Rick Bongard
Director

Mr. Bongard is the Director of  Presque Isle Academy. He has worked in this capacity for 8 years. He has been teaching for 18 years. He has a wife, Tammie, and they’ve been married for 17 years. He has two kids Craig(11) and Corrie(13).  Mr. Bongard's hobbies are fishing, hunting,coaching Craig's hockey team and Corrie's softball team.

 Student Interviewer: What do you like best about Presque Isle Academy?

 Mr. Bongard: Graduation Day!  It's really something to see when young men and women rise above seemingly insurmountable obstacles to reach their goals.

Pam McGinn

Nova Net Lab Coordinator

Mrs. McGinn is the Administrative Assistant at P.I.A.  She has worked at the school for 7 years.  Mrs. McGinn has a family, a husband Andy, and one son, Bryer(15).  She has been married for 16 years and enjoys camping with her family, going to her son's sporting events, and shopping.

Student Interviewer: What do you like best about P.I.A?

Mrs. McGinn:  The students are awesome!

Kristin Holberton

Teacher

Mrs. Holberton teaches Artistic Expressions, Cooking, Social Studies, and Career Pathways.  She has lived in the area for several years and has raised two children, Maggie and Hollis.   Recently, she married her husband Lee, they enjoy golf, gardening, cooking, and working on their house.

Student Interviewer:  What makes a good school?

Ms. Holberton: A good school is a safe, caring environment where students are able to succeed.

Bruce Marshall

Teacher

Mr. Marshall teaches Science and a Math classes.  This is Mr. Marshall's 6th year at Presque Isle Academy.  He lives in the Petoskey area and enjoys cross country skiing and playing hockey.

Student Interviewer:  What inspired you to become a teacher?

Mr. Marshall: I like to see young people develop an appreciation of science and nature.

Bob Richards

Race Car Construction

Mr. Richards teaches Race Car Construction at P.I.A.  He has four children of various ages.  He enjoys racing, fishing, and hunting.

Student Interviewer:  What are some characteristics that help students in your class?

Mr. Richards: Respect and the willingness to work hard.

Student Interviewer: Where do you see P.I.A going in the future?

Mr. Richards: Hopefully P.I.A will make expansions to accommodate its growing pains.