Physical Education
Amanda Coughlin
810-250-7557 Ext. 231
acoughlin@gaflint.org
My name is Amanda Coughlin, and I am the girl’s physical education teacher. This is my eighth-year teaching at Genesee Academy. Prior to teaching here, I taught elementary physical education for two years. Along with my Bachelor of Science degree in physical education, I have a Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and Instruction.I am married with two children of my own; Logan is seven and in second grade, Tyler is five and starting kindergarten. When I am not working, I enjoy going on bike rides, reading, and spending time with family. I am looking forward to another great year!
Amanda Coughlin
810-250-7557 Ext. 231
acoughlin@gaflint.org
My name is Amanda Coughlin, and I am the girl’s physical education teacher. This is my eighth-year teaching at Genesee Academy. Prior to teaching here, I taught elementary physical education for two years. Along with my Bachelor of Science degree in physical education, I have a Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and Instruction.I am married with two children of my own; Logan is seven and in second grade, Tyler is five and starting kindergarten. When I am not working, I enjoy going on bike rides, reading, and spending time with family. I am looking forward to another great year!
Visual Arts and Technology
Kathryn Blackwood
810-250-7557 Ext. 205
kblackwood@gaflint.org
Kat Blackwood is excited to begin her second year at Genessee Academy. She went to Purdue University where she received her bachelor's in art education. She spent much of her career teaching art in Texas until moving to Michigan three years ago to be closer to family. When she's not teaching, she enjoys working on her own artwork and spending time with her Great Dane and cat.
Kathryn Blackwood
810-250-7557 Ext. 205
kblackwood@gaflint.org
Kat Blackwood is excited to begin her second year at Genessee Academy. She went to Purdue University where she received her bachelor's in art education. She spent much of her career teaching art in Texas until moving to Michigan three years ago to be closer to family. When she's not teaching, she enjoys working on her own artwork and spending time with her Great Dane and cat.
English
Aubrey McClain
810-250-7557 Ext. 250
amcclain@gaflint.org
This is my 19th year as an educator, having served as a teacher, an instructional coach, and as a principal, but the classroom is my love. I came to GA in mid-December of the 2016-2017 school year, and it has been an excellent experience. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Education and English (2001) and a Master of Arts in Curriculum Development (2002) from Oakland City University as well as a Master of Arts in Educational Technology (2015) from Michigan State University. Outside of school I enjoy playing softball, bowling, and golfing. I live in Flint, Michigan with my husband, Sean, and our five cats, Commando, Crookshanks, Chaucer, Khaleesi, and Katniss.
Aubrey McClain
810-250-7557 Ext. 250
amcclain@gaflint.org
This is my 19th year as an educator, having served as a teacher, an instructional coach, and as a principal, but the classroom is my love. I came to GA in mid-December of the 2016-2017 school year, and it has been an excellent experience. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Education and English (2001) and a Master of Arts in Curriculum Development (2002) from Oakland City University as well as a Master of Arts in Educational Technology (2015) from Michigan State University. Outside of school I enjoy playing softball, bowling, and golfing. I live in Flint, Michigan with my husband, Sean, and our five cats, Commando, Crookshanks, Chaucer, Khaleesi, and Katniss.
Science
Sarah Grant
810-250-7557 Ext. 204
sgrant@gaflint.org
This year I am embracing progress over perfection. I want to instill in my students the concept of always learning, always growing, and always improving. Teaching science is a joyful endeavor with learning how the world works. I hope this year, with it being my fifth year at GA, that the students will experience the same joy that I do in seeing the phenomena that is the world we live in.
Sarah Grant
810-250-7557 Ext. 204
sgrant@gaflint.org
This year I am embracing progress over perfection. I want to instill in my students the concept of always learning, always growing, and always improving. Teaching science is a joyful endeavor with learning how the world works. I hope this year, with it being my fifth year at GA, that the students will experience the same joy that I do in seeing the phenomena that is the world we live in.
Social Studies
Josy Goodwin
810-250-7557 Ext. 201
jgoodwin@gaflint.org
Miss Goodwin is excited to be returning to Genesee Academy for the 2019 - 2020 school year. This will be her third year at Genesee Academy. She is a proud Grand Valley State Alumni and has worked in two other schools prior to joining the amazing staff at GA. In her spare time Miss Goodwin enjoys long distance running, spending time with friends and family, and working at her sewing machine.
Josy Goodwin
810-250-7557 Ext. 201
jgoodwin@gaflint.org
Miss Goodwin is excited to be returning to Genesee Academy for the 2019 - 2020 school year. This will be her third year at Genesee Academy. She is a proud Grand Valley State Alumni and has worked in two other schools prior to joining the amazing staff at GA. In her spare time Miss Goodwin enjoys long distance running, spending time with friends and family, and working at her sewing machine.
Physical Education & Technology
Aaron Jost
810-250-7557 Ext. 246
ajost@gaflint.org
Aaron Jost is starting his fourth year with the Genesee 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, Aaron worked at Williamston Middle School in Special education. He is teaching Elementary, Middle, and High School Physical Education, as well as Middle School Technology, and High School Health. Aaron is excited and motivated for his fourth year at Genesee Academy.
Aaron Jost
810-250-7557 Ext. 246
ajost@gaflint.org
Aaron Jost is starting his fourth year with the Genesee 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, Aaron worked at Williamston Middle School in Special education. He is teaching Elementary, Middle, and High School Physical Education, as well as Middle School Technology, and High School Health. Aaron is excited and motivated for his fourth year at Genesee Academy.
Mathematics
Bara Aldasouqi
810-250-7557 Ext. 238
baldasouqi@gaflint.org
Alhamdulillah, it’s my second year at Genesee Academy! Over the summer I’ve had an opportunity to reflect about my first year and to undergo additional training. This has better equipped me to provide students with a stimulating, challenging, and exciting experience in math class this year, and I’m really looking forward to that alhamdulillah. Also, at the end of last year Allah blessed my wife and I with our first son Muhammad w’alhamdulillah. Fatherhood has brought gifts of learning, and I’m grateful to share that with the GA family as well.
Bara Aldasouqi
810-250-7557 Ext. 238
baldasouqi@gaflint.org
Alhamdulillah, it’s my second year at Genesee Academy! Over the summer I’ve had an opportunity to reflect about my first year and to undergo additional training. This has better equipped me to provide students with a stimulating, challenging, and exciting experience in math class this year, and I’m really looking forward to that alhamdulillah. Also, at the end of last year Allah blessed my wife and I with our first son Muhammad w’alhamdulillah. Fatherhood has brought gifts of learning, and I’m grateful to share that with the GA family as well.