Meet The Team

Madeline Black

Assitant Executive Director and Chief Academic Officer

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Madeline serves as the Superintendent of WAY Charter Schools. Madeline has been a leader in blended and project based learning since 2008. She provides our partnerships with experience gained from years in education serving as a classroom teacher, building leader, community outreach and quality assurance director. She is a mentor for students, teachers and administrators.

Mark Ray

Network Administrator

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Mark's nineteen year career in Information Technology experience includes, but not limited to, Network LAN WAN implementation, Management of technical department personnel. Technical Lead for the installation of a multi campus Windows and Apple server farm. The development Lead of new data center operations and security procedures.

Thea Daniels

Director of Finance

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Thea Daniels, Director of Finance, has 18 years of experience in school finance. Prior to joining WAY Program, Thea was employed with several Public Schools working with both thriving and financially challenged schools districts.

Thea has direct knowledge of Public School Academy Budgeting, Cash Management, Auditing Standards and establishing strong Internal Controls. Thea also has more than 5 years of experience working with Grants and Federal Funds.

Thea holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Cleary University. Thea Daniels is also a member of MSBO (Michigan School Business Officials) where she holds a CFO and BOM certification.