner Highlight: �Meemic Insurance and Gene Butman Ford
Meemic Insurance and Gene Butman Ford donated a 2022 F-150, materials and parts for Huron High School’s Auto Lab, giving students hands-on experience with a modern vehicle.
“The students are happy to gain knowledge getting the F-150 into a state of repair so it will be able to function as a tow vehicle for marketing purposes and aid with other SLOs.”
Vincent Snyder, CTE Auto Teacher �Huron High School
Partner Highlight: �Song Family Fund (AAACF)
"With contributions from the Song Family Fund, we have been able to buy items for students in need, purchase calming bins for every classroom at King, purchase materials for special education use, and more!”
Lindsey Birrell, School Social Worker�King Elementary School
Partner Highlight: �Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor
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“Support from Kiwanis has made it possible for Forsythe to take an all-female field trip to the Challenger Learning Center at SC4”
Cynthia Heraud, Project Lead the Way/Robotics Coach �Forsythe Middle School
"Kiwanis has helped our families by providing vouchers for clothing, housing goods and furniture. Kiwanis has also provided us with a brand new washer to complete our laundry room.”
Chelsea Knight, School Social Worker�Clague Middle School
Partner Highlight:
Ann Arbor Academic Games
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"Ann Arbor Academic Games has teams at multiple AAPS schools. Collectively students are learning advanced math concepts, social studies and English. The high school students host a free camp to bring Academic Games to more students in AAPS."
Brittany Sayles, Assistant Principal�A2 STEAM K-8 School
Partner Highlight:
The Knight Foundation for Environmental Journalism at MSU
With support from the Knight Foundation, Skyline Post journalists Ashley Han and Olivia Watters (’26) investigated the Skyline wetlands and shared their work at MSU. A second grant now supports their new collaboration with Michigan Botany to document restoration efforts.
"This grant gave our students support to pursue an important local story as we branched out into print newspapers. We would not be where we are now, without their support and inspiration."
Annie Blais, ELA Teacher & Director of The Skyline Post �Skyline High School
Partner Highlight:
Madeleine Thompson Humanities Grant (AAPS)
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“Without this grant, students would not be able to enjoy world class museums, like the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Toledo Museum of Arts.
“Without this grant, students would not be able to enjoy world class museums, like the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Toledo Museum of Arts.
Aimee Grant, Humanities Department Head�Huron High School
Partner Highlight: Thurston Girl Scouts
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“Girls Scouts has taught my daughter independence, self-confidence, and a strong sense of responsibility and pride.”�
Thurston Parent
“Girl Scouts is a unique opportunity to try new things and grow in a safe environment where the girls get to choose what their top priorities are.”
Thurston Girl Scouts Leader
Partner Highlight: �Friends of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Libraries
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"Friends of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Libraries directly supports all of our school library programs through providing volunteer services, raising money, advocating for our libraries, and continuing efforts to build communities around our outstanding programs."
Rachel Goldberg, Elem Library Srvs Dept Chair, Librarian �Wines Elementary School
Partner Highlight:
Edge Autonomy
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"Edge provides backpacks with school supplies for the Carpenter community and they adopt multiple families for our annual Winter Giving, each December.”
Terra Webster, Assistant Principal�Carpenter Elementary School
Partner Highlight:
Washtenaw My Brother’s Keeper �(WMBK)
Washtenaw My Brother’s Keeper provides mentorship and support to boys at Scarlett Middle School. Special thanks to the leadership of Jamall Bufford and DeShawn Leeth* for their unwavering commitment.
*We honor the legacy of DeShawn Leeth who passed away April 4th, 2025
"The positive impact of this program is profound, providing invaluable representation and guidance to students who may otherwise lack these resources. Scarlett Middle School is truly grateful for this partnership, which plays a vital role in shaping the future of some of our most at-promise students. "
Madeline Micou, Counselor
Scarlett Middle School
Partner Highlight: Washtenaw County Parks, Scio Township Parks, Kensington Metropark, U-M, City of Ann Arbor, & private landholders.
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"We are very grateful to the many local entities that we partner with to provide access to incredible local settings for AAPS students to engage in experiential, environmental education programming”
Coert Ambrosino, Lead Teacher�AAPS Environmental Education
Partner Highlight: �Food Gatherers
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"2025 marks the fifth year of our partnership between Huron High School and Food Gatherers. Each year, we expand both in size and in our ability to serve students and families in our community.
