March Birthdays 2022 by https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2 Happy Birthday! Let's celebrate together! en-us 2022-02-02 17:54:34 UTC 2025-11-30 15:18:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f382.png First and Last Name tristapratt https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2025958422 - Position & Years of Service
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]]> 2022-02-02 17:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2025958422 Aaron Brown https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2059368317 Director of School Partnerships - 11/12 years with ATS. Love what I do for my job and what our company does to help students.
I love to spend time with my family and friends. I like to golf, watch sports, travel, and try different breweries across Michigan. I'm the youngest of 5 (perfection hit with me which is why my parents stopped having more kids) boys and I have 5 nieces along with 4 nephews. Homemade pasta is my favorite food. One day I'll win the lotto and survive with pasta and golf every day. Just 7 numbers short of winning. One day. Maybe. ]]> 2022-02-21 20:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2059368317 Amy Brown https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2059383052 I am in my second year with MVA as a High School Teacher/Mentor.  Proud to be on Team Gibson!  I am also a math teacher at Seaholm High School in Birmingham Schools. I have taught science (biology is my favorite) and math for over twenty years.  I have two children, ages 15 (Ethan) and 16 (Emma).  My six pets (three cats and three dogs - yes, I am insane) also keep me very busy and feel loved. Fun biology fact about myself - I have a male calico; only 1/3000 calicos are males. Taco Loco is my favorite restaurant. I love Mexican and Italian food. ]]> 2022-02-21 21:13:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2059383052 Gregory Kubik https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2059427054 - I've been with ATS as a teacher/tutor since April 2018, so going on four years now. :)
I'm the oldest of four and was homeschooled growing up.  I study Old Testament backgrounds, Biblical archaeology, and ancient Near Eastern texts.  My grandpa is Italian and my mom is almost all Italian, so spaghetti and meatballs is my favorite.  For fun I like going to downtown areas, the mall, art galleries, things like that.  I live in Plymouth Michigan and love it here.  I grew up in Washington Township and loved it there too.  I love Michigan in general. :)]]> 2022-02-21 22:10:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2059427054 Melissa Marlatt https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2060545826 Team Lead/ Advocate - 13 yrs
-I love working for ATS and helping students over the years. I have had different positions through out my years with the company. 
-Love to spend time with my family and my 3 children keep me very busy. I also love to read when I have some time to myself. My favorite food would have to be pasta, any type is yummy. ]]> 2022-02-22 13:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2060545826 Stacy Waterous https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2060595400 --I am a Step-Up advocate and I will have been with the company 1 year on 3/8.
- I have a 10 year-old son, Hemingway, a dog, Pudge, and two cats, Buddy and Einstein. We spend most of the year traveling in our 5th wheel. Since April of 2020, we have been to 34 different states (many multiple times).
- Favorite Food: I am not sure I have one, but my favorite thing to cook is chicken pot pie from scratch. 
- Either watching my son play ice hockey or cooking.
]]> 2022-02-22 13:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2060595400 Morgan Lansky https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2060756119 Step Up advocate- 3 years 
I am a dog mom to my red lab Louie, we love spending time going Up north and exploring. Being an only child, I spend a lot time with my family playing Rummy Cube! I am also a dance teacher, I have a love for teaching ad inspiring others! 
I am a foodie, so I do not know if I have a favorite but it is a hobby to try new restaurants! 
My favorite thig to do when I am not working is playing with Louie and spending time outdoors when the weather is permitting :)]]> 2022-02-22 15:08:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2060756119 Mark Krutell https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2060763332 -I have been the security manager for 11 years.  Previously I was a Clinton Township Police Officer for 25 years.  I enjoy keeping our staff, students and facilities safe.
-I enjoy spending time with my adult children.  Jessica and her husband Mike.  Kevin and his wife Sarah Decker.  Michael still at home finishing college.
