Clara B. Ford Academy will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, for Election Day
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Meet the Principal
-Mike Patterson-
 
I have been a part of CBF for 14 years, serving as Assistant Principal for three years before stepping into the role of School Leader last year. This is now my second year leading our school, and I am deeply committed to our mission and students. My greatest passion is supporting youth in foster care, and I consider it a blessing to work with the best group of kids in the state of Michigan. This year, my goal is for CBF to not only be the best school within a residential facility, but also to become a model and magnet school for youth in foster care across the state.
Meet the Trauma Service Coordinator
-Aigne Jones-
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Our Committment
At CBF, we are proud to serve a community of phenomenal youth and embrace our guiding theme: CIA = Collaborate, Innovate, Achieve. Collaboration between staff and students is at the heart of our school culture, and we value the sense of connection that makes us a true CBF family. Our staff believes strongly in our students’ potential and is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment that fosters both academic growth and social-emotional development, preparing them to thrive in today’s world.
STAFF DIRECTORY
Mike Patterson
PRINCIPAL
Aigne Jones
TRAUMA SERVICE COORDINATOR
Jessica Hilberath
ADMIN ASSISTANT /
SUBSTITUTE COORDINATOR
Julia Bozyk
ELA
313-436-0020 Ext 158
313-436-0020 Ext 107
Dachia Butler
Sydney Hull
Sandra Purcell
Alexis Ramsey
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
SPECIAL EDUCATION
TEACHER
SOCIAL STUDIES / IT
MATH CURRICULUM
313-436-0020 Ext.116
313-436-0020 Ext. 102
313-436-0020 Ext 109
Cassandra Richardson
Brad Williams
TRAUMA SERVICE
SPECIALIST
HEALTH & PE / SCIENCE
