Suzie Staley, M.A.
Suzie Staley has dedicated much of her life to not only bettering herself, but to bettering the lives of others also. She has worked the past eleven years to improve the futures of at risk young people and their loved ones within the community. Her endeavors include a plethora of nonprofit participation such as: mentoring, education, life training, youth advocacy, and much more.
Suzie obtained her first degree from Eastern Michigan University in 2001, with a Bachelor's in Communication and Theatre Arts. In 2004, Suzie earned her Master's degree in Communication and Theatre Arts, with a focus in Conflict Resolution. Currently, she is enrolled in the Educational Leadership Specialist Degree Program. Her area of study is Educational Leadership with an Administrator Certificate and Central Office Endorsement. Suzie plans to finish this part of her education in 2014. During her time at EMU, Suzie became a Forensics Coach for speech and debate, and works to help students think critically and speak articulately. Suzie still coaches today.
Suzie has been instrumental in cultivating many children's programs and volunteer organizations since graduating. One testament to her influence is the implementation, and continued use, of the High/Scope approach toward youth development within The Henry Ford (the Dearborn-based historical destination) and many non-profits in Southeast Michigan. This approach utilizes education through hands on experience and "active participatory learning" for children.
After earning her first degree, Suzie became the Director of the Youth Mentorship Program at The Henry Ford. The Henry Ford and Wayne-Westland Community Schools have partnered on an initiative which serves at-risk young people by pairing them with staff of The Henry Ford. This program is designed to teach these young people skills and values which will serve them for the rest of their lives. Suzie is the director of this vital program, and still works to organize and innovate it today.
Suzie presently contributes her time to YouthCan and Mid-West YouthAlive as a Steering Committee Member. She also serves as a board member at Wayne-Westland Health & Welfare, and is an External Assessor for the Weikart Center. Suzie continues to serve and give herself to her community. It is for her selfless contributions that Suzie Staley merits commendation.
Suzie Staley has dedicated much of her life to not only bettering herself, but to bettering the lives of others also. She has worked the past eleven years to improve the futures of at risk young people and their loved ones within the community. Her endeavors include a plethora of nonprofit participation such as: mentoring, education, life training, youth advocacy, and much more.
Suzie obtained her first degree from Eastern Michigan University in 2001, with a Bachelor's in Communication and Theatre Arts. In 2004, Suzie earned her Master's degree in Communication and Theatre Arts, with a focus in Conflict Resolution. Currently, she is enrolled in the Educational Leadership Specialist Degree Program. Her area of study is Educational Leadership with an Administrator Certificate and Central Office Endorsement. Suzie plans to finish this part of her education in 2014. During her time at EMU, Suzie became a Forensics Coach for speech and debate, and works to help students think critically and speak articulately. Suzie still coaches today.
Suzie has been instrumental in cultivating many children's programs and volunteer organizations since graduating. One testament to her influence is the implementation, and continued use, of the High/Scope approach toward youth development within The Henry Ford (the Dearborn-based historical destination) and many non-profits in Southeast Michigan. This approach utilizes education through hands on experience and "active participatory learning" for children.
After earning her first degree, Suzie became the Director of the Youth Mentorship Program at The Henry Ford. The Henry Ford and Wayne-Westland Community Schools have partnered on an initiative which serves at-risk young people by pairing them with staff of The Henry Ford. This program is designed to teach these young people skills and values which will serve them for the rest of their lives. Suzie is the director of this vital program, and still works to organize and innovate it today.
Suzie presently contributes her time to YouthCan and Mid-West YouthAlive as a Steering Committee Member. She also serves as a board member at Wayne-Westland Health & Welfare, and is an External Assessor for the Weikart Center. Suzie continues to serve and give herself to her community. It is for her selfless contributions that Suzie Staley merits commendation.