Up next, we would like to introduce Marisa Hughey! Marisa will be teaching fourth grade this year.
Marisa was born and raised in Flint, Michigan, and graduated from Flint Southwestern Academy. Marisa received her teaching degree from Ferris State University and her master's degree from Marygrove College.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, taking trips up north, attending concerts with her daughter, and spending time with her family and two dogs, Boone and Bronson.
Marisa moved to Clio from Davison in 2020, and she is thrilled to be teaching in the community she lives in. She is excited to start her 19th year of teaching, as a fourth grade teacher at CIS!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team Marisa! #ThePlaceToBe
Next, we want to introduce Sam Hudgens! Sam will be teaching 3rd grade this year.
Sam is from St. John's, Michigan. Sam graduated from Saginaw Valley state University, with his bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. In his free time, Sam likes to work out, and enjoying time with friends and family. A quote that Sam gave was "be the teacher you always wanted."
Sam is looking forward to starting this new journey here at Clio Area Schools!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team Sam! #ThePlaceToBe
Sam is from St. John's, Michigan. Sam graduated from Saginaw Valley state University, with his bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. In his free time, Sam likes to work out, and enjoying time with friends and family. A quote that Sam gave was "be the teacher you always wanted."
Sam is looking forward to starting this new journey here at Clio Area Schools!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team Sam! #ThePlaceToBe
Our Back to School Kickoff was a huge success thanks our amazing community! Seeing so many families come together to laugh, have fun, and gear up for a new year was truly special!
A huge thank you to our sponsors—Collins & Blaha, Thrun Law Firm, Conlee Oil, Sonitrol, Dort Financial, and Genesee Health System—for helping us bring this celebration to life. Your support fuels Mustang pride all year long!
We can't thank the people that made this possible enough, and with our community and sponsor support, we kicked off the school year the right way! Here's to another fantastic school year! #ThePlaceToBe
A huge thank you to our sponsors—Collins & Blaha, Thrun Law Firm, Conlee Oil, Sonitrol, Dort Financial, and Genesee Health System—for helping us bring this celebration to life. Your support fuels Mustang pride all year long!
We can't thank the people that made this possible enough, and with our community and sponsor support, we kicked off the school year the right way! Here's to another fantastic school year! #ThePlaceToBe
Next up, we would like to introduce Sydney Archer! Sydney will be teaching Middle School Spanish this year.
Sydney Archer is from Holland, Michigan, where she attended West Ottawa High School. She went on to complete her undergraduate studies with a major in Spanish Education and a minor in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
Her passion for language and culture led her to live in Mexico for eight months as a student and later teach high school English in the Dominican Republic for one school year. Sydney loves traveling and learning about new cultures, experiences that continue to shape her teaching style and outlook.
She is excited to become part of the Clio Mustang family, where she already felt welcomed last year as a substitute teacher. Sydney looks forward to meeting her new students and learning both alongside them and from them. She often reflects on one of her favorite quotes: “The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.” – Ludwig Wittgenstein
Sydney is very excited to begin this new journey at Clio Area Schools!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team Sydney! #ThePlaceToBe
Sydney Archer is from Holland, Michigan, where she attended West Ottawa High School. She went on to complete her undergraduate studies with a major in Spanish Education and a minor in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
Her passion for language and culture led her to live in Mexico for eight months as a student and later teach high school English in the Dominican Republic for one school year. Sydney loves traveling and learning about new cultures, experiences that continue to shape her teaching style and outlook.
She is excited to become part of the Clio Mustang family, where she already felt welcomed last year as a substitute teacher. Sydney looks forward to meeting her new students and learning both alongside them and from them. She often reflects on one of her favorite quotes: “The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.” – Ludwig Wittgenstein
Sydney is very excited to begin this new journey at Clio Area Schools!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team Sydney! #ThePlaceToBe
See attached regarding the time change of the Board Meeting this Thursday, August 21.
REMINDER: School of choice K-3, and 9-12 are STILL OPEN until Friday, August 15.
Attached is the School of Choice form:
https://www.clioschools.org/page/school-of-choice
Please read transportation update from our Transportation Director Brad Wiskur.
