MEET OUR TEAM
ADMINISTRATION
Mrs. Carissa Rusnak
School Leader
Email: carissa.rusnak@leonagroupmw.com
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Education
M.A.T - Oakland University
B.S. - Eastern Michigan University
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Certifications
School Administrator Certificate
Professional Teaching Certificate
Mrs. Carissa Rusnak is passionate about education and has practiced in the field since 2004. She received her undergraduate degree (Magna Cum Laude) at Eastern Michigan University and went on to earn her Master's Degree in Teaching Reading and Language Arts (Summa Cum Laude) from Oakland University in 2011. Mrs. Rusnak earned her K-12 Administrator's license in July of 2021, attending courses through the Michigan Department of Education.
Mrs. Rusnak has worked for The Leona Group since 2013 and has been a proud member of César Chávez Academy High School's educational team since 2015. Since 2004, Mrs. Rusnak has served in educational roles such as content teacher, Reading Specialist, and English as a Second Language teacher. In 2022, Mrs. Rusnak was elevated as CCAH's Assistant principal, supporting staff and students daily. Now as a school leader, she is determined to help students reach their career and college goals.
DEPARTMENT LEADS
Ms. Angelina Macon
Exceptional Students Lead
Email:angelina.macon@leonagroupmw.com
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STAFF DIRECTORY
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Office Assistant
Ms. Melissa Acuna
Main Office
Room:
Main Office
313-551-0611 ext:
250
Office Assistant
Ms. Lohany Avelar
Main Office
Room:
Main Office
313-551-0611 ext:
251
Geometry and Algebra 2 Teacher
Ms. Sophia Burleigh
Mathematics
Room:
201
313-551-0611 ext:
201
Substitute Teacher
Ms. Lexie Chapa
Principal's Office
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
School Social Worker
Mr. Jesus Cruz-Navarro
Principal's Office
Room:
207
313-551-0611 ext:
207
Exceptional Students Teacher
Mrs. Carrie Dassow
Exceptional Students
Room:
Resource Room
313-551-0611 ext:
150
World History Teacher
Ms. Maria Fiebing
Social Studies
Room:
W107
313-551-0611 ext:
107
Custodian
Mrs. Rosario Guerrero
Maintenance & Grounds
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Radio
English Teacher
Mr. Gregory Hartman
English
Room:
103
313-551-0611 ext:
103
Office Manager
Mrs. Aundrea Henderson
Main Office
Room:
Main Office
313-551-0611 ext:
253
Dean of Students
Mr. Jerrold Jackson
School Security & Discipline
Room:
Dean's & PBIS Office
313-551-0611 ext:
155
Earth Science Teacher
Ms. Jenna Livingston
Science
Room:
302
313-551-0611 ext:
302
College & Career Mentor
Ms. Isabella Mahuad
College & Career
Room:
W110
313-551-0611 ext:
110
Custodian
Mrs. Sonia Mercado-Barba
Maintenance & Grounds
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Radio
Building Substitute
Ms. Imani Nelson
Principal's Office
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
Anti-Bullying Liaison & 2028 GLM
Mr. Treval Parker
School Security & Discipline
Room:
206
313-551-0611 ext:
206
AP Calculus, Algebra 2 Honors, Precalculus Teacher
Dr. Clint Prong
Mathematics
Room:
304
313-551-0611 ext:
304
Physical Science & iDraw Teacher
Mr. Jessie Rivas
Science
Room:
305
313-551-0611 ext:
305
Community & Homeless Liaison
Ms. Ana Romo
Principal's Office
Room:
106
313-551-0611 ext:
106
College Advisor
Ms. Sandra Sanchez
College & Career
Room:
W110
313-551-0611 ext:
110
College & Career Mentor
Mr. Miguel Uribe
College & Career
Room:
W110
313-551-0611 ext:
110
Security & 2025 GLM
Mr. Michael Vazquez
School Security & Discipline
Room:
Office 109
313-551-0611 ext:
152
Drama Teacher
Mr. Joseph Zajaczkowski
Electives
Room:
W114
313-551-0611 ext:
114
Exceptional Students Parapro & Clerk
Ms. Luisafernanda Alvarez
Exceptional Students
Room:
Resource Room
313-551-0611 ext:
150
English Paraprofessional
Ms. Juanita Casias
English
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
Social Studies Teacher
Ms. Eva Coleman
Social Studies
Room:
W109
