Meet Our People - Admin - Michigan International Prep School

Now enrolling for the 2022-2023 school year.

Our Leadership Team

Andrew Hulbert

Superintendent

586.291.5856
hulbert@miprepschool.org

Dr. William Skilling

Chief Operating Officer

skilling@miprepschool.org

Faisal Askar

Director of Technology

248.252.7100
askar@miprepschool.org

Angie Browne

Executive Director of Finances & HR

248.310.1253
browne@miprepschool.org

Christopher Card

Director of the Arts

947.999.1123
card@miprepschool.org

Charlie Carver

Director of Program Advancement

734.358.9775
carver@miprepschool.org

Logan Dean

Director of Mentoring Services

810.620.1826
dean@miprepschool.org

Ben Hoppe

Director of Marketing Communications

734.716.1483
hoppe@miprepschool.org

Lucas Peless

Executive Director of College & Career Advancement

989.225.0276
peless@miprepschool.org

Roy Sovis

Director of Curriculum & Instruction

rsovis@miprepschool.org

Administrative Offices

Address
7034 E Court St
Davison, MI 48423

Phone
248-289-5521

Fax
248-928-0471

Email
registrar@miprepschool.org

Mission Statement

To create an individualized educational pathway that inspires a passion for learning, cultivates a global awareness, and prepares students for a smooth transition into the workforce.

Vision Statement

MIPS serves students first!

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Andrew hulbert

Superintendent

Andrew Hulbert is superintendent of Michigan International Prep School (MIPS) and co-founder of Reimagine Education. With 12 years of experience as the leader of two virtual schools, Mr. Hulbert brings proven leadership, innovation, and integrity to his role at MIPS. As superintendent, Andrew is committed to producing educational solutions that tap into the individual student’s intrinsic motivation to learn, preparing them for a lifetime of success and personal growth.

Mr. Hulbert began his career in sales while completing his Bachelors of Science with a major in Chemistry and a minor in Biology from Eastern Michigan University. He completed his first Masters degree from Marygrove College in 2010, and earned a Central Office/Superintendent Certificate from Oakland University in 2014. Mr. Hulbert taught Biology and Chemistry in Bloomfield HIlls from 2007-2011.

In 2011, Oxford Community Schools hired Mr. Hulbert to help revitalize Oxford’s struggling virtual program, Oxford Virtual Academy. Under his direction, the Academy grew to over 2,200 students, and logged the highest completion rates and test scores among Michigan virtual schools. He also established an Early College program in alliance with Rochester College, Macomb Community College, and Washtenaw Community College, allowing students to earn an associate’s degree and a high school diploma in a five-year program, free of all costs.

Since its inception in 2017, Michigan International Prep School has been a place where every student is seen and valued as an individual. Each student is unique, with individual needs, abilities, and interests. The committed educators at MIPS view it as their responsibility to continually shape and mold the learning experience to match the needs of the individual student, delivering an academically rigorous and standards-based curriculum in a way that keeps the student engaged and learning. Mr. Hulbert’s vision is to work with each student to help them tap into the things that make them uniquely excited to learn and grow. He is committed to cultivating a school environment where young people are engaged and actively preparing for a fulfilling and purposeful future in our 21st century global economy.

Under Mr. Hulbert’s leadership, Michigan International Prep School has introduced a plethora of opportunities and innovations in pursuit of this vision. Because of this commitment to the pursuit of innovation and excellence, MIPS has grown to serve more than 1,350 Michigan students from nearly every county in the state, and has produced graduates who have gone on to attend notable colleges and universities, including University of Notre Dame, Michigan State University, Wake Forest Academy, Madonna University, etc.

In 2018, MIPS partnered with Michigan Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (MICE) to provide MIPS students with practical, real-world training in Cybersecurity and Computer Science. The MICE pathway offers online courses like PC Repair, Ethical Hacking, and IT Fundamentals. MICE also interfaces with TestOut, a certification company, to prepare students for real-world, industry-standard IT and cybersecurity certification exams.

In 2019, Mr. Hulbert oversaw the introduction of the MI Prep School of Arts, the first comprehensive virtual arts program in the state. The School of Arts provides students with expert and engaging instruction from practicing arts professionals in the areas of Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts.

One of Mr. Hulbert’s most notable accomplishments as superintendent is the establishment of a partnership with Cleary University to provide MIPS students with two significant dual enrollment opportunities: (1) an Early Middle College program which allows students to remain at MIPS for a 13th year, earning a full year of free college credit through Cleary, and (2) the Enhanced Dual Enrollment program which allows students to begin college courses in high school, graduating from high school with an a completed associate degree through Cleary.

As an additional benefit of this partnership, MIPS has designed and launched the HIVE maker space on Cleary’s main campus in Howell. The maker space boasts three distinct labs: a Construction Lab, a Modern Tech Lab, and a Communications Lab. This 3,000 sq ft learning space contains equipment for rough construction, programming, computer building and designing, systems design, injection molding, robotics and much more. The HIVE and its corresponding courses are available to students from anywhere in the state.

As yet another example of Mr. Hulbert’s vision in action, MIPS has provided a uniquely flexible educational option for numerous student athletes whose demanding training schedule makes a traditional school schedule impractical. MIPS has ongoing partnerships with Total Package Hockey, and USA Hockey, two high-intensity youth hockey schools that function as feeder programs for college hockey clubs, the NHL, the USHL, and other major hockey leagues.

Under Mr. Hulbert’s leadership, MIPS has been able to maintain a financially responsible fund balance, providing the MIPS students and staff with a bedrock of security for growth and innovation, and the ability to introduce a host of unique educational resources and opportunities to MIPS students.

