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ADMINISTRATION
Juan José Martínez, Ed.D
School Leader & Director of District Operations
Email: juan.martinez@leonagroupmw.com
Education
Ed.D - Wayne State University
M.S.W - Wayne State University
B.S.W - Eastern Michigan University
Dr. Juan José Martínez is a Detroit native, born and raised in the heart of Detroit. He holds his Doctorate in Education from Wayne State University focusing on Curriculum and Instruction, Bilingual, Bicultural Education.
Dr. Martínez has decades of experience in the field of education. He began his professional career working at CHASS Health Center, moving later to Detroit Public Schools. His dedication to serving students led him to continue his work at Wayne State University where he was a counselor. At this time he was also serving as a member of the Detroit Board of Education. His work did not stop there, he continued and changed gears to become Assistant to the Hon. Dennis W. Archer and later as Chief of Staff, to the Hon. Sheila Cockrel. His passion for education was always in him. This was when he chose to come and continue supporting his Detroit community at César Chávez Academy High School were he has been the school leaders for more than 10 years and the Director of District Operations since 2016.
DEPARTMENT LEADS
Ms. Angelina Macon
Special Education
Email:angelina.macon@leonagroupmw.com
STAFF DIRECTORY
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Special Ed. Paraprofessional
Ms. Luisafernanda Alvarez
Special Education
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
Custodian
Mr. Angel Caraballo
Principal's Office
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Radio
Cultural Studies
Ms. Eva Coleman
Social Studies
Room:
W114
313-551-0611 ext:
114
Earth Science Teacher
Mr. Rolando del Corral
Science
Room:
301
313-551-0611 ext:
301
Custodian
Mrs. Norma Echeverria
Principal's Office
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
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
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:
Rotates
Anti-Bullying Liaison & 2024 GLM
Mr. Treval Parker
Principal's Office
Room:
Main Office
313-551-0611 ext:
252
Algebra II Teacher
Ms. Rebecca Pessler
Mathematics
Room:
201
313-551-0611 ext:
201
US History Teacher
Ms. Isabella Ramos
Social Studies
Room:
202
313-551-0611 ext:
202
Horticulture & Creative Writing Teacher
Ms. Simcha Rodgers
English
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
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
Algebra 1 & Financial Literacy
Ms. Chelsea Thomas
Math
Room:
W113
313-551-0611 ext:
113
AP Language & Library Teacher
Mr. Jonathan White
English
Room:
Mod E
313-551-0611 ext:
124
Paraprofessional
Ms. Rawan Zahr
Mathematics
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
Government Teacher
Mr. Dennet Zeni
Social Studies
Room:
204
313-551-0611 ext:
204
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
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:
Rotates
Assistant School Leader
Mr. Brian Goodwin
Administration
Room:
208
313-551-0611 ext:
208
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:
Rotates
Wellness Manager & Administrative Assistant
Ms. Viridiana Lopez
Administration
Room:
Tech Office
313-551-0611 ext:
221
English 11 & 12 Teacher
Mr. Patrick Maroux
English
Room:
Media Center
313-551-0611 ext:
220
Special Ed. Paraprofessional
Ms. Kelli Matchett-Moore
Special Education
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
Special Education Teacher
Ms. Savanna Mowl
Special Education
Room:
210
313-551-0611 ext:
210
Custodian
Ms. Claudia Pentecost
Principal's Office
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
English 9 Teacher
Ms. Angelica Piovesana
English
Room:
103
313-551-0611 ext:
103
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
Assistant 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
ESL Paraprofessional
Ms. Claudia Alvarez
ESL
Room:
Rotates
313-551-0611 ext:
Rotates
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
