Greetings,

It is with great pleasure that I begin the next chapter of my career here at Greenfield Union Elementary/Middle School. My name is Artra Bell and I am the new Assistant Principal.  I am elated to take on this new responsibility as it gives me the best opportunity to support all stakeholders invested in Greenfield Union. I can continue to take a collaborative approach to coach our teachers to become the best that they can be for the students we serve and further share my expertise beyond the classroom. I will also be able to help facilitate a culture and climate conducive to learning and be the liaison that our families and teachers need to develop a working partnership in educating our students. It is such a rewarding experience. 

I have taught in and around metro Detroit for the last 15 years. Most of my experience has been in high school. I believe that this alone gives me a slight advantage in educating your children because I have a broad spectrum of knowledge that will help to catapult their success. Using this lens, I am eager to support the vision and mission of DPSCD while aligning and connecting those with the goals of the families we serve.

I received my bachelor's degree in secondary education (6-12) with an emphasis in English and Health from Wayne State University.  I obtained my master's degree from Saginaw Valley State University in Educational Leadership. My passion and mission are to continue working with inner-city young people, planting seeds that will one day blossom and flourish. This will be a year of growing pains as we tackle the continued barriers associated with the recent pandemic. I look forward to partnering with parents, community leaders, school leaders, and district personnel to teach the total child. 

Artra Bell