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ADMINISTRATION

Mrs. Carissa Rusnak

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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.

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DEPARTMENT LEADS

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Mr. Rob Gardella

English Lead

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Dr. Clint Prong

Mathematics Lead

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Mr. Dennet Zeni

Social Studies Lead

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Mr. Jessie Rivas

Science Lead

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Ms. Angelina Macon

Exceptional Students Lead

Email:angelina.macon@leonagroupmw.com

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STAFF DIRECTORY

Search by name, title, role, department

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Office Assistant

Ms. Melissa Acuna

Main Office

Room:

Main Office

313-551-0611 ext:

250

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Office Assistant

Ms. Lohany Avelar

Main Office

Room:

Main Office

313-551-0611 ext:

251

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Geometry and Algebra 2 Teacher

Ms. Sophia Burleigh

Mathematics

Room:

201

313-551-0611 ext:

201

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Substitute Teacher

Ms. Lexie Chapa

Principal's Office

Room:

Rotates

313-551-0611 ext:

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School Social Worker

Mr. Jesus Cruz-Navarro

Room:

313-551-0611 ext:

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Exceptional Students Teacher

Mrs. Carrie Dassow

Exceptional Students

Room:

Resource Room

313-551-0611 ext:

150

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World History Teacher

Ms. Maria Fiebing

Social Studies

Room:

W107

313-551-0611 ext:

107

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ML teacher

Ms. Kryzia Garza

Electives

Room:

300

313-551-0611 ext:

300

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Custodian

Mrs. Rosario Guerrero

Maintenance & Grounds

Room:

Rotates

313-551-0611 ext:

Radio

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English Teacher

Mr. Gregory Hartman

English

Room:

313-551-0611 ext:

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Office Manager

Mrs. Aundrea Henderson

Main Office

Room:

Main Office

313-551-0611 ext:

253

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Dean of Students

Mr. Jerrold Jackson

School Security & Discipline

Room:

Dean's & PBIS Office

313-551-0611 ext:

155

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Earth Science Teacher

Ms. Jenna Livingston

Science

Room:

302

313-551-0611 ext:

302

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College & Career Mentor

Ms. Isabella Mahuad

College & Career

Room:

W110

313-551-0611 ext:

110

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Custodian

Mrs. Sonia Mercado-Barba

Maintenance & Grounds

Room:

Rotates

313-551-0611 ext:

Radio

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ML Paraprofessional

Ms. Jaynee Munoz-Rodriguez

Multilingual Learners

Room:

Rotates

313-551-0611 ext:

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Earth Science Teacher

Ms. Katelyn Orr

Science

Room:

Mod A

313-551-0611 ext:

120

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Algebra 2 Teacher

Ms. Candice Pillow

Mathematics

Room:

303

313-551-0611 ext:

303

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Food Service

Ms. Alexandra Ramos-Ramos

Food Service

Room:

Kitchen

313-551-0611 ext:

156

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Lunch Manager

Mrs. Janet Rodriguez

Food Service

Room:

Kitchen

313-551-0611 ext:

156

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School Leader

Mrs. Carissa Rusnak

Administration

Room:

Principal's Office

313-551-0611 ext:

209

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Economics Teacher

Mr. Jeremy Schmitzerle

Social Studies

Room:

Mod C

313-551-0611 ext:

122

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Freshman Seminar Teacher

Ms. Renna Varano

English

Room:

100

313-551-0611 ext:

100

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Exceptional Students Paraprofessional

Mr. Lonnie Williams

Exceptional Students

Room:

Rotates

313-551-0611 ext:

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PBIS/MTSS Mentor & GLM

Ms. Barbara Zaragoza

School Security & Discipline

Room:

Dean's & PBIS Office

313-551-0611 ext:

154

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Exceptional Students Parapro & Clerk

Ms. Luisafernanda Alvarez

Exceptional Students

Room:

Resource Room

313-551-0611 ext:

150

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English 9

Ms. Sarah Baughman

English

Room:

101

313-551-0611 ext:

101

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English Paraprofessional

Ms. Juanita Casias

English

Room:

Rotates

313-551-0611 ext:

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Social Studies Teacher

Ms. Eva Coleman

Social Studies

Room:

W109

313-551-0611 ext:

109

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Biology Teacher

Mrs. Wilma Cuevas

Science

Room:

301

313-551-0611 ext:

301

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Custodian

Mr. Michael Delgado

Maintenance & Grounds

Room:

Rotates

313-551-0611 ext:

Radio

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Algebra 1 Teacher

Ms. Adrianna Gallardo

Mathematics

Room:

Mod F

313-551-0611 ext:

125

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Assistant School Leader

Ms. Linette Garza

Administration

Room:

AP's Office

313-551-0611 ext:

151

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Instructional Coach

Mr. Agustin Guerrero-Flores

Administration

Room:

Principal's Office

313-551-0611 ext:

208

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ML Paraprofessional

Ms. Hadley Hawks

Multilingual Learners

Room:

