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. 

Jeremiah Firman

History Teacher

Mr. Firman is a graduate of the University of Michigan Secondary MAC program and he has taught in a variety of contexts from college classrooms in Southeast Asia to outdoor education and adventure learning settings with middle school and high school students in the Alps and Pyrenees. Before moving to Michigan, he taught for two years as a Princeton in Asia fellow at Khon Kaen University in northeastern Thailand. Whether he is teaching Global Politics, yoga, leadership skills in the wilderness, or MYP personal project, what remains consistent is a deep commitment to student-centered learning and an unwavering belief that, given the right supports and challenges, all students can thrive.

​Mr. Firman focuses on teaching practices that foster intellectual character and support students in their development as strong writers, readers, and critical thinkers. 

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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!

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. ​

Joslyn Hunscher-Young

IB History Teacher

After several years outside of the Michigan mitten, I am excited to be back in my hometown and teaching at WIHI. I graduated from Swarthmore College, conducted educational research in Philadelphia for a year, and taught middle school history, geography, and English at an international school in Shanghai, China. In addition to teaching World Studies at WIHI, I'm also teaching American Studies for WIMA and acting as the Freshman Class Dean and the faculty sponsor for the Diversity Alliance and Bluebird NK at WIHI. I finished my Masters degree at the University of Michigan in the spring of 2014, and I love cooking, napping, and watching Michigan sports.

Gertjan Vriend

World Studies Teacher

Hi, I’m Gertjan and I’m from The Netherlands. I grew up in a tiny village close to Leiden, the birthplace of Rembrandt van Rijn. From a young age my big passions were soccer and history. Wherever I go, a football and a book (preferably with a historic theme) are never far away. Although I got to be a history teacher, my curiosity is not limited to things that happened a long time ago. I’m curious about almost everything and that’s one of the reasons that I started traveling from the moment I finished high school. My travels brought me all over the world and introduced me to new cultures, languages and people. In Budapest, Hungary, I met my wife. In 2013 I moved to Chicago to live with her and to teach at the Global Citizenship Experience High School in Chicago. After our fairytale wedding in a castle in Romania, we are moving to Michigan where my wife is doing a PhD in Linguistics. At the Washtenaw International High School I am looking forward to learn about the International Baccalaureate program, my new colleagues and of course all the students! I’m very excited to get to know you all!