Attached is the link for the Alternate Bus Route Form:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Z5480HCpUfmEWM4Ap9T5QNBA4Vqm30P/view?usp=sharing
Attached is the link for the Alternate Bus Route Form:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Z5480HCpUfmEWM4Ap9T5QNBA4Vqm30P/view?usp=sharing
Interested in joining our team? We are looking for a Full-Time Athletic Trainer!
If you are interested in this position, follow the link below:
https://www.clioschools.org/page/employment-opportunities
📣 Let’s Kick Off the School Year Together!
Our 4th Annual Back to School Kickoff is just two days away!
📅 Date: August 12
🕕 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 FREE Community Event!
We’re just days away from an exciting evening filled with fun, valuable resources, and celebration as we prepare for another great new school year. We would love to see you there!
Our 4th Annual Back to School Kickoff is just two days away!
📅 Date: August 12
🕕 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 FREE Community Event!
We’re just days away from an exciting evening filled with fun, valuable resources, and celebration as we prepare for another great new school year. We would love to see you there!
📣 Be Sure to Join Us!
Our 4th Annual Back to School Kickoff is just five days away!
📅 Date: August 12
🕕 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 FREE Community Event!
As the event approaches, we warmly invite you to join us for an exciting evening of fun, helpful resources, and celebration as we gear up for a brand-new school year!
Our 4th Annual Back to School Kickoff is just five days away!
📅 Date: August 12
🕕 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 FREE Community Event!
As the event approaches, we warmly invite you to join us for an exciting evening of fun, helpful resources, and celebration as we gear up for a brand-new school year!
Free Pre-K for all! Click the link below to fill out the interest from. We have Pre-K spots open, but they are filling fast!
https://version3.miecc.org/CaregiverPortal/25
https://version3.miecc.org/CaregiverPortal/25
Next up, we have Ethan Young! Ethan will be teaching 5th grade this fall.
Ethan is from Goodrich, Michigan, and graduated from Goodrich High School in 2018. He attended and played baseball at Mott Community College and Morehead State University. Ethan got his degree in Elementary Education from Saginaw Valley state University, while playing pro baseball.
Ethan was a professional baseball player, pitching for the Eastside Diamond Hoppers of the USPBL, and a fun fact about him is that he can throw a baseball 98 mph! Ethan is currently engaged, and in his free time he likes to go hunting and go fishing.
Ethan is beyond excited to start his journey here at Clio Area Schools!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team Ethan! #ThePlaceToBe
Ethan is from Goodrich, Michigan, and graduated from Goodrich High School in 2018. He attended and played baseball at Mott Community College and Morehead State University. Ethan got his degree in Elementary Education from Saginaw Valley state University, while playing pro baseball.
Ethan was a professional baseball player, pitching for the Eastside Diamond Hoppers of the USPBL, and a fun fact about him is that he can throw a baseball 98 mph! Ethan is currently engaged, and in his free time he likes to go hunting and go fishing.
Ethan is beyond excited to start his journey here at Clio Area Schools!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team Ethan! #ThePlaceToBe
Next, we would like to introduce Doreen Howell! Doreen will be teaching 1st Grade this fall.
Doreen grew up on the East Coast in New Jersey. She had every intention of moving back home but moved to Clio after graduating college because her best friend married a guy from Clio and asked her to move out here for "one year" since she was new to the area also. Doreen fell in love with Michigan and then after a blind date four years later, fell in love with a boy from Bridgeport and ended up making Michigan her forever home!
Doreen graduated from North Warren Regional High School in Blairstown, New Jersey and then pursued a double major at Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio for her undergraduate degrees; one being Elementary Education. She received her Masters in the Art of Teaching with a Reading emphasis from Marygrove University in Detroit, Michigan and has taken continuing college credit classes in both integrating technology in the classroom and behavior management. Doreen has also completed the Orton-Gillingham Phonics First Layer 1 training and is enrolled in a two year program beginning this November to continue learning best practices specifically in Reading and Phonemic Awareness/Phonics.
Doreen has many hobbies from spending time with her family (husband JD, 16 year old son Johnny, 14 year old son James, and 12 year old daughter Danielle), being outdoors (especially the ocean or Great Lakes), watching movies, eating food (especially take out which she has not cooked and there are no dishes to clean afterward), decorating and completing projects around the house, any activity involving her two german shepherds Coco and Clou, and shopping!
