Senior Leadership Team
Timeka N. Brown, M. Ed
Principal
Timeka N. Brown is a proud native of Flint Michigan. The second born daughter of the union of the late Grandmaster Brown and Mrs. Brown. Attending Flint Community Schools from Kindergarten and graduating from Flint Northern High School.
Spending years exploring life Ms. Brown decided to return to school at Baker Community College. Ms. Brown received a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration. Finding that her passion was education through being a guest teacher for five years with Flint Community Schools. Ms. Brown received a Master Degree in Cross Categorical Special Education from the University of Phoenix. Her official educational experience was started at Burton Glen Charter Academy under the leadership of S.R. Merriweather. After three years of being a Special Education teacher Ms. Brown became the Dean of Special Education under the leadership of D. Rawls-Smith who continues to mentor and inspire her daily. Ms. Brown continued her educational journey by receiving an additional Masters in K-12 administration from Eastern Michigan University.
Ms. Brown has been in education for over 13 years. Ms. Brown continues to support the educational experiences for all children.
Ms. Brown is the mother of a 24 year daughter and the Aunt of a 19 year old niece. Ms. Brown is a dog lover. Her daughter and niece are dog lovers also. They have a dog family that consist of A beagle named Beau, a Shih Tzu named Royal and the new addition a Bully name Blu.
Ms. Brown is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. She has been an active a financial member of Zeta since December 2016.
Ms. Brown believes that her faith has open many doors along her educational career. Service to your community is a virtue that was taught to Ms. Brown through her childhood. Ms. Brown looks forward to serving the Pace Academy Community.
April Weems, Ed S
Elementary Assistant Principal
I am thrilled to become a Warrior here at PACE Academy! It was a pleasure meeting some of you at our technology drop-off event. I look forward to building strong relationships with every family as education is a joint venture. Student success is attributed to the partnership and the relationships we build within our community. It truly does take a village and at PACE we value teamwork and collaboration.
I would like you to know that I have been an educator for over 15 years. I was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan and graduated from Southeastern High School of Technology. I earned my bachelor’s degree from Baker College of Michigan, my master’s and educational specialist degree from Regent University of Virginia. I am currently working on my doctorate from Regent as well. As a classroom teacher, I taught grades 2, 4, 6, and 8. I spent the last seven years in Kuwait, teaching American history at the 8th grade level and the last five serving as the assistant principal. My greatest joys are my two beautiful daughters ages 24 and 29.
Lastly, I want you to know that I am here and ready to serve our students to the best of my ability. I believe that all students can learn and decisions are based on what is best for students. If there is any way that I can assist you, do not hesitate to reach out.
LaTonya Ramirez, MEd, MSE
Middle School Assistant Principal
Education is truly a work of heart. It ignites an undeniable joy within me to lead and serve the staff, scholars, and families in the PACE Academy community.
I have had the honor of belonging to the PACE family for more than 17 years. I can use words such as belonging and family because of the welcoming warmth that flows from smile to smile and heart to heart throughout the building. Prior to PACE, I served in three other Michigan charter schools and one public school. Yet, PACE is where I chose to educate my own children.
In over 27 years in the field, I have earned two Masters degrees and a wealth of knowledge and experiences. I have taught nearly every grade K-8th, with certifications in K-8 self-contained, MS English Language Arts, and Special Education Learning Disabilities K-12. These opportunities have enabled me to serve in times such as these.
Away from PACE, I get to live life to the fullest as a devoted wife and proud mother of three. I find pure joy in spending time with family, serving in my church, and baking and eating cookies!! A warm blanket, a bucket of popcorn, and a good movie is my remedy for a rainy day!
We have a mighty work ahead of us to prepare our scholars for the future. I am committed to working with and for every member of the PACE Academy community to ensure our scholars’ success!
Valentina Pettway, M. Ed
Director of Curriculum
At PACE Academy, we believe that curriculum and instruction form the foundation of an outstanding education. Our commitment to delivering the highest quality education is matched only by our commitment to ensuring that our students benefit from a rigorous and engaging curriculum, taught by highly qualified teachers who consistently implement best practices.
As a seasoned educator with over 15 years of experience, I am honored to be a part of the PACE Academy team. Over the course of my career, I have worked with both charter and public school systems in various capacities. These experiences have given me a deep appreciation for the importance of a well-designed curriculum and its impact on student learning.
As a native of Detroit and a graduate of the Detroit Public School System, I am proud to have earned both my B.S. and M.A. in Education from Oakland University. I am currently pursuing an Education Specialist Degree from my alma mater.
In my personal life, I'm blessed to have a loving family consisting of my husband and three wonderful children. When I'm not at PACE, I enjoy indulging in my hobbies which include reading, exploring new travel destinations, shopping for unique finds, spending quality time with my loved ones, and giving back to my community through volunteer work. It brings me immense joy to be able to balance my personal and professional life in a fulfilling way.
I am extremely enthusiastic to be a part of the PACE Academy community, I am eager each day to serve our amazing scholars, faculty, and staff.