Each year, staff members have the chance to nominate one of their peers who deserves to be recognized for their endless contributions. These nominees encompass Choice’s core values in their daily work by going above and beyond for students, working collaboratively in their school community and serving as an inspiration to others.
Below is a list of the 2024-2025 Power of One winner(s) for our schools:
Battle Creek Montessori Academy – Ryan Culey
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy – Maria Ambre
Bradford Academy (K-8) – Latasha Lotts
Bradford Academy (9-12) – Ashley Wernert
Creative Montessori Academy – Jessica Beaudrie & Mike Begian
Dove Academy of Detroit – Imani Whitby
Four Corners Montessori Academy – Darin Howard
Ivywood Classical Academy – Morgan Channels
Kingsbury Country Day School – Michael Taylor
Livingston Classical Academy – Sarah Parsell
Macomb Montessori Academy – Renee Stewart
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change – Kelle Hunter
New Branches Charter Academy – Heather Wood-Gramza
Second Home Child Development Center – Jen Siorek
Three Oaks Public School Academy – Jennifer Lambert
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (K-5) – Shawn Wessell
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (6-12) – Naida Weinert
Will Carleton Academy – Sally Kirsch