Staff & Leadership
We have two campuses: Citizens Academy and Citizens Academy East. Meet our entire team of dedicated, smart, talented, wonderful, and hard-working faculty and staff!
Margie Hirschfeld, Model Leader Citizens Academies K-5
Margie Hirschfeld is the Model Leader for all Citizens Academies (K-5) within the growing Breakthrough Schools network. She previously worked at Citizens Academy as Literacy Coordinator and Director of Academics for 10 years. Mrs. Hirschfeld has been an educator for over thirty years, and works with all our Citizens Academy Principals to ensure that every Citizens Academy is as great as this one. Mrs. Hirschfeld holds a bachelor’s degree from The University of Michigan and a master’s degree from New York University.
Citizens Academy Leadership
Jennifer Taylor, Principal
Mrs. Jennifer Taylor has been the principal at Citizens Academy for 4 years. Before assuming this role, Mrs. Taylor taught students in all grade levels at CA and held the position of Special Education Director. Prior to coming to CA, Mrs. Taylor taught elementary school in Cincinnati, Ohio and Ann Arbor, Michigan. She was the school administrator for a K-8 elementary school in Ann Arbor as well. Mrs. Taylor has a bachelor’s degree from Xavier University and a master’s degree from Wright State University. In her spare time, Mrs. Taylor enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren, reading, traveling, quilting and playing with her dog, Domino.
Citizens Academy East Leadership
Alicia Sadonick, Citizens Academy East Principal
- Former Citizens Academy Math Specialist
- Masters Degree in School Leadership
- 2009 Ohio Charter School Teacher of the Year
Clarissa Grimes, Citizens Academy East Assistant Principal
- Former Citizens Academy 4th Grade Teacher
- Former 4th Grade Team Leader
- Teach for America Corps Member
Citizens Academy Faculty & Staff
| Name | Position | ||
| Lauren Buccerie | Kindergarten Teacher | ||
| Rachel Nottingham | Kindergarten Teacher | ||
| Megan Vokish | Kindergarten Teacher | ||
| Erin Robinson | 1st Grade Teacher | ||
| Lindsey May | 1st Grade Teacher | ||
| Jennifer Kobylski | 1st Grade Teacher | ||
| Lisa Gray | 2nd Grade Teacher | ||
| Courtney Starr | 2nd Grade Teacher | ||
| Lachelle Dixon-Harris | 2nd Grade Teacher | ||
| Carrie Barr | 3rd Grade Teacher | ||
| Allyson Allyn | 3rd Grade Teacher | ||
| Carlisha Bias | 3rd Grade Teacher | ||
| Allison Lentz | 4th Grade Teacher | ||
| Jennifer Smith | 4th Grade Teacher | ||
| Andrew Friebel | 4th Grade Teacher | ||
| Jacqueline Narnor | 5th Grade Teacher | ||
| Jennifer Price | 5th Grade Teacher | ||
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5th Grade Teacher | ||
| Tawina Bizzell | Instructional Assistant | ||
| Gwen Holt | Instructional Assistant | ||
| Robyn King | Instructional Assistant | ||
| Kenya Brewer | Instructional Assistant | ||
| Amber Seals | Instructional Assistant | ||
| Shamika Clark | Instructional Assistant | ||
| Erin Kenny | Art Teacher | ||
| Carlos Harrington | Gym Teacher | ||
| Kimberly Peterlin | Special Education | ||
| Brittney Wertman | Intervention Specialist | ||
| Tina Cottom | Lit. Coordinator/Title 1 Reading | ||
| Beth Crossen | Primary Math | ||
| Andrew Ulrich | Music Teacher | ||
| Mary Ann Tate | Reading Specialist | ||
| Intervention Specialist | |||
| Lee Lundblad | Academic Coordinator | ||
| Lisa Quick | Assistant Principal | ||
| Keita Saad | Before & After School Coordinator | ||
| Kelly Berg | Community Relations & Enrollment | ||
| Margie Hirschfeld | Model Leader | ||
| Carisa Collins | EMIS Coordinator | ||
| Deborah Dortch | Food Service | ||
| Hector Almazan | Custodial | ||
| Ashley Hill | Assistant to Director of Academics | ||
| Staci McDaniel | Director of Academics | ||
| Kim Loyed | Office Assistant | ||
| James Hailey | Operations Manager | ||
| Jennifer Taylor | Principal | ||
| Tonyetta Miller | Student & Family Coordinator |
Citizens Academy East Faculty & Staff
- Rick Powers, Director of Operations
- Gala Copez-Reaves, Office Manager
- Kardi Hunt Kindergarten Teacher
- Kathrine Huber, Kindergarten Teacher
- Laura Hodge, Kindergarten Teacher
- Ashley Kramer, 1st Grade Teacher
- Megan Sanders, 1st Grade Teacher
- Heidi Channel, 2nd Grade Teacher
- Jennifer Hawe, 2nd Grade Teacher
- Mary Roach, 2nd Grade Teacher
- Amy Boepple, Special Support
- June Keggans, Music
- Dina Hoeynck, Art
- Joseph Beavers, Gym
- Renee Rewalt, Academic Coordinator
- Zora Panell, Compliance Coordinator
- Allen Pratt, Instructional Assistant
- Priscilla Tate, Instructional Assistant
- Keyana Williams, Instructional Assistant
- Alexandria Berry, Instructional Assistant