Private, therapeutic treatment programs for young people

Patricia (Patti) Hiatt, MA, Special Education

Dean of Students

Mrs. Hiatt is the Dean of Students for Montcalm Schools where she has more than 36 years tenure. She began her career as a Special Education Teacher in 1972 and continued on as a Teacher Consultant until 2000 when she began to create and implement the educational program of Montcalm Schools. Her main focus is to develop a quality educational program that services students with individual needs including those students whose curriculum necessitates college bound courses. Patti earned her Bachelor's degree through Central Michigan University and Master's degree from Western Michigan University. Her main goal in life is to ensure that "all students" learn and grow into productive adults. Patti may be reached directly at 517.630.2544, 800.837.5591, ext. 2544 or by e-mail at hiattpe@starr.org.

Wm. Aaron Warren, MA

Associate Dean of Students

Mr. Warren is the Associate Dean of Students for Montcalm Schools where he has more than 6 years tenure. His career began as a Teacher/Counselor in 2004 with Newton Cottage and continued with that position for the Structured Transitional Living program. With the growth of Montcalm, there developed a need for an Associate Dean of Students, a role he assumed in 2008. His ambition at Montcalm is to increase the excellence of the educational program as well as help students attain their goals both academically and personally. Mr. Warren earned his Bachelor's degree through the University of Michigan and Master's degree from Spring Arbor University. His main goal is to ensure that all students are provided an opportunity to learn. Mr. Warren may be reached directly at 517.630.2338, 800.837.5591, ext. 2338 or by e-mail at warrenw@starr.org.

Abbey Smith, BA

Teacher/Counselor, Newton Cottage

Ms. Smith is the Teacher/Counselor for Montcalm Girls' Newton Cottage classroom and began her career with Montcalm in June 2010.  She is a 2009 graduate of Spring Arbor University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and is highly qualified in the areas of mathematics and chemistry.  She has lived in Jackson, Michigan her entire life and loves this area.  Ms. Smith has always had a passion for teaching, reaffirming this passion with every new teaching experience.  Through teaching, she feels she has been given so many more opportunities to build meaningful relationships, providing guidance and direction.  Outside of the classroom, Ms. Smith is the mother of a 5-year-old daughter who keeps her very busy.  She also has a passion for scrapbooking, reading, watching movies and listening to music.  Ms. Smith may be reached directly at 800.837.5591, ext. 2404 or at smithal@starr.org.