Administration Team
Superintendent- Mr. Andrew Smith
Mr. Andrew Smith proudly serves as the superintendent of Webberville Community Schools. He was born and raised locally and is a graduate of Morrice High School. Smith earned a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from The American College of Education and a Bachelor of Arts from Alma College. In addition, he also holds a Michigan School Administrative Certificate for K-12.
Mr. Smith began his career in education as a classroom teacher in Arizona where he taught secondary science for 3 years. While in Arizona, Mr. Smith was elected as president of the district education association and also coached varsity football, varsity basketball, and varsity softball. His softball team was crowned 2007 class A state champion and he was recognized as the Arizona High School Softball Coach of the Year. Mr. Smith left Arizona to pursue an exciting and challenging teaching opportunity in the Alaskan bush. While living and working in remote Alaska, Mr. Smith taught middle school science and reading and also coached varsity basketball.
In 2010, Mr. Smith returned to Michigan to continue his career at Webberville Community Schools. In his first position, he served as the K-12 physical education and health teacher. Mr. Smith became an administrator as Dean of Students/Athletic Director in 2011 and served in this position until becoming a secondary principal in 2017. In addition, Mr. Smith has also served as varsity football, varsity softball, and WJAA volunteer coach for many years. He was also elected to the Genesee Athletic Conference Executive Council and served as the GAC president for several years.
Mr. Smith has gained expertise in many key areas of education including finance and fundraising, building and grounds project coordination, contract negotiations, district policy, and educational and extra-curricular leadership.
Mr. Smith is married to his wife, Ashley (Benjamin) and they are proud to have many current and future Spartan nieces and nephews attending Webberville Community Schools. Outside of school, you are most likely to find Mr. Smith outdoors chasing his yellow lab, Copper or enjoying one of his favorite activities of boating, fishing, hunting, hiking, tractor pulling, trail riding, and cheering on the Webberville Spartans in all their extra-curricular activities!
Secondary Principal- Mr. John Herbert
John Herbert serves as the Secondary Principal for Webberville Community Schools, bringing a wealth of experience in educational leadership across both public and private school settings. He holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership: K12 Principalship from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Liberty University.
Throughout his career, Mr. Herbert has held a variety of administrative and instructional roles, including principal positions at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. He also has hands-on experience in Career and Technical Education (CTE), having taught Construction Trades and worked in Automotive Technologies. He holds a Michigan K12 Administrator's Certification and CTE teaching endorsements in both fields.
A veteran of the Michigan Army National Guard, Mr. Herbert values service, teamwork, and student-centered leadership. He is committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for all students.
Outside of school, John enjoys spending time with his wife Heather and their four daughters. He is an avid outdoorsman and active in his local community. He and his family reside in the Webberville area.
Elementary Principal- Mr. Jason Kubiak
Mr. Jason Kubiak serves as Webberville Elementary's principal and has nearly 20 years on staff at Webberville Community Schools. Previously, he was K-12 Dean of Students, and has taught every grade level 2nd Grade through 6th Grade, as well as one year in Physical Education. He attended Webberville as a student in grades K-12 and graduated from Webberville High School in 2000. After high school, he attended and graduated from Michigan State University (Go green!) in 2005 with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. He completed his Master's degree in 2011 from Marygrove College.
Mr. Kubiak has also coached many teams at Webberville: baseball at the varsity level, basketball and baseball at the middle school level, and football, basketball, and baseball at the youth level for many years.
He is married Cherie, who is also a WHS Class of 2000 graduate and together they have three children, Kyle, Katelyn, and Tyler, who attend Webberville Schools.
Special Education Supervisor & School Psychologist- Mrs. Christine Bennett
Christine Bennett serves as the Supervisor of Special Education and School Psychologist for Webberville Community Schools.
Joining the Webberville Community was truly a return home for Christine. She is a 2003 graduate of Fowlerville Community Schools and spent much of her childhood in and around the Webberville area.