-As a hobby I enjoy cutting and splitting fire wood.]]> 2022-02-22 15:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2060763332 Allyson Rivera :) https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2061039836 Hi! I'm Allyson, this is my first year with MVA High school as a teacher/mentor. I am so very grateful for this company and the opportunity I have to make a difference in the lives of young people, and meet amazing co-workers! I live in Frederick, Maryland & my husband and I have two beautiful kiddos, Elisha (8 mos) and Norah (2 years). When we're not at home we are at church! We love serving the Lord through the worship/music ministry at Church of the Redeemer in Gaithersburg, MD. I'm formerly an elementary music teacher, so I love music and teach voice lessons from my home as well. My favorite food is anything Asian! We love to go for Korean Barbecue with friends! :) 

]]> 2022-02-22 17:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2061039836 Katie Smith https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2061257982 I have been an MVA High School teacher for 6 years now. I can honestly say it is one of the favorite jobs I have had, and I am lucky to work with such amazing people. I am a proud Firefighter wife and a mother of 2 (Gianna and Dominic). I love to read, craft, bake, and spend any free time with our extended family. Family is very important to me. My favorite food is a great steak or a plate of nachos :). When we have a few days off we love going to our family home in Cheboygan. ]]> 2022-02-22 19:26:44 UTC https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2061257982 Carletta Gillespie https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2063240301 Manager / Success Coach for I Tutor in Warren - 14 years with ATS. I enjoy helping the students to reach their goals.  I love spending quality time with my grandbabies, family and friends, I'm also a twin her name is Carla and we are identical.  I have 2 grown children and 2 grand kids.  I am a vegetarian so my favorite food is Guacamole and chips. I like to travel, lay in the sun and go hiking.]]> 2022-02-23 19:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2063240301 Cyndy Williams https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2065229736 I retired from the public school system in June 2021 (26 years) in a bricks and motar classroom and subsequently, started with ATS in October of 2021. I am thoroughly enjoying my new journey teaching with ATS! I have a high school senior this year who is graduating and headed to MSU in the fall of 2022. I also have a 3rd grader who just turned 9 years old and two Goldendoodles named Max & Sam. Spinach and feta cheese are my favorite foods and in my free time I love to play tennis and vacation to tropical climates (in any season)! I'm excited to see where life goes from here and although I have a March birthday, I don't like to add them up anymore, I just subtract years at this point. ]]> 2022-02-24 19:44:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2065229736 Katie Wojtas https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2066541433 Hi all! I'm Katie, and I've been with ATS for about 2 years. I mainly teach French and Technology full-time for Brighton Area Schools, but I spend my summers and any extra time during the semester designing and creating the French curriculum for ATS so that we can offer balanced French classes to our students that are both challenging and fun! I live in South Lyon, Michigan with my partner, Justin, and our cat, Cricket. I also have a horse, who you can see in my picture! Her name is Layla and I have had her for 5 years, and I spend most of my free time outside of work taking care of her and going on trail rides. I'm also an avid video gamer, so if I'm not working or with my horse, I'm playing games on my PC, Switch, or PS5. My favorite food is a toss up between pizza and poutine.]]> 2022-02-25 15:28:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2066541433 Jason Zielinski https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2068437806 I am an MVA teacher in my 7th year! Wow how time flies! I started out part-time, teaching only elective courses. I have since moved into a full-time position teaching and supporting Credit Enrichment, working under some amazing leads and managers. My biggest pleasures are watching my son play any sport, and attending fun events/visiting amusement parks with him and his sister. If I had to choose, raw oysters might be my favorite food...though there are never enough to call it a meal :) No doubt my favorite thing to do when I'm not working has to do with anything New Kids on the Block related. ]]> 2022-02-27 20:08:44 UTC https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2068437806 Elisabeth Shaffer https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2070182438 MVA Elementary Tutor-I am in my second year with MVA. I am proud to be on the 3rd grade team! I also tutor other students in K-5 in MVA. I live at home in Chestertown Maryland with my 2yo daughter Sarah and husband Stephen. We just moved into our newly built house! My favorite food is anything Italian. Pasta, pizza, dessert. Just drop me off at an Italian restaurant for the day! I enjoy spending time with my family, walking in the park, working out, playing or singing music, playing some video games with friends, or binge watching a new show.  ]]> 2022-02-28 19:34:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2070182438 Rochelle Burks rochelleb https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2070199691 Receptionist Coordinator/ HR Specialist – This will be my 16th year with ATS (April).  I have two daughters Jasmine (21) & Ja’Niyah (9).  I have an 11 year-old Maltese (Angel).  I love to spend time with my family and friends.  I love to travel and vacation somewhere nice and warm.  My favorite food is Hibachi.  I like to shop and coupon.  

