The Team
Brian Buchanan
Brian Buchanan is a Saline High School graduate. He received his Bachelors Degree from Eastern Michigan University in Criminal Justice. After working for five years within the Special Education Department in Saline's Young Adult Program, he went back to school and received his teaching certification in Social Studies from the University of Michigan - Dearborn. Brian is passionate about working with students with a wide range of abilities and also spends his time coaching football for Ann Arbor Public Schools.
Shane Knoll
Shane Knoll was born and raised in Warren, Michigan. He received his Bachelors degree from Michigan State University in Interdisciplinary Studies and Psychology where he ran varsity track and cross -country. Shane then moved to Boston to continue his education. He received his Masters in Severe Disabilities from Simmons College. For the past six years Shane has worked with students with a range of different challenges. Shane has a passion for working with all students and is dedicated to see them succeed. Shane spends his free time with his wife, new baby girl and two dogs.
Shaenu Micou
Shaenu Micou was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is an alumni of the Ann Arbor Public School District, graduating from Huron High in 1995. Shaenu obtained a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, specializing in Juvenile Justice from Alabama State University. He received his Master's degree in Organizational Leadership and Administration from Concordia University of Ann Arbor. Shaenu has a passion for working in the community. He has over twenty years of experience working with at-risk youth in the surrounding area. He served at Ann Arbor Technological High School, formerly Stone Alternative High School, for nine school years as an avid supporter of students and families. He is married to Madeline Micou a counselor of the AAPS district. They enjoy spending time in the community serving those in need.
Harold Wimberly
Harold Wimberly has served youth at-risk and families in Washtenaw County in various capacities for the last twenty six years, specifically in behavioral counseling, life-skills training and program development for youth. He earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Eastern Michigan University in 1989. In 1993 Harold was named Youth Counselor of the Year in Washtenaw County and later named Bob Rader’s National Counselor of the Year. In 2013 Harold received the S.L Roberson Community Leadership Award in Washtenaw County. Harold has served in a supervisory capacity the last 14 years of his career.
Harold’s work experience has been with various agencies such as; Washtenaw County Juvenile Court, Boysville of Michigan, Wedgwood Christian Services, City of Ypsilanti Parks and Recreation, and Vista Maria Girls Treatment Facility. In 1996 Harold was a guest lecturer at the University Of Michigan School Of Social Work on the topic of “What Makes a Successful Child Care Worker”. Children’s Protective Services Family Advocacy Program, and Project Impact for Youth program. Harold is the Founder of New Heights Education and Training Program LLC which is a life skills program for at-risk teens. Harold served on the Willow Run Community Schools Board of Education as Vice President for 2yrs.
Harold was ordained as a Teacher and Evangelist in 1996 and later ordained in 2000 as an Associate Pastor at Christian Love Fellowship Ministries Intl. were he serves as the Youth Pastor along with his wife.
Dante' Dorsey
Dante’ Dorsey was born and raised in Flint, Michigan. He received his Bachelors Degree in Communication from the University of Michigan-Flint, where he also received a Theatre minor. His experience includes working as a Behavior Specialist in Flint and in Pontiac, Michigan. Mr. Dorsey also has classroom experience as a Paraprofessional
and a Substitute Teacher, and has coordinated after school programs for students in over 40 different schools and community organizations across the state of Michigan. Including his experience as a Middle School and High School Basketball Coach, he has been committed to improving the lives of young people for the last 10 years. That
commitment continues through Ann Arbor Public Schools.
Crystal Fluker
Crystal Fluker was raised in Detroit, MI where she graduated cum laude from Cass Technical High School. Upon graduating high school, she pursued her childhood dream of becoming a secondary teacher. During her time at Eastern Michigan University, she student taught at Tappan Middle School and worked as a mentor with the Gear Up organization. After obtaining her Bachelor's of Arts from EMU in English Language Arts and Communication and Theatre Arts, she went on to teach English classes in Detroit before eventually being hired into the Ann Arbor Public School District at Ann Arbor Technological High School.
While at A2 Tech, now Pathways to Success Academic Campus, she especially enjoyed teaching Read 180 and Women's Literature. It was here that she discovered her passion for reaching out to adolescent female students. Crystal is married, and together they have three sons: Samuel III (4), Christopher (1) and Charles (1). Her future ambitions include obtaining a Master's Degree and opening a Math and Reading Literacy center.
Jeffrey N. Nzoma
Jeffrey N. Nzoma has served as teacher, mentor, community organizer, and political consultant in the Metro Detroit area for nearly 15 years. His career has been devoted to enhancing the lives of at-risk and disadvantaged youth in urban communities. Jeffrey was born and raised in the city of Detroit. He attended Detroit Public Schools, and graduated from Renaissance High School. Jeffrey attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he earned a BBA with a Minor in Biochemistry. He returned to the city of Detroit and worked in various capacities in the field of politics and government. Notably, he served as a strategist for Congressman David Bonior, a field organizer for the Democratic National Committee and a Legislative Analyst for the Detroit City Council. Jeffrey left politics to pursue a career in teaching. He earned a Masters of Arts in Teaching and Certification in Secondary Mathematics, Social Studies and English Language Arts from the University of Michigan in Dearborn. Jeffrey has had the privilege of teaching at Nsoroma Institute Public School Academy, Catherine Ferguson Academy, Wayne State University's TRiO Upward Bound program, and Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy.
