About Us
Multicultural Academy is a culturally rich school located in Ann Arbor. We opened in 2004 with a K-5 multi-age program and a 6th-8th grade program. We are now a K-12 school program.
We believe that learning occurs along a continuum with students progressing at varying rates. Our structure provides extra flexibility to meet the learning and social needs of our students. The faculty, administration and the Multicultural Academy community work closely together to provide a balanced, well-structured educational program. We strive to ensure that all students are actively engaged in quality learning and feel welcome, respected and safe and parents know their children are being educated and loved.
Our Principal
Mohana Mukherjee Das
Mohana Mukherjee Das serves as Principal of Multicultural Academy, a culturally and linguistically diverse public school academy serving students in kindergarten through grade 12 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
With more than 25 years of experience in education, Mrs. Mukherjee Das has worked as a teacher, instructional leader, program director, and principal in educational settings in the United States and abroad. She joined Multicultural Academy in 2016 and became Principal in 2019. During her tenure, she has led schoolwide efforts in academic improvement, multilingual education, curriculum development, student intervention, assessment, professional learning, and organizational growth.
Under her leadership, Multicultural Academy has strengthened student achievement, expanded support for multilingual learners and newcomer students, implemented schoolwide systems for data-informed instruction and intervention, and earned recognition for strong academic growth. She has also led the school through successful reauthorization processes, state and federal compliance requirements, and continuous school-improvement initiatives.
Mrs. Mukherjee Das holds bachelor’s degrees in English and Education, a master’s degree in English, and a teaching credential from the University of California, Berkeley Extension. She holds Michigan certifications in K–12 school administration, English as a Second Language, and secondary English Language Arts. Her professional expertise includes SIOP, MTSS, curriculum and assessment, educational technology, teacher development, cognitive and metacognitive learning, and school improvement.
She has been invited to share Multicultural Academy’s work through professional presentations and educational conferences, including sessions focused on multilingual education, student engagement, early-warning systems, attendance, academic achievement, and successful school transformation. Mrs. Mukherjee Das believes that every student deserves to feel welcomed, respected, challenged, and supported. She is deeply committed to partnering with students, families, staff, and community members to help each child recognize and develop their individual strengths.
Mrs. Mukherjee Das may be contacted at mmukherjee@macademyk8.com or 734-677-0732.
Equal Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy
The Public School Academy, pursuant to the requirements of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the GINA Act of 2008, the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act, and Executive Order 11246, does not discriminate against applicants, employees or students on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, military status, genetic information or handicap, nor will sexual harassment be tolerated, in its employment practices and/or educational programs or activities.
Inquiries concerning the nondiscrimination policy should be directed to:
Tarek Farha at tfarha@umcesp.com
or by mail at:
Address: 2570 Seminole Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: (734) 971-7475