Mr. James Mio ’96

Education
Shrine High School Graduate, 1996
B.F.A. in Theater, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit - 2000
Teacher Certification, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti - 2010
M.A. in Educational Leadership, Madonna University, Livonia - 2014

Endorsements
Provisional Certificate: Teaching Speech and Communication Arts, Grades 6-12
Provisional Certificate: Teaching Reading, Writing, and Literature, Grades 6-12
Educational Leadership (Administrative) Certification

Teaching/Administration Experience
Shrine Catholic High School & Academy Principal 2017-current
Shrine Catholic High School & Academy Assistant Principal 2015-2017
Shrine Catholic High School & Academy, English, Speech, Drama and Acting Teacher 2001-2015
Hazel Park High School, Student Teacher, English and English Electives
Wayne State Public Schools TREE program educator, Drama courses
Dearborn Community Center Summer Theater Arts Program Director

Club/Activities
Shrine Gamer's Club Moderator

Extracurricular Activities
Shrine Nicaragua Mission Trip Leader and Mentor, 2013 to 2014
Shrine International Student recruiting trip to China, 2012
Shrine Fine and Performing Arts Summer Camp Drama Director, 2002-2017

Personal Statement
I started teaching at Shrine with only my acting career and directing basics to guide me.  Through meeting the wonderful families and the accomplished faculty of the Shrine community, I have expanded my knowledge, and connected with my students more than a varied 8th Grade Drama production, a Speech or English class.  My passion for Shrine is more about building relationships with young people and working with a team of professionals to be the best we can be.  Despite students coming from near and far, Shrine Catholic High School and Academy is a family of education, a team of athletes, and a club of artists.  We live our faith together every day, share in our victories, and grow from our mistakes.  Go Knights!