Mrs. Bennett earned a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Western Michigan University (Go Broncos!). She completed her graduate studies at Miami University in Ohio, earning a Masters of Science and Education Specialist’s Degrees. In 2022, Mrs. Bennett earned her Administrative Certification and most recently in 2024 attained her Supervisor of Special Education Certification from Saginaw Valley State University.
Mrs. Bennett has more than a decade of experience working with a wide variety of students and families with varying needs and resources. She has served in the roles of School Psychologist, Behavior Mental Health Specialist, Assistant Principal, and MTSS Coordinator, as well as being a coach and mentor in her professional life.
Mrs. Bennett lives with her husband, Brandon, and their four children in Williamston. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, cooking, camping, and spending time with her family.
Speech and Language Pathologist- Dr. Laura Grant
Dr. Laura Grant joined Webberville Community Schools in 2018 as a Speech and Language Pathologist. Dr. Grant is a Webberville High School alumna, Class of 1998. She earned a Bachelor of Science in biopsychology from the University of Michigan as well as a Master of Science in speech language pathology and PhD in communication sciences and disorders from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
Dr. Grant has over 10 years of research experience in the field of communication sciences and disorders and has practiced clinically as a speech language pathologist in the schools in both Illinois and Michigan. In her free time, Dr. Grant enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her husband and two daughters.
Director of Preschool and Child Care- Mrs. Heather Derian
Mrs. Heather Derian is the director of Little Spartans Preschool and Kids Clubhouse Daycare. In addition, she also teaches in the preschool classroom. Mrs. Derian has been teaching preschool and working with young children and families for the past 20 years. She believes that children learn best from meaningful experiences and incorporates hands-on learning in her classroom. Preschool is her passion and she loves teaching little minds.
Mrs. Derian holds a Bachelor's Degree from Western Michigan University in Early Childhood and Family Studies. She lives in the Webberville community and has two children that attend Webberville Schools. Outside of the classroom she enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and their many farm animals. Go Spartans!!
Director of Food Service- Mrs. Dawn Preadmore
Webberville's Food Service Department is overseen by Mrs. Dawn Preadmore. Mrs. Preadmore has lengthy experience in food service and has worked for the Webberville School District for 16 years. She began first as an assistant cook and then was promoted head cook, prior to beginning her more recent role as Food Service Director.
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent- Mrs. Ellen Diaz
Mrs. Ellen Diaz serves as the administrative assistant for Webberville Elementary. She is a graduate of Webberville High School who went on to attend LCC, University of Limerick, Ireland, and Central Michigan University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in English.
After graduating, Mrs. Diaz spent time traveling and working in Colorado before moving her family back to her hometown to be part of the Webberville community. She now has four children who are all proud Webberville Stars in grades Pre-K through 5th.
Mrs. Diaz loves watercolor painting, reading, spending time outside, watching WJAA sports, and working on art projects with her kids and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Office Manager, Middle and High School- Mrs. Vanessa Holden
Mrs. Vanessa Holden is the administrative assistant for Webberville Middle and High School. Previously, Mrs. Holden worked as an administrative assistant for three years at Whitmore Lake High/ Middle School.
She has been married for 19 years to her husband Brian and has four children: Aaron 22, Spencer 18, Leila 16 and Bella 15. She lives in the Webberville area and runs a small homestead where she and her family breed dairy goats. In addition, they also raise pigs, rabbits, chickens and turkeys. Outside of her school day, she loves gardening, crafting, camping and anything related to the great outdoors.
Office Manager, Elementary School- Ms. Maria Miklojcik
Ms. Maria Miklojcik serves as the Elementary Administrative Assistant. Ms. Miklojcik has spent the last 1.5 years working in logistics in a business office. She also has past experience as a Montessori Teacher in East Lansing for 10 years, where she served one summer as interim head of school.
Ms. Miklojcik has a 21-year-old daughter who is currently enrolled in college at GVSU studying children's trauma psychology.
