About me: My name is Joanna Mierkowicz and this is my fourth year in the Saline Area School District. My first year here I taught 5th grade and for the last two years I have taught 6th grade. I grew up on the west side of Michigan in Holland, where I spent my days working at Captain Sundaes, enjoying the beautiful beaches, and attending the world famous, Tulip Time Festival.

Education: I graduated from Adrian College in May of 2004, with a bachelors degree in elementary education, art, and social studies. I student taught in Hudson, Michigan, in the fall of 2004, in a wonderful 5th grade classroom. This past July I completed my masters degree from Marygrove College in the Art of Teaching. While in college I played varsity volleyball for the Adrian Bulldogs for four years. Now I currently coach 8th grade volleyball for the Saline Hornets.

Family: My husband and I live in Dexter with our kitty named MERK. We enjoy traveling, going out to eat, and spending time with our families.