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We bring passion, experience, and expertise to ensure accountability and innovation. Staff Directory

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Mariah Wanic

Director of Charter Schools Office

Ed.S., Central Michigan University
M.A., Central Michigan University
B.S., Central Michigan University

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Karen Parish

Compliance and Governance Specialist

A.A., Bay Mills Community College

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Megan Ringuette

Administrative Assistant to the CSO

B.S., Central Michigan University
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College

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Patrick Tadgerson

Information Systems Administrator

M.S., Central Michigan University 
B.S., Lake Superior State University 
A.A.S., Lake Superior State University

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Katherine Tassier

Academic Specialist

Ed.S., University of Michigan 
M.A., Lake Superior State University B.S, Lake Superior State University

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Abigail Parish

Finance Specialist

M.S., Central Michigan University
B.S., Central Michigan University
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College

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