Physical Education and Technology
Aaron Jost
810-250-7557 Ext. 246
ajost@gaflint.org
Aaron Jost is starting his fifth year with the Genesee Academy Family. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education, Wellness, and Leisure from Henderson State University in Arkansas. After graduating in 2013, Aaron and his wife, Caitlin, moved to Michigan for new opportunities. Before coming to Genesee Academy, Aaron worked at Williamston Middle School in Special education. He is currently teaching Elementary, Middle, and High School Physical Education, as well as Middle School Technology, and High School Health. Aaron is excited and motivated for this new year at Genesee Academy.
Aaron Jost
810-250-7557 Ext. 246
ajost@gaflint.org
Aaron Jost is starting his fifth year with the Genesee Academy Family. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education, Wellness, and Leisure from Henderson State University in Arkansas. After graduating in 2013, Aaron and his wife, Caitlin, moved to Michigan for new opportunities. Before coming to Genesee Academy, Aaron worked at Williamston Middle School in Special education. He is currently teaching Elementary, Middle, and High School Physical Education, as well as Middle School Technology, and High School Health. Aaron is excited and motivated for this new year at Genesee Academy.
Visual Arts and Technology
Kathryn Blackwood
810-250-7557 Ext. 205
kblackwood@gaflint.org
Kat Blackwood is excited to begin her third year at Genesee Academy. She went to Purdue University where she received her bachelor's in art education. She is starting her 13th year in education. When she is not teaching, she enjoys working on her own artwork and spending time with her dogs, cat and family.
Kathryn Blackwood
810-250-7557 Ext. 205
kblackwood@gaflint.org
Kat Blackwood is excited to begin her third year at Genesee Academy. She went to Purdue University where she received her bachelor's in art education. She is starting her 13th year in education. When she is not teaching, she enjoys working on her own artwork and spending time with her dogs, cat and family.
High School Science
Casey Silverthorn
810-250-7557 Ext. 241
csilverthorn@gaflint.org
Casey Silverthorn originally graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Eastern Michigan University. In 2010, she returned to school to pursue her true passion of teaching, earning a degree in Secondary Education in Integrated Science also from Eastern Michigan University. Ms. Silverthorn is entering her sixth year of teaching and her first at Genesee Academy. Prior to coming to GA, she taught in the Dearborn and Metro Detroit Area. Ms. Silverthorn is very excited to be moving back to Flint where she grew up to be close to her family and friends and to reconnect with the Muslim community at FIC where she converted to Islam 7-8 years ago.
Casey Silverthorn
810-250-7557 Ext. 241
csilverthorn@gaflint.org
Casey Silverthorn originally graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Eastern Michigan University. In 2010, she returned to school to pursue her true passion of teaching, earning a degree in Secondary Education in Integrated Science also from Eastern Michigan University. Ms. Silverthorn is entering her sixth year of teaching and her first at Genesee Academy. Prior to coming to GA, she taught in the Dearborn and Metro Detroit Area. Ms. Silverthorn is very excited to be moving back to Flint where she grew up to be close to her family and friends and to reconnect with the Muslim community at FIC where she converted to Islam 7-8 years ago.
High School Social Studies
Mariam Khatib
810-250-7557 Ext. 230
mkhatib@gaflint.org
Mariam Khatib graduated from City College of New York with a B. A in History. The following year she graduated from Columbia University’s Teachers College with an M.A in Secondary Social Studies education. She taught Islamic Studies and Social Studies at GA for six years. She is a member of the Muslim American Society and loves working with youth. She has four children Hamzah, Ayoub, Hafsa, and Sulayman.
Mariam Khatib
810-250-7557 Ext. 230
mkhatib@gaflint.org
Mariam Khatib graduated from City College of New York with a B. A in History. The following year she graduated from Columbia University’s Teachers College with an M.A in Secondary Social Studies education. She taught Islamic Studies and Social Studies at GA for six years. She is a member of the Muslim American Society and loves working with youth. She has four children Hamzah, Ayoub, Hafsa, and Sulayman.
High School English
Paula Pulwicz
810-250-7557 Ext. 202
ppulwicz@gaflint.org
Mrs. Pulwicz has been a teacher for the past 15 years, 7 of which with Genesee Academy. She is certified as highly qualified per the State of Michigan and her continuing education pursuits include AP Composition and AP Literature certification as well as the continued pursuit of a Master in American HIstory. Her dedication to excellence in education is a personal passion that leads her to the continued study and consideration of issues in education. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, kayaking, hiking, and reading.
Paula Pulwicz
810-250-7557 Ext. 202
ppulwicz@gaflint.org
Mrs. Pulwicz has been a teacher for the past 15 years, 7 of which with Genesee Academy. She is certified as highly qualified per the State of Michigan and her continuing education pursuits include AP Composition and AP Literature certification as well as the continued pursuit of a Master in American HIstory. Her dedication to excellence in education is a personal passion that leads her to the continued study and consideration of issues in education. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, kayaking, hiking, and reading.
