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South Redford introduces multiple new teachers, psychologist and counselors for 2024–25
Summary
Assistant Superintendent Kinsey introduced several new hires — including Tanya Munoz (2nd grade), Carrie Durante (GSRP), Mac Muhammad (district psychologist), Zoe Davis (1st grade), Sierra Phelps (counselor), Jacquita Grady (math teacher), Shelby Malone (3rd grade) and Keanna Griffin (3rd grade) — summarizing qualifications and assignments.
Assistant Superintendent Kinsey used the communications portion of the meeting to introduce a batch of new district hires and provide short bios.
Kinsey said Tanya Munoz will teach second grade at Adams and has 13 years’ experience in early elementary grades. Carrie Durante will serve as a GSRP teacher. Mac Muhammad (listed as Matt/Mac) is the district school psychologist and will support evaluations and IEP work. Zoe Davis will teach first grade at Jefferson and brings experience with ELL instruction. Sierra Phelps joins as a counselor at Pierce. Jacquita Grady (Jaquita) will teach math at Thurston and previously worked in Oak Park and Wayne Westland. Shelby Malone will teach third grade at Adams; Keanna Griffin will teach third grade at Fisher after working as a paraprofessional.
Kinsey framed several of the hires as part of the district’s “growing your own” approach to staffing, noting some staff moved from paraprofessional or intern roles into certificated positions.
Why it matters: School staffing changes directly affect classroom assignments, special‑education supports and early‑childhood programming. The board heard credentials and placements but did not vote on individual hires at this meeting.
What’s next: Kinsey said photos and fuller introductions will appear at the opening event and on district materials; some hires will complete certification steps through the fall.
