Kevin is a case coordinator working with students in Math and Chemistry classes. He is a lover of video games, new places, music and movies. He feels this brings him a different perspective to share with students.

Dr. Cooley has been teaching for 30 years and is currently celebrating her 23rd year of teaching here at Howell Public Schools. Her teaching career began in California, where she grew up. Dr. Cooley has her MA from EMU in Educational Psychology and her PhD from Wayne State University in Special Education. Currently, Dr. Cooley teaches in the certificate program. During her downtime, Dr. Cooley enjoys sewing, reading, and spending time with her family--which includes  a Saint Bernard and a Golden Retriever! Dr. Cooley has one son living at home, a son in AZ--who has four children-- and a daughter in that lives in Howell-who has four children. 

Lauren started teaching students with Cognitive Impairments in 2013 in the Plymouth-Canton School District after attending Howell Michigan University.  She started teaching in Howell the fall of 2023. She is a case coordinator for students in the certificate of completion program and teaches various functional living classes. Lauren enjoys teaching English and helping students find joy in reading.  She and her husband enjoy spending time with their daughter outdoors, especially going on walks with their dog (Thor), playing with bubbles and chalk.  During her free time Lauren enjoys playing and coaching softball, basketball, reading, and watching movies and sports! 

Mrs. Hellmuth (formerly Yager) has been teaching at the high school level in Howell for 19 years. She is a special education case coordinator and has team taught in various subjects, currently English and Biology. She also teaches the Transitions support class. She loves working with students and helping them see their full potiential. She has two teenage stepdaughters and a son in second grade. In her freetime she enjoys spending time with her son and going to the beach. Her favorite place to vacation is Tawas, where her brother lives.

Alicia has been a special education teacher for 14 years and began teaching at Howell High School in March of 2021.  She and her husband, Jerry, purchased property in Howell where they built their future home.  Alicia came from a family of educators and enjoys helping students reach success.  In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with her son Mason, playing volleyball, traveling, hiking with her labradoodle, Sophie, spending weekends at Lake Charlevoix with Jerry’s parents, and winter vacations in Florida at her parents’ place.  Alicia enjoys teaching at Howell School District and being a part of the high school team.

Lisa has been a case coordinator with Howell School District for 5 years. She currently teaches Essentials of Geometry and Strategic Literacy 9. She also co-teaches English 10. Prior to this position, Lisa taught high school and middle school English in Michigan and South Carolina (where she lived for twelve years). She is married, has a dog, and enjoys singing, drawing, going on adventures (theme parks, roller coasters, axe throwing, museums, etc.) and reading YA novels in her spare time.

Nicole teaches ELA at the Freshman Campus and Self Management. She holds both bachelor's and master's degrees from Eastern Michigan University. When not teaching, she enjoys spending time outdoors, woodworking, and rock hunting in the Great Lakes.

Michele has been a member of the special education department at Howell High School for the past thirty-seven years. She is a lifelong member of Howell, graduating from Howell High School and raising her family here alongside her husband. She has three adult children, two sons and a daughter, and three young grandchildren. Michele enjoys spending time with her friends and family and looks forward to fun adventures with her grandchildren whenever possible. As Teacher Consultant she works cooperatively with parents, students and staff to ensure that students with disabilities receive the support that they need to excel and achieve their goals. 

Mrs. Schmalz is an experienced educator with nine years of dedicated service in Special Education and Physical Education. She specializes in teaching certificate program courses, facilitating co-taught classes, and teaching PE. Her expertise spans both individualized instruction and collaborative teaching environments. When not in the classroom, Ms. Schmalz enjoys quality time with her family and tends to the animals on her small farm.

Mrs. Snider is in her 19th year in Education and her 11th as a Highlander.  She is currently co-teaching English 10 and Biology as well as running the Work Readiness Awareness Program (WRAP). Lisa enjoys the creativity and unique challenges of working with students of all abilities.  She has been married to her husband Mike for 17 years and has 2 grown sons, Josh (daughter in law Maria) and Gabe and is expecting her first grandbaby in November! When not in school Lisa enjoys riding motorcycles, attending concerts, doing home reno projects, sewing, baking, spending time with her family, helping with school plays/musicals and caring for her 40+ pets.

Bailey is in her second year of teaching special education and her first year with Howell High School. She graduated from High Point University in 2025 with a Bachelor's degree in Special Education Adapted Curriculum. At Howell, Bailey serves as a teacher and a case coordinator for students in the certificate program. In her free time, she enjoys reading, crafting, and spending time with family and friends. 

Case Coordinator, has taught for over 30 years-  K-12, general education and special education.  Currently teaching Foundations of Algebra, Algebra and Personal Management.  When she has free time she enjoys spending time with her family, being Dama (Grandma), being active, exploring our beautiful state and country while camping. 

Case Coordinator, has taught for over 30 years-  K-12, general education and special education.  Currently teaching Foundations of Algebra, Algebra and Personal Management.  When she has free time she enjoys spending time with her family, being Dama (Grandma), being active, exploring our beautiful state and country while camping. 

Case Coordinator, has taught for over 30 years-  K-12, general education and special education.  Currently teaching Foundations of Algebra, Algebra and Personal Management.  When she has free time she enjoys spending time with her family, being Dama (Grandma), being active, exploring our beautiful state and country while camping. 

Case Coordinator, has taught for over 30 years-  K-12, general education and special education.  Currently teaching Foundations of Algebra, Algebra and Personal Management.  When she has free time she enjoys spending time with her family, being Dama (Grandma), being active, exploring our beautiful state and country while camping.