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Kris Derusha
Principal
Newberry High School
Newberry Middle School
700 Newberry Ave.
Newberry, MI 49868
(906) 293-3243
Fax: (906) 293-5410
Words of wisdom from Mr. Derusha, "If you're fairly smart and good with people, it is easy to shine."
 
Education
Northern Michigan University
Spring 1995
Bachelors of Science
Double Major: Psychology and Physiology
Minor: Chemistry
Graduated Cum Laude
 
Experience 
Transportation Director
2007-Present Tahquamenon Area Schools Newberry, MI
  • Administration of Transportation Department

  • Bus route development

  • Responsible for discipline of 500 bus students

  • Determination of weather related school cancellation


Community Education Coordinator                                                   2005-2011 Consolidated Community School Services Newberry, MI

  • Administration of Newberry Alternative High School

  • Administration of Newberry and Engadine Adult Education Program

  • Administration of Newberry GSRP Preschool Program

  • Administration of educational component of Teaching Family Home’s Lakes Area Home
  • Intergration of Michigan benchmarks and standards into High School and Middle School curriculum
  • Supervision and evaluation of teaching staff 
  • Coordinated and implementation of area youth and adult enrichment activities

  • Involvement in numerous community groups


Caseworker                                                                                             2004- 2005 ACFS- Sault Tribe Sault Ste. Marie, MI

  • Development and implementation of intensive home based program for delinquent youth

  • Case management, wraparound coordination, treatment planning, crisis management

  • Development of policies and procedures

  • Coordination with agencies including: schools, courts, FIA, mental health, & substance abuse

  • Parenting Class Facilitator, CPI- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Instructor Integration of Native Culture into treatment modality


Treatment Coordinator                                                                            1999-2004 ACFS- Sault Tribe Sault Ste. Marie, MI

  • Director of 8-bed residential adolescent treatment facility

  • Supervision of up to 12 staff in implementation of a comprehensive treatment program

  • Supervising implementation of on-grounds educational component

  • CPI- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Instructor

  • Integration of Native Culture into treatment modality

  • Overseeing and analyzing program budget

  • Coordination with agencies including: schools, courts, FIA, mental health, & substance abuse

  • Case management, Treatment Team coordination, treatment planning, crisis management

  • Individual and group counseling

  • Development of policies and procedures


Family Services Caseworker                                                                      1997-1999 ACFS- Sault Tribe Sault Ste. Marie, MI

  • Overseeing implementation of behavior modification/social learning treatment model for 8-bed residential adolescent treatment facility

  • Coordination with agencies including: schools, courts, FIA, mental health, & substance abuse

  • Case management, Treatment Team coordination, treatment planning, crisis management

  • Protective Services investigations