Deerfield Staff

My name is DeAn Wuelfing and it is a true honor to be your principal at Britton Deerfield Schools- Deerfield Building.   I am excited to be a part of an amazing team and make a positive difference in your child's life each and every day!  I have been an educator for the last 21 years and have loved every minute of it.

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.  In high school, I concentrated most of my time playing basketball and football.  My high school basketball coach was a great mentor that made a huge impact on my path in life. 

My name is Devin Dusseau-Bates. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Siena Heights University in 2005. After spending a few years at home as a stay-at-home mom to my four children, I began my teaching career at Britton Deerfield in 2010. I have taught third, fourth, and fifth grades and currently teach a 4th/5th split. I love being part of the Patriot family here at BD!

After earning my Bachelor of Arts in Language Arts from Siena Heights University in 2000, I started my career as a 4th grade teacher at Britton Schools.  To learn more about the art of teaching, I went on to earn my Master in the Art of Teaching degree from Marygrove College in 2004.  I am currently teaching 5th grade at the Deerfield Building.

My name is Colleen Connolly. I began my teaching career at Britton Deerfield School in 1986 after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Bowling Green State University. I then completed my Masters in early childhood education from the University of Toledo.

I started my teaching career in 2008 at (back then) Deerfield, right after earning my Music Education Degree at The University of Toledo.  A few years later, I earned my Masters or Music Degree from Bowling Green State University.

I’m an Eastern Michigan University Graduate. My grandmother was a secretary for Deerfield schools from 76-2000. My grandfather graduated from Deerfield in 1953. Super happy to be a part of this school district and community. 

I graduated from Britton-Macon H.S. ( a long time ago) and received my B.S. degree from the University of Michigan - GO BLUE! and my masters from The University of Toledo. 

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 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. 

My name is Colleen Connolly. I began my teaching career at Britton Deerfield School in 1986 after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Bowling Green State University. I then completed my Masters in early childhood education from the University of Toledo.

I have been in the education sector for over 30 years.  After procuring my bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University, I immediately started teaching at West Middle School in Ypsilanti.  After two years in the classroom, I took a leap into administration and was an Educational Consultant for students in foster care and adoptions.

I have been a teacher since rounding up my neighbors in our basement on rainy days to “play school” when we were youngsters.  I love teaching middle schoolers and have done so for most of my career, although I have also enjoyed my time teaching adults.

I started my teaching career in 2008 at (back then) Deerfield, right after earning my Music Education Degree at The University of Toledo.  A few years later, I earned my Masters or Music Degree from Bowling Green State University.

I’m an Eastern Michigan University Graduate. My grandmother was a secretary for Deerfield schools from 76-2000. My grandfather graduated from Deerfield in 1953. Super happy to be a part of this school district and community. 

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.

My name is Jessica Smith. I grew up on the west side of Toledo, OH. Go Buckeyes!  I attended Washington Local Schools before moving to Michigan. After graduating from Erie Mason High School, I attended Central Michigan University and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelors in Integrated Science.

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 Britton-Macon H.S. ( a long time ago) and received my B.S. degree from the University of Michigan - GO BLUE! and my masters from The University of Toledo.