ABOUT US
Established in 1942, MacDowell Elementary School has served as the backbone of excellence in the community for decades.
Our mission is to provide an excellent education for our scholars, prepare them for college, and build upon a tradition of excellence at the MacDowell campus. Generations of families have attended MacDowell Elementary and have fond memories of their time as students.
At MacDowell, our team is dedicated to providing a world-class education to empower our scholars and help them make their dreams a reality. The importance of a college education is rapidly increasing in our 21st-century economy. As part of our enduring commitment to creating opportunities for our students, we offer a college prep curriculum and a clear path to college through our network of schools, Promise Schools. At the same time, we take a holistic approach to learning by supporting the unique interests of each child and helping our students develop individual excellence on the path toward achieving their goals.
Quick Facts:
Established:
1942
MPA serves grades:
K-8
Enrollment:
366
Board of Directors
The MacDowell Board of Directors is a diverse collection of professionals from the business, policy, and education sectors who are all committed to ensuring an excellent education for MacDowell scholars. Click here to learn more about the strategic plan at MacDowell
The MacDowell Preparatory Academy Board of Directors:
President - Nicole Wells Stallworth
Vice President - Robert Thomas
Treasurer - Cornell Batie
Member - Desiree Jones
Member - Carlton King
Board Attorney - Greg M. Meihn
The MacDowell Board of Directors on the third Wednesday of each month and provides oversight of all financial and academic matters at the school.
Public Notice of Special Meeting
Pursuant to Michigan Open Meetings Act, Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, being Sections 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws
Topic: MacDowell Prep Academy Board of Directors Special Meeting
Time: Monday, Aug 10, 2020 6:00 PM America/Detroit
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 872 5793 7543
A copy of the meeting minutes is available for public inspection at MacDowell Preparatory Academy, 4201 W. Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48221 within 8 business day for proposed minutes and within 5 business days of approval for approved minutes. The Academy shall comply with subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, 42USC § 12101 et sec or any successor law. Should you require specific accommodation(s) please contact 313-494-8141 or prior to the meeting.
OUR TEAM
Our team is hard working and relentless towards our goal of providing our scholars an excellent education
Administrative
School Leadership Team
Principal - Lindsie Johnson
Assistant Principal, Dean of 6-8 Instruction - Anisa Proud
Dean of Operations - Lydia Wimberley
Office Staff
Office Manager - Natasha Thomas
Attendance Clerk- Tiffany Williams
Facilities Team
Building Maintenance - Tyrone Williams
Building Maintenance - Ivory Forest
Middle School (6-8) Team
ELA - Meaghan Stanford
ELA - Shavontae Patrick
Math - Janae Jones
Math - James Stallings
Science (6th-8th Grade) - Kyndrea Wilson
Social Studies- Alesia Dunlap
Leadership Coach - DeVonte Bynum
Leadership Coach - Robert Hill
Elementary (K-5) Team
Kindergarten - Dae'von Robinson
Kindergarten - Darcy Vines
1st Grade - Sarah Vollmers
1st Grade - RaeAnn Canterbury
2nd Grade - Sarah Sullivan
2nd Grade - Jason Brown
3rd Grade - Cruz Torres
3rd Grade - Vaniece Jenkins
4th Grade - Stephanie Gargone
4th Grade- Tamika McCombs
5th Grade - LaToya Hill
Compass Learning - Tionna McKeldin
Paraprofessional - Cynthia Lewis
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