Brightmont Academy - Northville

Brightmont Academy Teacher of the Month: Errin Stegich - 02/28/2017 - Errin Stegich has been with Brightmont Academy for over 2 years. During that time, she has helped countless students meet and exceed their goals and expectations. Her passion and commitment to the students, families, and curriculum is beyond compare! Errin has...more
Brightmont Academy Teacher of the Month: Errin Stegich - 02/28/2017 - Errin Stegich has been with Brightmont Academy for over 2 years. During that time, she has helped countless students meet and exceed their goals and expectations. Her passion and commitment to the students, families, and curriculum is beyond compare! Errin has not only shown that she believes all students can learn and succeed, but also that helping build their confidence can help catapult them to success both in and out of the classroom. Additionally, she has volunteered to assist students in projects that go beyond the classroom to help make their curriculum more well-rounded.

One of the most valuable aspects of having Errin on the Brightmont staff is the connection she creates with her students. Each student has courage to ask questions and take chances because Errin is there to support them every step of the way. When a student walks on campus and receives the support and attention that Errin provides, they can more easily overcome anxiety or hesitations that previous school situations may have caused, and feel prepared and excited about what their future holds. Errin reflects on her work as very meaningful. She says, "Teaching is one of the most rewarding professions because of the relationships that develop with students. The best part of the job is seeing a student have that "light bulb" moment when they understand a concept and can apply it. Watching a student learn and grow is what makes all of the hard work and time worth it."

Errin has recently been promoted as Master Teacher. She is doing an outstanding job mentoring teachers, developing best practices and assisting in administrative tasks. Errin is a tremendous asset to Brightmont and especially the Northville campus.

Errin is also a true Wonder Woman #1 fan! From her license plate, coffee mug, pictures on her walls and not to mention the tights!...hide
Featured Graduate: Kela - 03/24/2017 - Kela first came to Brightmont Academy in January of 2016 to get some homework support during her junior year of high school. It did not take very long for the teachers on campus to notice that Kela was a hardworking, dedicated student and that she would be a p...more
Featured Graduate: Kela - 03/24/2017 - Kela first came to Brightmont Academy in January of 2016 to get some homework support during her junior year of high school. It did not take very long for the teachers on campus to notice that Kela was a hardworking, dedicated student and that she would be a perfect fit for Brightmont Academy. By the beginning of her second semester of her junior year, Kela was enrolled as a full-time student taking advanced classes in math, chemistry, language arts, history, and the humanities.

Anyone that meets Kela will instantly know that she has a very outgoing personality; she puts others at ease and is always eager to be challenged. During her senior year, Kela was dual-enrolled at Brightmont Academy and at Schoolcraft College. She has already taken some college credit courses that she plans to transfer upon attending Eastern Michigan University where she plans to major in Music Therapy.

While studying at Brightmont Academy, Kela earned a black belt degree in Taekwondo. She continues to volunteer and teach students at her dojang (taekwondo school), while also working part time. Additionally, Kela is a talented musician; she plays trumpet in the Schoolcraft College Jazz Ensemble.

We are very proud of Kela's accomplishments at Brightmont Academy and wish her much luck and success as she moves on to the next chapter of her academic life!...hide
Brightmont Academy Students Give to Hurricane Harvey - 10/03/2017 - As summer draws to a close and fall leaves begin to drop, we enter into the turbulent time of year for dangerous weather, specifically hurricanes. Each year we start at the beginning of the season naming our hurricanes with an "A" moniker and going down the al...more
Brightmont Academy Students Give to Hurricane Harvey - 10/03/2017 - As summer draws to a close and fall leaves begin to drop, we enter into the turbulent time of year for dangerous weather, specifically hurricanes. Each year we start at the beginning of the season naming our hurricanes with an "A" moniker and going down the alphabet as each new storm forms in the Atlantic. While many hurricanes are downgraded to minor annoyances before they hit our shores, occasionally a major category hurricane rages onto land destroying everything in it's wake. And this year we have had an abundance of devastating hurricanes thus far.

When something so horrific tears apart a town, many of us want to know what we can do to help. We feel lucky we were not impacted, but feel terrible for those who were. One special group of students, parents and teachers joined together at Brightmont Academy in Northville, Michigan to make a difference for those who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Texas.

Going into the school year, Brightmont Academy Campus Director Teresa Woods made it her mission to enhance a sense of community at this exceptional one-to-one school. "We wanted to create more school pride and have more of a connection to the community around us," she said. This can be a daunting task at a school where each student is in class individually with a teacher. In order to accomplish this, Woods thought of pulling all of her students together for some community service around the holidays. But when hurricane Harvey hit, she knew it was the perfect time to engage her amazing students.

