We Have So Much To Offer Leaders At Every Level, Let us Help You and Your District Improve

Our organization can customize services to meet your needs and MLI is proud to be expanding our offerings to meet the needs of K-12 leaders at all levels. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you ever have an idea or need support for your leadership team, district group, or Board of Education. We have a wonderful group of talented experts to help you grow your team and reach your goals. Together we are proud to support educators for Michigan children.

On OCTOBER 20 -21 we are excited to offer a SUPES Instructional Academy! This event will begin with lunch on Thursday, OCTOBER 20 at noon and run through a dinner event Thursday evening. Then we will begin Friday morning at 8:00am and conclude at 3:00pm. Both days will focus on instuctructional leadership for those individuals who are new to the Superintendency or aspiring to the position but have not had a strong back ground in curriculum, instruction, and assessment or would like to refocus on what matters most. Ms. Sheila Alles, Former State Superintendent and Instructional Specialist for Livonia Schools, Mrs.Teresa Weatherall Neal, Former Superintendent for Grand Rapids Public Schools, Dr. Debbie MacFalone, Leadership Consultant and Author, Dr. Lisa Hagel, Former Superintendent of Genesee ISD, Mt. Morris Schools and the Executive Director of MLI, and others will lead this incredible opportunity for you to increase your knowledge, build a network of peers and recharge yourself! Keep the main thing the main thing. Deadline to Register Is SEPTEMBER 30, 2022.

The cost is $350 for the two days which includes registration, materials and all meals.

Please register below on the following Catalog link:

https://catalog.geneseeisd.org/catalog/eventdetails/1911

The Hyatt Place, Hill Road is our partner hotel with special rates. Information is also attached below under the catalog link.

REMBER WHEN you stated as a superintendent? You were either preparing mentally, intellectually, physically or likely in all three ways. You were excited and eager to learn all you could to apply and lead a team, impact students and give to a community in ways no one ever has. If you as a seated Superintendent know someone in the MLI SUPES Academy this year or who is aspiring to be a district leader, don’t forget the power of your support and listening. We need GREAT leaders in the role and you can help to further our calling. Please share the positives, the tips, and your experience. The wisdom you have gained over the years that cannot be taken from a book. How the ripples of your impact change lives of those you see and do not see for years are immeasurable. “Leaders know the importance of having someone in their lives who will unfailingly and fearlessly tell them the truth.” — Warren G. Bennis

Leadership is always filled with challenges and opportunities. We are faced with distractions everyday that pull us from our purpose and core mission. Social Media has given others a free target to voice concerns that may not be founded on accurate information or truth and we as leaders must stay the course and model for others, “SOARING” above the fray. As leaders, you are the spotlight for others to follow and replicate. The video below may serve as a reminder and help you provide direction for your team who also find themselves in opportunities to Soar like an Eagle.

There are very few items more important than a strong, effective Governance team created between the Board of Education and the Superintendent. Each year the Superintendent and staff is evaluated on goals and objectives to help reach continuous improvement goals. Through the partnership of The Michigan Leadership Institute, we can assist your Board Of Education in an effective Self-Evaluation process. This process is based on national standards, is relatively quick and painless for each member. A trained consultant works with the Governance team to complete the process, identify areas of strength and potential areas of opportunity to develop throughout the year for the Board.

The goal of the process is to develop a highly functioning LEADERSHIP team.

If you are interested, you can contact any MLI consultant for more information.

MLI is excited to be partnering with Hulings and Associates to offer Personality / Behavior Assessments to help ensure optimal cultural fit using the science of psychological theory

and behavioral analysis. By identifying the behaviors, motivators, and influencers active in

your districts’s culture, the analysis provides you with information to assist with identifying gaps between the Board wishes and the candidate’s strengths. The Board can utilize the information to select a candidate, narrow the pool or help create questions. Together the team will work on the areas to form a stronger governance body. This creates a better fit and positive results for all.

You can also use this with your leadership team to strengthen your team’s effectiveness.

Do you know someone ready to lead or for the next step? Our state needs the best leaders to help carry us all forward, be a mentor, or look for the next wonderful opportunity for yourself.

See the MLI Website for more information. http://www.mileader.com

• Adrian Public Schools Chief Financial Officer
• Van Buren Public Schools Finance Director
• More Postings in Process
• Interim Superintendents and principals also needed for long and short term vacancies.

