Deerfield 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.

Hi my name is Jennifer Delmotte, I have a bachelor of Arts degree from Siena Heights University.  I have worked as a Paraprofessional at BD since 2015 and I absolutely love the staff and students.  Go Patriots!

I am originally from DeWitt Michigan.  It is a suburb about 10 minutes north of Lansing.  Throughout my high school and middle school experience, I always took an interest to playing sports. 

Ms. Millington graduated from Bowling Green State University on April 30, 2022. She graduated with a degree in general education and special education for grades Pre-K to 5th grade. As a recent graduate, Ms. Millington brings new ideas and energy to the school system. 

I grew up in a small country town called Goodrich. I graduated with my undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University and my Masters in Elementary Education from Liberty University. I am proud to be part of the BD family, go Patriots!

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 am originally from Bluffton, Ohio and just recently moved to the area after earning a Bachelor of Education degree from The University of Toledo in May 2021. I love working with middle school students and enjoy sharing my passion for math!

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.

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

I began my teaching career at BD schools in January 2018 as the 4th-8th Grade School Success Teacher. Prior to this I was a Co-teacher at a preschool for 2 years, kindergarten aide for 1 year, and an RtI teacher for K-5th grade for 8 years. I have my Bachelor in Education degree from Eastern Michigan University. I am taking continuing education classes in math and reading from Spring Arbor Online.

I received both my Bachelors and Masters of Education from Siena Heights University. I have taught for 22 years with the last four years at Britton Deerfield Schools.

I graduated from Blissfield High School and earned my teaching degree from Siena Heights University. I began my teaching career at Deerfield Elementary in 1991.

I graduated from Western Governors University in 2022 with a major in Special Education and a minor in Elementary Education. 

I’m Bruce Branscum (a.k.a. Mr. Bruce to many).  I’ve lived in the Deerfield/Petersburg area for many years.  My wife, Rhonda, and I have two sons, Sam and Andrew.  Both were Deerfield or BD students through graduation.  And 2021 blessed us with our first grandson, Colton!  When not working, I enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with family and friends.  I enjoyed the time as an assistant coach for BD’s 2013 and 2014 football seasons. 

My name is Carrie Griffin. I am a lifelong resident of the Britton community and have worked as a paraprofessional at BD for ten years. My goal as a coach is to create a life long love for basketball.

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 Mrs. Kayser.  2022 is my first year teaching at BD Schools, but I have been teaching for many years.  I received my Bachelor’s degree from Concordia University in Ann Arbor and loved my art classes so much, I decided to major in art.  I have taught art, elementary grades, preschool, and even took school pictures one year when my 3 kids were little!