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                                                                             RESPECTFUL - We show respect to each other, at all times
                                                                             INTERACT - We actively participate in classes by talking, chatting, and/or using our webcams
                                                                             DO OUR BEST - We always give our very best effort
                                                                             ENVIRONMENTALLY AWARE - We have a calm, quiet, and distraction-free space to work/school from

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ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: Students are expected to attend school at Uplift, daily.  Students have daily coursework and live lessons that require their attendance.  
Students should expect to spend 4-6 hours on their computer each day as a part of the total 6.5 hours. This screen time will include completing lessons, attending live sessions with teachers, completing work, etc.
If your student is ill, you must notify the school office of this illness.  Extended absences require documentation.  Unexcused student absences add-up.  Students who are absent may receive attendance concern communications.  Unexcused absences can result in truancy proceedings.  Please ensure you and your student are in constant communication with the school to avoid attendance concerns.

In compliance with MCL 380.1347a, Uplift encourages all students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of each school day.  They may use the flag located in their Orientation course if they don't have one at home.  Recitation is NOT compulsory for students.

Michigan Constitution of 1963, Section 1 of Article VII, “Religion, morality and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged.” 

RSC Section 10, “It is the natural, fundamental right of parents and legal guardians to determine and direct the care, teaching, and education of their children. The public schools of this state serve the needs of the pupils by cooperating with the pupil’s parents and legal guardians to develop the pupil’s intellectual capabilities and vocations skills in a safe and positive environment.”

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ELEMENTARY
NameRole on UMOS TeamStaff EmailNextiva Direct #
Allen, JenniferFamily Engagement Specialistjennifer.allen@uplift-mi.org(231) 354-7902
Anderson, BreInstruction (ELE Teacher - Grade 03)breanne.anderson@uplift-mi.org(989) 863-4553 
Baker, EmmaInstruction (Special Education Teacher - ELE 3-5)emma.baker@uplift-mi.org(248) 707-2712 
Barnes, VanessaInstruction (ELE Teacher - Grade 02)vanessa.barnes@uplift-mi.org(248) 237-3427
Boss, CatInstruction (ELE Teacher - Grade 04-06)catherine.boss@uplift-mi.org(810) 479-4041
Cox, AprilInstruction (Special Education Teacher - CoC all grades)april.cox@uplift-mi.org(231) 237-8085
Cramer, BrandiInstruction (ELE Teacher - Grade 03)brandi.cramer@uplift-mi.org(586) 842-3678
Crane, KatherineAcademic Supports (Reading Intervention Teacher - ELE)katherine.crane@uplift-mi.org(734) 356-6835
Fuller, TraceyAcademic Supports (Math Intervention Teacher - ELE)tracey.fuller@uplift-mi.org(586) 251-0418
Gillespie, JessicaInstruction (ELE Teacher - Grade 04-06)jessica.gillespie@uplift-mi.org(586) 371-9434
Hamilton, MeganInstruction (Special Education Teacher)megan.hamilton@uplift-mi.org(269) 292-2861
Huff, CeliaInstruction (ELE Teacher - Grade 01)celia.huff@uplift-mi.org(269) 292-2867
Lundberg, DaynaElementary Principal (Grades K-6)dayna.lundberg@uplift-mi.org(810) 360-2176
Matosz, KatieAcademic Supports (Reading Intervention Teacher - ELE)katherine.matosz@uplift-mi.org(269) 256-5022
Matthews, JeffInstruction (ELE Teacher - Grade 02)jefferson.matthews@uplift-mi.org(810) 360-2588
Sullivan, KaylaInstruction (ELE Teacher - Grade 04-06)kayla.sullivan@uplift-mi.org(313) 251-5795
Tanner, TaraInstruction (ELE Teacher - Grade 04-06)tara.tanner@uplift-mi.org(269) 292-2868
Terpstra, ErinElementary Lead Teacher and Testing Coordinatorerin.terpstra@uplift-mi.org(810) 360-2271
Wirtjes, JustineInstruction (ELE Teacher - Grade 04-06)justine.wirtjes@uplift-mi.org(810) 515-7540
Yon, HalleeCounseling (Counselor K-6th grade)hallee.yon@uplift-mi.org(269) 292-2858 x222

MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL
NameRole on UMOS TeamStaff EmailNextiva Direct #
Archibald, MelissaInstruction (Special Education Teacher - HS)melissa.archibald@uplift-mi.org(313) 293-7327  
Beattie, CarrieInstruction (Special Education Teacher - HS)carrie.beattie@uplift-mi.org(947) 219-5253
Bedford, SarahInstruction (HS/MS Art Teacher)sarah.bedford@uplift-mi.org(269) 292-2857
Bigelow, SandraCounseling (Counselor 7th-9th grade)sandra.bigelow@uplift-mi.org(269) 292-2866
Bushey, ErikaCounseling (HS At-Risk Specialist)erika.bushey@uplift-mi.org(517) 580-5389
Charvat, CrystalInstruction (HS Math Teacher)crystal.charvat@uplift-mi.org(313) 925-3359
Cook, AmyInstruction (HS Math Teacher)amy.cook@uplift-mi.org(231) 252-1413
DeCou, JonathanSecondary Principal (Grades 7-12)jonathan.decou@uplift-mi.org(810) 294-8014
Dever, WilliamInstruction (MS Social Studies Teacher)william.dever@uplift-mi.org(269) 292-2856
Gould, JeniferInstruction (HS Social Studies & German Teacher)jenifer.gould@uplift-mi.org(810) 360-2128
Hislop, JasonInstruction (HS Math Teacher)jason.hislop@uplift-mi.org(269) 292-2912
Impellizzeri, KatherineInstruction (HS ELA Teacher)katherine.impellizzeri@uplift-mi.org(947) 219-5278
Iwao, EmiAcademic Supports (Math Intervention Teacher - HS)emi.iwao@uplift-mi.org231-666-6931
Muszynski, JoelInstruction (HS French & ELA Teacher)joel.muszynski@uplift-mi.org(248) 377-8634
O'Brien, ShelbyInstruction (HS Spanish and ELL Teacher)shelby.obrien@uplift-mi.org(269) 292-2863
Richards, LaTonyaFamily Engagement Specialistlatonya.richards@uplift-mi.org(313) 474-2604
Sabella, AngelaInstruction (HS Social Studies)angela.sabella@uplift-mi.org(586) 690-6465
Scott, TiffanyFamily Engagement Specialisttiffany.scott@uplift-mi.org(313)925-3361
Shinaberry, AlysiaInstruction (HS ELA Teacher)alysia.shinaberry@uplift-mi.org(269) 292-2854
Simmonds, StefannieInstruction (HS/MS Phys Ed & Health Teacher)stefannie.simmonds@uplift-mi.org(810) 360-2370
Skaglin, AshleyInstruction (Special Education Teacher - MS)ashley.skaglin@uplift-mi.org(248) 609-9764
Stark, MaryInstruction (MS ELA Teacher)mary.stark@uplift-mi.org(810) 479-4036
Stark, MollyInstruction (HS Science Teacher)molly.stark@uplift-mi.org(586) 838-1851
Stroud, VanessaInstruction (Special Education Teacher - HS)vanessa.stroud@uplift-mi.org(231) 252-0835
Susi, AlannaCounseling (Counselor - 10th-12th grade)alanna.susi@uplift-mi.org(248)455-4140
Tobe, EdieInstruction (Special Education Teacher - MS)edie.peterson@uplift-mi.org(248) 243-6657
Uchendu, UcheSecondary Lead Teacheruche.uchendu@uplift-mi.org(810) 294-4803
Veal, DeannaAcademic Supports (Reading Intervention Teacher - MS)deanna.veal@uplift-mi.org(248) 306-9324

SUPPORT / RELATED SERVICES
NameRole on UMOS TeamStaff EmailNextiva Direct #
Boswell, CutiseRelated Services (School Social Work) - Special Educationcutise.boswell@uplift-mi.org(586) 842-3732
Fisher, AmandaFamily/Community Liaisonamanda.fisher@uplift-mi.org(810) 232-1422
Fournier, ColleenParaPro (Special Education CoC)colleen.fournier@uplift-mi.org(313) 925-3351
Gravelyn, LaurenRelated Services (Speech & Language Pathologist) - Special Educationlauren.gravelyn@uplift-mi.org(269) 292-2859
Hough, TenishaFamily/Community Liaisontenisha.hough@uplift-mi.org(248) 365-4258
Noel, MelissaRelated Services (School Psychologist) - Special Educationmelissa.noel@uplift-mi.org(586) 894-6006
Reeves, SarahRelated Services (School Social Worker) - Special Education sarah.reeves@uplift-mi.org(269) 292-2855
Stepney, ImaniRelated Services (Occupational Therapist) - Special Education imani.stepney@uplift-mi.org(313) 925-2967
Veldkamp, ChristaRelated Services (Speech & Language Pathologist) - Special Educationchrista.veldkamp@uplift-mi.org(586) 482-8056

DISTRICT / OFFICE 
NameRole on UMOS TeamStaff EmailNextiva Direct #
Bellefeuil, LindseySpecial Education Paraprofessionallindsey.bellefeuil@uplift-mi.org(810) 292-3049
Lowry, TonyaSuperintendenttonya.lowry@uplift-mi.org(810) 360-2319
Malone, VictoriaRegistrar - Officevictoria.malone@uplift-mi.org(313) 335-3218
Marcus, KelliChief Academic Officerkelli.marcus@uplift-mi.org(248) 455-4964
Mercado, YeseniaDirector of Enrollmentyesenia.mercado@uplift-mi.org(517) 507-0538
Pielin, ErinDirector of Special Educationerin.pielin@uplift-mi.org(810) 377-6336
Shehow, AshleyAdministrative Assistantashley.shehow@uplift-mi.org(313) 636-2520