Brian Buchanan
Brian Buchanan is a Saline High School graduate. He received his Bachelors Degree from Eastern Michigan University in Criminal Justice. After working for five years within the Special Education Department in Saline's Young Adult Program, he went back to school and received his teaching certification in Social Studies from the University of Michigan - Dearborn. Brian is passionate about working with students with a wide range of abilities and also spends his time coaching football for Ann Arbor Public Schools.
Shane Knoll
Shane Knoll was born and raised in Warren, Michigan. He received his Bachelors degree from Michigan State University in Interdisciplinary Studies and Psychology where he ran varsity track and cross -country. Shane then moved to Boston to continue his education. He received his Masters in Severe Disabilities from Simmons College. For the past six years Shane has worked with students with a range of different challenges. Shane has a passion for working with all students and is dedicated to see them succeed. Shane spends his free time with his wife, new baby girl and two dogs.
Shaenu Micou
Shaenu Micou was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is an alumni of the Ann Arbor Public School District, graduating from Huron High in 1995. Shaenu obtained a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, specializing in Juvenile Justice from Alabama State University. He received his Master's degree in Organizational Leadership and Administration from Concordia University of Ann Arbor. Shaenu has a passion for working in the community. He has over twenty years of experience working with at-risk youth in the surrounding area. He served at Ann Arbor Technological High School, formerly Stone Alternative High School, for nine school years as an avid supporter of students and families. He is married to Madeline Micou a counselor of the AAPS district. They enjoy spending time in the community serving those in need.
Harold Wimberly
Harold Wimberly has served youth at-risk and families in Washtenaw County in various capacities for the last twenty six years, specifically in behavioral counseling, life-skills training and program development for youth. He earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Eastern Michigan University in 1989. In 1993 Harold was named Youth Counselor of the Year in Washtenaw County and later named Bob Rader’s National Counselor of the Year. In 2013 Harold received the S.L Roberson Community Leadership Award in Washtenaw County. Harold has served in a supervisory capacity the last 14 years of his career.
Harold’s work experience has been with various agencies such as; Washtenaw County Juvenile Court, Boysville of Michigan, Wedgwood Christian Services, City of Ypsilanti Parks and Recreation, and Vista Maria Girls Treatment Facility. In 1996 Harold was a guest lecturer at the University Of Michigan School Of Social Work on the topic of “What Makes a Successful Child Care Worker”. Children’s Protective Services Family Advocacy Program, and Project Impact for Youth program. Harold is the Founder of New Heights Education and Training Program LLC which is a life skills program for at-risk teens. Harold served on the Willow Run Community Schools Board of Education as Vice President for 2yrs.
Harold was ordained as a Teacher and Evangelist in 1996 and later ordained in 2000 as an Associate Pastor at Christian Love Fellowship Ministries Intl. were he serves as the Youth Pastor along with his wife.
Dante' Dorsey
Dante’ Dorsey was born and raised in Flint, Michigan. He received his Bachelors Degree in Communication from the University of Michigan-Flint, where he also received a Theatre minor. His experience includes working as a Behavior Specialist in Flint and in Pontiac, Michigan. Mr. Dorsey also has classroom experience as a Paraprofessional
and a Substitute Teacher, and has coordinated after school programs for students in over 40 different schools and community organizations across the state of Michigan. Including his experience as a Middle School and High School Basketball Coach, he has been committed to improving the lives of young people for the last 10 years. That
commitment continues through Ann Arbor Public Schools.
Crystal Fluker
Crystal Fluker was raised in Detroit, MI where she graduated cum laude from Cass Technical High School. Upon graduating high school, she pursued her childhood dream of becoming a secondary teacher. During her time at Eastern Michigan University, she student taught at Tappan Middle School and worked as a mentor with the Gear Up organization. After obtaining her Bachelor's of Arts from EMU in English Language Arts and Communication and Theatre Arts, she went on to teach English classes in Detroit before eventually being hired into the Ann Arbor Public School District at Ann Arbor Technological High School.
While at A2 Tech, now Pathways to Success Academic Campus, she especially enjoyed teaching Read 180 and Women's Literature. It was here that she discovered her passion for reaching out to adolescent female students. Crystal is married, and together they have three sons: Samuel III (4), Christopher (1) and Charles (1). Her future ambitions include obtaining a Master's Degree and opening a Math and Reading Literacy center.
Jeffrey N. Nzoma
Jeffrey N. Nzoma has served as teacher, mentor, community organizer, and political consultant in the Metro Detroit area for nearly 15 years. His career has been devoted to enhancing the lives of at-risk and disadvantaged youth in urban communities. Jeffrey was born and raised in the city of Detroit. He attended Detroit Public Schools, and graduated from Renaissance High School. Jeffrey attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he earned a BBA with a Minor in Biochemistry. He returned to the city of Detroit and worked in various capacities in the field of politics and government. Notably, he served as a strategist for Congressman David Bonior, a field organizer for the Democratic National Committee and a Legislative Analyst for the Detroit City Council. Jeffrey left politics to pursue a career in teaching. He earned a Masters of Arts in Teaching and Certification in Secondary Mathematics, Social Studies and English Language Arts from the University of Michigan in Dearborn. Jeffrey has had the privilege of teaching at Nsoroma Institute Public School Academy, Catherine Ferguson Academy, Wayne State University's TRiO Upward Bound program, and Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy.