Meet our Design and Technology Team!

Scout Bostley

Design Tech 6

I received both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Eastern Michigan University. My B.S. focused on English, Communication, and Theatre Arts education while my M.A. focused primarily on English Education, Equity centered approaches to teaching, and anti-racist assessment/grading. Before teaching at WIMAHI, I taught First-Year Writing at EMU, and English Language Arts grades 9-11 at Taylor High School. Although I am new to WIMAHI as a fulltime teacher, I am not entirely new to the school and community. I student taught at WIHI in 2019 in the Literature Department teaching 9th and 10th grade MYP Literature and 10th grade Communications. I believe education should be a collaborative experience not just among students but between teachers and students. I am passionate about inquiry-based, student centered approaches to learning. I am the oldest of 3 sisters. Both of my younger sisters live in Ypsilanti and attend EMU. My partner and I have a dog (Teddy) and Cat (Steven). I love running into students and families when I am walking our dog around town or attending events in the Ypsilanti area. When I am not teaching I am baking, spending time with family, or playing Stardew Valley.

Tammy Church

Design Tech 7, World Studies 6, Math 6

I earned a full Merit Scholarship to Wayne State University, where I achieved my Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education, with a major in mathematics. I returned to Wayne State to earn my Masters in Education in curriculum, when I began teaching in Ypsilanti in 1995. My past teaching experiences have been in grades 3-8 in Ypsilanti. I began in Willow Run Community Schools, and continued when it merged with Ypsilanti Community Schools; and stayed with WIMA when Washtenaw Educational Options Consortium took leadership of the school. Some of my Education Points of Pride are: Learning First Technology Second The Educator’s Guide to Designing Authentic Lessons, by Liz Kolb, features my Road Trip Unit Plan (Case Study #8), I contributed to an article published in The Atlantic-Undercover Teachers or Imaginary Friends?, Michigan Design Challenge Award-Facilitator of Top Design Student (2019, 2018, 2017), Verizon Innovative Learning Best in State- Facilitator of Best in State App Challenge, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow- Facilitator of State Finalist, Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Certification- Phase I and Phase II Authoring for the Smarter Balanced Assessment Items. I educate my students by creating a student-centered, inquiry based learning environment; and by facilitating a class culture that is conducive to learning for all. I thoroughly believe in holistically preparing our students for the global society in which we live. My daughter is the light of my life. We reside in Taylor and enjoy spending our time with family and friends.

Donacol Clemons

MYP DEI Design Tech 8

I received my bachelors degree in Secondary Education Social Studies from Eastern Michigan University in 2021. My past teaching experiences have been at Ypsilanti High School and at WAVE. I also spent a nice amount of my time at Eastern Michigan working with the EMU Bright Futures Program at Estabrook Elementary mentoring children in the Ypsilanti Community. I believe that education is a right! It is the avenue by which we gain the knowledge necessary to become agents of change in our communities. My educational philosophy is that ALL students are capable of learning. They all do not learn at the same rate, but by assessing students individual needs and centering their voices, it is possible to provide them with a meaningful learning experience. I enjoy working at WIMA/WIHI because of the loving, inclusive and diverse community. I believe within this school community students are given the support needed to become productive learners. My family is my main support system and I come from a huge family!! I have 9 siblings and 13 nieces and nephews. I'm also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. I am a vegan that loves to cook and garden.

Matt Hamilton

MYP DEI Design Tech 8

Maureen Young

Instructional Technology Coach

I received my Bachelors degree in Education from Eastern Michigan University and my Masters of Education from University of Cincinnati. I have been teaching My past teaching experiences have been in grades 5-8, teaching four years of 8th grade science in California and the last nine years in Michigan. Prior to becoming the instructional technology coach, I served as the 6th and 7th grade science and 7th/8th grade Design Technology teacher. I enjoy working at WIMA and WIHI because of the diverse group of learners, both staff and students. I currently live in Canton with my husband, James, and young daughter, Sarah.

Utkarsh Shah

Building Support Technician

I am currently attending classes at University of Michigan for IT.  My past Tech experiences have been working at Henry Ford Health System. I enjoy working at WIMA/WIHI because everyone is so helpful and kind. In my free time I enjoy playing cricket.