High School Administration And Support Staff

Administration

Dr. Megan DeGrand is honored to serve as the principal of Saline High School.  With 20 years of experience in education, she is committed to creating a positive, student-centered learning environment where all students are supported, challenged, and prepared for success after high school.

Prior to becoming principal of Saline High School, Dr. DeGrand served as a teacher in the district, as the Dean of Students at Heritage School  for a year, and then as Principal of Heritage for 6 years. These experiences have provided a strong foundation in instructional leadership, relationship building, and school improvement.

Dr. DeGrand earned a Bachelor's Degree in K-5 Elementary Education (6-8 Language Arts), a Master's Degree in K12 Leadership and Administration, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Michigan State University. The blue and gold she dons proudly as a Saline Hornet are not to be confused with maize and blue... Go GREEN!

As a leader, Dr. DeGrand believes that strong relationships are at the heart of a successful school. Outside of school, Megan lives with her husband, Greg, and enjoys spending time with her family. Her three teenage boys are Hornets and keep the family busy representing the district through a variety of athletics and activities. 

Musetta Deneen is in her fifth year as an Assistant Principal at Saline High School.  She values listening, collaborating and working to provide an education that centers around the needs of all students.  Her previous administrative experiences have been as an Assistant Principal at Heritage School in Saline, MI and FlexTech High School in Brighton, MI.  Prior to working as an administrator, Musetta was a Spanish teacher for six years in Ann Arbor Public Schools and Van Buren Public Schools.  She is excited to continue working within the Saline community.

Lindsay Guenther is honored to serve the Saline community and excited to return to Saline High School, where she spent the majority of her teaching career. Her journey with Saline Area Schools began in 2005 when she started as a paraeducator. After gaining additional experience in education, she returned to Saline High School in 2012 as a teacher, where she served students as a special education provider for nine years before transitioning into administration, a role she has held for the past five years.

Throughout her career, Lindsay has recognized that strong relationships are the foundation of a positive and successful school experience. Whether working directly with students, collaborating with staff, or partnering with families, she believes that clarity, consistency, and kindness are essential to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Outside of school, Lindsay and her husband are lifelong Saline residents and proud parents of a 9-year-old son who will be attending Heritage Elementary School this fall.

Lindsay is grateful for the opportunity to continue serving the Saline community and looks forward to supporting students as they learn, grow, and prepare for their futures.

Kara Stemmer serves as the Director of the South & West Washtenaw Consortium (SWWC). The SWWC facilitates Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming for the consortium school districts of Chelsea, Dexter, Lincoln, Manchester, Milan, and Saline. Stemmer earned a B.S. in Business Education with a concentration in Marketing from Central Michigan University in 1998, and in 2001 she earned her M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Wayne State University. Before this role, Kara spent sixteen years in the classroom as a Marketing Education teacher in the Farmington, Ypsilanti, and Saline school districts.
 

Ashley Mantha is in her third year as Director of Athletics, overseeing the sports programs at Saline High School and Saline Middle School. She is dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive environment that provides opportunities for student-athletes to grow both on and off the field.

Prior to this role, Ashley spent twelve years coaching and teaching Health & Physical Education within Ann Arbor Public Schools. She started Skyline’s Varsity boys’ and girls’ golf programs in 2010, coaching for twenty-three seasons and leading the teams to numerous academic awards and championships, including a 2021 State Championship.

Ashley holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management from James Madison University (Virginia), where she played Division 1 golf, a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a focus on Physical Education, Health, Business, and Technology from Nipissing University (Ontario), and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Memorial University (Newfoundland). As a member of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) and a Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA), she looks forward to continuing to enhance the athletic programs and support the growth and success of all student-athletes.

Jeff has been teaching in the Social Studies Department at SHS since 1997, teaching AP US Government, AP Comparative Government, Russian History, and Senior Capstone.  After years in the classroom, he's looking forward to new challenges working in athletics and building different relationships with students, parents and the SAS community.  Jeff is married to Melissa Pike, a pediatrician at IHA West Arbor, and they have four kids, three of whom are students at Ann Arbor Pioneer while the oldest is a student at Colorado State University.

SUPPORT STAFF

Jen Barnard serves as the Dean of Students at Saline High School, bringing over 20 years of experience within Saline Area Schools. She has held various roles, including positions in Community Education and Human Resources. A proud alumni of Saline High School, Jen graduated in 2001 and went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University.

The 2025-2026 school year marks her fifth year as Dean of Students.  She believes in the power of strong communication and collaboration, working closely with students, parents, and staff to foster a community where everyone feels welcome. 

David is entering his first full school year as Dean of Students at Saline High School. He is also going into his second year as an Assistant Coach of the Varsity Baseball Team. Entering his 18th year in education, he has previous experience coming from Ann Arbor Public Schools and Ypsilanti Public Schools in a similar role. David is very excited to get the opportunity to bring his experience to Saline Area Schools and support the students/staff!

Go Hornets!

Kyle has served as Dean of Students at Saline High School since 2023 and spent 5 years as Head Coach of the Boys' Varsity Hockey Team. Prior to working in Saline, Kyle worked in a similar role at a Charter School in Metro Detroit. His wife (Kelsey) is a 2010 graduate of Saline High School, and they are happy to be back living in the Saline Area. Kyle is excited for the opportunity to work with and support students throughout Saline Area Schools.

Patti is a 2009 graduate of Saline High School. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Business from Adrian College. She then went on to receive her Masters from Eastern Michigan University in Sports Management. Patti is now in her tenth year working at Saline High School, and she spent two prior years working at Saline Middle School. This is Patti's fifth year as the High School Registrar. She spent the previous years as the Dean Of Students. She is a wonderful go-to person for our students and staff to utilize. She loves getting to talk with all the students and loves to see how they grow throughout their high school careers.