This is Teacher Merritt’s second year teaching at A2STEAM. They completed a Master's degree in Elementary Education at the University of Michigan and also received an endorsement in teaching English as a Second Language.

Prior to graduate school, Teacher Merritt studied and received their Bachelor’s in Psychology at the University of Michigan with a focus on child development. Teaching has been such an important part of their life and they could not be more excited for this upcoming school year!

Outside of the classroom, Teacher Merritt enjoys spending time with friends and family and engaging in various hobbies. They love to explore the natural world through hiking, camping, backpacking, and gardening. Artistic practices are an integral part of their life as well, and they love experimenting with different mediums, including film photography, sewing, embroidery, painting, and mixed media.