Rotates

313-551-0611 ext:

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ML Coordinator & MLL Parapro

Ms. Nallely Hernandez-Cruces

Multilingual Learners

Room:

Rotates

313-551-0611 ext:

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Paraprofessional

Mr. Cole James

English

Room:

Rotates

313-551-0611 ext:

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US History Teacher

Mr. Ivan Macias-Romero

Social Studies

Room:

W108

313-551-0611 ext:

108

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College Algebra

Mr. Ryan Mangulabnan

Mathematics

Room:

Mod D

313-551-0611 ext:

123

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MLL Parapro

Ms. Stephanie Meza

Multilingual Learners

Room:

Rotates

313-551-0611 ext:

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Building Substitute

Ms. Imani Nelson

Principal's Office

Room:

Rotates

313-551-0611 ext:

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Anti-Bullying Liaison & 2028 GLM

Mr. Treval Parker

School Security & Discipline

Room:

206

313-551-0611 ext:

206

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AP Calculus, Algebra 2 Honors, Precalculus Teacher

Dr. Clint Prong

Mathematics

Room:

304

313-551-0611 ext:

304

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Physical Science & iDraw Teacher

Mr. Jessie Rivas

Science

Room:

305

313-551-0611 ext:

305

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Community & Homeless Liaison

Ms. Ana Romo

Principal's Office

Room:

106

313-551-0611 ext:

106

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Art Teacher

Mr. Salvador Samano

Electives

Room:

Mod B

313-551-0611 ext:

121

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English 11 & AP Teacher

Ms. Wesley Teel

English

Room:

104

313-551-0611 ext:

104

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Driver & Food Service

Ms. Yolanda Vazquez

Food Service

Room:

Kitchen

313-551-0611 ext:

156

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Mandarin Teacher

Ms. Meng Xu

Electives

Room:

W112

313-551-0611 ext:

112

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Government Teacher

Mr. Dennet Zeni

Social Studies

Room:

204

313-551-0611 ext:

204

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Psychology Teacher

Ms. Claudia Alvarez

Electives

Room:

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313-551-0611 ext:

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Comparative Govts & Latin American Revolutions Teacher

Mr. William Blaul

Electives

Room:

306

313-551-0611 ext:

306

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Spanish Teacher

Ms. Natalia Chacin

Electives

Room:

203

313-551-0611 ext:

203

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Math Teacher

Ms. Fanta Coulibaly

Science

Room:

W111

313-551-0611 ext:

111

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MLL Teacher

Mr. Justin Currie

Multilingual Learners

Room:

W113

313-551-0611 ext:

113

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Custodian

Mrs. Norma Echeverria

Maintenance & Grounds

Room:

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313-551-0611 ext:

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English 9, AP Seminar
& CAD Teacher

Mr. Robert Gardella

English

Room:

102

313-551-0611 ext:

102

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PE & Health Teacher

Mr. Lawrence Greer

Room:

313-551-0611 ext:

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Creative Writing & Yearbook

Mr. Matthew Hanna

English

Room:

Mod E

313-551-0611 ext:

124

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Food Service

Mr. Amir Henderson

Food Service

Room:

Kitchen

313-551-0611 ext:

155

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Grade Level Mentor & Security

Mr. Anthony Hines

School Security & Discipline

Room:

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313-551-0611 ext:

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English 11 Teacher

Mrs. Cortney Kosmala

English

Room:

205

313-551-0611 ext:

205

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Exceptional Students Lead

Ms. Angelina Macon

Exceptional Students

Room:

Resource Room

313-551-0611 ext:

150

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Exceptional Students Parapro

Ms. Kelli Matchett-Moore

Exceptional Students

Room:

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313-551-0611 ext:

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Instructional Coach

Ms. Ines Miranda

Administration

Room:

Office 210

313-551-0611 ext:

210

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Paraprofessional

Mr. Alec Nemeth

Principal's Office

Room:

Rotates

313-551-0611 ext:

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Custodian

Ms. Claudia Pentecost

Maintenance & Grounds

Room:

Rotates

313-551-0611 ext:

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US History Teacher

Ms. Isabella Ramos

Social Studies

Room:

202

313-551-0611 ext:

202

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Environmental Science Teacher

Mr. Daniel Robinson

Science

Room:

Rotates

313-551-0611 ext:

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Office Assistant

Ms. Sulma Rubio

Main Office

Room:

Main Office

313-551-0611 ext:

252

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College Advisor

Ms. Sandra Sanchez

College & Career

Room:

W110

313-551-0611 ext:

110

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College & Career Mentor

Mr. Miguel Uribe

College & Career

Room:

W110

313-551-0611 ext:

110

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Security & 2025 GLM

Mr. Michael Vazquez

School Security & Discipline

Room:

Office 109

313-551-0611 ext:

152

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Drama Teacher

Mr. Joseph Zajaczkowski

Electives

Room:

W114

313-551-0611 ext:

114

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