Lisa Marion, new supervisor at Clarkston Early Childhood Center, is familiar with the area ? she grew up just to the north, in Ortonville.
‘I’ve always admired the Clarkston school district,? Marion said. ‘I wanted my kids to go to Clarkston schools ? it’s a real honor to be a part of the school district.?
She is a graduate of Brandon High School, Eastern Michigan University with a degree in elementary education, and Oakland University with a master’s degree in reading.
‘It’s important for children to have a great foundation in reading,? she said.
She student taught at Harvey Swanson Elementary School in Brandon, taught fourth and sixth grade in the Kearsley school district, and worked in a pre-school in West Bloomfield as teacher and administrator.
‘Teaching is fantastic ? being able to focus on one child at a time,? she said.
As supervisor, she works to keep quality high at the Early Childhood Center on Clarkston Road.
‘I’m happy where I am ? I’ve found my calling,? she said.
Goals include more opportunities for family involvement, such as the Halloween festival they hosted recently in the evening.
‘It was a great success,? she said. ‘I realize how hard it is for working parents to get to school functions in the day. Having them in the evening allows the whole family to come. That’s important.?
She now lives in Clarkston with her family.
‘We have great neighbors,? she said. ‘It’s a pretty big school district, but you still have that small-town feeling.?