MICHIGAN – Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Glenn Maleyko will officially become Michigan’s next state superintendent.
Maleyko reached a three-year contract agreement to become the state’s next state superintendent on Sept. 16. He will begin on Dec. 8, according to a news release from the Michigan Department of Education.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to support children and families, educators, and other school staff at all of Michigan’s public schools,” Maleyko said in a statement. “From my experience in Dearborn Public Schools and the relationships I have with educators across the state, I know that local districts, the Michigan Department of Education, and the State Board of Education are all strongly committed to doing whatever we can to improve student achievement. We already have much positive momentum—as evidenced by the metrics that track progress to meeting the eight goals in Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan—and can do even better working together.”
Maleyko will replace Michael Rice, who is retiring from the position on Oct. 3. Sue Carnell will serve as the interim state superintendent until Maleyko’s start date.
Maleyko was selected by the State School Board during a special meeting on Aug. 26.
The new state superintendent has 30 years of experience in the Dearborn Public Schools district, which is the state’s third-largest school district by enrollment.
He’s worked as a central office administrator, building principal and teacher. He’s served as superintendent since 2015.
Maleyko was president of the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators for the 2023-24 school year. He was also on the original steering committee for the Top 10 Strategic Education Plan.
While superintendent of DPS, the district’s graduation rates reached 95 percent and six of its schools were named U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools.
Maleyko has a doctorate degree in 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. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from the University of Windsor.
