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Meet Our History Team

Email = First Initial + Last Name@wihi.org

Ashley Fox

Department Chair, IB History, and Government

I’m a graduate of  Huntington University with a B.S. in Social Studies Secondary Education and minors in teaching theater, radio, television, and speech.  In 2010, I received my M.Ed. from Indiana Wesleyan University.  I started teaching high school in Chicago, and since then, I have taught grades 5-12 on three different continents.  My wife and I started overseas teaching at Khartoum American School in Sudan, and we later moved to Russia where we taught at the Anglo American School of Moscow.  In that time we’ve had the amazing opportunity to visit over 30 countries, and these experiences changed our outlook on the world.  The mission of WIHI to approach learning from a truly international perspective inspires me, and I am so glad to be working at this school.
My wonderful wife and I were blessed with a beautiful son, born in the fall of 2012.  I enjoy the outdoors and have recently started participating in activities with a “–thon” at the end, including a marathon and several triathlons. 

Alex Greschuk

Economics and American Studies Teacher

I am a life-long Michigander, growing up in the Metro-Detroit area. I have lived all over the state, earning degrees from Oakland University, Michigan State University, and the University of Michigan. I currently teach DP Economics, 10th Grade Economics, and 9th Grade World Studies. Along with Mr. Basler, I serve as faculty sponsor for the Yearbook Club, and I also sponsor the WIHI Business Club. I live in Canton with my girlfriend, Sara, our dog Phoebe, and our cat Bubastis. In my spare time I love sports, board games, video games, and reading. I am overjoyed to be working at WIHI with all the wonderful students here and I look forward to the years to come!

Matt Hamilton

World Studies, American Studies and MYP Design Tech 

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Richard Albrecht

History Teacher

Mr. Albrecht earned his Bachelor's degree in History from Florida State University and his Master's degree in Educational Leadership from Georgia College and State University and has over 15 years of teaching experience in Georgia.  In his career, he has taught AP US History, AP World History and AP European History and also has six year’s experience as an Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction and Dean of Boys.  He has experience as a teacher leader, department chair, master schedule builder, and assistant principal.  Mr. Albrecht is skilled in engaging students in inquiry-based and collaborative learning and has been a faculty advisor for several clubs including Muslim Student Association, Assistant Band Director, Marching Band, and Commencement Coordinator.  Mr. Albrecht was just married in August 2017 to his husband, who works for the University of Michigan and they are both very happy to call this area of Michigan home.  Mr. Albrecht is proud of his appointment to WIHI and enjoys the devotion to diversity this community embraces!  At WIHI, Mr. Albrecht is the advisor to the Muslim Student Association, Female Empowerment Club and Ethics Bowl. ​

Riley Branigan

World and American Studies, IB 1 History

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Tammy Church

MYP World Studies 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 WEOC took leadership over 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

World Studies and MYP Design 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.

Denae Henson

World Studies 9, American Studies 10, IB History

I received my Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education Teaching Social Studies with a focus in History from Eastern Michigan University. I am currently earning my Master's degree in Social Science with a concentration in History and Crimonology from Eastern Michigan University. My past teaching experiences have been in 7th grade World Studies at WIMA. My pre-service and student teaching experiences include 11th grade Economics, AP Macroeconomics, and 9 World History at Skyline High School, 7th World History and 8th grade American History at Pathfinder Middle School in Pinckney, and 7th grade World History at Clarenceville Middle School in Livonia. Prior to classroom teaching, I worked for the Center for Multicultural Affairs at Eastern Michigan University doing school-wide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion educational programming. I see education as a primary means of bringing sociopolitical and economic equity to our community. I love working at WIMAHI because our student body is visibly diverse and collectively work to create a culture of advocacy and authentic expression. I am from Metro Detroit, but I currently live by Depot Town in Ypsilanti.​