Please use these articles in your meeting or with your leaders.

If you would like to donate to the MLI Student Scholarship fund we would be so honored to accept your donation to the fund. Please send your donation to : “The Genesee County Education Foundation : MLI Scholarship Fund at 2413 W. Maple Avenue, Flint Mi. 48507 c/o Lisa Hook.

We are thrilled to award $1,000 to student leaders each spring. One Hundred percent of dollars donated go directly to students who have displayed leadership, good attendance, involvement in high school activities, academic success, good citizenship and are furthering themselves in college or technical training. This past year MLI was able to award (7) scholarships because of your generosity and donations :

Jacob Chuhran Trenton High School going to Michigan State University

Mya Bellanger Alpena High School going to Saginaw Valley State University

Alexandria Brown Fenton High School going to Michigan Technological University

Salony Patel Grand Blanc High School going to The University of Michigan -Flint

Tesa Ware Midland High School going to Central Michigan University

Cecilia Vesperman Gross Ile High School going to Eastern Michigan University

Alexandra Sexton Powers Catholic High School going to St. Marys University

Ms. Sheila Alles, Former Interim State Superintendent, Deputy State Superintendent, Curriculum Specialist Livonia Public Schools : Serving Districts with MLI as a Curriculum & Instructional Specialist, Strategic Planning

Dr. Randy Liepa, Former Superintendent Wayne RESA and Livonia Public Schools Serving Districts with MLI in Millage, Bond Support , Searches, and Strategic Planning

Dr. Keely Mounger, Former Superintendent at Westwood Heights, and Coleman, Former Deputy Superintendent for Human Resources and Operations Serving Districts with MLI in Capital and Facility Planning, Negotiations, Searches

Mr. Clarence Garner, Former Superintendent Grand Blanc Schools Serving Districts with MLI in Strategic Planning Specialist

Mrs.Teresa Weatherall Neal, Former Superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools Serving Districts with MLI in Instructional Coach, Searches, & Culture Coaching

Mr. David Burt, Former Operations and Maintenance Director Serving Districts with MLI in Capital and Facility Planning

Dr. Debbie McFalone, Leadership Consultant Serving Districts with MLI in Professional Development in Leadership and Instructional Learning making meaningful and powerful change

Dr. William Webber, Former Superintendent South Redford School District, Serving Districts with MLI in Human Resources, Finance, and Negotiations

Mr. Tom Tenbrink, Former Superintendent Jenison Public Schools, Serving Districts with MLI in Searches, Culture Building, and Bond Support

Mr. Tim Stein, Former Superintendent Flushing Area Schools, Serving Districts with Searches and Strategic Planning as well as Special Projects

Regional Presidents- Executive Searches, District Support

Mr. Dave Killips Former Superintendent Chelsea Schools Southwest Michigan

Mr. John Silveri Former Superintendent Waterford Schools S. E. Michigan

Mr. Charles Andrews, Former Superintendent Marysville Schools

Dr. John Scholten Former Superintendent Petoskey Schools Northern Michigan

Mr. Andy Ingall, Former Superintendent Grand Haven Schools, Serving Districts with MLI in Searches, Mentoring, and Planning

Mr. Pete Haines- Former Superintendent, Ottawa ISD Assoc. President, S.W. Michigan

Mrs. Lisa Hook -Administrative Assistant

Dr. Lisa Hagel, Former Superintendent at Genesee ISD and Mt. Morris Schools,

Executive Director. (810) 591-3251

When is the last time you tried something new or stepped outside your comfort zone to re-energize yourself or recharge your own battery? Have you organized any activities for your team to energize them, develop social connections, trust, and explore new experiences? Think about the power in new opportunities with high energy and the value of feeling positive.

We are ready to help you find your next leadership opportunity to impact a community of students, families and staff. Please continue to watch the MLI website at :http://www.mileader.org for vacancies. We are also ready to help you with large or small scale planning initiatives that involve goal setting, curriculum or instruction, right sizing your district or a completely custom work shop.

Additionally, we can assist you in recruiting and replacing all key positions in your district as you focus on other important duties. Please do not hesitate to reach out for support.

(810) 591-3251 or mli@geneseeisd.org

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