Meet Our Fine Arts Team

Email = First Initial + Last Name@wihi.org

Brooke Pierson

Department Chair, Music Director for Band & Orchestra, MYP 7 Music

I attended Michigan State University (GO SPARTANS!) where I studied music education with a focus on instrumental music. I have worked for Lansing Public Schools and Okemos Public Schools, having taught grades pre-k to 12 at some point in my career. In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I am a self-published composer and clinician, having had my music performed throughout the country and the world. Also, I am an avid cook, often concocting delicious meals on a whim. I enjoy daily exercise and running.

Brian Lee

Band and Choir Teacher, MYP 6, 8 Music

I received my Bachelor's degree in Music from University of Michigan, post grad degree in Music Education from Eastern Michigan University My past teaching experiences include teaching Band, Orchestra and Choir for 9-12 grades in Skyline High School in Ann Arbor, International Academy East in Troy I also spend my time taking care of my dog Daya, my wonderful three year old Australian Shepherd mix. I enjoy working at WIMA/WIHI because it's such a collaborative and caring environment that focuses on student's learning and development of enriching their lives. I believe that music education is key to accessing the creative potential in students' lives to become a life-long learners in the process. I also love playing sports and being active. I try to keep myself busy with exercise in whatever way I can, with sports such as golf, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, basketball, hiking, etc.

Angie Griffin

Melissa Sheffer

IB and MYP 9-10 Art Teacher

MYP 6-9 Art Teacher
I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts from Adrian College in 2005 and a M.L.S. from University of Toledo in 2018. I taught visual arts to grades 6-12 and English to grades 10-12 for 15 years at Manchester Community Schools. I have spent the last decade engaged in training and initiatives to bring social justice education into the classroom. I believe that all children are born as creative thinkers, and they all have the ability to grow artistically. In my spare time I enjoy reading, yoga, art, and spending time with my family.
I am currently teaching my fourth year of teaching and feel privileged to be a part of such a dedicated, diverse, and rigorous program.
I received my education from Concordia University in Ann Arbor and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Oil Painting.
I enjoy drawing, painting, and traveling. I live in Ypsilanti with my daughter Adelaide, two cats, Milo & Pedro, and our dog Murphy.