Special appreciation to LeRonica Roberts for her unwavering commitment to our mission."
Emily Mashal, Counselor �Huron High School
Food Gatherers helps schools create food pantries, including one at Huron High School.
Partner Highlight:
Community Mental Health & the U-M Eisenberg Family Depression Center
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Mural in the Reset Room at Pioneer
These partners “provide invaluable training and resources that result in mental health awareness and help-seeking for all students at Pioneer.
That has included a Reset Room staffed by students enrolled in the Peer Facilitating Lab.
Students learn lifelong management skills that make them better able to engage in all life activities while freeing staff to perform other functions when possible.”
Suzanne Biermann, Speech Language Pathologist �& P2P Co-Sponsor �Pioneer High School
Partner Highlight: �Ann Arbor Farm & Garden
Since 2019, generous grants from Ann Arbor Farm & Garden have helped transform an unused space at Community High into a thriving garden for learning and giving back.
Students help write grants and play a key role in growing the vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
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“I enjoy learning ecology and botany through the garden. Spending time outside enriches my learning.”
Student�Community High School
Partner Highlight:
Ann Arbor Camera Club
The Ann Arbor Camera Club has generously supported Community High School’s Film Photography program by donating camera equipment, ensuring accessibility for all students.
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“The intergenerational exchange has been uplifting to see. The students have gotten to see and experience community connection by having dialogue with experienced photographers.”
Hannah Crabtree, Art Teacher �Community High School
Partner Highlight: A2 Zero
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“People from A2Zero have played an awesome role in helping us plan a climate justice expo for later this spring! Looking forward to this event coming together for our 7th graders this year!”
Jake Engels, Teacher
Scarlett Middle School
University of Michigan Partners
America Reads
American Women’s Medical Association
Center for Educational Outreach
Peer to Peer Digital Wellness Course
Ed Psych 356
Elementary Engineering Explorations
ELI 390 - Community Engaged Learning in ESL Teaching Contexts
En Nuestra Lengua
Ginsberg Center
LSA Honors College
K-grams
Marshall School of Education
Michigan Athletics
Michigan Community Scholars Program (MCSP)
MOVESCI 425 - Physical Activity & Ped Disabilities
Mu Epsilon Delta Tutors
Project Community
Project Healthy Schools
Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools (RAHS)
Ross School of Business
Spanish Language Internship Program (SLIP)
U-M ASIRI
U-M Black Student Union
U-M Depression Center
U-M MStars
U-M Museum of Art
U-M Natural History Museum
U-M SEAS
U-M Robotics Institute
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AAPS Community Partners
826 Michigan
Advance Ypsi
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Ann Arbor Art Center
Ann Arbor Community Center
Ann Arbor District Library
Ann Arbor Electrical JATC
Ann Arbor Hands on Museum/Leslie Science Center
Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop
Ann Arbor Rotary
Ann Arbor SPARK
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Ann Arbor Thrift Shop
Ann Arbor YMCA
Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Regional Chamber
Argus Farm Stop
Atomic Object
Avalon Housing
Bank Michigan
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AAPS Community Partners
City of Ann Arbor
College Mentors for Kids
Comerica Bank
Community Action Network
DCU Next Generation
Duo Security
Family Learning Institute
First Merchants Bank
Foster Grandparents
Friends in Deed
Girls Group
KLA
Lake Michigan Credit Union
Main Street Area Association
May Mobility
Michigan Power Rodding
Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union
MJRF Foundation
My Future Fund
Packard Health
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AAPS Community Partners
Peace Neighborhood Center
Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Sartorius
Smithgroup
Student Advocacy Center Check and Connect Program
The Pulpo Group
Underground Printing
University Musical Society
Wacker
Washtenaw County Health Department
WISD
Women of Tomorrow
Zingermans
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Volunteer
Highlights
Volunteer Highlight:
Krista Johnson and Allison Jeter
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“King School Library parent volunteers, like Krista Johnson and Allison Jeter, make a tremendous impact on our school community! By dedicating just a few hours each week . . . they help create a welcoming and organized space for our students. Their support ensures that the library runs smoothly, providing students with access to the resources they need for learning and exploration.”
