4444 35th St. | Detroit MI 48210 | 313.788.1122 | Grades 9-12
Hope of Detroit Academy MS/HS
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Ali Abdel, principal

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My name is Ali Abdel and I am the principal at Hope of Detroit Academy.

I have worked in the educational field since January 2002. It has been a privilege over the years to be a part of the lives of the young people serve. I want to continue to contribute and assist students through teaching them how to learn and grow. I have over 20 years of experience in the business field. I used my business experience to begin a career in the educational field. I was a Business Manager for three years for a school and then promoted to Assistant Principal for four years. I received my Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Business from the University of Phoenix. I am currently working on my doctoral degree in Educational Leadership.



Meet the HODA MS/HS TEAM


Administration

Ali Abdel, Principal
Andrew Wright, Assistant Principal

Office Staff

Maria Vargas, Office Manager
Joselyn Nava, School Secretary
Maria Cortes, Administrative Assistant

Specialist Support

Andrea Foote, 9-12th Instructional Coach 
Giuliana Feamster, 5th - 8th Instructional Coach
Juanita Bobo, High School Guidance Counselor
Kelsie Harper, Social Worker
Lenora Martin, Middle School Counselor
​Elvia Martinez Palos, ESL Teacher
Chaz Battice, Speech and Language Pathologist
Philip Mold, Student Services
Linda Pinder, Student Services
Deborah Snead, Student Services
William Barreto, Community Liaison

Operational Support

D'Juan Browder, Security
De'Angelo Walker, Security
Diana Richards, Food Service Coordinator
Lorena Alvarez, Lunch Aide
Lori Johnson, Lunch Aide
Carolina Alcala, Janitorial Staff
Jasmen Garcia, Janitorial Staff
Maria Sanchez, Janitorial Staff
Alicia Vega, Janitorial Staff

Teaching Staff 

Eric Burke, 5th grade ELA Teacher
Dawn McAtee, 5th Grade Teacher
Susan Petz, 5th Grade Teacher
Stephanie Chisholm, 6th grade Teacher
James Scott, 6th Grade Teacher
​Brent Spencer, 6th Grade Teacher
Samantha Villarreal, 7th & 8th Grade Science Teacher
Charles Elswick, Middle School Phys. Ed Teacher
Timothy Martell, 7th & 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Melody Moore, 7th &8th Grade ELA Teacher
Tracy Durandetto, 7th & 8th Grade Math Teacher
Mahmoud Badih, High School Math Teacher
Gary Fitz, High School Social Studies Teacher
​Najee Gaines, High School Science Teacher
Allie Langwald,  High School Physical Education/Health Teacher
Zachary MacLean, Band/Technology Teacher
Martha Marini, Creative Arts Teacher
Nichole Markusic, High School STEM Teacher
Ivannia Moreno Alvarez, High School Spanish Teacher
Abyashante Scott, High School ELA Teacher 
Christina Slubowski, High School ELA Teacher
Nicole Brabson, HS Social Studies Teacher
Rebecca Walter, High School Science Teacher
Susan Wonch, High School Technology Teacher
Hajer Yahya, HS Math Teacher
Teaching Support Staff
Carmela Bragg, Interventionist
Michelle Ceballos, ACT 18 Aide
Alicia Montes, Interventionist
Pearl Rabideau, Title 1 Teacher
Ilearis Rodriguez, Act 18 Aide
Getzemani Quiles, Interventionist
Talaisha Watkins-Lamb, Interventionist
Deneice Williams, LRE Aide

Location

Hope of Detroit Academy MS/HS

Contact Us

Grades 5-12
4444 35th St.
Detroit, MI 48210
Office Hours: M-F 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Summer Hours: M-F 9 a.m - 3 p.m.
TEL: 313.788.1122
FAX: 313.788.1123 ​​