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David Ellis Academy
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The David Ellis Academy, in collaboration with the community, prepares students for the 21st Century in a safe and orderly environment that teaches academic, cultural, social, physical, organizational, conflict resolution and goal seeking skills. The staff assists students in achieving their maximum potential, helps students develop positive attitudes and high self-esteem, and enables students to become productive citizens within the community and society at large.
Grades: K–8
Curriculum focus: College Prep
Address: 18977 Schaefer and 18962 Schaefer, Detroit, MI 48235
Located near: 7 Mile and Schaefer
Phone: (313) 927-5395
Fax: (313) 927-5376
Principal of Academics: Talana Perry
Principal’s Email Address: tperry@deaschools.com
Principal of Operations: Kenya Hildreth
Principal's Email Address: khildreth@bardwellgroup.com
Website: www.Dea-Detroit.com
Management Company: Bardwell Group
Educational Service Provider Agreement: David Elllis ESP Agreement
Charter Contract: David Ellis Contract
Year first authorized: 1998
Board Members for 2021-22Name Office Brian Logan President Linda Tripp Vice President Patsy Johnson Treasurer Lawrence Crawford Secretary Dannis White Member
Contact Information
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Office of Charter Schools
Fisher Building, 9th Floor
3011 W. Grand Blvd
Detroit MI 48202
Phone: (313) 873-7927
Fax: (313) 873-6184Dr. Jendayi Gardner
Executive Director of Charter Schools
jendayi.gardner@detroitk12.orgJacqueline Sims
Charter Schools Compliance Specialist
jacqueline.sims@detroitk12.org