Greetings!  My name is Elizabeth Andress and I have been teaching since 2014.  I graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in English and a minor in Spanish.  I then attended Eastern Michigan University where I became certified to teach English, grades 6-12, and Health Education, grades 6-12.  In June of 2020, I earned my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from The American College of Education.  Teaching has been my passion since I was a child, and I enjoy sharing my love of literature, writing, and language with my students.  I am married to Western International social studies teacher, Mr. Przybylo.  We are kept busy by our two young children, two cats, and dog!  My hobbies include baking, reading, yoga, swimming, and exploring new places!

Hello! I have been teaching at Western in the ELA department for 23 years and serve as the master teacher for ELA at Western. During my time off I love to visit National Parks and watch anime with my son.

I've been teaching at Western for 16 years. In that time I have come to feel that Western is like a second family to me, and Southwest Detroit is home. Thanks to everyone at Western International High School for this wonderful opportunity.

Hello Western International High School students and families! My name is Molly Brown Coulibaly. I currently teach all levels of Spanish as a World Language. My favorite course is Advanced Placement Spanish Literature and Culture because reading takes me to those places where the language and culture are alive. I have studied a variety of subjects including enology, viticulture, and phlebotomy. I hold degrees in Secondary Modern Languages Education from the University of Cincinnati and Translation from the Graduate Program in Translation at the University of Puerto Rico. When I am not studying or reading, I am streaming satelite radio or programs and remodeling my home. During longer school breaks, I enjoy family time, cultural venues and outdoor activities such as swimming, sailing, power boating, skiing, and ice skating.

Shawnda Duncan-Hill is a mathematics teacher at Western High School. She currently holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Wayne State University and a Masters in Adult Education from Marygrove College.

Hello, I am Ms. Holloway and I teach NGSS Physical Science at Western. This summer I moved from Florida to Michigan. I went to the University of South Florida where I earned a degree in Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences. I am currently working on a master's degree from Grand Canyon University. This is my 8th year teaching. I have taught middle school science, earth space science, biology, AP biology, and chemistry!

Hello, my name is Daniel C. Martinez I am a life-long Detroit resident. I am a product of The Detroit Public School system, and I am a graduate of Wayne State University. I love art, culture, music, dance, cooking, poetry, the great outdoors, and my community.

For years I have been turned off from pursuing a teaching career because of the lackluster exposure I've had in this field. Five generations of educators from both sides of my family, I knew that my legacy will find a way back to my heart. My 'let there be light' moments occurred as I happened upon brain based learning, multiple intelligences and interleaving. The extra challenges of teaching in 3 languages and promoting self-regulation & self monitoring behaviors, I found my lifelong challenge and passion-->shedding light to the real ME!

Ms. Thweatt is a U.S. History & Geography teacher at Western International High School. She graduated as her class salutatorian from Samuel C. Mumford High School. Ms. Thweatt earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Central Michigan University and her Master of Education from Wayne State University.