A favorite quote of Doreen's would be "Begin each day with a grateful heart." She says she wants to live every day to the fullest, thankful for the many blessings and opportunities a new day brings, and trying to serve her family, friends, colleagues, and her precious students and their families in a way that shows how thankful she is for each new day! She is truly excited to be a part of the Clio Elementary school district as a First Grade teacher this Fall!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team Doreen! #ThePlaceToBe
Doreen grew up on the East Coast in New Jersey. She had every intention of moving back home but moved to Clio after graduating college because her best friend married a guy from Clio and asked her to move out here for "one year" since she was new to the area also. Doreen fell in love with Michigan and then after a blind date four years later, fell in love with a boy from Bridgeport and ended up making Michigan her forever home!
Doreen graduated from North Warren Regional High School in Blairstown, New Jersey and then pursued a double major at Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio for her undergraduate degrees; one being Elementary Education. She received her Masters in the Art of Teaching with a Reading emphasis from Marygrove University in Detroit, Michigan and has taken continuing college credit classes in both integrating technology in the classroom and behavior management. Doreen has also completed the Orton-Gillingham Phonics First Layer 1 training and is enrolled in a two year program beginning this November to continue learning best practices specifically in Reading and Phonemic Awareness/Phonics.
Doreen has many hobbies from spending time with her family (husband JD, 16 year old son Johnny, 14 year old son James, and 12 year old daughter Danielle), being outdoors (especially the ocean or Great Lakes), watching movies, eating food (especially take out which she has not cooked and there are no dishes to clean afterward), decorating and completing projects around the house, any activity involving her two german shepherds Coco and Clou, and shopping!
A favorite quote of Doreen's would be "Begin each day with a grateful heart." She says she wants to live every day to the fullest, thankful for the many blessings and opportunities a new day brings, and trying to serve her family, friends, colleagues, and her precious students and their families in a way that shows how thankful she is for each new day! She is truly excited to be a part of the Clio Elementary school district as a First Grade teacher this Fall!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team Doreen! #ThePlaceToBe
Introducing next is Derek Stedman! Derek will be teaching Physical Education at both the Elementary and Intermediate Schools this fall.
He is from Traverse City, Michigan, and attended Western Michigan University. Derek and his wife—his best friend of 30 years—are former foster parents and have adopted all six of their children. In his free time, Derek enjoys fishing, hiking, and cheering on the Lions, Red Wings, and Tigers.
He is excited to begin this journey teaching Physical Education at Clio!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team, Derek! #ThePlaceToBe
He is from Traverse City, Michigan, and attended Western Michigan University. Derek and his wife—his best friend of 30 years—are former foster parents and have adopted all six of their children. In his free time, Derek enjoys fishing, hiking, and cheering on the Lions, Red Wings, and Tigers.
He is excited to begin this journey teaching Physical Education at Clio!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team, Derek! #ThePlaceToBe
Next, we would like to introduce Kelly Lapine! Kelly will be serving as a Speech Pathologist, primarily at the middle school, but she will also be supporting students across the district.
Kelly has lived in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Tennessee. She graduated from Wheeler High School, just west of Valparaiso, IN. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Purdue University and her Master's degree from Wayne State University. Most recently, she worked with the Saginaw ISD for 16 years.
Kelly and her husband have three children. Two have graduated from high school and left home, and their youngest is currently a sophomore at Chesaning High School. Kelly and her family are proud Michigan fans—you'll often find them at Michigan Stadium in the fall!
Kelly is so excited to meet the Clio community and looks forward to this new adventure.
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team, Kelly! #ThePlaceToBe
Kelly has lived in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Tennessee. She graduated from Wheeler High School, just west of Valparaiso, IN. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Purdue University and her Master's degree from Wayne State University. Most recently, she worked with the Saginaw ISD for 16 years.
Kelly and her husband have three children. Two have graduated from high school and left home, and their youngest is currently a sophomore at Chesaning High School. Kelly and her family are proud Michigan fans—you'll often find them at Michigan Stadium in the fall!
Kelly is so excited to meet the Clio community and looks forward to this new adventure.
