Allen Park Public Schools — 2025–2026 District Directory
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2025 – 2026
Allen Park Public Schools
District Directory
District Central Office: Riley Education Center, 9601 Vine Ave., Allen Park, MI 48101  |  (313) 827-2150
Registration: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  |  Parent Support: (313) 827-7115  |  Website: appublicschools.com
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TitleNamePhoneEmail / Notes
SuperintendentMichael H. Darga(313) 827-2150Riley Education Center · Also serves as Director of HR
Administrative AssistantCathy Rios(313) 827-2150Superintendent's office; general inquiries
Asst. Superintendent – Curriculum & InstructionDr. John Tafelski(313) 827-2171Curriculum development, assessments, instructional coaching
Director of FinanceTiffany Keith(313) 827-2161Budgeting, payroll, purchasing and audits
Director of Special EducationDr. Matthew Sokol(313) 827-2180Special education programs, 504 plans, foster-care liaison
Director of TechnologyDave Maison(313) 827-2190Tech support & device management; parent portal help: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Director of Operations / Maintenance & TransportationPatrick Ward(313) 827-2055This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. · 17411 Champaign Rd.
Director of Curriculum & InstructionHeather D. Rottermond(313) 827-2121This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Human Resources & Student Registration HR: (313) 827-2105 · Registration: (313) 827-1154 · Riley Education Center
TitleNamePhoneEmail / Notes
Director of Human ResourcesMichael H. Darga(313) 827-2105Employment inquiries & personnel records
HR AssistantAlise Grant(313) 827-2105
Pupil Accountant (Registration)Mary Kennedy(313) 827-1154This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Business Services (Finance) (313) 827-2161 · Riley Education Center
TitleNamePhoneNotes
Director of FinanceTiffany Keith(313) 827-2161Budgeting, payroll, purchasing & audits
Payroll / BenefitsAddison Wallace(313) 827-2161
Accounting SupervisorKaren Rodgers(313) 827-2161
Accounts PayableKim Butler(313) 827-2161
Curriculum & Instruction (313) 827-2171 · Riley Education Center
TitleNamePhoneEmail / Notes
Asst. Superintendent – C & IDr. John Tafelski(313) 827-2171Curriculum development, assessments, instructional coaching
Director of Curriculum & InstructionHeather D. Rottermond(313) 827-2121This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Special Education / Special Services (313) 827-2180 · Riley Education Center
TitleNamePhoneEmail / Notes
DirectorDr. Matthew Sokol(313) 827-2180Special ed programs, 504 plans, foster-care liaison
SecretaryNicole Meridith(313) 827-2180
PAC RepresentativeMelissa RichardsonThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
PAC RepresentativeAmie ConradThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Food Services (Student Nutrition) (313) 827-2185 · Fax: (313) 827-2171 · Riley Education Center
TitleNamePhoneEmail / Notes
CoordinatorLamar Davis(313) 827-2185This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. · meal programs, menus & free/reduced applications
SecretaryColleen Nightingale(313) 827-2185
FAX(313) 827-2171
Technology Department (313) 827-2190 · Dial ext. 4357 (HELP) from any district phone
TitleNamePhoneEmail / Notes
Director of TechnologyDave Maison(313) 827-2190Tech support & device management
Parent Portal SupportThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. · Parent Connect login help
Maintenance & Transportation (Operations Building) (313) 827-2055 · 17411 Champaign Rd., Allen Park, MI 48101
TitleNamePhoneEmail / Notes
Director of Operations / Maintenance & TransportationPatrick Ward(313) 827-2055This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. · facility maintenance, bus routes & operations
Administrative AssistantAshley Bolish(313) 827-2055
Community Services – Latchkey, Swim Program & Summer Camp (313) 827-2664 · Fax: (313) 827-2661 · Office: 9601 Vine Ave.
TitleNamePhoneEmail / Notes
CoordinatorElizabeth Lee(313) 827-2664This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SecretaryCindi Sutherland(313) 827-2664Also serves Early Childhood Education Center
Latchkey LocationArno Elementary School, 7500 Fox Ave.
