Dianne Shepich comes to the Ferndale Schools after serving most recently as Principal of Avondale Meadows Upper Elementary Leadership School in the Avondale School District where she was successful in implementing the fourth Leader in Me program in Michigan. She is an expert on teaching and learning, and has worked as an administrator in several capacities, including Dean of Students/Assistant Principal and Special Education Coordinator in the Clarenceville School District. Dianne was also the 2010 MASB Education Excellence Award Recipient recognized for her original, innovative programs that positively affect student achievement.

She says she is excited to become part of Ferndale’s community and looking forward to working side by side with parents to maximize the teaching and learning experiences in Kennedy School. 

Shepich earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with a major in Special Education, and a Masters in Administration through the Academy of the Principalship, both from Central Michigan University.