Welcome, Sandra Coccimiglio
We are proud to announce that Sandra Coccimiglio has joined the Lutheran North team filling the role of Business teacher. Mrs. Coccimiglio, also known as Mrs. “C.”, has been in successful business roles for over 25 years, most recently as Director of Media for Peace Lutheran Church and School in Shelby Township. Through her businesses, 411 Technologies, Inc. and Sandyland Business Solutions, she created web forums, and provided sales, marketing and training strategy and support to help grow companies in technology, medical and nonprofit sectors. After achieving success in corporate and private companies as well as her own business, Mrs. Coccimiglio became a teacher to help students realize their business goals.
With a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Cleary University, an associate degree in Marketing from Macomb Community College and a Michigan Teaching Certificate, Mrs. Coccimiglio joined Lutheran High North in 2023 and teaches Marketing, Retailing and Independent Living. She came to us from De La Salle where she taught Introduction to Business, Accounting and Honors Banking.
Mrs. Coccimiglio attends Peace Lutheran Church, with her husband, Vince and daughter, Gigi, and has three rescue dogs.
Please warmly welcome Sandra as a Mustang and get to know her through our Staff Spotlight 20 Questions below!!
Staff Spotlight: sandra coccimiglio
20 QUESTIONS
What’s your role at Lutheran North?
Business Teacher
Where are you from?
Shelby Twp, Michigan
When did you know that you wanted to be in the Lutheran high school environment and what led you to pursue that path?
My father got ill a few years ago and I walked away from my business to bring him into my home to care for him. When he became too ill for me to care for him exclusively, we moved him to a group home and I contemplated options for returning to the business world. I realized what I really wanted to do was mentor others on how to be successful in business, which lead to teaching. With my daughter attending Peace Lutheran and my work with them for over five years as Ministry Coordinator and Director of Media, the Lutheran school community felt like home.
What’s your favorite Bible verse?
hmm. Too many to list, but Psalms 46:10, Jeremiah 29:11 and the seldom quoted James 4:17 are a few.
What are three words to best describe you?
Passionate, faithful, creative
What was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?
I was a carhop for a driveup A&W restaurant. We occasionally wore roller skates.
Do you have a hidden talent? What is it?
It's not so hidden, but I draw and also create great resumes.
If you could choose a superpower, what would it be?
Flying.
What’s your favorite food?
Buddy’s Pizza
What’s your least favorite food?
Sauerkraut
What’s your favorite place that you’ve traveled and why?
Laguna Beach, CA. Ocean view is breathtaking, and wild beautiful fushia flowers bloom.
Where would you like to travel next and why?
Italy. We were planning a trip there for the summer before COVID to celebrate my daughter's 8th grade graduation and now feel that summer 2024 we can celebrate her high school graduation.
What’s a fun fact about you many people may not know?
I was supposed to be a twin. (two of me- that's a scary thought!)
What’s one hobby you’d like to get into?
Learn Italian
What’s your favorite sport to watch and which team do you root for?
U of M Football
Are you an early bird or a night owl?
Night owl
Are you a dog person or a cat person (neither or both)?
Dog person
What’s one of your favorite memories from the past year?
I had unexpected and major surgery this past year. The last thing I remember before surgery was seeing my family, and the first thing I remember waking up was hearing my family telling me that the surgery went better than anticipated. God is so good!
What’s the best advice you were ever given? Who was it from?
Sometimes it's OK to eat dessert first. Dan Pacholski, my Dad.
Is there any advice you’d offer to current and future Lutheran North students?
Be kind. Believe in yourself. Know that God has your back - no matter what.