WE HAVE P.R.I.D.E!
PRESENT - We come to class on time and ready to learn
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.”
For questions about courses, academic support, or absences - please contact your Advisor .
ELEMENTARY Name Role on UMOS Team Staff Email Nextiva Direct # Allen, Jennifer Family Engagement Specialist jennifer.allen@uplift-mi.org (231) 354-7902 Anderson, Bre Instruction (ELE Teacher - Grade 03) breanne.anderson@uplift-mi.org (989) 863-4553 Baker, Emma Instruction (Special Education Teacher - ELE 3-5) emma.baker@uplift-mi.org (248) 707-2712 Barnes, Vanessa Instruction (ELE Teacher - Grade 02) vanessa.barnes@uplift-mi.org (248) 237-3427 Boss, Cat Instruction (ELE Teacher - Grade 04-06) catherine.boss@uplift-mi.org (810) 479-4041 Cox, April Instruction (Special Education Teacher - CoC all grades) april.cox@uplift-mi.org (231) 237-8085 Cramer, Brandi Instruction (ELE Teacher - Grade 03) brandi.cramer@uplift-mi.org (586) 842-3678 Crane, Katherine Academic Supports (Reading Intervention Teacher - ELE) katherine.crane@uplift-mi.org (734) 356-6835 Fuller, Tracey Academic Supports (Math Intervention Teacher - ELE) tracey.fuller@uplift-mi.org (586) 251-0418 Gillespie, Jessica Instruction (ELE Teacher - Grade 04-06) jessica.gillespie@uplift-mi.org (586) 371-9434 Hamilton, Megan Instruction (Special Education Teacher) megan.hamilton@uplift-mi.org (269) 292-2861 Huff, Celia Instruction (ELE Teacher - Grade 01) celia.huff@uplift-mi.org (269) 292-2867 Lundberg, Dayna Elementary Principal (Grades K-6) dayna.lundberg@uplift-mi.org (810) 360-2176 Matosz, Katie Academic Supports (Reading Intervention Teacher - ELE) katherine.matosz@uplift-mi.org (269) 256-5022 Matthews, Jeff Instruction (ELE Teacher - Grade 02) jefferson.matthews@uplift-mi.org (810) 360-2588 Sullivan, Kayla Instruction (ELE Teacher - Grade 04-06) kayla.sullivan@uplift-mi.org (313) 251-5795 Tanner, Tara Instruction (ELE Teacher - Grade 04-06) tara.tanner@uplift-mi.org (269) 292-2868 Terpstra, Erin Elementary Lead Teacher and Testing Coordinator erin.terpstra@uplift-mi.org (810) 360-2271 Wirtjes, Justine Instruction (ELE Teacher - Grade 04-06) justine.wirtjes@uplift-mi.org (810) 515-7540 Yon, Hallee Counseling (Counselor K-6th grade) hallee.yon@uplift-mi.org (269) 292-2858 x222
MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL Name Role on UMOS Team Staff Email Nextiva Direct # Archibald, Melissa Instruction (Special Education Teacher - HS) melissa.archibald@uplift-mi.org (313) 293-7327 Beattie, Carrie Instruction (Special Education Teacher - HS) carrie.beattie@uplift-mi.org (947) 219-5253 Bedford, Sarah Instruction (HS/MS Art Teacher) sarah.bedford@uplift-mi.org (269) 292-2857 Bigelow, Sandra Counseling (Counselor 7th-9th grade) sandra.bigelow@uplift-mi.org (269) 292-2866 Bushey, Erika Counseling (HS At-Risk Specialist) erika.bushey@uplift-mi.org (517) 580-5389 Charvat, Crystal Instruction (HS Math Teacher) crystal.charvat@uplift-mi.org (313) 925-3359 Cook, Amy Instruction (HS Math Teacher) amy.cook@uplift-mi.org (231) 252-1413 DeCou, Jonathan Secondary Principal (Grades 7-12) jonathan.decou@uplift-mi.org (810) 294-8014 Dever, William Instruction (MS Social Studies Teacher) william.dever@uplift-mi.org (269) 292-2856 Gould, Jenifer Instruction (HS Social Studies & German Teacher) jenifer.gould@uplift-mi.org (810) 360-2128 Hislop, Jason Instruction (HS Math Teacher) jason.hislop@uplift-mi.org (269) 292-2912 Impellizzeri, Katherine Instruction (HS ELA Teacher) katherine.impellizzeri@uplift-mi.org (947) 219-5278 Iwao, Emi Academic Supports (Math Intervention Teacher - HS) emi.iwao@uplift-mi.org 231-666-6931 Muszynski, Joel Instruction (HS French & ELA Teacher) joel.muszynski@uplift-mi.org (248) 377-8634 O'Brien, Shelby Instruction (HS Spanish and ELL Teacher) shelby.obrien@uplift-mi.org (269) 292-2863 Richards, LaTonya Family Engagement Specialist latonya.richards@uplift-mi.org (313) 474-2604 Sabella, Angela Instruction (HS Social Studies) angela.sabella@uplift-mi.org (586) 690-6465 Scott, Tiffany Family Engagement Specialist tiffany.scott@uplift-mi.org (313)925-3361 Shinaberry, Alysia Instruction (HS ELA Teacher) alysia.shinaberry@uplift-mi.org (269) 292-2854 Simmonds, Stefannie Instruction (HS/MS Phys Ed & Health Teacher) stefannie.simmonds@uplift-mi.org (810) 360-2370 Skaglin, Ashley Instruction (Special Education Teacher - MS) ashley.skaglin@uplift-mi.org (248) 609-9764 Stark, Mary Instruction (MS ELA Teacher) mary.stark@uplift-mi.org (810) 479-4036 Stark, Molly Instruction (HS Science Teacher) molly.stark@uplift-mi.org (586) 838-1851 Stroud, Vanessa Instruction (Special Education Teacher - HS) vanessa.stroud@uplift-mi.org (231) 252-0835 Susi, Alanna Counseling (Counselor - 10th-12th grade) alanna.susi@uplift-mi.org (248)455-4140 Tobe, Edie Instruction (Special Education Teacher - MS) edie.peterson@uplift-mi.org (248) 243-6657 Uchendu, Uche Secondary Lead Teacher uche.uchendu@uplift-mi.org (810) 294-4803 Veal, Deanna Academic Supports (Reading Intervention Teacher - MS) deanna.veal@uplift-mi.org (248) 306-9324
SUPPORT / RELATED SERVICES Name Role on UMOS Team Staff Email Nextiva Direct # Boswell, Cutise Related Services (School Social Work) - Special Education cutise.boswell@uplift-mi.org (586) 842-3732 Fisher, Amanda Family/Community Liaison amanda.fisher@uplift-mi.org (810) 232-1422 Fournier, Colleen ParaPro (Special Education CoC) colleen.fournier@uplift-mi.org (313) 925-3351 Gravelyn, Lauren Related Services (Speech & Language Pathologist) - Special Education lauren.gravelyn@uplift-mi.org (269) 292-2859 Hough, Tenisha Family/Community Liaison tenisha.hough@uplift-mi.org (248) 365-4258 Noel, Melissa Related Services (School Psychologist) - Special Education melissa.noel@uplift-mi.org (586) 894-6006 Reeves, Sarah Related Services (School Social Worker) - Special Education sarah.reeves@uplift-mi.org (269) 292-2855 Stepney, Imani Related Services (Occupational Therapist) - Special Education imani.stepney@uplift-mi.org (313) 925-2967 Veldkamp, Christa Related Services (Speech & Language Pathologist) - Special Education christa.veldkamp@uplift-mi.org (586) 482-8056
DISTRICT / OFFICE Name Role on UMOS Team Staff Email Nextiva Direct # Bellefeuil, Lindsey Special Education Paraprofessional lindsey.bellefeuil@uplift-mi.org (810) 292-3049 Lowry, Tonya Superintendent tonya.lowry@uplift-mi.org (810) 360-2319 Malone, Victoria Registrar - Office victoria.malone@uplift-mi.org (313) 335-3218 Marcus, Kelli Chief Academic Officer kelli.marcus@uplift-mi.org (248) 455-4964 Mercado, Yesenia Director of Enrollment yesenia.mercado@uplift-mi.org (517) 507-0538 Pielin, Erin Director of Special Education erin.pielin@uplift-mi.org (810) 377-6336 Shehow, Ashley Administrative Assistant ashley.shehow@uplift-mi.org (313) 636-2520
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