| Contact Information | ||
 | Layla AbidAli -Science abidall@dearbornschools.org | Ms. AbidAli loves nature, its influence led her towards her biology degree, and she finds serenity and tranquility in the wilderness. She enjoys reading and learning from others and seeing the world through different lenses and getting acquainted with different perspectives of others. |
 | Nawf Abou-Dib -World Languages aboudin@dearbornschools.org | Arabic Language instructor at DHS and an adjunct professor at HFC. Graduated from Madonna University. Have a Master of Teaching English as a Second Language (MTESL). Married and have one son. |
 | Paul Affholter -Resource Teacher affholp@dearbornschools.org | This is Mr. Affholter’s first year teaching at Dearborn High School, but his 17th year teaching in education. He holds a Bachelor of Science degrees in Special Education & English from EMU, a Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership from U of M-Dearborn, and an Education Specialist degree in Directorship of Special Education from SVSU. |
 | Hoda Ahmed -Social Studies ahmedh4@dearbornschools.org | Ms. Ahmed is a Social Studies teacher at DHS. She enjoys reading, walking, and exploring local history. In her free time, she likes trying new coffee shops and going to the gym. |
 | Mohammed Al Hadrawi -Mathematics alhadrm@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS mathematics teacher. |
 | Layla AlHussain -Language Arts alhussl@dearbornschools.org | Mrs. Alhussain has had a passion for learning since she was a child. This passion led her to be an English as well as an Ell teacher. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts with distinction in Secondary Education at the University of Michigan Dearborn with a concentration in ESL (English as a Second Language Endorsement ). Mrs.Alhussain has been a teacher for over 7 years and this is her 5th year at DHS. She loves to teach with compassion and empathy. |
 | Angela Altomonte -Social Studies altomoa@dearbornschools.org | Ms. Altomonte has a Master’s in Art and Administration from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She has been teaching for 14 years and loves History and Biology. Her favorite quote is, “We Study History so that we can Know the Past, Engage in the Present and Impact the Future.” She enjoys this quote because this is how she runs her class. She helps students critically think through the past, see how these implications affect them today, and think about what it means for their future. Go Pioneers!! |
 | Dana Anderson-Weigandt -Family Consumer Science andersd@dearbornschools.org | “Cooking is a science, baking is an art! Join my class and do both!” |
 | Mae Awada -Language Arts awadam@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS ELA teacher. |
 | Matthew Barera -World Languages bareram@dearbornschools.org | Spanish Teacher at Dearborn High School |
 | Kevin Barkoff -Physical Education barkofk@dearbornschools.org | Mr. Barkoff has been a PE Teacher at DHS for 20 years. Dearborn High has been a big part of his life as well as his family’s for a long time. He began coaching at DHS in 1997, the year his son was born, then his son grew up and graduated from Dearborn in 2015. His first 11 years of teaching were at Lowrey Middle School as a 7th Grade Science Teacher. After earning a Master’s Degree in PE, he transferred to DHS and has been there ever since. He’s lived less than a mile from the school for the last 27 years, so this community has long been a big part of who he is. |
 | Rania Bazzi-Hijazi -Science bazzir6@dearbornschools.org | Ms. Bazzi-Hijazi completed her teaching degree in 2003 and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. She also earned a Master’s in Education and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in ESL. This year, she is teaching both Biology and Chemistry, drawing on her background in science and education to create an engaging and supportive classroom environment for all students. In addition to her classroom role, this is her fourth year serving as the HOSA (Future Health Professionals) advisor at DHS, where she supports students’ growth in leadership, health science, and community involvement. |
 | Hanan Beydoun -Resource Teacher beydouh2@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS resource teacher of 10 years and class of 2026 advisor/Peer to Peer Mentor. |
| Kelli Blamer -Resource Teacher blamerk@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS resource teacher. |
 | Margaret Blankinship -Mathematics blankim@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS mathematics teacher. |
 | Thomas Brown -Science brownt@dearbornschools.org | Four years US Army sergeant. Seven years environmental scientist Thirty one years at DHS. |
 | Niki Cassidy -Visual Arts cassidn@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS visual arts teacher. |
 | Daniel Conrad -Mathematics conradd@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS mathematics teacher. |
 | Mollie Crowl -Social Studies crowlm@dearbornschools.org | Ms. Crowl has a Bachelor’s in Secondary Education and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction. Her favorite things about teaching are her interactions with students and being able to teach students things that they can use to improve their lives. |
