Dr. Sue Carnell will serve as interim state superintendent, assuming the role when the current superintendent retires. Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice announced earlier this year his plans to retire from the role effective October 3.
Dr. Carnell:
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- She currently serves as chief deputy superintendent for the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).
- She will be the first Black woman to be the state superintendent in Michigan.
- Carnell has 40 years of experience in education and government.
- She was superintendent of Westwood Community School District, deputy superintendent of Detroit Public Schools, assistant director of special education and principal in Southgate Community School District.
- At MDE, she was the former chief of staff for Dr. Rice and director of the former Office of School Excellence and the former Office of Community Services.
- Additionally, she’s served as an education policy advisor for former Governor Jennifer Granholm and worked as group executive for former Detroit Mayor Dave Bing.
“I am honored to step into the role of interim state superintendent at the Michigan Department of Education. I am grateful for the trust and support of the State Board of Education during this transition and look forward to supporting the staff at MDE as we work with our education partners, the governor’s office, legislators, and families to continue the momentum of improving outcomes for children,” said Dr. Carnell.
Superintendent Search:
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- Last month, the State Board of Education selected Dr. Glenn Maleyko to be the next state superintendent.
- Contract negotiations are ongoing, and his start date has not been finalized.