In an effort to address the growing tide of emotional and mental health needs among Michigan young people, Mr. Hulbert forged a partnership with Wellspring Lutheran Services to make professional counseling services available to MIPS students as an additional support. MIPS also functions as the academic provider for Wellspring Academy, Michigan’s first public recovery high school.

Dr. William Skilling

Chief Operating Officer

In addition to serving as COO of MIPS, Dr. Skilling is President and co-owner of Reimagine Education, LCC. Prior to his current position, Dr. Skilling was a public school educator for 35 years in which he served as a principal and superintendent for the last 23 years. The schools he served received numerous awards for student achievement, innovation, and in creating unique educational opportunities. His high school was a National Exemplary Blue Ribbon School in 2000. He was Principal of the Year in Michigan in 1995. Byron Center High School was a pioneer in distance learning when they started offering distance learning classes in 1993.

In 2003, Dr. Skilling became superintendent of Webberville Community Schools. During his four years as superintendent, he managed to reverse an eleven-year streak of declining student enrollment. During his last three years as superintendent, the district experienced three consecutive years of student enrollment growth. Webberville also passed a sinking fund and bond issue to improve their facilities and build new ones.

One of Dr. Skilling's most significant accomplishments during his time at Webberville was his part in forging important community partnerships in order to build and operate the Spartan Center. The Spartan Center provided the first wellness/fitness center for all community members regardless of income, and even provided free healthcare and physical therapy services to those who could not afford it. Additionally, the Spartan Center was used for high school athletics and physical education classes.

During Dr. Skilling’s tenure, Webberville Community Schools were recognized for academic excellence. Webberville Middle School received the Michigan Association of School Board’s Curriculum Excellence Award and the Michigan Best Award in 2006. In 2007, Webberville Elementary School received the Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Award. In addition to these awards, both the elementary and middle school saw three consecutive years of student achievement growth.

As Superintendent of Oxford Community Schools, Dr. Skilling oversaw “Project Reimagine” for which Oxford Community Schools was recognize as a lighthouse school district of innovation by the state Superintendent of Public Instruction and MDE. Skilling oversaw the launch of a Fifth Core World Language program in which every student was required to study a world language for 11 years. The program was recognized locally, nationally and internationally by the Vice Premier of China in 2013. Dr. Skilling created the vision and platform for Oxford Virtual Academy (OVA) in 2010, which included the first virtual early college program in Michigan. OVA has been recognized as one of the best virtual schools in Michigan, with the highest completion rate and highest test scores. OVA provided education to students in Oakland County, surrounding counties, Detroit, Flint, Pontiac, Ann Arbor, and Ypsilanti. Dr. Skilling also Implemented the International Baccalaureate (IB) for all Oxford schools. His former school district was (and still is) the only all-district pre-k through 12th grade IB program in the state of Michigan. He launched a required 6-8 pre-engineering program and 9-12 engineering program that both received local and state awards for innovation and curriculum excellence. Oxford Schools also launched a pre-K through high school orchestra program under his oversight in 2009. When he retired in 2015, there were over 500 orchestra students.

Dr. Skilling was an adjunct professor of Educational Leadership for 18 years teaching at Grand Valley State University for 13 years and Oakland University for 5 years. He has traveled nationally and internationally speaking about global education, educational leadership, edupreneurship, and methods for using technology to improve teaching and learning. In 2012, Dr. Skilling was recognized as the Tech Savvy Superintendent of the Year from the Michigan Association of School Administrators. Finally, under his leadership, Oxford Community Schools received eight (8) Curriculum Excellence Awards from the Michigan Association of School Boards.

Roy sovis

Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Roy Sovis is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at the Michigan International Prep School (MIPS). He has a passion for leading and fostering relationships that increase our collective capacity to improve student achievement. He is committed to the development of curriculum and effective instructional practices that teach students to learn how to learn, learn how to think, and begin to successfully navigate the complexities of life.

After completing his undergraduate work at the University of Michigan-Flint, he spent seven years as a classroom teacher and department chair. During that time, he earned a Master's Degree from Michigan State University in Instructional Design and Educational Technology which equipped him to become a Coordinator for Instruction, serving and leading numerous school districts in Mid-Michigan as well as others across the state. As part of that position, Roy was the State Coordinator for the National Student/Parent Mock Election and received 2 National CNN Awards for Utilization of Media and/or Technology in Voter Education, 2 American Association of School Administrators Awards for Outstanding Leadership in Voter Education, and was the recipient of the Presidential Certificate of Appreciation for dedicated service and teamwork.

His expertise includes curriculum development, instructional design, and summative assessment development. For eleven years, he taught a Formative Assessment series which he co-authored which led numerous districts to “level up” their assessment systems in order to improve student achievement.

Having earned a second Masters Degree online through the University of Phoenix in Administration and Supervision, which required projects with students from other countries, Roy brings to MIPS a great deal of experience with online education. He is a certified cognitive coach and has experience Cognitive Coaching™ superintendents, curriculum directors, support staff, and classroom teachers, helping them hone their skills as self-monitoring, self-directed learners and leaders.

Roy was very excited to join the MIPS team because of our philosophy of being a “school of one” that believes every student matters, is unique, and has potential to do great things. He thoroughly enjoys doing whatever it takes to customize services so families and their students can thrive!

Roy has been married to his best friend Pam for almost 30 years. They have three children, one granddaughter, and four cats. They love spending time with their family, traveling, and hosting family and friends in their home.