| Jennifer Domino -Visual Arts dominoj@dearbornschools.org | Ms. Domino currently teaches the Ceramics classes and Introduction to 2D Design. She has been a proud Pioneer for more than 25 years! |
 | Dara Edgerton -World Languages (ASL) edgertd@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS world languages teacher. |
 | Malak Fardous -Mathematics fardoum@dearbornschools.org | Mrs. Fardous has been teaching for 20 years and is currently in her 11th year at Dearborn High School. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Chemistry, a teaching certificate, a master’s degree in Special Education, and an ELL endorsement. Mrs. Fardous taught Mathematics at Dearborn High for eight years and has spent the past three years serving as an English Language Development Specialist. She is deeply passionate about her work and dedicated to supporting all students in their learning journey. |
 | Joshua Feight -Mathematics feightj@dearbornschools.org | Mr. Feight graduated from Michigan State University (Go Green!) and has an exponentially large passion for math. He loves helping students through difficult concepts and prides himself in being able to explain things in many different ways. |
 | Kathryn Fetter -Language Arts fetterk@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS ELA teacher. |
 | Mustapha Ghazi -Mathematics ghazim@dearbornschools.org | Mr. Ghazi graduated from UM-Dearborn, earning his M.S. in Applied Mathematics. He enjoys turning tricky problems into lightbulb moments and cheering on his students every step of the way. |
| Matthew Giarmo -Social Studies giarmom@dearbornschools.org | This is Mr. Giarmo’s first year in Dearborn as a World History Teacher and Head Football Coach. He is in his 11th year as a teacher and 12th coaching football. He is looking forward to working with the staff and students here at DHS. |
| Alex Graczyk-Davis -Language Arts davisa2@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS ELA teacher. |
 | Jacob Greenberg -Autism Teacher greenbj@dearbornschools.org | Mr. Greenberg was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. His favorite thing about being a special education teacher is planning and preparing for the future with students. |
 | Lynn Grimley -Language Arts grimlel@dearbornschools.org | Ms. Grimley teaches 9th grade language arts and focuses on engaging students in an interactive and supportive classroom environment. She hopes that her passion and energy for teaching students how to communicate with empathy and compassion will be her DHS legacy. |
 | Christopher Grodzicki -Language Arts grodzic@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS ELA teacher. |
 | Mahdi Hamade -Physical Education hamadem@dearbornschools.org | Mr. Hamade is a proud DHS alum, now teaching at his alma mater. He’s entering his 3rd year as a PE teacher and his first at DHS. Mr. Hamade is also entering his 5th year of coaching basketball at the school, and his 3rd year as the Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach. |
 | Ine’ Harvey -Science harveyi@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS science teacher. |
| Enass Hassan -Mathematics hassane@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS mathematics teacher. |
 | Tiffany Henninger -World Languages (Spanish) hennint@dearbornschools.org | Señora Henninger holds a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education with certifications in Spanish and ESL, as well as a Master’s degree in Special Education. She lived and taught in Spain for 11 years, an experience that deepened her love for the Spanish language and culture. In addition to her classroom role, she is a proud mother of four and brings her passion for teaching, cultural exchange, and student growth into everything she does. |
 | Steven Holt -Mathematics holts@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS mathematics teacher. |
 | Stenn Jedele -Social Studies jedeles@dearbornschools.org | Mr. Jedele is a passionate social studies teacher and father of three. |
 | Kyle Jenks -Science jenksk@dearbornschools.org | Mr. Jenks has been teaching at Dearborn High School since 2016 and teaches AP Biology and Forensic Science |
 | Justin Jones -Science jonesj2@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS science teacher. |
| Samahir Kadry -Mathematics kadrys@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS mathematics teacher. |
 | Alivia Kondrath -Physical Education kondraa@dearbornschools.org | Ms. Kondrath graduated from Adrian College. This is her 5th year of teaching Physical Education, and her 1st year at DHS. |
 | Mary Kay Kubicek -Language Arts kubicem@dearbornschools.org | “Next time someone’s teaching, why don’t you get taught? It’s like that and that’s the way it is.” ~RUN-D.M.C. |
| Monica Kubitskey -Visual Arts kubitsm@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS visual arts teacher. |
 | Hassan Marwani -Language Arts marwanh@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS ELA teacher. |
 | Jared Maynard -Social Studies maynarj1@dearbornschools.org | Mr. Maynard teaches AP U.S. History and AP Human Geography. |
 | Brian McCloskey -Instrumental Music mcclosb@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS instrumental music teacher. |
| Noor Mehdi -Science mehdin@dearbornschools.org | Ms. Mehdi is a DHS Alumni with a Bachelors of Science from University of Michigan-Dearborn and Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education-Integrated Science. Student success is the #1 priority and in working together we will make that happen! |
