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Introducing the SSHS Prevention Team...

Juvenile Justice Liaison

Katherine Tabor, MA

Katherine serves as the Juvenile Justice Liaison for the Waterford School District. In her role, she acts as a link between Waterford Schools and the Oakland County Circuit Court, working with students and families involved in the juvenile justice system She also partners with the Waterford Success Program, to improve attendance and student engagement across the District. Katherine earned her Bachelor of Arts from Syracuse University, and her Master of Arts in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University in Washington DC. She has worked primarily as a designer and facilitator of conflict resolution and mediation curricula in Israel, Washington DC, and throughout Oakland County.

Prevention Specialists

David Caponi, LLMSW

David received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Michigan State University and his Master of Social Work degree from the University of Michigan.  He is currently a licensed Social Worker in the State of Michigan and has obtained his School Social Work Certification.  His previous experience includes working with at-risk populations at a school-based health center and at an adult outpatient substance abuse facility, providing individual and group therapy.

Jill Hemming, LLMSW

Jill has worked for the Waterford School District as a Case Manager within the SS/HS Counseling Connections Center, and a part time School Social Worker. She has experience working with diverse populations and families. In the past, Jill has worked in foster care in Lansing, MI and as a School Social Worker in Wayne, MI. She also enjoys coaching and incorporating adventure education into her work.  Jill received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from Michigan State University and her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Michigan.

Sharyanne Kollin, LMSW, ACSW

Sharyanne Kollin received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Oakland University with Magna Cum Laude honors in 1979. She received her Master of Social Work degree from Wayne State University in 1981. She has worked in the Waterford School District since 1982. She was an elementary school social worker for 28 years and has provided service to general and special education students, individually and in groups. She has also worked as a clinician in private practice at a local counseling agency.  She wrote the grant that provided the initial funding for the Waterford School District SAFE (Student Assistance and Family Education) program. She is a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and a past president of Region F of the Michigan Association of School Social Workers (previously known as MSSWA.) 

Breahn Post, LLMSW

Breahn received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice at Western Michigan University and her Master of Social Work and School Social Work certification from Wayne State University. While obtaining her Master’s Degree in Social Work, Breahn worked for a Criminal Defense Attorney specializing in Juvenile Justice. She is currently a licensed Social Worker in the State of Michigan and was previously a School Social Worker for the Waterford School District. Breahn has experience identifying and aiding students who are struggling academically, socially, emotionally, and/or behaviorally. She serves as an advocate, liaison, coordinator, case manager and consultant for students, parents, school staff and community agency personnel. Breahn is also a certified Trainer for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and has worked closely with school staff to teach effective intervention strategies when dealing with a student in crisis.

School Safety Coordinators

Charles Biggs
Charles is a retired police officer where he dedicated his last two years in school-based law enforcement. He holds a degree in political science from Ferris State University. Charles is a long-time resident of the community where he lives and served for the Waterford Township Police Department.

Nicolas Kerchoff
Nicholas is a Waterford Kettering graduate, who also received a bachelor of science degree in sociology with a criminal justice concentration from Central Michigan University. Nicholas is retired from the Livonia Police Department, where he provided D.A.R.E. education to elementary students, was an advisor of the the Livonia Police Explorers for 10 years, and attended the 2010 National Explorer Competition in Georgia. His experience also includes school security for the Redford Union Alternative Education School. Nicholas is pursuing a master degree in police administration from Madonna University.

Paul Osika

Paul is retired from the Waterford Township Police Department, where he held the rank of Sergeant. He has extensive experience in investigations and considers himself to be a "people person". Paul received a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice with minors in psychology and sociology from Eastern Michigan University. He is a life-long resident of Waterford Township.

Tiffany Patten, JD, MADR
Tiffany is a contractual mediator and has experience with mediating special education, truancy, divorce, and civil court matters. In the past, she has developed a peer mediation program in a middle school setting and has taught at the high school level. Tiffany has been trained in school violence prevention. She has spent the majority of her career working with children. Tiffany received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Purdue University, a Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution from Wayne State University, and a Juris Doctorate, from Wayne State University Law School. Tiffany has professional experience in social work, law, mediation, and conflict management.