This is Mrs. Stowe-Blanchard’s ninth year teaching at Ann Arbor STEAM and has loved teaching kids to be independent 5th graders. She also has the knowledge and experience of working with K-8th graders in her teaching career. She graduated from The University of Michigan with a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and teaching certification. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Education with concentrations in literacy education and sports administration from Michigan State University. In case you were wondering where her heart lays – Go Blue!

Mrs. Stowe-Blanchard loves spending time with her family, which includes her husband Lavell, her 5-year-old daughter Gabrielle, and her 4-year-old son Lavell. She loves the outdoors, especially summers in Ludington! You can also find her at the nearest basketball hoop because she loves basketball!

Mrs. Stowe-Blanchard also serves as our school Athletic Director and is an advocate for healthy living in our community. She has added her expertise in gardening and cooking healthy foods to our project-based learning curriculum. She brings a strong passion for equity, social justice, and inclusivity to the 5th-grade learning community.