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August 26, 2025
LANSING — Dr. Glenn M. Maleyko has been selected to be Michigan’s next state superintendent. The State Board of Education voted today to offer the position to the current superintendent of Dearborn Public Schools.
“I am excited that Dr. Glenn Maleyko is poised to become Michigan’s next state superintendent of public instruction,” said Dr. Pamela Pugh, president of the State Board of Education. “Dr. Maleyko has a proven record of implementing initiatives that provide meaningful support to both students and educators. Throughout the search and interview process, he demonstrated that he can bring people together and work collaboratively with a diverse sector of groups and stakeholders.
“We heard from parents, staff, and community members who spoke highly of his leadership—with one parent saying their only concern was losing him to the state. While literacy remains a significant challenge across Michigan, Dr. Maleyko’s background and experience make him well-qualified to lead efforts that will strengthen literacy outcomes and ensure all students have access to the supports they need to succeed. His track record and commitment position him to advance the eight goals in Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan, and to guide our state in making continued improvements to public education.”
Dr. Pugh will now negotiate a contract with Dr. Maleyko.
Dr. Maleyko has 30 years of experience in Dearborn Public Schools—the state’s third largest school district by enrollment—as a central administrator, building principal, and teacher. He has been Dearborn superintendent since 2015.
He was president of the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators for the 2023-24 school year, represents Michigan on the National School Superintendents Association Governing Board, and chairs a statewide English learner committee that he created in 2023. He was on the original steering committee for the Top 10 Strategic Education Plan.
During his tenure as Dearborn superintendent, the district’s graduation rates have reached 95% and six of its schools have been named U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools.
Dr. Maleyko earned a doctorate degree of philosophy in educational leadership and policy studies from Wayne State University; an educational specialist degree in educational leadership and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from University of Detroit Mercy; and a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from University of Windsor.
“I look forward to working with anyone who wants to do what is best for Michigan’s students,” Dr. Maleyko said. “I am ready to collaborate with the State Board of Education, MDE staff, local school districts, the governor, legislators, and all school stakeholders. It will be especially important to listen to the voices of students and their families. I will be strongly committed to furthering the great progress that has occurred under State Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice in meeting the goals in Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan. We must move as swiftly as possible to improve literacy achievement, and I am prepared to get to work on that important goal.”
Last week the State Board interviewed seven candidates selected from the initial pool of 33 applicants. Following these interviews, they voted to bring back three finalists, whom they met with today.
The other two finalists were Dr. Lisa Coons, former Virginia state superintendent of public instruction, and Dr. Judy Walton, superintendent and curriculum director for Harrison Community Schools.
Dr. Rice announced in April that he is retiring from the state superintendency Oct. 3. The board hopes to have the new superintendent in place to assume the post on Oct. 4.
The State Board of Education is granted the responsibility to appoint a state superintendent by the Michigan Constitution. The state superintendent is the principal executive officer of the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). The superintendent is responsible for the day-to-day management, supervision, and leadership of MDE and is responsible for developing cooperative working relationships with other government departments, the governor’s office; the state legislature; and constituent groups.
Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) was picked by the board to head a national superintendent search. HYA, based in Illinois, has 38 years of experience in supporting educational leaders in finding school executives, including superintendents.
For more information, visit the State Superintendent Search webpage.
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