Office Staff
Teachers
Ms. Barkoot
Michele Barkoot - Office Professional
barkootm@aaps.k12.mi.us
My name is Michele Barkoot, and I have been the Office Professional at Allen Elementary since 2019; prior to that I worked at Lawton Elementary for almost a year. I am also mom to a former Allen student, and live in the Allen neighborhood. I received my bachelor's degree in International Studies from The University of Michigan - Dearborn (Go Blue!), and worked in IT for 16 years before working in the schools.
In my spare time, I like to travel, visit with family and friends, sing along to most any 80s or 90s song, and watch movies.
Ms. Yee
Ms. Araujo
Beth Araujo
araujob@aaps.k12.mi.us
Hello, families! I have been a nurse with AAPS since 2021, and I've been the school nurse at Allen Elementary since the 21/22 school year. I'm so glad to be back at Allen after taking a long maternity leave last year!
I have been a nurse for 9 years. I have Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Rhode Island College, and have been working as a nurse in California and Michigan since 2015. Majority of my nursing experience is in OB (perinatal, newborn transitioning, and on OB / GYN surgical units). I have also worked as a nurse in outpatient surgical settings, as an RN supervisor of a Skilled Nursing Facility, and as a camp nurse for different summer camps around the country.
I was born and raised in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. I love music, knitting, and traveling to see my very large family.
I look forward to working with you and your family this school year!