School/Building: Educational Service Center / Educational Assessment Center

Education/Background:
St. Joseph Seminary, Grand Rapids, MI
Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI
Syracuse University: Russian Language Studies
University of Maryland
U.S. Air Force / National Security Agency / NATO: Voice intercept operator stationed in Turkey and Japan
Michigan State University: B.A. degree in Psychology
University of Michigan: Master's degree in Social Work
Educational Specialist certification for School Social Work
I have been employed by the MISD for 30 years.

Personal Information:
I have been sailing the Detroit metro area for 33 years and have participated in the Port Huron to Macinac races. I finished in the top three positions 10 times with 2 first place finishes. I was awarded the Detroit River Yachting Association's "Boat of the Year" award three times. I like working on cars, boats, and home improvement projects.

Personal goal for union activity:
I am the elections chair. I strive to have error-free elections.

Contact Information:
Email: spopowich@misd.net
Phone: (586) 228 3322