GHS Staff Directory

Administration

Mr. Chris Hodges, Principal

Chris Hodges is the Principal of Gaylord High School.  Mr. Hodges started working for Gaylord Community Schools in 2008 as the Vocal Music Instructor at the middle school and high school.  Before coming to Gaylord, Mr. Hodges taught choir at Central High School in Pageland, South Carolina for one year.  Mr. Hodges holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Albion College (Cum Laude) and a Master’s degree in Choral Conducting from Central Michigan University.  Mr. Hodges attended Roscommon schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade, and is happy to continue to work and live in Northern Michigan. When not at school, Mr. Hodges enjoys biking, camping, music and spending time with his wife Aleece, and their children, Cecilia and William. 

Chris Hodges, Principal
Gaylord High School
989.731.0969

Mr. Mike Stefanski, Assistant Principal

Mr. Stefanski is an assistant principal of Gaylord High School. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Studies from the University of Michigan-Flint and a Masters degree in K-12 Educational Administration from Michigan State University. Prior to moving to Gaylord, he taught social studies for 8 years and was in administration for 6 years at Clarkston Schools. Mr. Stefanski moved to Gaylord in 2008 and is currently in his 11th year of administration at GHS. 

A native of Clarkston, Mr. Stefanski is married to Kari Jo and they have four sons, Cameron, Sean, Dominic and Ryan. When not at school, Mr. Stefanski enjoys playing golf, being an assistant coach for the Gaylord Blue Devils football team, and spending time with his family. 

Mike Stefanski, Principal
Gaylord High School
989.731.0969

Mr. Christian Wilson, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal

Mr. Christian Wilson is one of two Assistant Principals at GHS. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Health Education from Northern Michigan University, and a master’s degree in Athletic Administration from Western Michigan University. He taught PE and Health in Auburndale, Wisconsin, and coached college basketball for Michigan Tech, Northern Michigan and Western Michigan. Prior to his tenure at Gaylord, Mr. Wilson was the Athletic Director at Mount Gilead High School in Mount Gilead, OH. Upon moving to Gaylord in 2002, Mr. Wilson accepted the position of Athletic Director at GHS and in 2006, he became Assistant Principal. Mr. Wilson is currently in his 17th year at Gaylord High School. 

A native of Chassell, Michigan, Mr. Wilson is the proud father of two GHS graduates, Mitchell and Matthew. When he’s not taking care of administrative duties at GHS, he enjoys racquetball, golf, traveling, reading, and watching his favorite team, the Green Bay Packers.
Christian Wilson, Asst. Principal
Gaylord High School
989.731.0969