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Jennie Allan
I am originally from Ann Arbor (Huron graduate!) and have taught in a variety of parochial and public school settings in Southeast Michigan. I love helping middle school students appreciate math and science. Studies show that interest in these subjects starts to wane in middle school, and I want to play a part in helping students engage in these areas.
I am very outdoorsy (a former white-water rafting guide) and enjoy backpacking, canoeing and camping. I also love to travel - at last count, I've been to more than 35 countries!
My philosophy of education is simple: I believe we should give children the tools they need to learn, and the inspiration they need to become life-long learners. I try to model these principles for my students every day. I believe strongly in project-based learning and differentiation, and in giving my students exactly what they need to excel academically.
Karen Haddas
I’m excited to be your child’s seventh grade ELA teacher. I’m looking forward to a fantastic year together.
I earned my B.S., M.A., and a K-8 teaching degree from Eastern Michigan University. I have been a teacher for Ann Arbor Public Schools for over 20 years. The old adage, “time flies when you are having fun”, is definitely true in my case.
When I’m not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Kirk, and my two kiddos. We love to see movies, visit museums, and to spend time outdoors.
Jack Stearns
I was born and raised an Ann Arborite. As I Pioneer High School graduate I have a deep love for the city and our amazing public schools.
I attended Michigan State University where I earned a B.S. in Mathematics and an M.A. in Teaching and Curriculum. At times my love for my Spartans and my love for Ann Arbor conflicts but... Go Green!
Teaching math is my passion because I love learning along with my students. One of my favorite experiences in a classroom is when a student comes up with a method or idea that has never been done before. Math presents students the opportunity to use their experiences to uniquely approach a problem. Building off of students' experiences and fostering an environment where other students learn from each other what I love about math classrooms!
When I am not teaching math I spend the summers teaching sailing at the University of Michigan's alumni family camp, Camp Michigania, in Boyne City, Michigan. I love spending time outside with my wife and my dog, Lyla. We enjoy hiking, being on the water and adventuring!
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