Katie Burrill, Librarian
King Elementary School
Librarian Katie Burrill
Volunteer Highlight:�AAPS Environmental Education Program Volunteer Naturalists
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"We have an incredible cohort of 25 active volunteer naturalists who support small-group outdoor learning experiences during EE field trips for AAPS students!
We estimate their volunteerism at more than 2,000 hours per school year.”
Coert Ambrosino, Lead Teacher �AAPS Environmental Education
Volunteer Highlight: �Dr. John Palladino
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"Dr. Palladino is a professor at the College of Education at EMU who has been volunteering at Clague for the past two years with his therapy dogs, Kevin and Twix. Dr. Palladino visits our 8th grade Math Support class and also comes to visit a specific student to help with emotional regulation and anxiety on a regular basis. The students benefit greatly from these interactions and support."
Geoffrey Anderson, Teacher
Clague Middle School
Volunteer Highlight:�Patrick Regan, Liam Blackwell,
& Henry Woolard
Pioneer Juniors Patrick, Liam, and Henry created a math club to support elementary students struggling in math.
Patrick, Liam and Henry volunteer weekly at Lawton Elementary to share their love of math with young learners.
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"The connections they have made are magical! My students ask me every day, ‘Are the high school math helpers coming today?’”
Karen Gerhart, Teacher
Lawton Elementary School
Volunteer Highlight:�Sarmad Mera
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“Sarmad was an America Reads tutor for third grade students at Dicken. He worked closely with Mrs. Lauren York, the Literacy Coach at Dicken, and became a skilled reading tutor in a short amount of time.
Students were excited to work with him as they practiced important reading skills with short books and passages.”
Avery Hubbard, Teacher
Dicken Elementary School
Volunteer Highlight: Bob West
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“Bob has spent endless hours mentoring Mock Trial students and teaching them about the law, taking nine teams to the national tournament over the course of his tenure with Community High School. In addition to sharpening their cross examination skills and helping them improve their statements, Bob also bakes or brings delicious meals for the hard-working team, and always has a good story.”
Chloe Root, Teacher and Mock Trial Coach
Community High School
Volunteer Highlight: Judy Estes
For over ten years, Judy, a retired nurse, has been a dedicated and invaluable part of the Abbot Kindergarten classroom. Her kindness and willingness to assist both students and teachers make a lasting impact every day.
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“Judy enables me to do fun things with the kiddos that I wouldn't be able to do on my own. This year she has helped us make applesauce, plant bulbs, make crafts, read stories, work on handwriting, and countless other things. I am so grateful that she has chosen to help me for so long!”
Gina Maksimchuk, Kindergarten Teacher
Abbot Elementary School
For three semesters, Siddarth has been a dedicated and compassionate tutor at Logan through the America Reads program. His patience and positivity have helped students grow to be independent learners. As he prepares to graduate from the University of Michigan, we celebrate his impact and know he has a bright future ahead!
Volunteer Highlight: Siddarth Kaushik
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“Siddarth is a favorite among the students because he is helpful, kind, caring, and radiates positivity. Siddarth is an exceptional tutor.”
Hillary Wooley, Building Literacy Coach
Logan Elementary School
Volunteer Highlight: Jasmine Isaac
As a Community Engagement Specialist with the City of Ann Arbor, Jasmine developed and taught the Youth Civic and Community Engagement course, inspiring high school students to explore local issues.
“...Students learned about our community, thought critically about complex problems, and engaged thoughtfully in forums and other community events.
Students loved the course, and several said it helped them figure out new career possibilities or consider new ideas of what to study at the post-secondary level.”
Joslyn Hunscher-Young, Teacher
Community High School
Volunteer Highlight: Rob Dobrusin
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“Rob shows up every week and has gone out of his way to support one of my students both academically and socially. My student is relatively quiet and wasn't always a willing participant when Rob came to visit. As the year has gone along, my student is excited when Rob volunteers and is willing to work and talk with Rob during his visits.
This may not seem like a big deal, but it is extremely impactful for this particular student.”
Michael Cramer, Teacher
Burns Park Elementary School
Volunteer Highlight: Alison Etter
“Alison is a huge support to the Eberwhite community. She is present at events and throughout the building whenever support is needed.
She is a huge advocate for the amazing staff at Eberwhite. Alison is continuously organizing and planning opportunities to recognize the work that teachers are doing each and every day which directly impacts our students.”
