Grosse Pointe North Science Department

Jamie Hainer	Ms. Hainer is a graduate from Michigan State University with a degree in science education. This year Ms. Hainer is teaching chemistry and physics and is extremely excited to be joining such a great team at North. In addition to teaching here at North she enjoys spending time outside in anyway possible from camping to snowmobiling.	Chemistry & Physics S-202 432-5200
Steve Kosmas	Mr. Kosmas is an experienced chemistry teacher with 16 years at Grosse Pointe North. He attended Albion College for undergraduate, completed his graduate studies at Wayne State University and then worked in the WSU Upward Bound Program as well as served as an educator for bilingual students and English language learners. During his tenure at North, he has been very involved outside of the classroom, acting as J.V. Boys Tennis Coach, Class Advisor, Science Olympiad Coach, and Head of the Chemistry Outreach Program.	Chemistry S-203 432-5469
Kristy Lee	Mrs. Lee has been teaching in Grosse Pointe since 2010. She taught at Pierce Middle School and South High School before joining the staff at North High School in 2012. She is happy to call North her home. When not at school, Mrs. Lee enjoys spending time with family and is an avid runner.	Chemistry S-204 432-5622
Liz Michaels	Mrs. Michaels is a graduate of Michigan State University, where she earned her degree in science education. She is experienced in teaching biology and other biological sciences. In addition to teaching here at North High School, she is also an assistant track and cross country coach.	Biology Forensics Physiology Microbiology S-103 432-5388
Anne Muto		Earth Science S-301 432-5567
Don Pata	Mr. Pata is a native of Grosse Pointe having graduated from Grosse Pointe South High School in 1991. From there he attended Wayne State University on an academic scholarship. Upon graduation from Wayne State, he joined the Peace Corps and taught science & math in Ghana. He began his teaching career at Grosse Pointe North in the fall of 1999 and has been teaching all levels of physics ever since.	Physics Astronomy S-106 432-5585
Andrew Pola	Originally from South Bend, Indiana, where he remained through high school, Mr. Pola graduated from Indiana University in 2009 with a Bachelors of Science in Education. The following three years he served in various educational roles including, biology teacher, instructional leader, and athletic coach at Penn High School in Mishawaka, Indiana. Mr. Pola is excited to collaborate with the talented people who make up Grosse Pointe North family to best serve the community.	Biology S-105 432-3414
Erika Reed		Biology & Computer Applications S-104
Chris Skowronski	Mr. Skowronski has been teaching science for nine years, four of which have been at Grosse Pointe North. As a lifelong runner and one of the assistant cross country coaches, Mr. Skowronski was the race director of the S.A.V.E.-A-LIFE 5K Run/Walk. The event raised over $20,540 for charity in two years. Mr. Skowronski has been married for four years to his wonderful wife Krystyna and they have a new daughter, Anna.	Environmental Science & Biology S-101 432-5360
Sue Speirs	Mrs. Speirs’ enthusiasm for life uplifts those around her! Sue is an active member of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Livonia, where she participates in small groups, plays the flute in services, and leads adult bible classes on Sunday morning. She and her husband Mark of 27 years enjoy the blessings of each other and their adult children—Jessica and Ashley. Sue lives an active life enjoying kayaking, reading, walking, biking, and photography. She loves learning and finds joy igniting this passion in her students at Grosse Pointe North High School, where she is entering her 27^th year teaching. In this photo, Sue is all smiles as she and Mark just completed their first 100K bike ride!	Biology & Applied Medical Research S-102 432-5474