Britton Staff

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 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 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.

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. 

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.

My love for working with children began at a young age and continues today.  In 1997, I completed my undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Development and soon thereafter I started my own daycare. I provided this service to the community for 8 years before I went on to work as a preschool teacher for an additional 6 years.

I graduated from Britton Deerfield in 2014. I earned my bachelors degree from Saginaw Valley State university in elementary and special education. This will be my second year at BD and I have enjoyed coming back and working at the school i grew up in!

I began my teaching career right here at Britton Deerfield after graduating from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Music Education in 2018. I currently teach High School Band, High School Choir, Music Appreciation, and K-3 General Music.

I began my teaching career at Dundee.  After retiring from Dundee, I knew I wasn’t done working with children.  My passion is to help students succeed in school.  This lead me to my position here at BD.  I came to BD in 2016, to work in the School Success Program.  I am now the Literacy Coach.  This position gives me the opportunity to work with the teachers and the students.  My goal is to make all students successful readers!

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 have been teaching at Britton Deerfield for my entire 30 year career. After earning my Bachelor's degree from Wayne State University, I moved to Lenawee for the opportunity to work in a k-12 art classroom. It sounded challenging but very fun.

I am a native Chinese speaker. After earning a Bachelor degree in English language and culture in Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in China, I worked briefly as a professional translator then went to United Kingdom for a graduate degree in Psychology specialized in Community Care for people with Learning Disabilities.

I began my teaching career at Britton Deerfield Schools in 2018 after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Eastern Michigan University. I completed my degree in 2015 and have worked in education since then both in the Grand Rapids Public School system with kindergartners as well as Blissfield Community Schools with their at-risk student population.

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.

I graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2018 with a degree in Secondary Education and Mathematics. I’ve been with Britton Deerfield Schools since the 2019-2020 school year. I teach Algebra 1 and Senior Math. I am also a class advisor.

I began my teaching career right here at Britton Deerfield after graduating from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Music Education in 2018. I currently teach High School Band, High School Choir, Music Appreciation, and K-3 General Music.

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

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 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.