Mr. Robert Santavicca began working for DPS?DPSCD during the 1991/1992 school year. Mr. Santavicca earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry & Biology from Ferris State University and a Masters of Science in Science Education from Wayne State University. Additional coursework includes studies at the University of Michigan, U of M Dearborn, Michigan State, and Macomb County Community College. Administration & Supervision at Wayne State University. Research in High Energy Particle Physics from Cornell University, Wayne State University, and Fermi Lab. Mr. Santavicca has dedicated his time to Western International High School since 2009. He leads our College & Career Pathway Programs, serves as an in-house technology expert and is the lead administrator for sophomores. Class of 2024!

Mr. Franco Gonzalez Jr. has been an Assistant Principal at Western leading their curriculum for electives and overlooking the athletic facilities. Prior to working at Western, Mr. Gonzalez Jr. was an Assistant Principal at Academy of Americas High School. He was a committed teacher and athletic director for 15 years in the Hamtramack School District and began with Detroit Public Schools in 1989.

Ms. Angele Sutherby has been a passionate educator for 23 years within Detroit Public Schools Community District. During those years, she served in a number of roles as a teacher, instructional coach, district assessment administrator, and district school coach. At Western, Ms. Sutherby is the Assistant Principal for the 9th grade class.

Mr. Limon grew up in the Rio Grade Valley in South Texas.  At 18 he earned an academic scholarship and moved to Michigan to pursue a teaching degree from Eastern Michigan University.  He has earned a Bachelors Degree in Bilingual Education, Art and Science and a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership.  In the year 2000, he started working as a teacher in Southwest Detroit.  He has worked as a teacher at Cezar Chavez Academy, Earhart Middle School, Logan Elementary and Academy of the Americas.  In 2018, he accepted the position of Assistant Principal at Western International High School.  Currently, he is the 11^th grade administrator and works closely with the ESL classes, PTA, the Climate and Culture team and he is also the WIDA test coordinator.  Mr. Limon is always positive, friendly and willing to help.

My name is Cynthia C. Alexander and I am currently the 12th Grade Assistant Principal at Western International High School. I earned a Bachelors of Science in Education and a Masters in Education Administration from Wayne State University. In my career in Education I have had the opportunity serve as a middle school ELA teacher for 6th -8th grade students. I also worked as a Master Teacher for ELA and Dean of Students for a K-8th Grade school in DPSCD. I am proud to come from a family who currently serve and that have retired from the Army & Airforce. I have had the opportunity to grow up abroad in Asia, which has given me the skill set to adapt successfully in a culturally rich school such as Western International High School. I am excited and look forward to helping the students, staff and parents to achieve the goals set forth by our principal and administration team.