Lorri English is the new ninth-grade dean for Huron. She attended Michigan State University as a business major and graduated with an undergrad degree in logistics management. English started out teaching in Detroit Public Schools, but spent most of her career in Southfield Public Schools.  

A key detail in her life is keeping her work and personal life separate. 

“It’s just setting boundaries for the most part,” said English. “I try not to check my email first thing in the morning, so I replace it with social media.”

Before English became a ninth-grade dean, she taught different classes in different grades. One standout was AP African-American Studies, which has been a controversial course throughout the country, especially in the state of Florida. 

“This is me speaking with no political affiliation, I think the controversy is that there’s a lot of information that’s communicated in the curriculum that people either don’t understand or they don’t want people to know.” English said, “That’s just giving it to you real. There are things that happen, that are documented, that folk don’t want to believe happen.”

English voices her love for the class along with how she learned with her students.

“I really enjoyed learning with my students,” English said. “It was a journey that my students and I kind of went on together.”

Alongside teaching, in her free time, English journals about her life, goals, and plans for the future. 

“It kind of centers me and gets me ready for the day,” English said. “I set my intentions for the day through journaling and prayer.” 

English is hopeful to see where she fits here at Huron. 

 “I’m really just trying to find where I fit in,” English said. “I’m open to finding my place at Huron.”