Position: Teacher

Grade: Fourth

Degree: Bachelor's of the Arts Degree in Elementary Education

University: Michigan State University

Major: Elementary Education

Minor: Integrated Science

Certification: State of Michigan State Board of Education Professional Teaching Certificate

Teaching Experience: Mr. Wilcox joined New Beginnings Academy staff in 2011 as a teacher

assisstant. In 2012 Mr. Wilcox became the fourth grade teacher.

New Beginngings: One year

Hobbies: In his spare time Mr. Wilcox enjoys reading and playing tennis

Position: Teacher
Grade: Second

Degree: B.S. in Education. Ms. Deska is working toward her M.A. in Reading.
University: Central Michigan University and Eastern Michigan University
Certification: State of Michigan State Board of Education Professional Certificate
Years at New Beginnings: Thirteen

Position: Teacher

Grade: First

Degree: B.S. in Education

University: Eastern Michigan University

Certification: State of Michigan State Board of Education Provisional Certificate

Years at New Beginnings: 11, Four as a classroom teacher and 7 as the librarian

Position: Teacher

Grade: Kindergarten

Degree: Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

University: Iowa State University

Major: Elementary Education

Certification: (List any endorsements you have) Mathematics

Teaching Experience: Mrs. Vaishnav taught two years in the Iowa Public Schools as a

Kindergarten and First Grade teacher. In 2008 she moved to Michigan and led the Ann Arbor

Hands-On Museum's K-6 Hands-On Science Program in the Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor Public Schools

for 3 years before coming to NBA.

New Beginnings: First Year

Total: 8

Hobbies: Baking, Crossword Puzzles, Trail Walking, Spending time with my husband

Position: Physical Education Teacher

Grade: Kindergarten-Fifth

Position: Special Education

Grade: K-5

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education

University: Western Michigan University

Major: Elementary Education

Minor: Science, Math, English

Certification: Special Education (SM), Elementary K-5

Teaching Experience: Substitute Teacher (3yrs), Grand Rapids Public School – Special Education Teacher (.5 yr)

New Beginnings Academy: One year

Total: six and a half years

Hobbies: Walking and Woodworking

 

Position: Teacher
Grade: Third

Degree: B.S. in Elementary Education and M.S. in Reading
University: Eastern Michigan University
Certification: State of Michigan State Board of Education Professional Certificate
Years at New Beginnings: Thirteen