Britton Staff

Mrs. Stacy Johnson has been an administrator with Britton Deerfield Schools since August of 2012.  She began her duties as Interim Superintendent on November 25, 2015. The Interim tag fell away on July 1, 2017.

I grew up in Ypsilanti, Michigan on a curvy hill called Snow Road. I have many wonderful memories of that small house that was full of love, excitement, and joy. I now reside in Milan, Michigan, which is about 20 minutes south of Ypsilanti.

I am so excited to return to work with BD schools.  I taught pre-K here for the 2019-2020 school year.  I have been teaching early education for 20 years.  I received my degree from U of M-Dearborn in 2001.  I returned to Eastern Michigan University later to obtain my early childhood endorsement as well as a MA in special education.  I live with my husband and son in Dundee and I have a daughter living in Tecumseh.  I have a lot of rescue pets and enjoy volunteering with animal rescues and working in my garden.  I can't wait to work with our young Patriots again!

My name is Glory Nighswander and I have been teaching for 25 years.  I earned my degree from Eastern Michigan University in 1995 and taught in Ann Arbor for the first 2 years of my career.  The rest of my 25 years have been here in the Britton Deerfield School district. 

My love for working with children began at a young age and continues today. 

I remember being in third grade and being so excited for my first babysitting job.  One of the very first things that I did with the four-year-old twins that I was watching that day was to play “school” with them.  That was the day that the idea to become a teacher was cemented in my heart and brain.  I realized that not only were children fascinating, honest, and hungry to learn but they were also a lot of fun! 

I began my teaching career at Morenci Area Schools where I taught 13 years before coming to BD in 2015. I have taught a variety of ages and grades throughout my career. It is my goal to instill a love for learning and help my students become life long learners.

Before I became the H.S. Counselor I taught Special Education at Britton Deerfield for 17 years.I have been the H.S. Counselor now for two full years. I graduated from Britton-Macon Schools in 1996.

I began my teaching career in 1989 after earning a Bachelor of Education degree from The University of Toledo.  I completed my Masters of Arts in K-12 school counseling from Eastern Michigan University. 

I have been teaching in the district since 2000 & I currently teach English 10 and English 11. I earned my degree from Grand Valley State University. 

I graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in secondary education (mathematics / computer science) as well as Siena Heights University where I received my Master’s of Arts degree in middle level education.

After graduating from Eastern Michigan University's music program, I had a complete change of study area, pursuing a masters degree in Physics and Mathematics. I became employed by the university as a graduate assistant and then a lecturer in the Physics and Astronomy Department.  Ten years of teaching led me to the Surface Science lab and the Coatings Research institute as a research assistant and lab manager - also at Eastern Michigan University. Six years later, as a result of the financial crisis that started in 2008, the grant money that supported my position ran out, and I found myself unemployed.  For the past ten years I worked as an independent contractor handyman.  My wife encouraged me to try teaching again.  This is my first year at Britton Deerfield.  In my spare time I facilitate activities at Riverside Retreat Center in Dundee, sing with the Chiaroscuro Men's chorus, playing with cats, and cooking.

Hello! My name is Chris Bearer and I teach 5th-8th grade band as well as elementary music/technology at the Deerfield Building. I graduated from Adrian College with a bachelor's degree in Music Education. My favorite interests are music, technology, and the Red Wings.

Hello, I’m Erik Johnson the Athletic Director, Head Football Coach and Physical Education/Health teacher here at Britton Deerfield Schools.

I’m an Eastern Michigan University Graduate. My grandmother was a secretary for Deerfield schools from 76-2000.

I started my teaching career here at Britton-Deerfield on October 1, 2018 after having earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Michigan University, with a major in General Science and a minor in Earth Science. 

I have attended Michigan State University, Eastern Michigan University, and Siena Heights University. I earned a Bachelor of Science in chemistry and biology, Teacher Certification in general science, and a Master of Arts in education.

Vicky Oliver went to Calvin College earning a degree in Business and Political Science.  She worked in the business field until deciding that teaching was her true path. 

I graduated from Britton-Macon in 1998.  I earned my bachelors from Eastern Michigan University in elementary and special education.

I graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Special Education/Elementary Education with a minor in Math.  I started my teaching career at Prairie Elementary as a fourth-grade teacher, then as a first-grade teacher. 

I would like to take this time to introduce myself. My name is Stephanie Koziol. I graduated from the University of Michigan-Dearborn with a degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. I received a Master’s Degree from Marygrove College. I am beginning my twenty-seventh year of teaching and my third year at Britton Deerfield School.

Hello BD community! My name is Ben and I am a Siena Heights University graduate and I’ve been teaching high school Spanish and Social Studies for the past 7 years after switching careers as an executive chef. I am also working to complete my Master's degree at the University of Michigan. Go Blue! I am an avid outdoorsman who loves to hunt, fish, and camp!

Hi I'm Chelsea! I've lived in Britton since 2006. I started my career working in daycare and working for the preschool at Bd in 2008 and 2009. I am so happy to be back! I love camping and spending time with my family and friends.

Hi, I'm Jennie. I moved to Britton in 2017.  I enjoy going antiquing, reading, and spending time with my family and my fur babies.

My family and I moved to Britton in 2009.  I began at Britton Deerfield Schools in 2013 as a substitute for the Preschool Program.  I attended Washtenaw Community Collage to obtain my CDA to become the Great Start Assistant in 2015.  Im currently continuing my education to complete a Bachelors Degree in Child Development. 

It's great to be back at BD.  I am a 1996 Graduate of Britton Macon School. My family and I live in Tecumseh, though my roots run deep in the Britton and Deerfield Communities.  My daughter keeps us very busy playing all the sports of every season. When we are not at games, we love to travel.