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Missy Dean, Principal

Missy Dean serves as principal of Gateway Tech High School, a position she has held for three years. She joined the education field in 2009, teaching a variety of grade levels including special education.  Missy holds a master's degree in Mathematics Education and has been with Orenda Charter Schools for 13 years.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in Equine Science from Texas A&M University and became a certified riding instructor, training horses in all disciplines. She graduated from the prestigious High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Missy had a passion for violin, playing for 12 years, including the opportunity to play Carnegie Hall.  

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Mr. Wayne Voto, Teacher

Wayne Voto is set to begin his first year at Gateway Tech and his fourth overall at Orenda Education.  Prior to joining Gateway Tech, Wayne taught English/Language Arts at Nolan Creek in Belton. Originally from Flint, MI, he earned his bachelors of education from the University of Michigan. Prior to teaching, Wayne had a career in training/customer service. He and his wife, Amanda, have a chocolate Labrador named Teddy.  Some of Wayne’s hobbies include watching the Michigan Wolverines and the Detroit Tigers. He also enjoys reading, especially comic books and watching science fiction.

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Halley Foulds, Registrar

Born and raised in Taylor, Halley joined Gateway Tech in 2021.  She attended Temple College after graduating from Taylor High School. Halley is a licensed insurance agent and she and her husband have two sons. Her hobbies include hiking, day-tripping and spending time at the lake.