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Student Support Services

Mrs. Glei-Building Literacy Coach

gleic@aaps.k12.mi.us

 

My name is Cathy Glei and I am so excited for all that a new school year brings. I am the Building Literacy Coach at Eberwhite. I support teachers and students in all things literacy. 

Prior to serving as the Building Literacy Coach, I was a Kindergarten teacher at Eberwhite. This is my 29th year in education. In that time I have taught special education, 5th grade, 2nd grade, Kindergarten, along with a few undergrad courses. I look forward to reconnecting with our students and families as we begin this new school year.

Mrs. Russell-Reading Specialist

russellm@aaps.k12.mi.us

My name is Maggie Russell, and I am excited to introduce myself as the new Reading Assistant at Eberwhite.  I moved to Michigan a little over a year ago from Indiana, where I taught kindergarten, third, and most recently, second grade. This is my ninth year in education, and I am thrilled to bring my passion for teaching reading to Eberwhite.  I am trained in Phonics First and IMSE, two structured literacy programs grounded in the Science of Reading.  I have also served as an academic specialist and reading interventionist, focusing on literacy development and supporting students on their reading journeys.

I am loving living here in Michigan!  My husband works at the University of Michigan, and together we have a wonderful 9-year-old daughter.  As a family, we enjoy kayaking, boating, traveling, playing board games, and overall just spending quality time with each other.  

I look forward to working with your children and helping them soar as readers. Please feel free to reach out—I am here to support your child’s literacy journey and am eager to be part of this fantastic community.

Mrs. Jackson-English Learners

deluciao@aaps.k12.mi.us

 

Hello! My name is Olivia Jackson. I am the English Learner teacher at Eberwhite this year. I have worked at Eberwhite and another AAPS school, as the EL teacher, for the past 4 years. I also have experience as a classroom teacher.

I graduated from the University of Michigan with a Master of Arts in Educational Studies with Elementary Teacher Certification and EL endorsement.

Being able to speak more than one language is a superpower! I love working with multilingual students who bring linguistic diversity, value, and enrichment to our schools.

In my free time, I enjoy running, reading, and being with family.

Mrs. Yee-Occupational Therapist

yee@aaps.k12.mi.us

I graduated from Eastern Michigan University (EMU) in 1996 with my Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. In 2008, I completed my Master’s Degree in Schools, Society, and Violence, also at EMU. I am Sensory Integration and Praxis Testing (SIPT) certified and certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), additionally I am an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) certified Fieldwork Educator and a certified Handwriting Instructor through Handwriting without Tears.

I started my career at a private pediatric clinic, gaining experience in both the private pediatric practice setting and public school system. This year will be my twenty second year in the Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) and my sixth year as the Lead OT. I was part of the University of Michigan Fetal Alcohol Clinic from 1999 until 2010 and also served as a part-time lecturer in the Occupational Therapy Program at EMU from 2012 - 2017. I have a passion for working with children with sensory processing differences and love working with students in the educational setting and supporting all students to be successful. 

I live with my husband and two sons in Commerce, Michigan and am an avid sailor.

Ms. Bonenberger-Physical Therapist

bonenbergerk@aaps.k12.mi.us

 

Bio coming soon.

Ms. Mangi-Psychologist

mangic@aaps.k12.mi.us

 

I am Charlene Mangi, School Psychologist (M.Ed, Ed.S.)

We have a great team of staff and leadership who care deeply about student success and developing healthy, happy, hardworking young people.

I love developing relationships with kids and finding new ways to help them achieve their goals.

Mrs. McNabb-Social Worker

taubmcnabbm@aaps.k12.mi.us

 

Hello Eberwhite Families!

I’m Melissa McNabb and I am excited to be working with your child this year. This is my 19th year as a school social worker and my 6th year at Eberwhite Elementary School. I am so excited to be returning to Eberwhite and excited to get to know or continue to work with your child this school year.

A Little About My Role:

I support students and teachers in the development of social and emotional learning. I also help provide support to connect families with mental health and financial resources within the community when needed. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you or your child may need support at taubmcnabbm@aaps.k12.mi.us

A Little About Me:

I live in Ann Arbor with my husband and two children who will be attending Pioneer High School and Slauson Middle School this year. In my spare time I enjoy traveling, being outside, biking, spending time with my family, playing games, coaching Slauson Science Olympiad, and hiking.

Please visit this link to support the social and emotional learning at Eberwhite.

Mrs. Katie Kowalski - Social Worker

kowalskik@aaps.k12.mi.us

 

Hello! I’m Katie Kowalski, and I’m excited to join the district as a School Social Worker this year. I will be at Eberwhite Elementary on Tuesdays and Thursdays and at Slauson Middle School on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

I hold an MSW from the University of Michigan, and have a background in non-profits focused on community programs and adaptive recreation services. My family lives in Ann Arbor, and my daughter is in Young 5's at Eberwhite. We have a very friendly Aussiedoodle dog, Freddie.

I am passionate about supporting students' social and emotional well-being and creating a positive environment where they can thrive and look forward to building strong relationships with students, families, and the community. Outside of the school day, I enjoy gardening, traveling, and exploring arts and crafts and DIY projects at home. I look forward to a fantastic school year together!

Mr. Hyde-Speech

hydek@aaps.k12.mi.us

 

Hello!

My name is Kelsey Hyde (Mr. Hyde), and I’m the new speech-language pathologist (SLP) here at Eberwhite. I previously served as the building SLP at A2 STEAM the past couple of school years, and I’m so excited to now be a part of this great team and community! I hold a BS in Chemical Physics and BA in French from Saginaw Valley State University, and an MA in Speech-Language Pathology from Eastern Michigan University. I’m a lifelong Michigander, growing up in Grand Blanc, and I’ve lived in the Ann Arbor area since I started grad school in 2018 (My wife and I currently reside on the south side of town).

I’m passionate about helping students develop their own independent, confident voice by working with them on their language, articulation, and fluency abilities. In my spare time I enjoy traveling, hiking, and retro video gaming. I look forward to serving this community diligently as part of this wonderful team!

Mrs. Caruso-Teacher Consultant

carusoj@aaps.k12.mi.us

 

Hello! I’m Jessica Caruso and I’m excited to meet your children this year (or see how much they’ve grown)! This will be my 7th year as a resource room teacher and I’ve been at Eberwhite for all of those! I’m looking forward to this school year!

A little about me: I have a husband and 3 kids. My son Steele is 5 and is a kindergartener this year at Eberwhite, my daughter River is 3, and my son Bridge will be 1 on the first day of school. We also have a golden retriever at home named Dutch.

Mrs. McKenna-Teacher Consultant

mckenna@aaps.k12.mi.us

My name is Kristi McKenna and I am a Teacher Consultant/Resource Teacher. This is my 14th year at Eberwhite and my 19th year in the district. I previously taught at Mitchell and Haisley Elementary. This is my 28th (29th?!) year teaching special education.

Building relationships with students and families is important to me and the cornerstone of all of my work. I love and value the Eberwhite community and am excited to begin a new school year together!