313-551-0611 ext:
109
Custodian
Mr. Michael Delgado
Maintenance & Grounds
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Radio
Algebra 1 Teacher
Ms. Adrianna Gallardo
Mathematics
Room:
Mod F
313-551-0611 ext:
125
Assistant School Leader
Ms. Linette Garza
Administration
Room:
AP's Office
313-551-0611 ext:
151
Instructional Coach
Mr. Agustin Guerrero-Flores
Administration
Room:
Principal's Office
313-551-0611 ext:
208
ML Paraprofessional
Ms. Hadley Hawks
Multilingual Learners
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
ML Coordinator & MLL Parapro
Ms. Nallely Hernandez-Cruces
Multilingual Learners
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
Paraprofessional
Mr. Cole James
English
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
US History Teacher
Mr. Ivan Macias-Romero
Social Studies
Room:
W108
313-551-0611 ext:
108
College Algebra
Mr. Ryan Mangulabnan
Mathematics
Room:
Mod D
313-551-0611 ext:
123
MLL Parapro
Ms. Stephanie Meza
Multilingual Learners
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
Paraprofessional
Mr. Alec Nemeth
Principal's Office
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
Custodian
Ms. Claudia Pentecost
Maintenance & Grounds
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
US History Teacher
Ms. Isabella Ramos
Social Studies
Room:
202
313-551-0611 ext:
202
Environmental Science Teacher
Mr. Daniel Robinson
Science
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
School Leader
Mrs. Carissa Rusnak
Administration
Room:
Principal's Office
313-551-0611 ext:
209
Economics Teacher
Mr. Jeremy Schmitzerle
Social Studies
Room:
Mod C
313-551-0611 ext:
122
Freshman Seminar Teacher
Ms. Renna Varano
English
Room:
100
313-551-0611 ext:
100
Exceptional Students Paraprofessional
Mr. Lonnie Williams
Exceptional Students
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
PBIS/MTSS Mentor & GLM
Ms. Barbara Zaragoza
School Security & Discipline
Room:
Dean's & PBIS Office
313-551-0611 ext:
154
Psychology Teacher
Ms. Claudia Alvarez
Electives
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
Comparative Govts & Latin American Revolutions Teacher
Mr. William Blaul
Electives
Room:
306
313-551-0611 ext:
306
Spanish Teacher
Ms. Natalia Chacin
Electives
Room:
203
313-551-0611 ext:
203
MLL Teacher
Mr. Justin Currie
Multilingual Learners
Room:
W113
313-551-0611 ext:
113
Custodian
Mrs. Norma Echeverria
Maintenance & Grounds
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
English 9, AP Seminar
& CAD Teacher
Mr. Robert Gardella
English
Room:
102
313-551-0611 ext:
102
PE & Health Teacher
Mr. Lawrence Greer
Science
Room:
PE / Health
313-551-0611 ext:
112
Creative Writing & Yearbook
Mr. Matthew Hanna
English
Room:
Mod E
313-551-0611 ext:
124
Food Service
Mr. Amir Henderson
Food Service
Room:
Kitchen
313-551-0611 ext:
155
Grade Level Mentor & Security
Mr. Anthony Hines
School Security & Discipline
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Radio
English 11 Teacher
Mrs. Cortney Kosmala
English
Room:
205
313-551-0611 ext:
205
Exceptional Students Lead
Ms. Angelina Macon
Exceptional Students
Room:
Resource Room
313-551-0611 ext:
150
Exceptional Students Parapro
Ms. Kelli Matchett-Moore
Exceptional Students
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
ML Paraprofessional
Ms. Jaynee Munoz-Rodriguez
Multilingual Learners
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
Earth Science Teacher
Ms. Katelyn Orr
Science
Room:
Mod A
313-551-0611 ext:
120
Algebra 2 Teacher
Ms. Candice Pillow
Mathematics
Room:
303
313-551-0611 ext:
303
Food Service
Ms. Alexandra Ramos-Ramos
Food Service
Room:
Kitchen
313-551-0611 ext:
156
Lunch Manager
Mrs. Janet Rodriguez
Food Service
Room:
Kitchen
313-551-0611 ext:
156
Art Teacher
Mr. Salvador Samano
Electives
Room:
Mod B
313-551-0611 ext:
121
English 11 & AP Teacher
Ms. Wesley Teel
English
Room:
104
313-551-0611 ext:
104
Driver & Food Service
Ms. Yolanda Vazquez
Food Service
Room:
Kitchen
313-551-0611 ext:
156
Government Teacher
Mr. Dennet Zeni
Social Studies
Room:
204
313-551-0611 ext:
204