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Cathy Dunsmore - 3rd Grade

Mrs. Dunsmore received her teaching degree from Michigan State University. She has taught pre-school, kindergarten, first grade, and currently teaches third grade. She and her husband enjoy traveling and have lived in California, Maine, and Louisiana before residing in Michigan to raise their children. Mrs. Dunsmore has an eleven year old son and a seven year old daughter. She stays busy attending soccer, dance, gymnastics, and other school events.

 

 

 

Sarah Wertz - 3rd Grade

Ms. Wertz received a BA in psychology from Michigan State University. She worked as a coordinator for children with autism for five years. During that time, she also facilitated summer camps for children with developmental disabilities. Ms. Wertz then received her degree in elementary education with a major in English and a minor in History from Olivet College. She worked as an outdoor specialist with Peter McCreedy for four years before joining the Chatfield teaching staff for the 2010/2011 school year. She has a four year old daughter who attends Wee Dolphins.

 

 

 

Jan Neumann - 4th Grade

Mrs. Neumann’s family has come full circle--Michigan, California, Tennessee and then back to Michigan.  Job opportunities for her husband, Denis, provided the opportunities to live in these three beautiful states. While raising their 3 children, Elizabeth, Brad, and Ashley, Mrs. Neumann finished her Bachelor’s Degree at California State at Northridge.  When she moved to Tennessee, she worked at Westminster School in Nashville and completed her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education at Tennessee State University.    Teaching is a joy and she feels lucky to have a career that allows her to influence and experience daily fun, creative, and challenging learning with her students.  

 

 

 

Tracy Logan - 4th Grade

Tracy Logan began teaching at The Chatfield School in 1997, when the school opened.  Since then, she has taught first through fourth grades.  Mrs. Logan lives in Capac with her husband and son, who attends The Chatfield School as well.  Mrs. Logan believes that strong relationships with students, parents, and staff are vital in providing the best learning environment for everyone, not just the students.  She appreciates the collaborative approach at Chatfield, and enjoys every day that she spends with her students as they learn together.  

 

 

 

Karly LaForge - 5th Grade

Karly LaForge joined the Chatfield family in 2009 as a 5th grade student teacher.  She recieved her Bachelor's in Elementary Education from the University of Michigan-Flint in December 2009.  She has a major in Language Arts and a minor in Social Studies. She currently lives in Capac with her husband and son. Mrs. LaForge believes that children learn best through real-world hands on activites in the classroom. She looks forward to a fun and exciting school year!!!

 

 

 

Mayme Lange - 5th Grade

Mayme Lange has lived in Lapeer her whole life and attended Lapeer Schools. She has earned a Bachelor's in Elementary Education with a major in Language Arts and a minor in Math and is in the process of continuing her education focusing on Master’s in Technology and Education. She believes that teachers can provide the background that students will need to be successful, caring citizens. She strives to teach using authentic activities where students will learn by exploring and making important connections to themselves and their surroundings. Also, she believes that learning can and should be fun and exciting. This is her fourth year at Chatfield.