Board of Directors
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Board President
Superintendent
Van Dyke Public Schools
Superintendent
Van Dyke Public Schools
Piper has been the Superintendent of Van Dyke Public Schools since February, 2017. Prior to that
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Board President Elect
Superintendent
Bay City Public Schools
Superintendent
Bay City Public Schools
Dr. Stephen (Steve) Bigelow was named Superintendent of Bay City Schools in July 2017, and moved wit
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Board Past President
Superintendent
Battle Creek Public Schools
Superintendent
Battle Creek Public Schools
Kim Carter, Ed.S., Superintendent of Battle Creek Public Schools received her undergraduate degree
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Board Member
Superintendent
Garden City Public Schools
Superintendent
Garden City Public Schools
Derek is going into his eighth year as superintendent of Garden City Public Schools and he has been
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Board Member
Superintendent
Saginaw Public Schools
Superintendent
Saginaw Public Schools
Ramont M. Roberts was appointed Superintendent of Saginaw Public Schools in September 2018. Dr. Robe
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Board Member
Superintendent
Ecorse Public Schools
Superintendent
Ecorse Public Schools
Dr. Talison has been a Superintendent in our organization for over 13 years. His goal is ensuring un
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Members
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Executive Director
Peter Spadafore serves as the fourth executive director of the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportu
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Member Services Coordinator
Patricia began at The Alliance in September 1996 where she provided administrative support for the
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Risk Identification Specialist
David has had a 23-year career in the risk management/occupational safety areas, providing risk-cont
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Director and COO of Risk Management Services
Ryan McLeod is the director and chief operating officer for Middle Cities Risk Management Services
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Operations Coordinator
Amy has worked for the Alliance since 2008 when she started as the building receptionist.