Lynsey has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Publication Educational Leadership, both from University of Michigan, Flint. She has a Standard Teaching Certificate and a School Administration Certificate. She has been teaching 5th grade in the Bendle Public Schools at West Bendle Elementary. She has also served as acting principal there.

Lynsey and her husband have four children, all of whom have attended Catholic Schools. Lynsey and her family are active members of their Holy Family Catholic Church.  

lgennaro@stedith.org

Being the Pastor of St. Edith Parish has brought me great joy and I am very happy to be here! I would like to let you know a little bit about myself. I grew up on the East Side in Harper Woods. I went to Our Lady Queen of Peace Grade School and Bishop Gallagher High School. After high school, I went to Wayne State University, where I completed three degrees. I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Psychology, a Master of Arts Degree in Guidance and Counseling, and a Juris Doctorate.

I always worked full time while I was going to school. I worked for the State of Michigan Disability Determination Service for Social Security for 17 years. During my time there I was a Disability Examiner, Office Trainer, Quality Assurance Supervisor and District Manager. After completing law school, I practed law for several years before entering the seminary. My last job was the UAW-GM Legal Services in Flint.

I went to seminary at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. I earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy and a Masters in Divinity. I did my internship at St. Gemma and St. Christine parishes in Detroit. My deacon assignment was at S. Daniel Parish in Clakston.

I was ordained a Catholic priest in June of 2003. My first assignment as a priest was at Our Lady of Good Counsel, where I served as pastor for about 1-1/2 years. I was the temporary administrartor at St. Agatha Parish until we closed in August of 2005. I was assigned as Pastor of St. Priscilla Parish from July 2005 until I was assigned to St. Edith in November of 2010.

My parents have both gone home to the Lord. My father died when I was just a kid. My mother died in 2001 and I still miss her very much. My sister Carol Hoffman lives in Novi with my brother-in-law John and they have one child, my nephew Drew. My brother Rick McNulty lives in Connecticut with my sister-in-law Susan and my nieces Sarah and Haley and my nephew Zachary. My sister Lynn Roose lives in St. Clair Shores with my brother-in-law Bill and my niece Delaney and nephew Carson.

My priesthood has brought great joy into my life. I am very privileged to be doing what I am doing! I know I am exactly where God wants me to be at this time in my life, which brings me great peace. The congregation and the staff at St. Edith are awesome! Please pray for me as I pray for you.

Mrs. Jacqueline Slaviero has been working in Catholic schools and parishes for over twenty years.  Prior to joining the great team here at St. Edith Catholic School, I worked at St. Genevieve, St Pius X and St. Alfred.   I love serving the community at St. Edith and working on fundraising events, school planning, and marketing.  I look forward to helping St. Edith wherever I can! 

I have been married to my husband Michael for over thirty-five years.  We have two married adult sons, Joshua and Jonathan.  We also have one granddaughter, Juliet.  Our family belongs to St. Alfred Catholic Church in Taylor; we have chaired many events over the years. I also write two Knights of Columbus bulleting in the downriver area.

My favorite thing to do is visit Wildwood, New Jersey.  I have been vacationing at the Jersey shore almost yearly since I was four years old.  Our family has so many beautiful and wonderful memories at the shore. Our granddaughter is now the fifth generation in our family to visit Wildwood. 

Colette Migora has her Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from Madonna University.  She has been in the field for 25 years.  Her experiences include Preschool and Kindergarten teacher and has spent the last 14 years as the Assistant Director at Schoolcraft College Children’s Center in Livonia.  Mrs. Migora is very proud to have been the Teaching Assistant for the first two preschool classes at St. Edith 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school year.

Mrs. Migora resides in Livonia with her husband Mike and her two children Joe and Isabella.

Ms. Alison Szczypka has a BA in Elementary Education with a minor in Science and Math from Western Michigan University.  She has a ZA endorsement in early childhood education and holds a professional teacher certificate.  She taught kindergarten and preschool for two years at St. Monica Catholic School in Chicago, Illinois.

