New Employee Bios

Say Hello To:

Kathy Bailey is a paraprofessional looking forward to helping our Middle School student to reach their full potential. She loves to read, complete word search puzzles, basketball, and most of all, spending time with her family. Travel plans include going to Punta Cana Dominican Republic with her 4 sisters. Welcome Kathy!

Robert Burns joins us in buildings and grounds maintenance at the Middle School. He loves the outdoors and fresh air and enjoys being able to keep things in good shape. Bob’s hobbies include wood working, hunting, fishing and anything else out-of-doors. Time with family also tops his list. Past travels have taken he and wife Lisa to Hawaii, Florida, Louisiana, Alaska and island-hopping on cruise ships. Welcome Bob!

Kathryn Croteau joins Dye Elementary as 4th/5th split teacher. She is enjoying getting to know everyone at the building. In the past she has traveled to Florida and Las Vegas. She is hoping to get to the Dominican Republic one day. Her spare time is filled with her children, Donovan and Payton. She also enjoys dancing, being a cheerleading coach and working out. Welcome Kathryn!

Talisa Gauthier is our District’s Registration and Student Data Secretary. She loves to spend time taking care of her family which includes husband Gary and sons Spencer and Tatum. Talisa has been to several of the States as well as to the Bahamas and El Salvador. She does dream of trips to Australia and Italy some day. Other interests include singing and choir directing at her church. When the weather allows, she is known to enjoy taking walks and bike rides. Welcome Talisa!

Bob Hetherton is our Director of Student Support Services. He brings experience from Grand Blanc and Mt. Morris to us. An avid U of M fan, he also plays fantasy football. Bob also enjoys camping, hunting and playing cards. He has traveled to Hawaii, Costa Rica and Mexico. Bob is looking forward to assisting the District in ensuring that every student has the support they need to succeed. Welcome Bob!

Jaimie Martinbianco is teaching Developmental Kindergarten at Dillon Elementary. With her background in Elementary Education she looks forward to helping her Kindergarteners grow. Jaimie’s spare time is filled with softball, basketball, reading and watching movies. She also enjoys travel and has been all over Michigan. One day she dreams of going to Italy. Welcome Jaimie!

Tammy Matas is the Assistant Building Secretary at Dillon. She is excited to get to know everyone. Tammy loves to travel. Her favorite destination is Mackinaw City to sit by the water to enjoy the waves crashing on shore. Tammy also enjoys spending time with her kids – Ashley, Emily, Cole and Brenden. Welcome Tammy!

Michelle Paul joins the Business Office as Accounting Clerk. She and husband Jared enjoy traveling and would love to plan a trip to Germany and France. Michelle also enjoys scrapbooking and card making, reading, crocheting, jigsaw and word puzzles and movies. Welcome Michelle!

Jessica Thornton joins Dye Elementary as building secretary. She loves to read and spend time with friends. She especially loves her time with her 3 legged German Shepherd, Max, who spends most of his time on her lap. Max also shares Jessica’s time with daughters Lexi and Christine. Travel has taken Jessica to multiple states and to Mexico. She has been to Europe once and would love a chance to spend a month or two there. In the past she has been involved with the Grand Blanc Relay for Life and with the Grand Blanc Optimist Club. Welcome Jessica!

Clayton Wernette joins our bus garage as a mechanic. He loves golf and bowling and is looking forward to being at C-A and making new friends along the way. Welcome Clayton!