The Grosse Pointe Public School System is excited to welcome Dr. Andrea Tuttle as our new Superintendent. Dr. Tuttle served as the Superintendent of Owosso Public Schools for 14 years and has decades of experience in education. She believes in building positive relationships and providing opportunities for all students to achieve their individual potential. She is excited to provide a culture of joy and excellence to our team and students.

With over 16 years in education, I've been at the forefront of cultivating cultures of excellence, inclusivity, and innovation. My journey began in Birmingham Public Schools. I served there as a teacher and instructional coach to an athletic director and assistant principal at the elementary and middle school levels.

During my tenure at Grosse Pointe Public School System (GPPSS), I've held the positions of Principal at Mason Elementary School and Deputy Superintendent for Educational Services. I've consistently focused on inspiring individuals from diverse backgrounds through effective communication, transparent thinking, and challenging the status quo.

My educational journey includes a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Oakland University, an Education Specialist in Leadership from Oakland University, a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from Marygrove College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Eastern Michigan University.

As the Deputy Superintendent for Educational Services at Grosse Pointe Public School System, I consistently cultivate environments that create a meaningful and relevant academic experience for all learners. My unwavering commitment to making decisions rooted in what is best for students has been a driving force in my career.

Lillie Loder has worked in GPPSS since 2013, first as the Supervisor of Student Services, and since 2023 as the Executive Director of Student Services.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education, majoring in Emotional Impaired, from Michigan State University, and a Master of Education in Special Education majoring in Learning Disabilities from Wayne State University, She also earned two Educational Specialist Degrees - one in Leadership in Education - Special Education Directorship from Saginaw Valley, and another in Leadership and Administration - School Administration Certificate from Oakland University. Lillie spent several years in the Mount Clemens Community Schools, as a teacher, an Other Health Impairment Coordinator, a District Specialized Testing Coordinator, and an Academic Intervention Specialist.

Her professional classroom experience includes serving as a cross categorical special education teacher in the Lansing Public School District, Elementary Resource Room Teacher (where she won Teacher of the Year), and as a middle school resource room teacher. She has educated students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Impairment, Dyslexia, Emotional Impairment, Learning Disability, Physically Impaired, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Learning Disabilities. In every role, she works to maintain open dialogue with parents, teachers and administration on student progress.

Moussa Hamka has a Master’s in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor’s in Teaching, both from Wayne State University. He spent several years as a math teacher in the West Bloomfield Schools and is an adjunct faculty member in the mathematics department at Henry Ford Community College. After teaching in West Bloomfield, he obtained his first administrator position as an Assistant Principal in the Plymouth Canton Community Schools.  He then spent 3 years as an Assistant Principal at North Farmington High School before being named the principal of South in the fall of 2014. 

Ben started his career in the automotive industry and has over 20 years of experience in facilities management. After being hired in 2022 as the district’s facilities director, Ben has always strived to ensure Grosse Pointe buildings are well maintained and safe, while ensuring the historical heritage of the buildings are preserved.

Rebecca returned to GPPSS as Director of Communications, having more than 20 years of school marketing and public relations experience. Here she manages the district website, social media and print communications and is a liaison to the community. Her background also includes grant writing, strategic planning and informational campaigns. She is a member of the Michigan School Public Relations Association (MSPRA) board, advancing public education through responsible communication. Rebecca and her family reside in the Grosse Pointe area, and she’s a proud GPPSS parent.