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
Search by name, title, role, department
Office Assistant
Ms. Melissa Acuna
Main Office
Room:
Main Office
313-551-0611 ext:
250
ML Parapro
Ms. Claudia Alvarez
Multilingual Learners
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
English 9 & Creative Writing Teacher
Mr. Nicholas Baldwin
English
Room:
101
313-551-0611 ext:
101
Geometry and Algebra 2 Teacher
Ms. Sophia Burleigh
Mathematics
Room:
201
313-551-0611 ext:
201
Custodian
Mr. Angel Caraballo
Maintenance & Grounds
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Radio
Spanish Teacher
Ms. Natalia Chacin
Electives
Room:
203
313-551-0611 ext:
203
Science Teacher
Ms. Fanta Coulibaly
Science
Room:
Mod A
313-551-0611 ext:
120
Exceptional Students Teacher
Mrs. Carrie Dassow
Exceptional Students
Room:
210
313-551-0611 ext:
210
Custodian
Mrs. Norma Echeverria
Maintenance & Grounds
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
MLL Parapro
Mrs. Elisabeth Garcia
Multilingual Learners
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
Assistant School Leader
Ms. Linette Garza
Administration
Room:
AP's Office
313-551-0611 ext:
157
Custodian
Mrs. Rosario Guerrero
Maintenance & Grounds
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Radio
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:
AP's Offie
313-551-0611 ext:
156
Wellness Manager & Administrative Assistant
Ms. Viridiana Lopez
Principal's Office
Room:
Wellness Office
313-551-0611 ext:
221
College & Career Mentor
Ms. Isabella Mahuad
College & Career
Room:
College Office
313-551-0611 ext:
150
Exceptional Students Parapro
Ms. Kelli Matchett-Moore
Exceptional Students
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
MLL Parapro
Ms. Stephanie Meza
Multilingual Learners
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
Teacher Mentor & 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
Algebra 2 and Precalculus Teacher
Dr. Clint Prong
Mathematics
Room:
304
313-551-0611 ext:
304
Food Service
Ms. Alexandra Ramos-Ramos
Food Service
Room:
Kitchen
313-551-0611 ext:
155
Community & Homeless Liaison
Ms. Ana Romo
Principal's Office
Room:
106
313-551-0611 ext:
106
School Leader
Mrs. Carissa Rusnak
Administration
Room:
Principal's Office
313-551-0611 ext:
209
Economics Teacher
Mr. Jeremy Schmitzerle
Social Studies
Room:
306
313-551-0611 ext:
306
Math Teacher
Mr. Lonnie Williams
Mathematics
Room:
W111
313-551-0611 ext:
111
Drama Teacher
Mr. Joseph Zajaczkowski
Electives
Room:
W114
313-551-0611 ext:
114
ML Parapro
Ms. Nayeli Amoles
Multilingual Learners
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
Comparative Govts & Latin American Revolutions Teacher
Mr. William Blaul
Electives
Room:
303
313-551-0611 ext:
303
Maintenance Manager
Mr. David Camacho
Maintenance & Grounds
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
Exceptional Students Parapro
Mrs. Elizabeth Cardona
Exceptional Students
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
English 9 Teacher
Ms. Lexie Chapa
English
Room:
Mod E
313-551-0611 ext:
124
Custodian
Mr. Michael Delgado
Maintenance & Grounds
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Radio
World History Teacher
Ms. Maria Fiebing
Social Studies
Room:
104
313-551-0611 ext:
104
English 9, AP English
& CAD Teacher
Mr. Robert Gardella
English
Room:
102
313-551-0611 ext:
102
Personal Finance Teacher
Ms. Judith Gonzalez
Mathematics
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
Data Coach & Technology Coordinator
Mr. Agustin Guerrero-Flores
