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Hillside Elementary is a one of a kind school and experience!   At Hillside Elementary, we strive to maintain increasingly high standards for student learning and leadership.  Our school is committed to creating a school that knows no limits to the success of every student. We value the relationships we have with parents and families, so please help us get to know you better so that we can serve your family’s needs.  If you are new to the Hillside area, please give us a call at 248-489-3773 and schedule a tour so that we may share this wonderful school community with you.

 - Torrie Maas & Debra Amos

 Mrs. Torrie Maas has served as the principal at Hillside Elementary School since 2024.  Prior to that, she was the assistant principal at East Middle School for two years and the assistant principal at University Middle & High Schools in Southfield for one year.  Torrie also spent 17 years teaching high school English, and various A.P. Courses, as well as serving as the testing coordinator. Throughout her career, Torrie has earned numerous honors for teaching and leadership. Torrie and her husband, Jason, have two dogs.  She enjoys reading, travel, fitness, and trying new restaurants.

Certificate of Administration -  MASSP Path to Leadership (2021)

M.A. Master of Arts in Education – The University of Michigan (2007)

B.A. Bachelor of Arts in English – The University of Michigan (2004)

Mrs. Amos has been a Hillside Husky since 1996.  Her experience at Hillside has been as a Kindergarten, First, Second and Fourth Grade teacher.  In 2001, she moved into the position of Assistant Principal, to serve as an instructional leader for Hillside's amazing students and staff.  Her commitment to Hillside and Farmington Public Schools, can be witnessed through her roles as an ICT facilitator, School Improvement Lead, PLC Lead, MTSS Lead, and the countless hours of participation on district committees and teams.  Mrs. Amos is currently an active member of MEMSPA (Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principal's Association).

Mrs. Amos and her husband, Steve, have two boys currently in high school.  She enjoys watching her sons playing football, hockey and lacrosse, traveling, summers on the Jersey Shore, and cheering on the Iowa State Cyclones.

Certificate of Administration - Davenport University (August 2022)

M.A.  Master of Arts in Reading - Wayne State University (2002)

B.S.  Bachelor of Science in Education - Iowa State University (1994)