Matt Milanowski

Matt Milanowksi has a diverse work experience in the education sector. Matt started their career as a Teacher at Hope Academy of West Michigan in 2011 and then moved on to work as a Long Term Substitute Teacher at New Buffalo Area Schools in 2012. Matt later joined D.A. Blodgett - St. John's as a Direct Care Counselor before becoming a Paraprofessional/Special Education Paraprofessional at Lighthouse Academy - Main Campus in 2013. In 2014, they worked as an Adult Education Instructor at Sparta Area Schools and as an English Teacher at Lighthouse Academy -- North Campus. Matt then served as a High School Teacher & Special Education Teacher at Lighthouse Academy - St. John's Campus from 2014 to 2016. Matt continued their teaching career as a Social Studies, English, & Special Education Teacher at Lighthouse Academy - The Pier from 2016 to 2018, and as a Lead Teacher at Lighthouse Academy Charter School - The Port in 2018. Currently, they hold the position of Principal at Lighthouse Academy Charter School, starting in December 2019.

Matt Milanowski earned their Special Education Endorsement from Grand Valley State University, where they attended from 2013 to 2015. Matt later pursued an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership and Administration, General from Western Michigan University, completing it from 2020 to 2023. Prior to these degrees, they studied at Grand Valley State University from 2007 to 2010, though the specific degree and field of study are not provided.