Sara Bell is the Student and Family Liaison at Farwell Elementary School.
A dedicated member of the Farwell Area Schools family for many years, Sara brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to supporting students, families, and staff. Before stepping into this role, she served as a secretary at both the High School and Middle School, most recently as the Special Education Secretary, where she worked closely with students, educators, and families to ensure every child received the support they needed to succeed.
As the Student and Family Liaison, Sara is passionate about building strong relationships between home and school. She believes that when families and schools work together, students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Her goal is to create a welcoming environment where every family feels valued, supported, and connected to the school community.
Sara has been a proud member of the Farwell community for more than two decades and has raised her own children in the district. Outside of the school day, she has also served as the High School Cross Country coach and enjoys cheering on Farwell students in their many activities and accomplishments. She is excited to partner with families and help make Farwell Elementary a place where every student feels safe, loved, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Zak Spryszak is the Student and Family Liaison at Farwell Middle School and Athletic Director for the District.
Mr. Spryszak joined Farwell in 2023 following a year at Troy Athens High School and seven years coaching collegiate basketball. During his coaching career, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from Grand Valley State University and a Master’s degree in Athletics/Activities Administration from William Woods University—where he also met his wife, Mrs. Spryszak, who has taught kindergarten at Farwell Elementary since 2023.
A firm believer that extracurricular activities are an extension of the classroom, Mr. Spryszak strives to create meaningful learning opportunities outside of traditional school hours that teach students teamwork and goal-setting. In his liaison role, he focuses on building strong relationships with families to foster a supportive community where parents feel deeply involved in their children's education. He looks forward to meeting families at athletic events and Parent Engagement nights throughout the district!
Laura Pfeiffelman is the Student and Family Liaison at Farwell High School.
Prior to taking on this role, Mrs. Pfeiffelman taught at Farwell for 30 years. Mrs. Pfeiffelman began her career in the high school and then moved to the middle school. After retirement in July 2025, Mrs. Pfeiffelman realized how much she missed working with the students and staff at Farwell.
Mrs. Pfeiffelman and her husband moved to Farwell from Traverse City in 1995. Both of her sons attended Farwell. Her oldest son graduated in 2017 and her younger son is a current student. Mrs. Pfeiffelman cares deeply about her students. She wants all students to be successful.
Mrs. Pfeiffelman believes that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed. She is looking forward to working with students and families to build strong partnerships for student success.
Hugh Lewis is the Special Populations Liaison for Farwell Area Schools.
Mr. Lewis has dedicated over two and a half decades to the students, families, and community of Farwell. With a career spanning 25 years at Farwell Schools, he has become a cornerstone of the district’s educational and administrative landscape, driven by a deep commitment to student success and inclusive education.
Mr. Lewis served as the Special Education Coordinator for 18 years, where he was a steadfast advocate for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring they received the support and resources necessary to thrive. His leadership extended into school administration, where he served as Assistant Principal for four years.Beyond the classroom and the office, Mr. Lewis has been a familiar face on the sidelines and the greens. His passion for mentorship is evident in his years of coaching both football and golf, where he emphasized the values of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship to student-athletes.
A proud alumnus of Beaverton High School, Mr. Lewis pursued his passion for education at Central Michigan University (CMU), where he earned degrees in both Teaching and Administration. He obtained his Special Education Supervisor Certificate from Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU).
While Mr. Lewis grew up in Beaverton, he has called Farwell home since 1998. His connection to the district is not only professional but deeply personal. His wife is a graduate of Farwell, and both of their children followed in those footsteps, graduating from the same school system Mr. Lewis has served for twenty-five years. Through his decades of service as a teacher, administrator, coordinator, and coach, Hugh Lewis remains a dedicated member of the Farwell community, committed to the growth and achievement of every student he encounters.