ABOUT US
Vista Meadows Academy's mission is to engage our students in a safe, innovative learning environment that will enable them to graduate and function as productive citizens of Society.

Vista Meadows Academy is a 9-12 public school academy located in Dearborn Heights, Michigan serving less than 200 students. The small high school setting for Detroit area students provides support for student achievement by offering after school programs, college readiness assessments, and extensive summer opportunities.
The school is located on the campus of Vista Maria and features five important characteristics, which are small class sizes, large beautiful campus, extensive after-school programming, free credit recovery, and college readiness assessments. Their goal is to create a positive learning community that teaches students how to participate in making decisions, fosters strong work ethic and outstanding academic performance. Learn More
Meet the Leadership Team
CBF Administrative Leadership Team (A-Team) are vehicles for developing school-based educational policies, ensuring that resources are aligned to implement those policies and the day-to-day operations of the school. The A-Team also assists in the evaluation and assessment of a school’s educational
programs and their effects on student achievement. The A-Team works closely with the Principal creating a structure for school-based decision making, and shaping the path to a collaborative school culture.
Assistant Principal- Mike Patterson. He has been with the Academy for 10 years and has done a phenomenal job focused on supporting Trauma Informed Practices, the Monarch Room initiatives, new teacher development trainings, Restorative Practices and various other roles and duties.
School Counselor - Christina Gonzalez. She has been with the Academy for 12 years serving as the
School Counselor , Pupil Accounting, Assessment Coordinator, as well as a host of other roles and duties.

STAFF DIRECTORY
Mr. Harvey
Mrs. Caroll
SCHOOL LEADER
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
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Mr. McDonald
Mrs. Flournoy
SOCIAL WORKER
ENGLISH TEACHER
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Mr. Tillman
Mr. Lorkis
HISTORY TEACHER
SCIENCE TEACHER
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Ms. Russell
Mrs. Dieterle
APEX INSTRUCTOR
SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
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Mr. Tillman
Mr. Lorkis
HISTORY TEACHER
SCIENCE TEACHER
313-240-4347 Ext. 201
313-240-4347 Ext. 224
Ms. Russell
Mrs. Dieterle
APEX INSTRUCTOR
SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
313-240-4347 Ext. 208
313-240-4347 Ext. 224
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Gerald Kabzinski- President
Beverly Stovall- Vice President
Marcia Alston- Secretary
Aaron Tate- Treasurer
Leslie Burnett- Member
Vista Meadows Academy Board of Directors Roster 2022-2023 (1).docx
VMA Board Policies Updated 5-24-18.pdf
VMA Board Calendar 2020-2021.pdf
VMA Board Calendar 2022-23.pdf
VMA Board Calendar 2023-2024.pdf
Board meeting minutes are on file and available for public inspection during normal business hours in the Academy’s main office located at 20651 West Warren Street, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127. Proposed board meeting minutes are available eight (8) business days after the meeting. Approved board meeting minutes are available within five (5) business days after the meeting at which the minutes are approved in accordance with the Open Meetings Act (Public Act 267 of 1976).