Administration
Room:
Tech Office
313-551-0611 ext:
222
ML Coordinator & MLL Parapro
Ms. Nallely Hernandez-Cruces
Multilingual Learners
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
English 11 Teacher
Mrs. Cortney Kosmala
English
Room:
205
313-551-0611 ext:
205
US History Teacher
Mr. Ivan Macias-Romero
Social Studies
Room:
Mod C
313-551-0611 ext:
122
Math Paraprofessional
Mr. Ryan Mangulabnan
Mathematics
Room:
Rotate
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
MLL Paraprofessional
Ms. Ana Camila Mendez-Burgos
Multilingual Learners
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Radio
Exceptional Students Teacher
Ms. Savanna Mowl
Exceptional Students
Room:
210
313-551-0611 ext:
210
Earth Science Teacher
Ms. Katelyn Orr
Science
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
ESL Teacher
Ms. Laurie Perrin
Multilingual Learners
Room:
W113
313-551-0611 ext:
113
Social Worker
Ms. Carmen Ramos
Principal's Office
Room:
206
313-551-0611 ext:
206
Physical Science & iDraw Teacher
Mr. Jessie Rivas
Science
Room:
305
313-551-0611 ext:
305
Office Assistant
Ms. Sulma Rubio
Main Office
Room:
Main Office
313-551-0611 ext:
252
Art Teacher
Mr. Salvador Samano
Electives
Room:
105
313-551-0611 ext:
105
Driver & Food Service
Ms. Yolanda Vazquez
Food Service
Room:
Kitchen
313-551-0611 ext:
155
Exceptional Students Teacher
Ms. Mirakle Williams
Exceptional Students
Room:
210
313-551-0611 ext:
210
PBIS/MTSS Mentor
Ms. Barbara Zaragoza
School Security & Discipline
Room:
PBIS Office
313-551-0611 ext:
151
Exceptional Students Parapro & Clerk
Ms. Luisafernanda Alvarez
Exceptional Students
Room:
210
313-551-0611 ext:
210
Office Assistant
Ms. Lohany Avelar
Main Office
Room:
Main Office
313-551-0611 ext:
251
Special Ed. Teacher
Ms. Andrea Burgos
Exceptional Students
Room:
210
313-551-0611 ext:
210
Social Work Support
Mr. Christopher Camacho
Principal's Office
Room:
206
313-551-0611 ext:
206
English Parapro
Ms. Juanita Casias
English
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
Social Studies Teacher
Ms. Eva Coleman
Social Studies
Room:
Mod B
313-551-0611 ext:
121
MLL Teacher
Mr. Justin Currie
Multilingual Learners
Room:
300
313-551-0611 ext:
300
English 12 Teacher
Mr. Daniel Desmond
English
Room:
Media Center
313-551-0611 ext:
220
Algebra 1 Teacher
Ms. Adrianna Gallardo
Mathematics
Room:
Mod F
313-551-0611 ext:
125
Physical Science and Chemistry Teacher
Mr. Jeffrey Gowman
Science
Room:
300
313-551-0611 ext:
300
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
Earth Science Teacher
Ms. Jenna Livingston
Science
Room:
301
313-551-0611 ext:
301
Exceptional Students Lead
Ms. Angelina Macon
Exceptional Students
Room:
210
313-551-0611 ext:
210
Pre-Algebra & Forensic Science
Mr. Michael Martinez
Mathematics
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
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 & 2024 GLM
Mr. Treval Parker
School Security & Discipline
Room:
206
313-551-0611 ext:
216
English 10 & AP English Teacher
Ms. Angelica Piovesana
English
Room:
103
313-551-0611 ext:
103
US History Teacher
Ms. Isabella Ramos
Social Studies
Room:
202
313-551-0611 ext:
202
Lunch Manager
Mrs. Janet Rodriguez
Food Service
Room:
Kitchen
313-551-0611 ext:
155
Instructional Coach
Mrs. Jenna Ruby
Administration
Room:
Principal's Office
313-551-0611 ext:
208
College Advisor
Ms. Sandra Sanchez
College & Career
Room:
Collegiate Office
313-551-0611 ext:
150
Security & 2025 GLM
Mr. Michael Vazquez
School Security & Discipline
Room:
Office 109
313-551-0611 ext:
152
