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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.

About Vista Meadows Academy

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.

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STAFF DIRECTORY

Mr. Harvey

Mrs. Caroll

SCHOOL LEADER

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

313-240-4347 Ext. 224

B-Harvey@vistameadowspsa.com

313-240-4347 Ext. 223

k-rencher@vistameadowspsa.com

Mr. McDonald

Mrs. Flournoy

SOCIAL WORKER

ENGLISH TEACHER

313-240-4347 Ext. 220

d-donald@vistameadowspsa.com

313-240-4347 Ext. 21o

R-Glenn@vistameadowspsa.com

Mr. Tillman

Mr. Lorkis

HISTORY TEACHER

SCIENCE TEACHER

313-240-4347 Ext. 201

k-tillman@vistameadowspsa.com

313-240-4347 Ext. 224

a-lorkis@vistameadowspsa.com

Ms. Russell

Mrs. Dieterle

APEX INSTRUCTOR

SPEECH PATHOLOGIST

313-240-4347 Ext. 208

Y-Russell@vistameadowspsa.com

313-240-4347 Ext. 224

a-dieterle@vistameadowspsa.com

Mr. Tillman

Mr. Lorkis

HISTORY TEACHER

SCIENCE TEACHER

313-240-4347 Ext. 201

k-tillman@vistameadowspsa.com

313-240-4347 Ext. 224

a-lorkis@vistameadowspsa.com

Ms. Russell

Mrs. Dieterle

APEX INSTRUCTOR

SPEECH PATHOLOGIST

313-240-4347 Ext. 208

Y-Russell@vistameadowspsa.com

313-240-4347 Ext. 224

a-dieterle@vistameadowspsa.com

Mrs. Robertson

OFFICE MANAGER

313-240-4347 Ext. 224

R-robertson@vistameadowspsa.com

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).

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Vista Meadows Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. Vista Meadows Academy also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

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2024-2025 AER

Michigan's Online Course Catalog

MI School Data

Vista Meadows

SCHOOL HOURS: 8AM-3PM

20651 West Warren Ave.

Dearborn Heights, MI 48197
Tel:  313-240-4347

Fax: 313-441-9169

© 2024 by Vista Meadows Academy

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