7th Grade Teaching Staff 

Ms. Alie
Ms. Alie became a teacher because of the rewards the profession offers.  Her students will often hear her say this: "Fair does not mean every student gets equal.  It means every student gets what they need."  Her favorite subject in school was English and her best teachers were the ones who started with and consistently emphasized their high expectations for her.  Ms. Alie did her graduate and undergraduate work at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.  In her free time she spends time with her friends and family, cooks, and reads.  

Ms. Dobrzeniecki

Ms. Schwartz
Ms. Schwartz  chose to become a teacher because it is an occupation that she could look forward to getting up and going to each day.  Her students have heard her say: "We are all butterflies on a tree." and "Nature always wins."  Her favorite subject in school was Science and her best teacher was Mrs. Helen Markey because she encouraged girls to set goals - then to focus on reaching those goals.  Ms. Schwartz went to Eastern Michigan University for her undergrad work and to U of M-Dearborn for her graduate work.  Outside of school, she gardens, does crossword puzzles, and rides her bike (with her helmet on!).  

Mr. Saad
Mr. Saad became a teacher because he enjoys working with children. His favorite subject in school was Math and his best teacher was Mr. Costea. "We all knew Mr. Costea loved us and cared about us."  Mr. Saad did his graduate and undergraduate work at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. In his free time, he watches sports and plays pool.

Ms. Brumfield
Ms. Brumfield went into teaching to help educate tomorrow's leaders.  She tells her students: "You can do anything you put your mind to."  Her favorite subject in school was English and her best teacher was Ms. Canfield because she was firm. And she says: "I still use strategies that Ms. Canfield taught me to this day."  Ms. Brumfield did her undergraduate work at Austin Peay State and her graduate work at Fayettville State University.  In her spare time she enjoys her children, piano, reading, football, basketball and exercising.

Ms. Smith
Ms. Smith attended Michigan State University and Wayne State University for her undergraduate studies and Eastern University for her graduate work.  She likes to travel and read.  She also enjoys vocal music.

Mr. Serazio
Mr. Serazio teaches 7th grade Civics and Economics. He became a teacher because he enjoys working with kids. His favorite classroom saying is "I am not fair."  His favorite subject in school while he was growing up was gym. The best teacher he ever had was his 8th and 9th grade Social Studies teacher, Mr. Ashcroft.  He was Mr. Serazio’s most favorite teacher because he made learning fun.  Mr. Serazio received his undergraduate degree from Central Michigan and his graduate degree from Wayne State and U of M-Dearborn.  In his spare time he enjoys watching and playing sports, playing on the computer, and, of course, playing with the three best kids in the world, Jenna, Trey, and Jac Jac (they’re his kids J).

Mr. Harrison
Mr. Harrison became a teacher because his teachers were literally his heroes.  He decided that he wanted to be for others what his teachers had been for him.  His favorite classroom saying is this quote by Henry Ford: "Whether you think you can or you think you can't - you are right!"  Mr. Harrison's favorite subject in school was science and his best teacher was Dr. Herm Boatin because he enjoyed what he did and he was fair, creative, interesting, funny and very committed to his students' learning.  Mr. Harrison did his undergraduate studies at Michigan State University and his graduate work at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.  Outside of school, he coaches and plays hockey almost year-round.  He also collects snakes and other reptiles.