Michelle Hubbard, Principal
Eberwhite Elementary School
Volunteer Highlight:�Julia Kwan
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"Julia spends an hour every week shelving books in our busy elementary school library at King. She is always punctual, helpful, and ready to assist with my Young Five students whenever needed.
Thank you, Julia!"
Katie Burrill, Librarian
King Elementary School
Volunteer Highlight: Leo Shedden
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"Mr. Leo is a true inspiration for our students. He works with a 4th grade student once a week and comes prepared with activities that our student would love, asks how he can best support our student and is up to work on any challenge with him.
Leo makes math and science incredibly engaging to our student through game based play and is happy to adapt on the fly."
Kelsey Friend, Building Math Coach
Abbot Elementary School
Volunteer Highlight: Keith Trotter
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“The impact Mr. Trotter has on our students, especially our kindergarten friends, is profound.
The children absolutely adore him; they flock to him during lunch, eager to share their stories and experiences. His ability to connect with them not only fosters a sense of safety and comfort but also contributes significantly to their overall school experience.
The warmth he exudes is a critical ingredient in making lunchtime a joyful and enjoyable occasion for all.”
Jamar Humphrey, Principal
Bryant Elementary School
Volunteer Highlight: Trudie Goff
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“Trudie comes every week to help students in my class with reading. She uses our word study curriculum and gives these students extra practice with their phonics skills. The students work one-on-one with her. The students that work with her are making amazing progress.”
Kristin Whitcomb, Teacher
Lawton Elementary School
Volunteer Highlight: Angie Wolney
For over a decade, Angie has been a constant presence at Wines, enriching the school through art, outdoor beautification, and hands-on learning experiences. From organizing Art Night to working with students to transforming school grounds into vibrant, engaging learning spaces, her creativity and dedication have left a lasting impact.
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“The amount of time Angie has spent on these projects over the years is incalculable. Wines has a beautiful exterior that seems to get better each year. Angie is nearly 100% responsible for this!”
David DeYoung, Principal
Wines Elementary
Volunteer Highlight:�Bridget Gruber
Bridget Gruber
Volunteer at Eberwhite Elementary School
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“Bridget has been involved for many years at Eberwhite and has been a lead for our compost program. She spends time at school weekly during lunch helping our students participate in the compost program so they fully understand the impact that they can have on the environment. Bridget is a constant support at Eberwhite.”
Michelle Hubbard, Principal
Eberwhite Elementary School
Volunteer Highlight: Paloma Contreras Zuñiga
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“Ms. Contreras has come to present to our year 1 Diploma Program Spanish classes at Huron for the past few years. She is a doctoral student in Anthropology from the University of Michigan and she presents to our students about her doctoral research related to water insecurity in Mexico. Every year the students learn all about the issue and are fascinated by her discussion of her work in genetic anthropology.”
Sarah Wroblewski, Spanish Teacher
Huron High School
Volunteer Highlight: Kaiden Ellis
“Kaiden has been an inspiring presence at Bryant since he started volunteering as a student at Pioneer High School. He has carried his commitment to our students into his college years, and is adored by all. Whether supporting students academically or emotionally, Kaiden’s impact is deeply felt and truly appreciated.”
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“Kaiden Ellis is not just a volunteer; he is a role model and a beacon of positivity for our students. His contributions extend beyond the classroom, as he embodies the spirit of community service and leadership.”
Jamar Humphrey, Principal
Bryant Elementary School
Volunteer Highlight: Paul Bryant
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"Mr. Bryant, an accounting partner at Plante Moran, has completed virtual and in person presentations with my accounting classes. He has taken the time to speak with individual students who are interested in a career in accounting, and hosted a field trip for my accounting students at the Ann Arbor location of Plante Moran. We are very thankful for his wisdom and guidance."
Melissa Gordon, Teacher
Huron High School
Volunteer Highlight: AJ Elhossian
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"Every time Mr. AJ volunteers, he warmly greets students and invites them to read with him, providing helpful feedback and encouragement, and supporting students in a book club by creating meaningful reading groups and opportunities for discussion.
Mr. AJ's strong relationship with students has really benefited our classroom community."
Kaitlyn McGinn, Teacher
Pattengill Elementary School
Volunteer Highlight: Tracey Stevenson
Tracey created the Sisters Teaching Young Ladies Excellence (STYLE) mentorship program for girls 8th to 12th grade. She is dedicated to ensuring they learn life skills, better study skills and time management strategies for developing themselves as they grow.