 | Joseph Moleski -Resource Teacher moleskj@dearbornschools.org | Mr. Moleski has been working at Dearborn High for more than 20 years! Although he didn’t go to high school at DHS, he truly is a “Pioneer” at heart. He grew up in West Michigan and attended Grand Valley State University, Eastern MI University, and U of M. Mr. Moleski has also taught many different subjects at DHS – like algebra, geometry, algebra 2, statistics, sign language, and intervention classes. |
 | Haifaa Mourad-Chamma -World Languages (French) mouradh@dearbornschools.org | Madame Chamma has been teaching for 26 years and this is her 8th year at DHS. She holds a Bachelor’s in Secondary Education from Université Saint-Joseph and a Master’s in Teacher Leadership from Oakland University. |
 | Bryan Myerscough -Mathematics myerscb@dearbornschools.org | Mr. Myerscough teaches Geometry and AP Chemistry here at DHS. He is the head coach for both boys and girls swim and dive. Mr. Myerscough has two kids, with another soon on the way in December! |
 | Jeehan Nasir -Career Academy Lead Teacher nasirj@dearbornschools.org | As the Career Academy Lead at Dearborn High, Ms. Nasir leads with the mission of Education with a Purpose—helping students connect learning to real opportunities and future goals. She assists in guiding students as they explore diverse career pathways and understand the academic programs offered across the district. Beginning in sophomore year, Ms. Nasir implements YouScience, an aptitude-based assessment, to help students discover their strengths and align them with choosing relevant courses that support their career interests. She also guides students through the Dual Enrollment program, which allows them to take college-level coursework or explore a potential career interest while still in high school. In addition, Ms. Nasir organizes career chats, panels, and fairs that connect students with professionals, inspiring students to pursue their passions with clarity and confidence. |
 | Oula Ozoor -World Languages (Arabic) ozooro@dearbornschools.org | Ms. Ozoor is an English Language Development (ELD) specialist with a passion for supporting multilingual learners as they grow in both language and confidence. As a proud Dearborn pioneer, she is deeply connected to her community and committed to making a positive impact through education, collaboration, and lifelong learning. |
 | Amanda Parker -Resource Teacher parkera@dearbornschools.org | Ms. Parker graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Special education and History. She is a local Dearborn resident with one daughter. She greatly enjoys working with all students everyday! |
 | James Piche -Woodshop pichej@dearbornschools.org | Mr. Piche is the CTE teacher for Geometry in Construction and Wood Tech. He is an Army Vet and served 1 tour in Afghanistan. He is currently in his 4th year teaching at DHS and it is also his 4th year teaching. |
 | Ryan Piche -Social Studies picher@dearbornschools.org | US Economics and World History |
 | Sarah Pniewski -Resource Teacher pniewss@dearbornschools.org | Ms. Pniewski has been at DHS for 19 years as a Special Education Resource Teacher. |
 | John Powell -Physical Education powellj@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS physical education teacher. |
 | Tiffany Quaker-McCoy -Language Arts quakert@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS ELA teacher. |
 | Ola Raishouni -World Languages (Arabic) raishoo@dearbornschools.org | Mrs. Raishouni is a world language teacher and she’s also the co-sponsor for the Class of 2028. she is dedicated to promoting collaboration, creativity, and inclusivity in her classroom.she’s passionate about developing dynamic learning experiences that empower students to embrace language acquisition and cultural understanding. Through innovative teaching methods, she strives to create an engaging environment where every student can thrive and achieve their fullest potential. |
 | Adam Rauscher -Studio Productions -Social Studies rauscha@dearbornschools.org | Mr. Rauscher teaches Studio Productions, Advanced Movie Making, Film Study, and US History. |
 | Christina Robbins -World Languages (German) robbinc@dearbornschools.org | Mrs. Robbins teaches German and ELL 2. She holds a Master’s degree from Wayne State University and a Bachelor’s degree from MSU/ Universität Freiburg, Germany. |
| David Rochemont -Mathematics rochemd@dearbornschools.org | Mr. Rochemont has been teaching mathematics for just over a decade. Mr. Rochemont’s hobbies include long division, simplifying fractions, reading, and playing guitar. Mr. Rochemont runs the DHS Music for All Club. |
 | Matthew Rodgers -Resource Teacher rodgerm@dearbornschools.org | Mr. Rodgers is a Grand Valley State Alumni and supporter of students socially, emotionally and academically. |
 | Toni Royer -Resource Teacher royert@dearbornschools.org | This is Ms. Royer’s first year at DHS and she is excited for the new experience! She has been in education for 23 years and has taught mostly grades 5-12 math and special education. Her favorite part of teaching is supporting all students to learn the skills needed to be successful in the classroom and beyond! |
 | Raefah Saab -Autism Teacher saabr@dearbornschools.org | High school autism teacher working to create an inclusive setting. |
