Alternative School Service Awards!

2026 Award Winners

SCHOOL OF THE YEAR
Flint Accelerated Learning Academy
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Congratulations on running such a wonderful program and supporting so many students!
Outstanding Administrator
Nick Kunnen

​Orchard View School
Innovative Learning Center Director
Outstanding Teacher
Alyssia Proulx
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Alternative Education Academy of Ogemaw County
Outstanding Support/Advocate
Gizelle Ross

​Lincoln Alternative High School
​Support Staff
Outstanding Program Component
Senior Seminar

​Lincoln Street Alternative
2025 MAEO Service Award Winners
Outstanding Administrator: Tina Williams from Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco
Outstanding Teacher: Dawn Krasts from Compass High School
Outstanding Staff Member: Andrea Drier from Duck Creek Learning Center
Outstanding Staff Member: Tracy Hyde from Lincoln Alternative High School
​Outstanding Program Component: The Professional Student at Ypsilanti Community High School
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2024 MAEO Service Award Winners
School of the Year: Crooked Tree High School, Charlevoix-Emmet ISD, Harbor Springs
Outstanding Teacher: Eric Flessa, Troy College & Career High School, Troy
Outstanding Support/Advocate: Loretta Williams, Relevant Academy, Eaton Rapids
Outstanding Program Component: ICU Event by Tiffany Harris, Calhoun High School, Battle Creek
Outstanding Administrator: Colleen Deavon, The Bridge, Brighton