Darrell Vickers
First Elected May 2007
Term ends December 31, 2014

Darrell and his wife Cheryl have three children and have lived in the district for fourteen years.  Their daughter, Nicole, is a 2007 graduate of Center Line High School and is attending Oakland University studying Social Work.  Their son, Darrell, is a 2010 graduate of Center Line High School and their daughter, Amber is a 11th grade student at the high school. 

Darrell and his wife are proud grandparents to a wonderful grandson, Darrell Jr.

The Vickers families are members of Trinity Lutheran Church and School.  They are very active in community needs programs and help supply dinners to hundreds of people every month through their church.  Darrell opened the doors to the Center Line Public Schools Clothes Closet in 2009.  By offering free clothing, the Clothes Closet helps families facing economic challenges.

Darrell has served on the Bid Opening, District Safety, Sites and Facilities, Community Service, and Finance Committees.   He has completed Level 1 in the Certified Board Member series of classes offered by the MASB.

Darrell served as Vice President and Activities Chair during his six years with the Crothers Elementary PTC.

Karen Pietrzyk
First Elected May 2008
Term ends December 31, 2014

Karen has been a lifelong resident of Center Line, residing with her husband John of thirty three years on the same street she grew up on.  All four of their children graduated from Center Line and three of the four now reside in the school district with their families.  Five of their seven grandchildren attend Center Line Public Schools.  The school district and the community have always been of great importance to Karen.

Karen volunteered in the Moms' and Dads' Club for over thirteen years, while serving on their board for six years.  This is a club of parents raising money to help students by purchasing items that are financially impossible for the district.  With the hard work and dedication of parents this club will continue to purchase extras to help our students achieve on the field or in the classroom.

Karen is the president of a third generation family business.

Karen is grateful for the chance to serve on the Board of Education for Center Line Public Schools and will continue to promote a positive vision for the district.

Pamela Grey-Pugliese
First Elected May 2009
Term ends December 31, 2016

Pamela is a mother of two children who attend Wolfe Middle School and Center Line High School.  She was born and raised in Warren and graduated from East Detroit High School.  Pamela attended Macomb Community College for Broadcast Media.  She has worked in several media capacities including print, TV, radio, and marketing.  Pamela is currently employed with Crawford Broadcasting, Inc. - WMUZ 103.5 FM as a writer/producter for the station's commercial department.

As a Center Line Public Schools Board of Education member, Pamela has completed her Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) Level I CBA certification and is currently taking classes and seminars for Level II.

Pamela is a nature lover, loves organic foods and gardening, and spends most of her free time with her two children and Boxer puppy, Daisey, in Northern Michigan.  She is an avid reader of biographies and fiction law novels.

Pamela has a passion for the education of today's children at all levels.  Her goals are to be an open line of communication for all parents and community members in the Center Line district.  She feels that knowledge in all areas of the district including economic trends, financial status, educational trends, and diversity play a huge part in helping to make choices and achieve the very best for this district.  Pamela is proud to be a part of the Center Line school district as she values the entire teaching and administrative staff at all of the buildings.

 

Dee Lindeman
First Elected May 2010
Term ends December 31, 2018

Dee and her husband, Ken, have lived in the district for over 15 years and have three children; Brian, Tyler and Katie.

A 1981 graduate of Berkley High School, Dee has over 90 credit hours toward her Bachelor's degree in Health Services Administration.  Since taking office in 2010, she has achieved a Level 3 Certification through the Michigan Association of School Board's continuing education program, holds their Advocacy Certification, and is one class away from receiving the Data Certification.  Dee firmly believes that if you are not continually learning, then you are just standing still in life.

A very vocal advocate for education in Michigan, Dee has been known to go to extremes to get her point across to our legislators; even going so far as to pitch a tent on the Capitol lawn in the dead of winter to protest cuts in education.  As a result, Dee was named Dan Mulhern, Michigan's First Gentleman's, "Everyday Leader of 2009."

Shannon Boccomino
First Elected May 2003
Term ends December 31, 2014

Shannon has served on the Center Line Public Schools Board of Education for nine years.  Shannon is the proud mother of two children that attend Center Line Public Schools.  Haley is in 11th grade at Center Line High School and R.J. is in 8th grade at Wolfe Middle School.  Both Haley and R.J. have thrived academically thanks to an excellent curriculum and Center Line's dedicated staff.  Haley is an accomplished athlete, particpates in Cross Country, Varsity Basketball and Track.  R.J. enjoys a variety of extra curricular activites and clubs at Wolfe Middle School.

Shannon is a 1991 graduate from Central Michigan University where she earned her Bachelor's Degree. Shannon is employed by Jenny Craig as a Program Director. Active with community and youth, Shannon enjoys volunteering throughout the district in her spare time.  In addition, she is an avid runner and participates in several races for various charity organizations including; "Girls on the Run", Race for the Cure", "Until theres a Cure", "The Crim" and the "The Detroit Free Press 1/2 Marathon.

Shannon has always considered herself and advocate for public education and works diligently to stay current on issues and legislation that impact education.  Shannon has continued to pursue professional development and she has achieved the Certified Board Member Status, the Award of Merit, and the Award of Distinction through the Michigan Association of School Boards.

Henry Newnan
First Elected May 2010
Term Ends December 31, 2018

Henry is a taxpayer and single man who has worked or lived in Warren for more than twenty years.  Born in Detroit, he graduated from the University of Michigan in 1980 and received three Summa Cum Laude Associates from Macomb Community College in Communication Arts.  Henry has worked in several media capacities in Michigan including graphic design, website design, newsletter publishing, and video production.

Providing top-flight educational opportunities for our kids at every level is Henry's top priority.  In the end, he feels that each of us is responsible for what we make of our lives.  Since fortune favors the prepared, he encourages students to be diligent and develop brave hearts.  Having a career and college focus from an early age is key to a child's later success in our competitive world.

Henry is self-employed as a graphic designer and as an estate trustee.  He is also an Executive Committee Member of the South East Michigan Group of the Sierra Club.  He brings his environmental and business perspectives to his role as a Center Line Public Schools Trustee.  Henry has earned the Award of Distinction through the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB).

Henry's goals are to build the health of our community by supporting student achievement and our district.  The Center Line School District is an exceptionally good place for students to be.