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team, Kelly! #ThePlaceToBe
Now we would like to introduce Haley Ciszewski! Haley will be teaching Kindergarten this fall.
Haley is from Byron, Michigan, and graduated from Byron High School in 2020. In 2024, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Saginaw Valley State University.
In her free time, Haley enjoys being outside, spending time with friends and family, getting coffee, and working out. One of her favorite quotes is, "To teach is to touch a life."
Haley is so excited to become part of the Clio Community, and she looks forward to watching students and staff grow every single day!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team, Haley!
#ThePlaceToBe
Haley is from Byron, Michigan, and graduated from Byron High School in 2020. In 2024, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Saginaw Valley State University.
In her free time, Haley enjoys being outside, spending time with friends and family, getting coffee, and working out. One of her favorite quotes is, "To teach is to touch a life."
Haley is so excited to become part of the Clio Community, and she looks forward to watching students and staff grow every single day!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team, Haley!
#ThePlaceToBe
Next, we would like to introduce Amber Weiss! Amber will be teaching 5th grade this fall.
Amber is from here in Clio, Michigan and she was a 2006 Clio High School graduate, where she played tennis and softball. After high school, she continued playing softball at Lake Superior State University and earned her Bachelor's degree in English. Most recently, Amber earned her Master’s in Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University.
Amber lives in Clio with her husband Giles, and two crazy daughters, Finley and Baylor. She is a true crime enthusiast, and when she is not not in the classroom, you’ll likely find her golfing, playing softball, or enjoying the outdoors with my family.
What Amber loves most about teaching is building strong relationships with students. She truly believes that laughter and learning belong together! Amber is very excited to be back in Clio and begin this next chapter in her career as a Mustang, again!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team Amber! #ThePlaceToBe
Amber is from here in Clio, Michigan and she was a 2006 Clio High School graduate, where she played tennis and softball. After high school, she continued playing softball at Lake Superior State University and earned her Bachelor's degree in English. Most recently, Amber earned her Master’s in Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University.
Amber lives in Clio with her husband Giles, and two crazy daughters, Finley and Baylor. She is a true crime enthusiast, and when she is not not in the classroom, you’ll likely find her golfing, playing softball, or enjoying the outdoors with my family.
What Amber loves most about teaching is building strong relationships with students. She truly believes that laughter and learning belong together! Amber is very excited to be back in Clio and begin this next chapter in her career as a Mustang, again!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team Amber! #ThePlaceToBe
Next, we are happy to introduce Krista Bowles! Krista will be teaching Kindergarten this fall.
Krista is from Clarkston, Michigan, and graduated from Clarkston High School. She attended Ferris State University, where she got her Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. Currently, Krista is completing her masters degree in Urban Education at Davenport University.
Outside of the classroom, Krista enjoys traveling to new places, and spending time with friends and family. Krista can't wait to work with some of our littlest learners, and begin her journey at Clio area Schools!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team Krista! #ThePlaceToBe
🗓️ Save the Date! 🗓️
We’re thrilled to welcome our students back for an exciting new school year! Mark your calendars for our Back to School Open Houses on Wednesday, August 20.
We can’t wait to see everyone there for an exciting evening as we kick off the brand new school year! #ThePlaceToBe
We are excited to welcome Keegan Miller to the team! Keegan will be teaching Kindergarten starting this fall.
Born in Fenton, Michigan, and a graduate of Fenton High School, Keegan now resides in Grand Blanc, Michigan. She earned her degree from Saginaw Valley State University, where she double-majored in Elementary Education and Early Elementary Education.
In her free time, Keegan enjoys reading, and she also has a love for animals and great food. A quote that resonates with her as she begins her journey with Clio is: “Children learn more from who you are than what you teach.”
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team, Keegan!
Born in Fenton, Michigan, and a graduate of Fenton High School, Keegan now resides in Grand Blanc, Michigan. She earned her degree from Saginaw Valley State University, where she double-majored in Elementary Education and Early Elementary Education.
In her free time, Keegan enjoys reading, and she also has a love for animals and great food. A quote that resonates with her as she begins her journey with Clio is: “Children learn more from who you are than what you teach.”
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team, Keegan!
