Administration

Central Office Leadership Team (COLT)

 Matt Wandrie, Superintendent of Schools

Matt Wandrie came to Lapeer in the summer of 2011 from the Dearborn Public Schools, where he served as the director of human resources. His career in education also includes work as a high school teacher, athletic coach, assistant principal, athletic director and principal. Wandrie and his wife Christie live in Oxford with their three school-aged children: Thomas, Jack, and Anna.

Education
Alma College, BA in History and Political Science
Eastern Michigan University, MA in Educational Leadership
University of Michigan, candidate for Ph.D in Education

Relevant Experience
Teacher, Holly Area Schools and Oxford Community Schools
Assistant Principal, Waterford Mott High School
Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, Waterford Kettering High School
Human Resources Director, Dearborn Public Schools

Interests
Spending time with family and friends, coaching his children in their various athletic pursuits, boating, fishing and playing guitar.

Contact
(810) 538-1604
mwandrie@lapeerschools.org
Twitter: @suptwandrie

Mark Rajter, Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Mark came to Lapeer in September 2014. The White Lake resident has spent most of his career in business and administration. He directly oversees the day-to-day operation of district business, finance, facilities and transportation.

Education
Western Michigan University, BA in Business Administration
Eastern Michigan University, MA in Educational Leadership

Relevant Experience
Asst. Superintendent, Troy School District
Associate Superintendent of Administrative Services, Southfield Schools
Asst. Superintendent of Resource Management, Oakland Schools
Human Resources Director, Dearborn Public Schools

Interests
Spending time with family and friends, hunting in northern Michigan and cooking.

Contact
(810) 538-1611
mrajter@lapeerschools.org

Kim Seifferly, Executive Director of Human Resources

Kim was appointed to her current position in the summer of 2012. She was the District’s Curriculum Director for five years prior to replacing longtime Human Resources Director Craig Gerard. She lives in Metamora with her husband JK and two children, Jackson and Addison.

Education
Central Michigan University, BA in Secondary Education
Eastern Michigan University, MA in Educational Leadership

Relevant Experience
Taught secondary business education at middle school and high school level.
Former coach, athletic director, building administrator.
Former high school coach
Nine years in the department of curriculum of instruction with the last five years spent as the executive director of the department.

Interests
Reading, camping, boating and spending time with the kids in the beautiful state of Michigan.

Contact
(810) 538-1644
kseifferly@lapeerschools.org


Michelle Bradford, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Michelle has been a part of the LCS community for many years. Before being appointed Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, she served as head principal at Elva Lynch Elementary. She Lives in Lapeer with husband Scott and has three children, Josh, Kade and Beau. 
 
Education
 University of Michigan-Flint, BA in Elementary Education
 Saginaw Valley State University, MA in Educational Leadership
 
Relevant Experience
Taught for eight years (4th and 6th grade at Mayfield and Attica Elementary) prior to being a principal in the district.
Principal for eight years, Irwin-Schickler, Schickler, and Lynch Elementary 
Title I review with high marks
Served on a variety of District-wide committees for years

Interests
Staying active and reading with our youngest, ice skating and traveling with family.

Contact
(810) 538-1655
mbradford@lapeerschools.org


Jennifer Tindall, Director of Special Education

  Jennifer was appointed to her current position in the fall of 2013 after serving 13 years in the Port Huron School District.  While with Port Huron she taught elementary special education, then she took on the role of Special Education Supervisor for Elementary Education and eventually took on the secondary special education duties.  Her last three years in the district she was the Director of Exceptional Children, Pupil Accounting, Early Childhood and Student Records.   Currently, Jennifer lives in Metamora with her husband David and their two dogs.

Education

Central Michigan University, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with K-12 Special Education and a minor in Language Arts.

Marygrove College, Masters in Education

Saginaw Valley State University, Education Specialist in Special Education Administration (Director Certificate)

Relevant Experience

Taught elementary special education for students with cognitive impairments
Former middle school girls basketball coach
Former Special Education Supervisor
Director for Early Childhood, Special Education, and Pupil Accounting

Interests

Traveling, golfing, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.

Contact
(810) 538-1627
jtindall@lapeerschools.org

Jared Field, Director of Communications

Jared came to Lapeer in the summer of 2011 after spending several years working in print journalism, new media and public relations. He grew up in Flint and remains in the city with his wife, Angie and two young children, Gideon and Alice.

Education
University of Michigan – Flint, BA in Political Science (Anthropology)
University of Michigan – Flint, MA in Social Science (Global Studies)
Graduate Research Assistant – Department of Philosophy, UM-Flint

Relevant Experience
New Media and Communications Director for non-profit destination marketing organization
Reporter and photographer for the Flint Journal and the Michigan Catholic
Senior Writer, Web Editor for Habitat for Humanity International
Youth sponsor and teacher – First Presbyterian Church of Flint

Interests
Reading, writing, golf, college football, photography and vacationing on Lake Michigan.

Contact:
(810) 538-1638
jfield@lapeerschools.org
Twitter: @LapeerSchools