 | Sara Sabbagh -Language Arts sabbags@dearbornschools.org | Mx. Sabbagh: English teacher of eighteen years, AP Language instructor, and loyal advisor to Model United Nations delegates. Mentor to student writers, guide to critical thinkers, and advocate for every voice waiting to be heard. Mx. Sabbagh serves the craft of language, the power of argument, and the beauty of well-chosen words – and they will not rest until their students read deeply, write bravely, and think relentlessly. |
 | Racha Saleh -Physical Education salehr1@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS physical education teacher. |
 | Eftikhar Saleh-Hernandez -Social Studies hernane@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS social studies teacher. |
 | Michael Schmitt -Language Arts -Journalism schmitm1@dearbornschools.org | Subjects Taught: Language Arts 5 & 6 , Intro. to Journalism (JRN 1), Newspaper Publication (JRN 2) Bachelors: Michigan State University Masters in Teaching Reading and Language Arts: Oakland University Years taught at DHS: 13 Accolades: 2023 Teacher of the Year for Dearborn Public Schools |
 | Troy Seeley -Resource Teacher seeleyt@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS resource teacher. |
 | Courtney Shifferd -Mathematics bergc@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS mathematics teacher. |
 | Abigail Smiles -Social Studies smilesa@dearbornschools.org | Ms. Smiles teaches US Government and US History. She is also the co-sponsor for the Class of 2028. She is proud to be a DHS Pioneer! |
 | Adam Smith -Language Arts -Yearbook smitha3@dearbornschools.org | Mr. Smith holds a bachelor’s degree in English and French as well as a master’s degree in French. He has taught both English and French in Michigan, Indiana, and France. |
 | Joann Sobh -Science sobhj@dearbornschools.org | Ms. Sobh is a high school science educator with 18 years of experience. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Science of Education from Wayne State University and a passion for making science topics engaging, relatable and exciting. During her years of teaching, she has taught different topics of science that include Biology, Forensic Science and Anatomy and Physiology. |
 | Rola Sobh -ELD Specialist sobhr@dearbornschools.org | Ms. Sobh is committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity in every aspect of my work with students. She is passionate about creating engaging learning environments that support students in reaching their full potential. |
| Adam Stage -Physical Education stagea@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS physical education teacher. |
 | Thuraya Tabara -World Languages tabarat@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS world languages teacher. |
 | Jeffrey Tapp -Physical Education tappj@dearbornschools.org | Mr. Tapp has been teaching Physical Education in Dearborn for over 27 years. He currently teaches at Dearborn High School and STEM Middle School. |
 | Ioana Vescan -Mathematics vescani@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS mathematics teacher. |
 | Elizabeth Victor -Mathematics victore@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS mathematics teacher. |
 | Greg Viscomi -Theatre and Speech -Language Arts -Co-Operative Learning viscomg@dearbornschools.org | Faculty member and Director of Theatre for DHS since 1994. Subjects Taught: Theatre, Language Arts, Speech, Film Study, CO-OP Program Lead Teacher. BFA, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MA, American University, Wash. DC, Graduate of DHS, 1980. Wife and two daughters also DHS Grads. |
 | Emily Wall–Winkel -Language Arts walle@dearbornschools.org | “Reading is escape, and the opposite of escape; it’s a way to make contact with reality after a day of making things up, and it’s a way of making contact with someone else’s imagination after a day that’s all too real.” ― Nora Ephron |
 | Katelyn Walsh -Language Arts walshk@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS ELA teacher. |
 | Christopher Wood -Mathematics woodc@dearbornschools.org | Mr. Wood has been teaching math at DHS since the 2013-14 school year. His passion for teaching is fueled by the “ah-ha” moments from his students and loves when students feel successful in math. His hobbies include kayaking, golf, fly fishing and spending time with his family. Did he mention fly fishing? |
 | Matthew Zachary -Social Studies zacharm@dearbornschools.org | Proud DHS social studies teacher. |
| Zinab Zriek-Hammoud -Language Arts zriekz@dearbornschools.org | Ms. Zriek-Hammoud has been an educator for the past 17 years, with the majority of her career spent teaching at Fordson High School. She is deeply committed to both her profession and her community. Over the years, she’s had the privilege of leading various student organizations, including 14 years as the advisor for Key Club. She currently serves as the advisor for Students for Palestine, continuing her passion for community service and student engagement. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family. She’s a proud mother of three wonderful children and wife to an amazing husband. Ms. Zreik-Hammoud shares her home with her family and her Persian cat, Bella. In her free time, she enjoys walking, traveling, cooking, and creating lasting memories with her loved ones. |
