Meet The Staff

James Middleditch

Program Director

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James has worked for WAY in several roles since the 2016-17 school year. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education Social Studies and a Master's degree in History from Eastern Michigan University. Additionally, he holds an Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership and Administration through George Washington University. James has been the Director of WAY Michigan since the 2019-20 school year. While working at WAY he has enjoyed working one on one with students to help students receive individualized learning plans that create a pathway to graduation. James tries to challenge the students he works with to get better and learn something new everyday. Since joining WAY Michigan he has enjoyed the challenges that stem from working with an online educational community. In his free time James enjoys spending time with his son, and daughter. He likes to read, watch movies, and plays rugby with the Ypsilanti Men's Rugby team.

Estefania Avina

Paraprofessional

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Kimberly Iorillo

ELA / Social Studies Teacher /
Parent Liaison

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Kimberly graduated from the University of Michigan Dearborn with a BA in History (minor in English) and a Secondary Teaching Certificate in Social Studies and English. She arrived on the education scene very traditionalist and idealist, but once she started teaching with WAY in 2010, she quickly learned to value and appreciate the uniqueness of each and every student and their individual path to a high school diploma and beyond. She loves working with each student within their unique circumstances and helping them figure out the best way to complete their school work and earn their diploma. She believes that with the proper support and encouragement, every student can earn an education that will help them succeed on their path in life. As a mother of 3, she is also very aware of the role of the parents and guardians in her students' education and works as the parent liaison to help and encourage parents find their way through their student's educational journey.

Kelyn Wilkins

Administrative Assistant

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Kelyn is the administrative assistant and attendance liaison for WAY Michigan. She became a member of the WAY Michigan team in January of 2019. She is a dedicated team player and is excited to support our students in reaching their fullest potential.

Ronda Carter

Special Education Director

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Ronda joined WAY Academy Flint in 2018. She serves as the Special Education Teacher, Transition Coordinator, and is the Special Education Administration representative at the GISD. This is her 10th year of teaching. Ronda enjoys gardening, spending time with her family and camping.

Sabrina Shinavier

School Social Worker

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Sabrina has been with WAY as the School Social Worker since 2021. Prior to joining us here at WAY Sabrina worked as a Clinical Therapist in a private practice therapy office and a Mental Health Assistant through Head Start. Sabrina holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan -Flint and a Master's in Social Worker form Spring Arbor University. She also attended Michigan State University to become certified to work in the school setting. While at the lab Sabrina spends time working with students on Social Emotional learning and creating healthy habits for better mental health.

When not in the lba, Sabrina enjoys spending time at the campground with her family, attending sporting events with her husband, and making all types of crafts. She has 2 cats, Lola and Lucy, and a puppy named Mocha that she adores.

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Amanda Couglin

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Donald Murphy

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Teacher for over 25 years. I have taught from middle school through community college classes. I teach English at Cody High School in Detroit. I have a bachelor's in English from Eastern Michigan University, a master's in English Education from Wayne State University, and a specialist degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Wayne State University. In my spare time I am an avid runner and musician.

Lauren West-Morton

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Sara Lewis

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Tina Donze

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