Michigan ASCD, along with ASCD is a global community dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and leading. Our innovative solutions promote the success of each child.

Michigan ASCD is the state affiliate of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), an international organization of diverse educators committed to excellence in teaching and learning.

Located in Lansing, Michigan ASCD is a strong resource and advocate for quality teaching and learning in our state. The organization collaborates with the State Department of Education, the State Board of Education, the Legislature and other educational organizations to advocate for and influence the educational policy and practices that are of interest to our membership.

Michigan ASCD, along with ASCD is the worldwide leader in learning, teaching, and educational leadership.  We provide expert and innovative solutions for addressing the opportunities and challenges learners face in the 21st Century.  We engage and connect diverse communities dedicated to the success of each learner.

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Board of Directors

President
Amber Hall
Curriculum & Perry Innovation Center Director, Grand Blanc Community Schools

Treasurer
Dr. Kathy Peasley
Associate Superintendent for Instruction, Gratiot-Isabella RESD

Secretary
Debra Asano
[Retired] Associate Superintendent, Marquette-Alger RESA 

Immediate Past President
Nicole Gasper,
CEO, West Michigan Aviation Academy

Representative- Region 2
David Johnson
Wexford Missaukee ISD Social Studies Consultant

Representative – Region 3
Amy Taranko
Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services, West Shore ESD

Representative- Region 4
John Mertz
Superintendent of Olivet Schools

Representative – Region 5
Allyson Walroth
Director of Curriculum, Grand Bland Community Schools

Representative – Region 6
Richard Gutierrez
Principal & Lewton Global Studies/Spanish Immersion, Lansing Public Schools

Representative – Region 7
Lisa Jenkins-Meredith
Director of Instructional Services & Virtual Programming, Kalamazoo RESA

Representative- Region 8
Jenny Heath
Principal & CEPD Director, Lenawee ISD Tech Center

Representative- Region 9
Dr. Bobbie Goodrum
Superintendent, Ferndale Public Schools

Representative – Region 10 
Aaron Baughman
Assistant Supt of Instructional Services, Northville Public Schools

At Large 
Jennifer Brown,
Superintendent, Cadillac Public Schools

At Large
Kelley Cusmano
ELA Teacher Leader, Rochester Community Schools

At Large
Rob Kauffman
Principal, Hillside Elementary School, Farmington Public Schools

President Elect
Heather Kortlandt
Director of Instruction, Otsego Public Schools

Michigan ASCD Staff

MICHELE HARMALA

Executive Director

mharmala@michiganascd.org