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Governor's Educator Advisory Council

The Governor's Educator Advisory Council was created by Governor Whitmer's Executive Order No. 2019-9. The Council will review and make recommendations regarding legislation relevant to this state's public education system, identify and analyze issues impacting the effectiveness of Michigan's public education system, identify best practices in public education and recommend corresponding changes and improvements to Michigan's public education system, and provide other information or advice relevant to public education.  
 
The Council consists of 15 voting members appointed by the governor and shall include individuals representing various roles in Michigan's public education system, such as teachers, administrators, counselors, specialists, and support staff. One of the 15 voting members appointed by the governor shall be the Michigan Teacher of the Year who serves a 1-year term beginning September 1 of each year. After the initial appointments, the other 14 members are appointed for 4-year terms. 
 

Statute

 

Members

Leah Porter, Lansing

Representing the Teacher of the Year

Term expires 8/31/2022

 

Ramont M. Roberts, Saginaw

Representing administrators

Term expires 5/9/2023

 

Gregory Talberg, Williamston - Chair

Representing teachers

Term expires 5/9/2023

 

Margaret Lincoln, Ceresco

Representing specialists

Term expires 5/9/2023

 

Zaineb Chami, Dearborn

Representing teachers

Term expires 5/9/2023

 

Eva Coleman, Southgate

Representing teachers

Term expires 5/9/2024

 

Mandy Stewart, Charlotte

Representing administrators

Term expires, 5/9/2024

 

Angela J. Perez, Muskegon

Representing teachers

Term expires 5/9/2024

 

Benedict Pineda, Lansing

Representing teachers

Term expires 5/9/2025

 

Cathy Longstreet, Hastings

Representing counselors

Term expires 5/9/2025

 

Glenn Martin, Farmington

Representing specialists

Term expires 5/9/2025

Lisa Rivard, East China

Representing specialists

Term expires 5/9/2026

 

Jeffrey C. Whittle, Eastpointe

Representing support staff

Term expires 5/9/2026

 

Marcus A. Walton, Commerce Township

Representing teachers

Term expires 5/9/2026

 

Ruth J.L. Ryynanen, Chassell

Representing teachers

Term expires 5/9/2026