Lighthouse Academy Charter School
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.
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Lighthouse Academy Charter School
Lighthouse Academy School is a unique learning option for students who have been expelled, or who are at risk of dropping out of school, yet, want their education. The astounding success of LA is attributed to providing a holistic approach in educating all of its students; concrete procedures to ensure LA is the best school for a student; and continual feedback and follow through by an exemplary staff committed to the achievement and success of all students. LA’s Initial student body totaled 17 when the doors first opened in 2005. Since then, LA has grown from a one-room school, to having five campuses throughout Kent County, educating over 900 students last year, alone. Attendance rates for students entering LA average 30%, however, once enrolled at LA, it tends to increase to an average of 85%. LA has graduated 84 students over the years, with 100% of them going on to enroll in college, the military, and/or to obtain a self-sustaining job; many of them never imagining they would ever graduate from high school.