Specials
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express my excitement about teaching and creating with your son/daughter. My name is Mrs. Sarah George and I will be your child’s Visual Arts teacher. I hold a Masters of Art & Design at the University of Northern Colorado. In addition, I received a Bachelors of Fine Arts with a major in Visual Arts Education and a minor in Spanish Education from Eastern Michigan University. I bring a wealth of knowledge and skill to help your child succeed in their studies.
Since 2014, I have taught at Eberwhite Elementary and am honored to be a part of such a great community of students, teachers, administrators, and families. I am very excited to be a part of the Fine Arts Department, and I am looking forward to getting to know you and your child. Adding to my passion for teaching and creating art, I also am an accomplished equestrian, dog trainer, and animal lover. I also enjoy traveling and spending time with my husband, friends, and family.
To learn more about the art program at Eberwhite, please visit my website here.
Craig Beery is in his 23rd year of teaching. He teaches band at Tappan Middle School, Angell Elementary School, Eberwhite Elementary School and Pattengill Elementary School. Prior to teaching in Ann Arbor, Mr. Beery taught band for six years in the Northern Michigan area.
Mr. Beery completed his Master of Music degree in 2008 from Central Michigan University. He received his Bachelor Degree in Music Education from Central Michigan University in 2000 where he studied saxophone with professor John Nichol. He is a graduate of Chesaning Union High School in 1996. Mr. Beery likes to listen to Jazz music and enjoys spending time with family when not working at school.
Mrs. Player- Library Media
players@aaps.k12.mi.us
Hello! My name is Mrs. Player, and I am excited to work with your children this year as their school librarian and media teacher! I hold a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Central Michigan University, a Master of Arts in Literacy Education from The University of Michigan, and a Graduate Library Media Teacher K-12 Endorsement from Southern Utah University.
I have been the school librarian at Eberwhite since 2016. Before becoming a certified school librarian, I was a classroom teacher for nine years. I taught 4th grade, kindergarten, and 1st grade. I have a special passion for teaching reading, early literacy and educational technology.
It is my goal that our school library program will foster a love of reading, a curiosity for information and research, inspire life-long learning, and support and enrich classroom instruction in literacy and technology. It is my goal that these experiences will create memories that will last a lifetime for your children!
In addition to my professional responsibilities, I enjoy traveling to new places, listening to audiobooks, and trying new foods. I am married to my husband and we have two wonderful daughters, one who is a student at Slauson, and the other who is currently attending Eberwhite.
Mrs. Van Ryn- Physical Education
Hello! My name is Kristi Van Ryn, and I am excited to work with your children this year in the Gym at Eberwhite as their Physical Education teacher! I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education from Calvin University and a Master of Science in Health and Exercise Studies from Miami University in Ohio.
I have been teaching Physical Education at Eberwhite since 2005. Before Eberwhite, I taught High School Health at Huron and Pioneer and was one of the track and cross country coaches. I am also certified as a Group Fitness Instructor.
In Physical Education, I will be working to encourage healthy habits to teach students that movement is fun. The goal is for our students to be confident and creative movers and to choose to be active for a lifetime! It is my expectation that students will learn to become physically fit, develop character, learn skills and become knowledgeable about health and wellness. The goal is to have fun, stay moving and learn at the same time.
In addition to my professional responsibilities, I am married to my husband, Jason, and we have two children- one boy and one girl. As a family, we enjoy traveling, hiking and playing golf together.
Hello families! I am Nathan Moger. I will be teaching Project Lead The Way at Eberwhite this year.
In PLTW, students learn about science topics, and apply what they’ve learned to solve design problems in small groups. They also learn how to use computers, and create their own digital products. PLTW fosters collaboration, creativity, and problem solving skills.
For more information about PLTW, see this link. I'm looking forward to starting an exciting new year!
Hello families! I am Bridget Zeuty. I will be teaching Project Lead The Way at Eberwhite this year.
In PLTW, students learn about science topics, and apply what they’ve learned to solve design problems in small groups. They also learn how to use computers, and create their own digital products. PLTW fosters collaboration, creativity, and problem solving skills.
For more information about PLTW, see this link. I'm looking forward to starting an exciting new year!
Hello! I’m Mr. Willets! I grew up in Ann Arbor and went to Carpenter School, Scarlett and Huron High School. I hold music degrees from The New England Conservatory of Music and Eastern Michigan University. I’ve been teaching 40.5 years off the book and I’m entering my official 34th year, officially!
I’ve been working at Ebewhite for 17 years! I teach vocal and general music as well as 5th grade beginning strings (violin, viola and cello). I also sing, act and dance professionally and semi-professionally! I LOVE what I do and look forward to working with your children and meeting you at one of our many events!
EBERWHITE 2026-27 MUSICAL EVENTS CALENDAR.
*Note/ Disclaimer: All events will most likely be video
taped by audience members- we cannot control this.
October: October 21 st : Toledo Opera On Wheels
presents “Three Little Pigs”- Mozart, all school assembly. 1:15-2:00 p.m
December: December 17 th & 18 th 8:15-8:50 a.m
“Seasonal Song Singing” With Mr. Willets in the auditorium.
January: January 15 th 2:00-2:30 Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr. Assembly. All School assembly.
January 22 nd 9:30-10:15 Wayne State Dance company
visit/performance – all school assembly .
February: February 8 th NAAPID Community High School Jazz Band/Jack Wagner 3:15-3:45 p.m. All School Assembly
March: March 2 nd 4 th grades “The Orchestra Swings” at Hill Auditorium. Board bus at 9:30 a.m. 10:15-11:15
concert back to Eberwhite by noon.
March 19 th EMU Drama Theatre for the Young
Production. All School Assembly 1:00-2:00 p.m.
April: April 8 th “Hats!” 2 nd /3 rd grade musical play. 2:00-2:30 All School assembly. Evening performance 7:00-8:00 p.m. students arrive at 6:30 to warm up in their performance spaces.
April 21 st : 4 th /5 th Grade Musical play “Our Constitution!” 2:00-2:30 all school performance 7:00-8:00 p.m. evening performance. Students arrive at 6:30 for warm up in their performance spaces.
May: May 7 th 2:00-2:45 Young 5/Kindergarten “Teddy
Bear Picnic”. ADULT GUESTS AND VISITORS ONLY… ***
NOT A SCHOOL WIDE PERFORMANCE.
May 12 th : 1 st Grade Spring Concert 2:00-2:30 All School assembly.
May 18 th : 5 th grade instrumental concert: 9:20-9:50
warm up. 9:50-10:50. All school assembly performance.
7:00-8:00 p.m. evening performance. Students need to
arrive at 6:30 for tuning and warm up.