Michigan Leadership Institute

MLI ASPIRING SUPERINTENDENTS Enrollment is OPEN for “SUPES" ACADEMY 2026”!

We welcome you to ENROLL NOW!

What is the Superintendent Preparation Academy?

The Superintendent Preparation Academy is a comprehensive leadership development experience to prepare individuals who will be the next “class” of superintendent candidates – those considering the pursuit of positions in the year 2026 or thereafter. This experience will also help you grow as an educational professional regardless of your leadership position and strengthen your skills and knowledge to increase performance today and tomorrow.

Why was the Academy developed?

MLI is committed to K-12 school districts and public institutions throughout Michigan and the success of all children by developing, deploying and supporting outstanding executive leadership.

There will be an unprecedented number of superintendents retiring over the next decade. At the same time, fewer people with the necessary capacity-building experiences are aspiring to move into these critical leadership roles. In addition, the superintendency has become increasingly complex. It is critical that future superintendents have the best preparation and network possible as you take leadership of the district, and we want to help you be successful.

To see more information or register for the MLI Supes Academy, see the link and brochure below or visit the MLI website. We guarantee you will not be disappointed in the professional learning and relationships made in this experience. Please call Dr. Lisa Hagel at 810-516-9368 or email at lhagelmli@geneseeisd.org

The Michigan Leadership Institute is committed to developing LEADERSHIP at all levels. Thanks to donations and giving to our foundation, we are able to give Seniors some financial assistance to help with their next steps in achieving their goals and dreams.

To date MLI has given away 13 scholarships across Michigan to very deserving seniors!

Education, Training and Self-Improvement are powerful tools that we truly believe our young people will use to help make our world a better place.

These Scholarships are open to any Michigan Senior based on the following criteria:

1. Student must maintain good attendance.

2. Student must possess leadership skills and ambition.

3. Student must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher

4. Student must complete the attached application.

Please encourage your young leaders to apply for the funds and be recognized!

Applications are available at the apply links and on the MLI Website.

Funds will be awarded around May 10, 2026.

Return to: Genesee County Education Foundation. Postmarked by May 1, 2026.

2413 W. Maple Avenue

Flint, Mi. 48507

OR email all pages to lhagelmli@geneseeisd.org Deadline May 1, 2026.

Ms. Sheila Alles, Former Interim State Superintendent, Deputy State Superintendent, Curriculum Specialist Livonia Public Schools: Serving Districts with MLI as a Curriculum & Instructional Specialist, Strategic Planning

Dr. Randy Liepa, Former Superintendent Wayne RESA and Livonia Public Schools Serving Districts with MLI in Millage, Bond Support, Searches, and Strategic Planning

Dr. Keely Mounger, Former Superintendent at Westwood Heights, and Coleman, Former Deputy Superintendent for Human Resources and Operations Serving Districts with MLI in Capital and Facility Planning, Negotiations, Searches

Mr. Clarence Garner, Former Superintendent Grand Blanc Schools Serving Districts with MLI in Strategic Planning Specialist

Mrs.Teresa Weatherall Neal, Former Superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools Serving Districts with MLI in Instructional Coach, Searches, & Culture Coaching

Mr. David Burt, Former Operations and Maintenance Director Serving Districts with MLI in Capital and Facility Planning

Dr. Debbie McFalone, Leadership Consultant Serving Districts with MLI in Professional Development in Leadership and Instructional Learning Making Meaningful and Powerful Change

Mr. Chet Janik, Former Superintendent, Leelanau County Administrator County Administrative Searches Districts, Village Leadership, Mentoring and Strategic Planning

Dr. William Webber, Former Superintendent South Redford School District, Serving Districts with MLI in Human Resources, Finance, and Negotiations

Mr. Tom Tenbrink, Former Superintendent Jenison Public Schools, Serving Districts with MLI in Searches, Culture Building, Negotiations and Bond Support

Dr. Wanda Cook-Robinson, Former Superintendent Oakland ISD, Serving Districts with Searches, Board Governance, Mentoring, Culture Building, Special Projects

Dr. Robert Livernois Former Superintendent Warren Consolidated Schools, Serving Districts with Safety Planning, Board Governance, Mentoring, Searches, Special Projects

Mr. Dave Killips, Former Superintendent Chelsea, Serving Districts with Searches on a limited basis

Regional Presidents- Executive Searches, District Support

Mr. John Silveri Former Superintendent Waterford Schools South East Michigan

Mr. Tim Stein, Former Superintendent Flushing Community Schools Central /Thumb Area

Dr. John Scholten Former Superintendent Petoskey Schools Northern Michigan

Mr. Andy Ingall, Former Superintendent Grand Haven Schools, South/ West Michigan

Mr. Pete Haines- Former Superintendent, Ottawa ISD Assoc. President, S.W. Michigan

Mrs. Lisa Hook -Administrative Assistant

Dr. Lisa Hagel, Former Superintendent at Genesee ISD and Mt. Morris Schools,

Executive Director. (810) 591-3251

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