Ms Szczypka is in the process of obtaining her Basic Catechetical Certificate.  Ms. Szczypka, herself, is a graduate of St. Edith Catholic School and is currently a parishioner at St. Edith.

Mrs. Courtney Hoffman has a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.  I have a teaching certificate (ZG-K-5) from Schoolcraft College. I have three children in Catholic schools and have been involved with Catholic schools for over seven years.  I am working toward obtaining my Catechetical certificate.

Mrs. Sara Albano attended Valparaiso University where she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education with a minor in human biology.   Sara continued her studies at Governor’s State University where she obtained her learning behavior specialist certification. 

Obtaining the specialist certification allowed me to teach in a cross-categorical special education classroom addressing various student needs and disabilities.   I have a variety of teaching experience in many settings, including parochial, public, alternative, and non-profit.  I am certified to teach in both Illinois and Michigan.   I am working toward my Catechetical certificate through the Archdiocese of Detroit.

I live in the area with my husband, Dominick, and two children, Isabella and Matthew.   When I am not in my classroom, I can be found with my family attending CYO sporting events and cheering on my children.

Miss Ellen Kowalski has been teaching in the Archdiocese of Detroit for over 20 years.  She has a Bachelor’s degree in English.  Miss Kowalski obtained her elementary teaching certificate and a master’s degree from the University of Michigan.  She has taught both fourth and sixth grade.  In addition, Miss Kowalski has her Advanced Catechetical Certificate from the Archdiocese of Detroit.

Mrs. Gasior taught third grade for 9 years at St. Fabian Catholic School.  She received her MA in Teaching in Education Technology from Madonna University. Her Elementary and English endorsements are from Madonna University.  Mrs Gasior recieved her BA in Philosophy from Marquette University.  She holds a Professional Education Teaching Certificate, English endorsement.  Mrs. Gasior is a ceritified catechist.

Mr. Dan Timmis earned his graduate degree in Educational Leadership in 2010 from Oakland University, his Bachelor of Science degree from Aquinas College in 2000.  I have a secondary teacher certification through the University of Detroit Mercy from 2003.   In addition, I have an Advanced Catechist certificate through Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. I have worked with the Archdiocese of Detroit as both a teacher and administrator since 2001.

When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, including my two daughters who currently attend St. Edith Catholic School.  I am also a sports enthusiast and thoroughly enjoy experiencing nature throughout the state of Michigan.

Mr. Joseph Wilson has a BA in Anthropology with distinction from the University of Michigan, Dearborn, an MBA in Business Administration from U of M as well, and an Education Secondary Certificate in Biology and Earth Science also from U of M -Dearborn.   I have a Teacher Certificate in secondary biology and earth/space.  I have my basic Catechetical certification.

Mrs. Dorothy Korzym has taught middle school for over 40 years and still thoroughly enjoys this age!  My philosophy of education is to create a positive classroom environment where I act as the facilitator allowing my students to learn using Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, to critically think using Bloom’s Taxonomy, and to recognize the importance of mastering grammar by writing daily and parsing sentences.

I taught teachers at Marygrove College for 22 years both in the undergraduate and graduate programs.  I am a parishioner of St. Edith and have been for decades now.  My own son went to St. Edith K-8 and is now a medical doctor practicing in Howell.  I enjoy vacationing in Marco Island, Florida, where I have owned a condo for the past twenty-three years. 

I have a MA from the University of Michigan, a BS from Wayne State University, I hold a Continuing Certificate from the State of Michigan, I have a Catechetical certificate, and I have been certified as a Michigan highly qualified teacher. 

Specifically, in eighth grade I want my students to leave St. Edith Catholic School realizing how important it is to make learning a lifelong endeavor; hopefully, instilling in them a passion for learning. Many of my former students, alumni of St. Edith, have gone on to graduate school and have very rewarding professional careers today; I am very proud of them!