Northville Public Schools Welcomes 24 New Educators for 2026-27

NORTHVILLE, MI — As Northville Public Schools opens its doors for the 2026-27 academic year, the district is welcoming a dynamic class of 24 new teacher hires across its elementary, middle, high school, and specialized programs. 

The incoming cohort reflects a deliberate focus on candidates who blend strong instructional foundations with a genuine passion for guiding young learners. According to the district’s Human Resources department, the hiring committee sought educators who embody warmth, growth, and teamwork.

"When we are seeking to hire new teachers, first and foremost we are seeking individuals who love children and find joy in working with them," noted HR officials regarding the search process. "Additionally, we seek people who possess a genuine curiosity, desire, and interest to grow, as well as individuals who recognize that we are better by working together as opposed to in isolation." - Brian Sumner Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations

Fresh Perspectives and Varied Experience

The 2026-27 cohort stands out for both its energy and diversity of experience. First-year educators make up 62% of the new teaching staff. Despite varying levels of traditional classroom history, HR leaders emphasized that the entire candidate pool brought compelling, unique background experiences that impressed interview panels districtwide.

While 24 positions have been secured, HR is finalizing one additional part-time hire in the coming days to complete the district’s staffing structure.

Building-by-Building Assignments

The new educators will be deployed across every corner of the district, strengthening standard, advanced, and specialized learning programs:

Elementary Level

Elementary schools account for more than half of the new additions, adding 12 general and advanced education teachers alongside two shared physical education specialists:

• Amerman Elementary: Danielle Compton (Kindergarten), Chloe Clabuesch (1st Grade), Rebecca Frey (4th Grade ALPS), and Makenzie Boillat (5th Grade ALPS).
• Ridge Wood Elementary: Stacy Drummond (Young Fives Kindergarten), Maya Dickhudt (2nd Grade), and Katherine Dybicki (4th Grade).
• Silver Springs Elementary: Emma Merchant (Kindergarten) and Adalea "Addie" Davis (3rd Grade).
• Thornton Creek Elementary: Gwen Ruetz (Kindergarten) and Suzanna "Anna" Sumampow (1st Grade).
• Winchester Elementary: Madison Martino (1st Grade).
• Itinerant Physical Education: Joy Hudyma (shared between Amerman and Ridge Wood) and Kate Leach (shared between Winchester and Amerman).

Middle & High School Levels

Secondary buildings are gaining instructional depth across core subjects, music, and counseling:

• Hillside Middle School: Alexandra "Alex" Borseth (Mathematics), Kathryn "Katie" Dorko (Mathematics), and Christine Marczewski (School Counselor).
• Meads Mill Middle School: Adam Kollipara (Band/Music).
• Northville High School: Morgan Cessante (English), Keegan Oldani (Mathematics), and Kaitlyn Lempert (School Social Worker).

Specialized & Districtwide Services

The district continues to expand essential specialized support systems:

• Cooke School: Crystal Kerr and Kristina Taylor both join as instructors for the Severely Cognitive Impairment (SCI) program.
• Districtwide: Hayley Adamisen joins as an Occupational Therapist serving students across multiple facilities.

Looking Ahead

With the launch of the new school year, these 24 educators step into classrooms equipped with strong district mentorship, collaborative professional communities, and a collective goal of supporting Northville’s high standards of student growth and community engagement.