Mr. Benoit is entering his third year as Principal of Will L. Lee Elementary.  Prior to his role as Principal he served as the Assistant Principal at Richmond Middle school for five years.  Mr. Benoit has a Bachelors Degree in Social Science from Central Michigan University.  His Masters Degree is in Educational Leadership, with a concentration in Principalship, from Saginaw Valley State University.  Mr. Benoit lives in Richmond and has a ten year old son.  In his spare time he enjoys golfing, going up north, playing hockey, and spending time with his son.  He has been coaching high school softball for the past twenty eight years.