“Mrs. Stevenson…is truly invested in students, not only as a Pioneer Principal but a Non-profit Mentor and Math tutor on the weekends.”
Monifa Henry, Office Professional
Pioneer High School
AAPS Strategic Partnerships Volunteers
Sophia Abiodun
Omar Afifi
Aminah Ahmad
Megan Ahrens
Abey Alex
Armaan Amiri
Emily Ammerman
Priya Andra
Said Angeles
Ejike Anusiem
Laikyn Arndt
Sandra Attisha
Gabriella Avitia
Alexia Balboa
Lynn Baldwin
Enrique Baranda
Allison Barrett
Melena Barth
Emma Beard
Kai Bennett
Sloane Bennett
Zoë Bishop
Jenna Bogdanov
Gabrielle Bolitho
Ananya Bommineni
Bailey Bonde
Alexander Bortfeld
Tatem Bottrell
Lynn Bower
Matthew Boylan
Leland Branco
Paige Brown
Isabel Bruce
Sofia Buziashvili
Jocelyn Cabrera
Eva Calles
Alyssa Calloway
Collin Cannaert
Elise Case
Madysen Casey
Melanie Castaneda
Isabella Charfoos
Alicia Chen
Priscilla Chiangong
Claire Choi
Cecilia Chung
Isabella Cimmino
Grace Cleary
Jordyn Coury
Nicholas Cramer
Helen Daw
Ella Dempsey
Hannah Deng
Dominick Diaz
Bella DiFiori
Robert Dobrusin
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AAPS Strategic Partnerships Volunteers
Sophia Abiodun
Omar Afifi
Aminah Ahmad
Megan Ahrens
Abey Alex
Armaan Amiri
Emily Ammerman
Priya Andra
Said Angeles
Ejike Anusiem
Laikyn Arndt
Sandra Attisha
Gabriella Avitia
Alexia Balboa
Lynn Baldwin
Enrique Baranda
Allison Barrett
Melena Barth
Emma Beard
Kai Bennett
Sloane Bennett
Zoë Bishop
Jenna Bogdanov
Gabrielle Bolitho
Ananya Bommineni
Bailey Bonde
Alexander Bortfeld
Tatem Bottrell
Lynn Bower
Matthew Boylan
Leland Branco
Paige Brown
Isabel Bruce
Sofia Buziashvili
Jocelyn Cabrera
Eva Calles
Alyssa Calloway
Collin Cannaert
Elise Case
Madysen Casey
Melanie Castaneda
Isabella Charfoos
Alicia Chen
Priscilla Chiangong
Claire Choi
Cecilia Chung
Isabella Cimmino
Grace Cleary
Jordyn Coury
Nicholas Cramer
Helen Daw
Ella Dempsey
Hannah Deng
Dominick Diaz
Bella DiFiori
Robert Dobrusin
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AAPS Strategic Partnerships Volunteers
Maria Donlin
Kimberly Duran Montoya
Stephanie Dutan
Alex Edwards
Jim Egerdal
Camryn Eisner
AJ Elhossiani
Isabel Enriquez
Lily Fangman
KG Foley
Darshannie Francis Drackett
Angel Francisco
Katherine Freimuth
Abigail Frushour
Jordan Fu
Ashlyn Garber
Lola Garcia
Gabby Gavulic
Shijun Ge
Lila Geromin
Laureen Gibson
Flynn Goel
Trudie Goff
Raphael Gold
Sofia Golubic
Lea Gould
Ali Grendel
Brooke Grosshtern
Lea Gruen
Kayla Haddad
Collin Hale
Heather Hale
Marissa Halley
Kyra Han
Sophie Harris
Julia Heller
Amya Hentschel
Chailyn Horta
Cameron Howard
Laura Hurlburt
Jacqueline Huynh
Serin Hwang
Isabella Isern
Danny Jakubowski
Wanyu Jiang
Eliza Jimenez
Micah Johnson
Savannah Jomaa
Pooja Kapoor
Ralph Katz
Siddharth Kaushik
Amna Khan
Jeoung Sun Kim
Maren Knutson
Christiane Konkle
74
AAPS Strategic Partnerships Volunteers
Zachary Kowalski
Amanda Kramer
