Mr. Allan Farhoud
farhoua@dearbornschools.org
Mr. Farhoud has a wealth of experience in business education and student development. His 27-year career in education includes 19 years at Fordson High School (FHS) where he primarily taught Computer Applications, Economics, and Finance. He has also dedicated 8 years to Michael Berry Career Center, instructing students in AP Economics, Marketing (including managing the student store), Social Media Marketing, and Accounting (levels 1-4). Beyond the classroom, Mr. Farhoud has a long history of coaching, having led both soccer and tennis teams at FHS for many years. He has continued his passion for coaching at DHS for the past two years, working with both boys and girls JV tennis teams.
Mr. Farhoud’s commitment to education is reflected in his impressive academic credentials. He holds a Master of Arts in Education Technology (2010) and a Master of Public Administration in Secondary Education (2004) from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. He also completed a Post Bachelor Program in Business Education at Wayne State University (1996) and earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting, summa cum laude, from the University of Detroit-Mercy (1993). His certifications include School Administrator K-12, Professional Education (Grades 6-12) in Business Education, Vocational Business Services, and Social Science, along with an Educational Technology Endorsement and an Occupational Education Certificate in Business, Business Services, and Technology.
Mrs. Carina Bensett
bensetc@dearbornschools.org
Mrs. Carina Bensett is an experienced and versatile professional with a diverse career background. After graduating from the College for Creative Studies with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art Photography, she founded her own photography business, specializing in weddings, and has successfully expanded her creative expertise into various other roles. Her career journey has included positions in retail, as a flight attendant, and as a marketing and social media manager for a stone veneer company. Additionally, she has worked in kitchen and bath sales and design, served as a physician liaison, and taken on roles in public relations and event promotion.
Her broad experience provides a strong foundation in business ownership, creative development, and marketing. Outside of work, Mrs. Bensett enjoys spending quality time with her husband, two children, and their pets. She also enjoys gardening, traveling, embracing new DIY challenges and improving her creative skills.