About Us

Ms. LaToyia Webb

Ms. LaToyia Webb is a proud DPS grad from Cass Technical H S. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University in Special Education and a Masters' degree from Wayne State University in Educational Leadership with Special Education and K-12 certifications.

Ms. Webb has been serving students at DPSCD for 19 years. She began her career as a special education teacher for the Emotionally Impaired and Resource Room population for many enjoyable years. She has been in a leadership position for the past 9 years. Ms. Webb is currently serving as principal at Durfee for the second year.

 She has a big heart and treats people the way she wants to be treated. She is committed to ensuring that the students in DPSCD experience academic, social and emotional success in an environment that supports teaching and learning.  Ms. Webb can truly say that she loves her job because of her students, staff, parents, and community relationships that are formed!

Ms. DeCheena Tillman

DeCheena Tillman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education from Florida A & M University. Ms. Tillman also holds a Master's Degree in Instructional Technology and an Educational Specialist certificate in Administration from Wayne State University.

In 1996, she started her career in education with Detroit Public Schools at Golightly Career and Technical Center as a building substitute. She later taught Business Education classes at Denby Technical and Preparatory High School. While at Denby, she became a Work-Based Learning Coordinator, Cross Country (Indoor/Outdoor), and a Track & Field Coach. She also has experience in teaching and coordinating Work-Based Learning opportunities at A. Philip Randolph Career and Technical Center.

Some of her accomplishments during her teaching career included teaching hundreds of students, acquiring job opportunities, developing Business Professionals of America (National Qualifiers), and training scholar-athletes.

She was awarded the "Outstanding Educator" Award from Communities in Schools. 

Mr. Shannon Mayfield

Shannon truly believes that connecting, collaboration, and consistency are the pillars of success.  A graduate of Detroit Cass Technical High School, Shannon has traveled roads that few have chosen.  A former dean's list collegiate football athlete, Shannon's professional background includes work as a Georgia State Trooper, a United States Air Marshal specializing in counterterrorism, and an Educational Consultant with Houghton Mifflin. Shannon effectively mentors, models, and molds character for students, staff, and stakeholders.

Shannon has a Bachelor's Degree in mathematics and a Master's Degree in Educational Administration.  Blue-collar parents, working and earning "what you get", raised Shannon, and this was instilled at an early age while growing up on Collingwood in the 313 area code. His late mother, Dr. Jean Mayfield, was an educator with 4 degrees (one for each kid). At an early age, he was influenced by his mother to embrace mobility and diversity as a person. As a mathematics teacher, Shannon received the Booker T. Washington Educators Award for outstanding service to students and the community in 1995, while advocating for excellence in the Detroit Public Schools.

Shannon is an accomplished writer of children's books, available in 12 languages, including Braille. His strengths lie in the skills and abilities of young people and the opportunity to engage, teach, and mentor them. Shannon started coaching Little League Baseball at the age of 13 in the City of Detroit PAL League. The coaching experience resonated when he returned to Detroit in the early 90s and accepted the head football coaching position at Southeastern High School. During his tenure there, 58 male and female student-athletes received some form of scholarship or assistance to colleges and universities throughout the United States. Shannon coached at Southeastern for 5 years before joining the football staff at Wayne State University. Shannon became the defensive coordinator for Detroit  St. Martin De Porres in 2000, where he had the opportunity to coach his son, enjoy a milestone, and be part of winning a State Championship in 2001, the 11th in the storied history of the school.

Shannon has enjoyed appreciable career success in coaching, but his "passion" is in academic and character education within educational settings or from an administrative perspective. Shannon has addressed students, parents, civic organizations, and collegians throughout the nation with messages focused on character and discipline for success. In 2009, his principles were recognized in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania when he became the first African American Male Administrator in the history of the Manheim Township School District.  In 2012, Shannon achieved another milestone, with a unanimous appointment as the first African American Principal of William Allen High School in Allentown, Pennsylvania.  This was a first in their 100-year school history. Shannon continued his journey in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a stop at Philadelphia's Overbrook High School (previous home to Wilt Chamberlain and Will Smith) as a Turnaround Principal, where, in one year, the high school graduation rate increased to nearly 80% after previous marks of 65%.  Ironically, Shannon's first career win as a high school Coach came against the Legendary Woody Thomas and Detroit Central.  Let's "Get Ready" because We are Soaring for Success!

Ms. CheJuana Stewart

CheJuana Stewart is a graduate of Detroit Public Schools and a proud citizen of the city of Detroit.  She is dedicated to the rejuvenation of local Detroit communities through the education of Detroit’s youth. Ms. Stewart holds a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education (Lit., Language Arts and Writing/ Communication and Theater Arts, a Master's Degree in Reading (Reading specialist endorsement), a Special Education Certification (emotionally impaired endorsement), and an Educational Specialist Degree (EdS) in K-12 administration. Ms. Stewart has over 15 years of teaching experience. Empowered by the African Proverb “ It takes a village to raise a child”, CheJuana Stewart believes in intentionally working to build appropriate relationships with students and families, to support and promote the academic, emotional, and social success of children.

Mr. Arnette B. Jordan

Mr. Arnette B. Jordan, affectionately known as “Coach” by his students, is currently serving as Dean of Culture at Central High School in the Detroit Community School District. This is Mr. Jordan's first year as Dean at Central.  He is currently working on his Masters of Arts degree in Educational Leadership at Wayne State University. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Jackson State University in Jackson, MS and began his teaching career as a Physical Education teacher in the Detroit Public schools in 2001. Mr. Jordan has also served as Residency Compliance Officer and Homeless Liaison at Grosse Pointe Public Schools.  While being a teacher, Mr. Jordan was also a basketball coach. He also coached at the collegiate level for several years before returning to public education. 

Although he loved being a classroom teacher, he truly enjoyed the impact he had on students. He has built meaningful relationships with all stakeholders in such a short period of time.  Mr. Jordan is utilizing his leadership skills to build capacity in maintaining a supportive, productive, and enriching school culture.  While reinforcing high expectations for positive student behavior, he has built trust and rapport among the student body.  Mr. Jordan is always willing to help and makes himself available to students, staff, and parents.