Coy Krommenhoek
Jeff Kugel
Makenzie Kulczycki
Julia Kwan
Olivia LaCommare
Julie Lam
Ella Lamkin
Claire LaVigne
Kaiya Leismer
Lauren Lier
Dorothy Lin
Andrew Linkenhoker
Bo Fei Lu
Yin Hsin Lu
Pierce Marczak
Josh Marx
Linda McCormick
Milo Meade
Leo Mekic
Zoe Meltz
Natalie Merkin
Hannah Mesiha
Madison Minerick
Amelia Mitchell
Mckenna Murray
Rutaja Nadgauda
Yumena Nagai
Saloni Nanua
Amrita Nayak
Ashley Nguyen
Natalie Nieman
Kathleen Nolan
Caroline Nowik
Chelsea Ohaka
Ava P
Manruchi Padda
Erin Page
Aashka Patel
Hueichun Peng
Olivia Perry
Isabelle Phelps
Emily Quinteros
Kamron Raiszadeh
Agnes Reading
Niyah Reeves
Madeline Rosenblum
Benjamin Russel
Taryn Ryan
Isabella Salti
Christine Samida
Ashley Sanchez
Fatima Sarmoum
Alexa Scarlett
Elizabeth Schaar
75
AAPS Strategic Partnerships Volunteers
Isabella Schlosser
Kate Schwab
Ryan Seal
Analise Segarra
Naya Seligson
Sydney Shaevitz
Shaun Sharma
Summit Shaw
Leo Shedden
Gage Shepherd
Michiko Shimokawa
Jasmeher Singh
Fumiko Son
Isabel Strausr
Sydney Sturino
Jinghan Sun
Adeline Taber
Olivia Texidor
Jeana Travis
Avery Tury
Kristina Uribe
Samara Valdez
Tara VanBuskirk
Ava Venzon
Halie Warnack
Catherine Weir
Jack Welsh
Makayla Whitsell
Jackson Wilmer
Arielle Wittenberg
Isabella Wong
Avery Woodard
Eric Xing
Deeya Yadapadithaya
Aniyah Yoder
Huan Zhang
Xiaoxue Zhang
Benjamin Zheng
Angela Zhu
Megan Zoltowski
76
AAPS Career and Tech Ed (CTE) Advisory Board Members
Abby Olitzky
Abe Jacobs
Agustina Fragner
Amy Jo Balzer
Andrea Salemi
Andy Dresselhouse
Ann Bogits
Barb Ericson
Birol Guldal
Bob Bennett
Carter Malcolm
Charlie Koenn
Cindy Sullivan
Cole Bendnarski
Cyndi Millns
Dayna Popkey
Derek Mehraban
Diane Calmeyn
Donna Doleman
Donnie Tye
Dr. Sanjib Chowdhury
Esha Biswas
Fernando Farfan
Frank Fejeran
Frank McVeigh
Frank Norton
Frank Turchan
Godfrey Aguwa
Harvey Berman
Jack Campbell
Jay Holland
Jennifer Cornell
Jenny Pritchett
Jimmie Baber
JoAnn Grantham
Joe Huczek
John Binder
John Birko
John Fingerle
John Lukavsky
Josh Horowitz
Joyce Hunter
Julianne Davies
Karen Eisley
Kelley Holcomb
Kelly Gordon
Kendall Stacy
Kevin Salley
Kimberely Kachadoorian
Kristin Gapske
Lavanya Gunasekaran
Lisa Austin
Lisa Dempsey
Lisa Dorwin
77
AAPS Career and Tech Ed (CTE) Advisory Board Members
Marilyn Kay Kapp
Marissa Demars
Mark Burns
Mark Gilbert
Martha Terry
Mary Jean Raab
Matt Lewis
Maureen Sloan
Melanie de Vries
Mike DeVries
Mike James
Monica Forward
Naji, Kahala
Nancy Cummins
Nicholas Nesmith
Paul Smith
Paul Swaney
Phil Davey
Ray Zawacki
Regina McClinton
Robert Calvachi
Robert Vogt
Ryan Lucchesi
Ryan McGee
Ryan Weber
Sara Nogle
Sarah Mason
Scott Broshar
Shadin Atiyeh, PhD
Shiri Vivek
Stephen Sparr
Steve DiGiuseppe
Steven Lucchesi
Stew Gordon
Taesook Lee
Todd Fisher
Tom Brady
Tom Covert
Tom Root
Wendy Pratt
William Stewart
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