]]> 2022-02-28 19:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2070199691 Sara Deddeh https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2070200155 Hello! My name is Sara and I have been with Step up since October 2021. So far I love this company and everything it does for our students! 
I am a mom of four, my husband and I recently moved closer to my family and it has been wonderful. I always tell people to picture "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" X10 and you have my family. We are loud, loving and a lot of fun. 
I love to cook! Mostly traditional Chaldean foods, I'm recently learning other dishes and I think I'm doing.....OK :) At least that is what my husband and kids tell me. 
My favorite thing to do when I'm not working is spending time with my family and doing outdoor activities with them. Hiking is one of our favorite things to do as a family. We also think we're pretty funny so we do a lot of family skits. ]]> 2022-02-28 19:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2070200155 Tammy Pearson https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2073991274 StepUp Advocate - I am working on my 16th year with ATS. I have truly enjoyed the years of being able to assist my students academically and physically to succeed in their goals. My nieces and nephews (which is my picture above) are my life. On Sundays about 21 of friends and family members get together and I make dinner and we share our weekly work/school stories. This is the time when anyone needs to vent about something that happen that week they can get it off their chest so that Monday morning will be fresh. I love to camp, travel and be with family and friends. ]]> 2022-03-02 16:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2073991274 Stanashia (Star) Davis https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2077927203 Receptionist - I have been with ATS going on 5 years the 27th! I have an amazing son Elijah (11) who is my everything! I love to try new restaurants, shop, shop and more shopping and spending time with my baby! I also love going to the casino and playing bingo! My favorite foods are seafood, soul food and chocolate deserts! ]]> 2022-03-04 13:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2077927203 heidir11 https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2077999895 Hello! My name is Heidi and I just started at ATS on Wednesday as a Stand Up Advocate! I am super excited to be here! I recently moved back home to Michigan, after living in the D.C. area for about four years. I met my wonderful husband, Johnson while living there! Currently, I love designing my home (we're in the middle of a renovation project!), going on adventures and cooking with my husband and hanging out with the cutest puppies (er dogs), Kenny and Emmie! My favorite food ... so hard to choose! Well I'd say my husband's Chicken byriani, butter chicken or anything with paneer! My husband both love being in the kitchen, so we're always having wonderful food! Outside of work, I'm typically running to home depot to make plans for our house or doing homework (I'm working on a masters degree in counseling)!]]> 2022-03-04 14:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2077999895 Nancy Stine https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2086426532 I started as a math tutor with MVA in August 2021. I also teach Beginning Algebra course at Grand Rapids Community College. I have been tutoring SAT/ACT prep online for 7 years. 
I homeschooled my five sons and they are all grown-up with college degrees and jobs- well not the youngest, he's still working on his degree. I have been married to Joe for 32 years and we have been through a lot together but looking forward to 30 more. 
My favorite food is ice cream; it's always in my freezer. When I'm not working, I enjoy sewing, baking, church activities, and hugging my two grandchildren. ]]> 2022-03-09 16:20:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tristapratt/6nc83zsxyr1eafu2/wish/2086426532