Meet Mrs. Dionne (Watkins)

    Hello!  My name is Ami Dionne and I teach eighth grade U.S. History in Petoskey, Michigan.  This is my 15th year in education.  Besides teaching middle school, I also have experience teaching grades 1-2-3-4 and college courses in Classroom Management and Desktop Publishing.

    I received my B.S. in Social Sciences and Elementary Education from Grand Valley State University in 1996.  I continued to pursue my education at GVSU and received a M.A. in Elementary Education in 1999.  My love of education took me up to Northern Michigan University where I graduated in 2002 with a Specialist Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision.  I don't have any plans for a Ph.D. yet, but don't be surprised when I do!

  My husband's name is Nate.  He is a teacher at Gaylord High School.  We have a son named Isaac, who is 1 ½ years old.  We've spent most of the summer enjoying family time.

    My favorite hobby is riding my horse, Pride.  While not riding, I love running, volleyball, soccer, skiing, and anything active.  I also spend a lot of time playing with my dog, Abbie.  I love all the activities I can do while living in northern Michigan!