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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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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
Vacant
Mathematics Lead
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Ms. Angelina Macon
Special Education
Email:angelina.macon@leonagroupmw.com
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STAFF DIRECTORY
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ESL Paraprofessional
Ms. Claudia Alvarez
ESL
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
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Custodian
Mr. Angel Caraballo
Principal's Office
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Radio
Building Substitute
Ms. Lexie Chapa
Principal's Office
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
Special Ed. Teacher
Mrs. Carrie Dassow
Special Education
Room:
210
313-551-0611 ext:
210
English 9 & 10 Teacher
Mr. Daniel Desmond
English
Room:
Mod D
313-551-0611 ext:
123
Algebra 1 Teacher
Ms. Adrianna Gallardo
Mathematics
Room:
Mod F
313-551-0611 ext:
125
Dean of Students
Ms. Linette Garza
Administration
Room:
Dean's Office
313-551-0611 ext:
153 / Radio
Chemistry Teacher
Mr. Jeffrey Gowman
Science
Room:
301
313-551-0611 ext:
301
District Nurse
Ms. Maria Harrison
Principal's Office
Room:
Wellness Office
313-551-0611 ext:
110
Building Sub
Mr. Anthony Hines
Principal's Office
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
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Wellness Manager & Administrative Assistant
Ms. Viridiana Lopez
Administration
Room:
Tech Office
313-551-0611 ext:
221
Math Paraprofessional
Mr. Ryan Mangulabnan
Mathematics
Room:
Rotate
313-551-0611 ext:
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Special Ed. Paraprofessional
Ms. Kelli Matchett-Moore
Special Education
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
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Special Education Teacher
Ms. Savanna Mowl
Special Education
Room:
210
313-551-0611 ext:
210
Social Worker
Ms. Carmen Ramos
Principal's Office
Room:
206
313-551-0611 ext:
206
Lunch Manager
Mrs. Janet Rodriguez
Principal's Office
Room:
Kitchen
313-551-0611 ext:
155
School Leader
Mrs. Carissa Rusnak
Administration
Room:
Curriculum Office
313-551-0611 ext:
151
Economics Teacher
Mr. Jeremy Schmitzerle
Social Studies
Room:
306
313-551-0611 ext:
306
Security & 2025 GLM
Mr. Michael Vazquez
Principal's Office
Room:
Dean's Office
313-551-0611 ext:
153 / Radio
Drama Teacher
Mr. Joseph Zajaczkowski
English
Room:
101
313-551-0611 ext:
101
Science Lead & Astronomy/Chemistry Teacher
Ms. Nora Alnaameh
Science
Room:
302
313-551-0611 ext:
302
Office Assistant
Ms. Lohany Avelar
Principal's Office
Room:
Main Office
313-551-0611 ext:
251
Special Ed. Teacher
Mrs. Elizabeth Cardona
Principal's Office
Room:
210
313-551-0611 ext:
210
Social Studies Teacher
Ms. Eva Coleman
Social Studies
Room:
W114
313-551-0611 ext:
114
Grade Level Mentor
Mr. Rolando del Corral
Principal's Office
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
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Custodian
Mrs. Norma Echeverria
Principal's Office
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
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Personal Finance Teacher
Ms. Judith Gonzalez
Mathematics
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
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Custodian
Mrs. Rosario Guerrero
Principal's Office
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Radio
Office Manager
Mrs. Aundrea Henderson
Principal's Office
Room:
Main Office
313-551-0611 ext:
253
Athletic Director
Mr. Jerrold Jackson
Principal's Office
Room:
Athletic
313-551-0611 ext:
152
US History Teacher
Mr. Ivan Macias-Romero
Social Studies
Room:
Mod C
313-551-0611 ext:
122
English 11 & 12 Teacher
Mr. Patrick Maroux
English
Room:
Media Center
313-551-0611 ext:
220
ESL Paraprofessional
Ms. Ana Camila Mendez-Burgos
ESL
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Radio
ESL Paraprofessional
Ms. Annelise Nearon
ESL
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
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Anti-Bullying Liaison & 2024 GLM
Mr. Treval Parker
Principal's Office
Room:
Main Office
313-551-0611 ext:
252
English 9 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
Community & Homeless Liaison
Ms. Ana Romo
Principal's Office
Room:
106
313-551-0611 ext:
106
Art Teacher
Mr. Salvador Samano
Social Studies
Room:
105
313-551-0611 ext:
105
Algebra 1 & Financial Literacy
Ms. Chelsea Thomas
Math
Room:
W113
313-551-0611 ext:
113
PBIS Mentor
Ms. Barbara Zaragoza
Principal's Office
Room:
Tech Office
313-551-0611 ext:
223
Special Ed. Paraprofessional
Ms. Luisafernanda Alvarez
Special Education
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
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Special Ed. Teacher
Ms. Andrea Burgos
Special Education
Room:
210
313-551-0611 ext:
210
Spanish Teacher
Ms. Natalia Chacin
Social Studies
Room:
203
313-551-0611 ext:
203
Physical Science Teacher
Ms. Fanta Coulibaly
Science
Room:
Mod A
313-551-0611 ext:
120
Custodian
Mr. Michael Delgado
Principal's Office
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Radio
World History Teacher
Ms. Maria Fiebing
Social Studies
Room:
104
313-551-0611 ext:
104
Food & Culture & Building Sub
Ms. Kryzia Garza
Social Studies
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
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Assistant School Leader
Mr. Brian Goodwin
Administration
Room:
208
313-551-0611 ext:
208
Data Coach & Technology Coordinator
Mr. Agustin Guerrero-Flores
Administration
Room:
Tech Office
313-551-0611 ext:
222
ESL Paraprofessional
Ms. Nallely Hernandez-Cruces
ESL
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
English 11 Teacher
Mrs. Cortney Kosmala
English
Room:
205
313-551-0611 ext:
205
Special Education Lead
Ms. Angelina Macon
Special Education
Room:
210
313-551-0611 ext:
210
Chicanx Studies
Ms. Esther Mata
Social Studies
Room:
303
313-551-0611 ext:
303
Custodian
Mrs. Sonia Mercado-Barba
Principal's Office
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Radio
Teacher Mentor & Paraprofessional
Mr. Alec Nemeth
Social Studies
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
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Custodian
Ms. Claudia Pentecost
Principal's Office
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
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Geometry & Precalculus Teacher
Dr. Clint Prong
Mathematics
Room:
304
313-551-0611 ext:
304
Physics & iDraw Teacher
Mr. Jessie Rivas
Science
Room:
305
313-551-0611 ext:
305
Instructional Coach
Mrs. Jenna Ruby
Administration
Room:
Curriculum Office
313-551-0611 ext:
151
College Advisor
Ms. Sandra Sanchez
Principal's Office
Room:
Collegiate Office
313-551-0611 ext:
150
Driver & Food Service
Ms. Yolanda Vazquez
Principal's Office
Room:
Kitchen
313-551-0611 ext:
155
Government Teacher
Mr. Dennet Zeni
Social Studies
Room:
204
313-551-0611 ext:
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