Jennifer Mack,
Dean of Curriculum
and Instruction

Ms. Mack manages all curriculum and instruction and assessments.

Hattie Mitchell,

Founder 

Mrs. Mitchell ensures the long-term sustainability of Crete.

Brett Mitchell,

Co-Founder and Principal

Brett manages all school operations and ensures state and federal legal compliance.

Gloria Mercado-Fortine,

Director of Special Programs

Mrs. Fortine supports our school with EL, Sped and state/federal compliance programs.

Jessica Capra,
First Grade Teacher and LeadCoach

Ms. Capra is our first grade teacher.

Imani Dixon,

Sixth Grade Teacher

Ms. Dixon is our Sixth Grade Teacher

Mrs. Bahurinsky,

Second Grade Teacher 

Mrs. Bahurinsky is our Second grade teacher.

Brandon Bonner,

Director of Wellness

Mr. B is our Assistant Dean of Culture.

Mattie Wren,

Student Support

Miss Mattie is responsible for all food-related services.

Linda Harris,

Librarian and Special Programs

Mrs. Harris volunteers each week to support our school programs and the school's library.

Alisa Wright,
TK Teacher

Ms. Wright is our TK teacher 

Quianna Turner,

Kindergarten Teacher

Miss Jackson is our first grade teacher.

Tanesha McGregor, Second Grade Teacher 

Ms. McGregor is our Fifth Grade Teacher and Science and Social Studies Specialist.

Danielle Finney,
Fifth Grade Teacher

Mrs. Finney is our Fifth Grade teacher

Samantha Friedricks,

Fourth Grade Teacher and ELA Specialist

Ms. Friedricks is our 1st and 4th grade teacher.

Paola Pesina,

Teaching Fellow

Ms. Pesina is a Teaching Fellow and supports lower grade teachers.

Ms. Devin,
Office Manager

Ms. Devin supports the daily operations at Crete.

Jessica Ecung,

Third Grade Teacher

Ms. Ecung is our third grade teacher.