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Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

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Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

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Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

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Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Dear Families,

It is an honor for me to introduce myself as the new principal at Bennett Elementary. My name is Melissa Villarreal, and many families know me as Mrs. V. I have served in Detroit since 1999 when I started as a Kindergarten teacher. I had the opportunity to transition into an assistant principal position in 2008, and I transitioned to the principal position in 2010. I am excited to be starting my 15th year as principal with DPSCD here at Bennett.

It is my goal to work collaboratively with the Bennett staff, families, and community partners to ensure that our students reach their fullest academic potential. Bennett students will have the opportunity to soar academically in a positive educational environment. Students will have the opportunity to uniquely excel by understanding and owning their academic strengths.

I am excited for the 2024-2025 school year and look forward to working with all of our amazing children.

Please feel free to text me if you have any questions at 313-702-5740.

Educationally Yours,
Melissa Villarreal, Principal

Estimadas Familias:

Es un honor para mí presentarme como la nueva directora de la escuela primaria Bennett.

Mi nombre es Melissa Villarreal, y muchas familias me conocen como Mrs. V. Yo he servido en la ciudad de Detroit desde 1999 cuando comencé como maestra de Kínder. Tuve la oportunidad de servir como vicedirectora en el 2008 y en el 2010 empecé mi trabajo como directora en el distrito. Estoy muy emocionada de estar empezando mi año numero 15 como directora aquí en la escuela Bennett.

Mi meta es trabajar junto con el personal, las familias y las organizaciones de la comunidad de Bennett para asegurarnos que nuestros estudiantes puedan logran grandes metas académicas. Nuestra Águilas de Bennett tendrán la oportunidad de crecer académicamente en un espacio positivo. Los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de crecer exclusivamente al poder entender y aplicar sus áreas fuertes académicas.

Estoy emocionada sobre el ciclo escolar 2024-2025 y me da mucho gusto trabajar con ustedes y nuestros maravillosos estudiantes.

Favor de mandarme un texto al 313-702-5740 si tienen alguna pregunta.

Educativamente,
Melissa Villarreal, Directora

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