After researching donation opportunities, Woods selected an organization in Texas that could use diapers and other personal hygiene items. Together with the students and parents, they began collecting items to send to those in need. And while this was a worthy effort, it did not mesh with the concept of connecting with their immediate community. They decided to reach out to local businesses to build a bridge to those around them.

The group at Brightmont created flyers to hand out to the community asking for even more donations. The students during their P.E. classes walked the neighborhood passing out the flyers. The response was overwhelmingly positive. Local restaurants and businesses were more than happy to help promote the collection. The donations came pouring into the drop boxes at Brightmont. And in addition to the donations, it also opened a dialogue in the community about the unique school in their neighborhood. "It gave the businesses in our community a better sense of who Brightmont is," stated Woods.

The project came to a culmination when all of the donations had been collected and the students gathered to box them up and ship them out. The students felt a real sense of accomplishment with what they had done together as a team. "And the parents felt great about the kids being involved in such a worthy effort, while having a bit of fun at the same time," noted Woods. This altruistic event brought the students together and gave them a sense of pride in their school. As one parent noted, this event helped her solidify her thinking that this is a great place to go to school. For all, it was a wonderful way to bring the school together while helping those in need and getting to know their community better....hide
My Perfect School - 10/13/2017 - Allonna has always excelled in school. She is an excellent student and most subjects come to her easily. She had been homeschooled since the 6th grade, but as her high school classes became more complex, she thirsted for more rigorous instruction. She wanted m...more
My Perfect School - 10/13/2017 - Allonna has always excelled in school. She is an excellent student and most subjects come to her easily. She had been homeschooled since the 6th grade, but as her high school classes became more complex, she thirsted for more rigorous instruction. She wanted more than she could get in online courses and at home study, and she sought out a learning style that was a better fit for her. That is when she turned to Brightmont Academy.

Allonna is currently a senior at the Northville campus of Brightmont Academy and is thriving with her full course load. "I love the teachers and the personal experience they give me," says Allonna. "The teachers can go as fast or slow as you need. They customize school for how you learn," she continued. And it goes beyond academics as they are helping her pursue her interests and challenging her to follow her dreams.

Allonna has a passion for math and science and hopes to one day major in engineering. But before coming to Brightmont, Allonna was not sure what she wanted to pursue in college. "The teachers at Brightmont talked with me and helped me realize what paths would be a good fit for me," she said. They helped her discover that her passion for math and science would be a natural fit for engineering.

Allonna goes on to say that "Brightmont is my perfect school." It is exactly what needs at this point in her life. And it has the right amount of academics and social environment. "Everyone is nice at Brightmont. There is no jealousy or cliques. Everyone is nice to one another," she says. Brightmont has provided an environment where Allonna is supported in reaching her goals. In preparation for college, Allonna recently took the ACT and achieved an outstanding score of 33. Allonna loves coming to school each day and is looking forward to her exciting future!

Allonna would highly recommend Brightmont to any student. "Just walk in the doors and see how wonderful it is."...hide
Brightmont Academy Student of the Month: Allonna - 06/20/2017 - You can ask any of our teachers at Brightmont Academy - Northville about Allonna, and everyone says she`s a joy to have in the classroom. "Allonna is an active learner, participating in such a way that I look forward to starting my morning with her, attacking ...more
Brightmont Academy Student of the Month: Allonna - 06/20/2017 - You can ask any of our teachers at Brightmont Academy - Northville about Allonna, and everyone says she`s a joy to have in the classroom. "Allonna is an active learner, participating in such a way that I look forward to starting my morning with her, attacking issues of world history and discussing events with the intellectual curiosity that is every teacher`s dream of student interaction," says History Teacher Michelle McTaggart. Allonna always engages with the material and with teachers, asking insightful questions or even for extra work to challenge herself. "Brightmont is a fun and safe place, where I feel like I can grow as both a student and a person. The teachers are incredible and they help me learn new, exciting things everyday. Everyone at Brightmont has helped me believe in myself. I have realized that I can achieve anything," says Allonna.

Allonna came to Brightmont Academy in March of 2017 with the goal of graduating in line with her peers.  Allonna and her parents were looking for a full-time school where she could work at her own pace and customize her schedule. With dedication and diligence, she has excelled in all of her classes, working very hard to stay on track. In the three months Allonna has been attending Brightmont Academy, she is on track to accomplish her goal of a spring 2018 graduation. Way to go, Allonna, and congratulations!...hide

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