Maysam Alie-Bazzi

Ms. Maysam Alie-Bazzi is a transformative public education leader with more than 26 years of distinguished service in Dearborn Public Schools, Michigan’s third-largest district, encompassing 2,700 employees, 20,600 students, and 5 nationally recognized Blue Ribbon Schools. She most recently served as the Executive Director of Staff and Student Services, where she led the Human Resources and Student Services Department for the past 11 years. Her career trajectory reflects a deliberate progression through every level of the educational enterprise: 6 years teaching seventh-grade Language Arts, 2 years as a K-8th Media Specialist, a transition to administration as a Pre-K through 12th grade Literacy Coordinator, 2 years as a high school Assistant Principal, and 3 years leading Woodworth Middle School as Principal.

A proven educational leader with over 26 years of progressively responsible experience spanning PreK-12 leadership, instructional improvement, and literacy development, Ms. Alie-Bazzi excels at aligning policy to practice, building teacher and leader capacity, and driving student achievement across large, diverse districts. Her expertise encompasses literacy coaching, curriculum design, professional learning, human capital management, staff accountability, labor, and student services. She is recognized for leading systemwide initiatives in equity, labor relations, and strategic planning while maintaining a deep commitment to instructional and operational excellence. Ms. Alie-Bazzi embraces a goal-driven, solution-based approach to achieving sustainable organizational change, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement. A steadfast advocate for public education, Ms. Alie-Bazzi actively engages in State legislative advocacy to promote equitable funding for public school districts throughout Michigan.

Ms. Alie-Bazzi earned multiple degrees between 1994 and 2010, including a Bachelor of Communications in Public Relations, a Teaching Certificate (Language Arts Major and History Minor), an Administrator Certificate, a Master's of Information Library Science, and a Reading Specialist Master’s Degree.

As Chief Deputy Superintendent for the Michigan Department of Education, Ms. Alie-Bazzi is committed to elevating and expanding the existing standard of excellence statewide. She prides herself on a collaborative, relationship-centered approach to student focused leadership and is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable learning environment that empowers every stakeholder.