Swim Program Location14700 Moore, Allen Park
Summer Camp Location9601 Vine Ave., Allen Park
FAX(313) 827-2661
Early Childhood Education Center (Preschool) (313) 827-2660 · EC Dept.: (313) 827-1703 · 9601 Vine Ave., Allen Park, MI 48101
TitleNamePhoneNotes
DirectorNicolette Roller(313) 827-2660ECP, GSRP & Tuition Preschool programs · preschool.allenparkschools.com
SecretaryCindi Sutherland(313) 827-2660
Student AdvocateNicole Adkins(313) 827-2660
Speech PathologistTaylor Cuddy(313) 827-1703
School Resource Officers Shared between Allen Park Public Schools & Melvindale Northern Allen Park School District
TitleNamePhoneNotes
Police Liaison OfficerOfficer Jared Knudsen(313) 827-2150Safety education & student liaison
Police Liaison OfficerOfficer Nathan Vitale(313) 827-2150Safety education & student liaison
Arno Elementary School (K–5) (313) 827-1050 · Fax: (313) 827-1085 · 7500 Fox Ave., Allen Park, MI 48101 · Office: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
TitleNamePhoneEmail / Notes
PrincipalStephen "Steve" Zielinski(313) 827-1050This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SecretaryAnnette Nemeth(313) 827-1050This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Student AdvocateDecember Fox(313) 827-1050This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
FAX(313) 827-1085
Bennie Elementary School (K–5) (313) 827-1300 · Fax: (313) 827-1342 · 17401 Champaign Rd., Allen Park, MI 48101 · Office: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
TitleNamePhoneNotes
PrincipalZachary Short(313) 827-1300
SecretaryMichelle Magee(313) 827-1300
FAX(313) 827-1342
Lindemann Elementary School (K–5) (313) 827-1150 · 9201 Carter Ave., Allen Park, MI 48101
TitleNamePhoneNotes
PrincipalKatherine Lott(313) 827-1150
Assistant PrincipalGideon Massengill(313) 827-1150
SecretaryLeanne Glei(313) 827-1150
Allen Park Middle School (6–8) (313) 827-2200 · 8401 Vine Ave., Allen Park, MI 48101
TitleNamePhoneNotes
PrincipalPatrick Donohue(313) 827-2200
Assistant Principal / Athletic DirectorBruce Andrews(313) 827-2200
Allen Park High School (9–12) (313) 827-1230 · 18401 Champaign Rd., Allen Park, MI 48101
TitleNamePhoneNotes
PrincipalJason Skiba(313) 827-1230
Assistant PrincipalGiovanni Foster(313) 827-1230
Assistant PrincipalSean Laura(313) 827-1230
Director of Athletics / Clubs & ActivitiesJames Victor(313) 827-2663Athletics direct line
Attendance Office(313) 827-1232
Counseling Office(313) 827-1234
Athletics(313) 827-2663
Center for Early Childhood Education (PreK) (313) 827-2660 · EC Dept.: (313) 827-1703 · 9601 Vine Ave., Allen Park, MI 48101
TitleNamePhoneNotes
DirectorNicolette Roller(313) 827-2660ECP, GSRP & Tuition Preschool · preschool.allenparkschools.com
SecretaryCindi Sutherland(313) 827-2660
Student AdvocateNicole Adkins(313) 827-2660
Speech PathologistTaylor Cuddy(313) 827-1703
Allen Park Operations Building (Transportation & Maintenance) (313) 827-2055 · 17411 Champaign Rd., Allen Park, MI 48101
TitleNamePhoneEmail / Notes
Director of OperationsPatrick Ward(313) 827-2055This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. · bus routes, facility maintenance
Administrative AssistantAshley Bolish(313) 827-2055
Dr. Jennifer J. Warren
President
Sarah C. Filipiak
Vice President
Laura M. Luecke
Secretary
Stephen D. Martin
Treasurer
Jason M. Babbage
Trustee
Michael J. Klein
Trustee
Jeannette M. MacDonald
Trustee
How to Address Concerns: The Board does not publish individual phone numbers or emails. Direct public comments and concerns through the superintendent's office at (313) 827-2150 or attend a board meeting. The Student Code of Conduct recommends the following chain of contact:
  1. Contact the teacher or staff member involved.
  2. If unresolved, consult the building principal or program coordinator.
  3. Elevate to the superintendent's office if necessary.
Allen Park Public Schools  ·  2025–2026 District Directory  ·  Riley Education Center, 9601 Vine Ave., Allen Park, MI 48101  ·  (313) 827-2150  ·  appublicschools.com
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