Administration
Churchill Administration
Kristen Quesada, Principal
I am thrilled to introduce myself as the principal of Churchill High School. Since joining the school as an assistant principal in 2020, and then principal in 2022, I have had the privilege of serving our students, staff, and community. I am committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where all students can thrive and reach their full potential.
Working with teenagers has been the focus of my entire career, and in addition, I am the proud mom of two grown daughters, myself. My goal is to foster a culture of excellence, where students are encouraged to explore their passions, develop their skills, and become lifelong learners. I believe every student has strengths, talents, and an aptitude for success. Some of those are obvious, while others are waiting to be discovered, and I am dedicated to providing our students with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.
Churchill High School offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular programs to meet the diverse needs of our students. During each student’s high school experience, I encourage every student to get involved. Being a part of a team- whether that be athletics, arts, clubs, or any other of the many extra-curricular activities we offer at CHS - allows students to be a part of something special. The benefits include improved academics, making social connections, broadening perspectives, and developing skills and talents- just to name a few. Churchill has something for everyone! Our dedicated staff is committed to providing a comprehensive education that prepares students for college and beyond.
I am honored to lead the Churchill Charger Nation, and I look forward to working with our students, staff, and community to make our school a place where all feel valued and supported.
Phone: 734-744-2650
Jeff Burnside, Business Office Assistant Principal
(Students A-G)
Mr. Jeff Burnside is joining Churchill High School as Assistant Principal this fall of 2022. He earned his bachelor’s degree in science and secondary education from the University of Michigan and holds a master’s degree in education from Marygrove College. He is currently completing his administrative certification.
He comes to Livonia after serving Novi Community Schools for the last 23 years as an Earth Science and Physics teacher in both the Middle School and High School settings. He coached football for 20 years and served as the Head Coach for 10 years. He most recently coached the Novi Unified Athletics program. Mr. Burnside is excited to join the Livonia Public School family and is committed to serving all of our students, staff, parents and community.
Phone: 734-744-2650
Tera Woodruff, Scheduling Office Assistant Principal
(Students H-O)
Mrs. Tera Woodruff is joining the Churchill High School as Assistant Principal for the Fall of 2023. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Math and English from Madonna University, in addition, she holds a master’s degree in Administration from Concordia University.
Mrs. Woodruff comes to Churchill after serving as Assistant Principal at Franklin High School for the past five years. Prior to coming to LPS, she was an Assistant Principal and Math Teacher at Crestwood High School. There, she coached volleyball, basketball, and softball for 12 years. She looks forward to the start of the school year and the opportunity to begin building relationships with all stakeholders at CHS!
Contact Information: 734-744-2650
Bruce Rivera, Attendance Office Assistant Principal
(Students P-Z)
Churchill High School is proud to welcome back Mr. Rivera as the new Assistant Principal. With an impressive career spanning 30 years in education, Mr. Rivera brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the community.
Mr. Rivera's journey in education began at Riley Middle School, where he served as a dedicated science and physical education teacher and coach. He then transitioned to Churchill High School, where he spent many years as a biology teacher and a successful track and field coach. In 2017, he was promoted to Assistant Principal at Churchill, a role he held until taking on the principalship at Emerson Middle School.
Throughout his career, Mr. Rivera has demonstrated a passion for serving the community by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. He believes that a strong school is built on strong relationships, and he is dedicated to working collaboratively with students, parents, and staff to ensure every student feels valued, challenged, and supported. He is thrilled to return to Churchill High School and continue his service to the Charger community.
Go Chargers!
He is very excited to embark on his journey at Churchill High School and looks forward to contributing to the school’s legacy of academic excellence and community engagement.
Phone: 734-744-2650
Email: brivera@livoniapublicschools.org
Mr. Casey Conway has been a member of the Churchill Staff since 2005, recently taking the position of Athletic Administrator. He has a Bachelors of Science degree from Eastern Michigan University and a Masters of Science degree from Wayne State University.
Casey began his teaching career at Adams Elementary and Emerson Middle Schools in Livonia. In addition to teaching, Casey has coached numerous sports at the middle and high school levels. Casey is excited to lead an athletic program with such a storied history of success and hard work. Charger Nation appreciates the unwavering support of Churchill’s community, parents, alumni, coaches and students. GO CHARGERS.
Phone: 734-744-2650