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. 

My name is Devin Dusseau-Bates. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Siena Heights University in 2005.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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 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 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.