Deerfield Staff
Office
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DeAn Wuelfing Principal 517-447-3215 x232
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.
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Upper Elementary
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Barney Watson 4th Grade Teacher 517-447-3015 x216
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.
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Devin Dusseau-Bates 4th & 5th Grade Teacher 517-447-3015 x217
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!
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Heather Hildreth 5th Grade Teacher 517-447-3015 x213
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.
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Colleen Connolly Art Teacher 517-447-3015 x230
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.
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Heidi Fether Music Teacher 517-447-3015 x242
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.
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Dustin Longnecker Physical Education 517-447-3015 x239
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.
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Dawn Cousino Special Education Teacher 517-447-3015 x228
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.
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Carol Knoblauch Special Education Teacher
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.
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Middle School
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Karen Scholl Counselor 517-451-4587 x109
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.
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Colleen Connolly Art Teacher 517-447-3015 x230
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.
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Lesa Russell-Smith ELA Teacher 517-447-3015 x224
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.
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Lori Davis ELA & Math Teacher (517) 447-3015 x240
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.
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Heidi Fether Music Teacher 517-447-3015 x242
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.
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Dustin Longnecker Physical Education 517-447-3015 x239
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.
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Deanna Griffith School Success Teacher 517-447-3015 x227
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.
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Carol Knoblauch Science Teacher
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.
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Jessica Smith Science Teacher 517-447-3015 x246
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.
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Ron Schmidt Social Studies Teacher 517-447-3015 x225
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.
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Dawn Cousino Special Education Teacher 517-447-3015 x228
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.
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