Staff

Kerri Ann Sondreal – Director

As a Masters-level, Board Certified Counselor, Kerri Ann brings more than 25 years of clinical counseling experience to Northville Youth Network. Known for her ability to build meaningful relationships, she is committed to ensuring every young person feels seen, heard, understood and valued. A Northville Township resident for more than a decade, Kerri Ann is proud to serve the same community in which she raised her family and continues to call home. She is passionate about ensuring that no family navigates challenges alone, believing that meaningful support begins with connection, compassion and access to the right resources.

Bridget Drzewicki – Youth Support Specialist

Bridget is passionate about supporting the wellbeing of her community and helping families and youth feel connected, supported and empowered. After beginning her career in sales and marketing, she discovered the transformative benefits of yoga and mindfulness while raising her kids, using these practices to navigate stress and anxiety in her own life. She is a certified health coach, kids' yoga instructor and trained in the Mindful Schools mindfulness curriculum. For the past seven years, Bridget has worked with children of all ages leading mindfulness programming designed to support students' mental health, emotional wellbeing and resilience. At NYN, Bridget has contributed across many areas of programming and services, including planning and facilitating wellness initiatives, supporting students and families through the Youth Assistance Program, and connecting families with resources that promote both mental and physical health. She values building meaningful relationships with each family she serves, taking the time to understand their unique needs and providing individualized support. As a long-term resident of Northville, Bridget loves being able to serve the community in which she lives.

Christine Spangler – Youth Assistance Program Coordinator

Christine has dedicated her career to education and student wellbeing, serving learners and families since 1999. Throughout her career, she has worked as a secondary educator in multiple school settings while also supporting adult learners as a university instructor, professional development facilitator, and instructional coach. Following the pandemic, Christine expanded her focus on social-emotional learning and whole-child support, leading seminars and trainings centered on self-care, mindfulness, trauma-informed instruction and social-emotional wellbeing. She is passionate about equipping educators, students, and families with practical tools that foster resilience, connection and personal growth.  Christine has also partnered with the Michigan Department of Education to help develop interventions and supports for at risk students. In 2023, she joined Northville Youth Network, where she continues her commitment to serving the community as a longtime Northville resident. She is a certified substance use awareness counselor and supports the organization's youth assistance programs for both the City and the Township.

Commission

Both the Northville City Council and Northville Township Board of Trustees encourage resident involvement in our local governments, relying on dedicated residents to serve our communities as volunteer on various Boards and Commissions. Through strong community support and participation, both the City and Township of Northville provide quality services and create a desirable community for our residents. Northville Youth Network is served by a Commission made up of both city and township residents as well as a representative from Northville Public Schools.


NYN Commission Members

City Members
Marianne Barry, Chair
Michael Kelly
Caarin Kogut

Township Members
Amy Knoth
Danielle Pine, Treasurer
Sherrie Winfield, Vice Chair

Liaisons
Darby Hoppenstedt, Northville Public Schools, Dir. of Community Partnerships and Wellness
Cynthia Jankowski, Northville Township Board of Trustees, Clerk
Andrew Krenz, Northville City Council 

The community is welcome and encouraged to attend the NYN Commission meetings!
Second Tuesday of each month at 8 am
Northville Community Center, 303 W. Main Street

Click here to see the current Commission meeting agenda, or an archive of meeting agenda and minutes.