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Staff of Michigan Leadership Institute
MLI services are provided by the following outstanding and successful leader-practitioners.
Timothy Quinn, timquinn@mileader.com
PO Box 153, 3553 Old Mission Road, Old Mission, MI 49673
Phone: (231) 223-8813 Fax: (231) 223-8815
Dr. Tim Quinn is the founder and president of Michigan Leadership Institute. Through the Institute, Dr. Quinn has been engaged by The Broad Foundation to partner on the creation and operation of The Broad Center for the Management of School Systems and the national Broad Urban Superintendents Academy. Dr. Quinn's career spans teaching and administration at all levels of public education from K-12 through community college and university. He has served the Michigan and Wisconsin educational systems, including six years as superintendent of the Green Bay Public Schools and a term as Wisconsin's Deputy State Superintendent of Instruction. He has also served as chief academic officer and then as president of Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, Michigan. Dr. Quinn has also served as The University of Michigan's Director of Collaborative Efforts in Academic Outreach. While at The University of Michigan, he was the chief executive officer of Michigan's first virtual college, which was the prototype for the expanded Michigan Virtual University. Dr. Quinn led the initial planning and startup for both of those entities. Dr. Quinn earned his doctoral degree in educational leadership from The University of Michigan, and has received honorary doctoral degrees from Eastern Michigan, Central Michigan and Grand Valley State Universities. He has published numerous articles and lectured across the country on such topics as leadership, effective governance, and business/education partnerships.
Michelle Keith, mli@mileader.com
PO Box 153, 3553 Old Mission Road, Old Mission, MI 49673
Phone: (231) 223-8813 Fax: (231) 223-8815
Michelle Keith's career includes twenty years of higher education experience in the areas of human resources, planning and governance. As a human resources officer at Iowa State University and as the Director of Human Resources at Northwestern Michigan College, she has had extensive professional experience in recruitment, employment, collaborative bargaining, benefits, compensation, and training and development. Michelle served as the Director of Planning and Business Operations for Michigan's first virtual college, which operated through The University of Michigan. She also served on the planning and implementation team for the new Michigan Virtual University. Ms. Keith was recently engaged to serve as the Associate Director of The Broad Center for Superintendents. Michelle has worked extensively with governance matters of public and private organizations, including implementing shared governance systems and the policy model of board governance. In addition to teaching human resources at the community college level, she has made presentations and conducted several workshops on governance, planning and human resources. Ms. Keith earned her master's degree from Iowa State University in industrial relations.
South Central
Jann Jencka, jenckaj@comcast.net
5875 Westminster Way, East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: (517) 339-1509 Fax: (517) 339-1945
Spanning a 32-year career in education, Dr. Jann Jencka has served in numerous classroom, building and central office positions – both instructional and administrative. She started her career as a general education classroom teacher and then as a teacher and consultant for students with special needs (elementary and secondary) in two Michigan school districts. In 1980, she joined the staff of Ingham Intermediate School District. During her 25 years at Ingham ISD she held a variety of administrative positions in general, special, and career services/technical education. She served as superintendent from 1995-2005. Much of Dr. Jencka's experience and expertise is in facilitation, consensus building and organizational development. Dr. Jencka has served on and chaired a number of regional and statewide committees and organizations, including Capital Area United Way, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, Athena Foundation, Michigan Workforce Development Board and president of the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. She received her B.S. and M.A. from Central Michigan University and completed additional graduate hours at Michigan State University. She obtained her doctorate from Nova Southeastern University in Educational Leadership.
East Central
William Kimball, williamkimball@comcast.net
921 Conger St., Port Huron, MI 48060
Phone: (810) 989-9744 Fax: (810) 987-8983
During a distinguished career in the Port Huron Area School District, William Kimball served as a teacher, elementary principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent. Professional expertise includes extensive experience in administrative reorganizations, building quality management teams, administrative recruitment, curriculum and school improvement leadership, leading construction projects, collective bargaining, community involvement in schools and communication using radio and television. Mr. Kimball has excellent experience in budget planning, facility planning and building working capital. Mr. Kimball's community service includes serving as Chamber of Commerce President, Y.M.C.A. Board Chairman, and Board Member and Campaign Chairman of the St. Clair County United Way. He was also President of the Middle Cities Education Association and was awarded the Life Achievement Award by the National P.T.A. Educational and business preparation includes a Bachelor of Business Administration from Western Michigan University, Masters Degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Michigan University and an Educational Specialist Degree in Secondary School Administration from Wayne State University.
Southeast
Michael Wilmot, wilmotmli@hotmail.com
18966 Southampton , Livonia, MI 48152
Phone: (248) 478-4946 Fax: (734) 762-8530
Michael Wilmot's thirty year career in public education includes serving as a teacher, high school principal, executive director of business services and superintendent. Dr. Wilmot was the superintendent of Garden City Public Schools from 1983 through 2001. He has also served as chairman of a North Central Association visiting accreditation team, president of the Metropolitan Detroit Bureau of School Studies, and Chairman of the Education Commission of the Michigan PTA Board of Managers. In addition, Dr. Wilmot was president of the Michigan Education Commission as well as president of the Metropolitan Association for Improved School Legislation (MAISL). In addition to his educational career, Dr. Wilmot has served on the executive boards of hospital and health organizations, and the Garden City Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Wilmot received a Doctor of Education degree, an Education Specialist degree, Master of Education degree and Bachelor of Arts in Education degree from Wayne State University.
Southwest
Craig Misner, wcmisner@charter.net
3292 Springbrook, Kalamazoo, MI 49004
Phone: 269-344-1363 Fax: 269-344-1376
Dr. Craig Misner has enjoyed a distinguished 39-year career in the field of education. He retired as Superintendent of the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency in 2008. Prior to leading that organization for almost eight years, he served as Superintendent of the Hopkins Public Schools for four years and Superintendent of the Parchment School District for ten years. Dr. Misner prepared for those leadership roles by serving as a teacher and building level administrator for 17 years in the Kalamazoo School District. In addition, he has taught as an Adjunct Professor at Western Michigan University in the College of Education since 1987. Craig has served as chairman for the education subcommittee of the Community Response to the Kalamazoo Promise, as well as chairman for both the Kalamazoo County Superintendents' Council and the Kalamazoo Nature Center Board of Directors. Craig has also been active in MASA, MAISA and AASA. Dr. Misner received an Ed.D. and M.A. in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education, all from Western Michigan University.
West Central
James Geisler, suptedu@yahoo.com
4202 Arlington Dr., Royal Oak, MI 48073
Phone: (248) 549-1273 Fax:
Dr. James Geisler began his educational career in the Chicago area, teaching and later serving as an assistant high school principal. He moved to Michigan in 1974 upon being named Principal of North Muskegon High School. In 1983, he became Assistant Superintendent of the Royal Oak Schools. He was named Superintendent of the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools in 1988, where he served with distinction until his retirement in 2006. Dr. Geisler was named Michigan Superintendent of the Year in 1991. Dr. Geisler has been active in many professional and community endeavors. He served as Chair of the Metropolitan Bureau of School Studies, the Oakland County Superintendents' Association, the Galileo Teacher Leadership Program, and the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges Michigan State Committee. In addition, he is a member of the Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital Board of Directors. He received his Ph.D. in Education from the University of Chicago in 1982. Prior to that, he earned his M.Ed. from Loyola University in Chicago and his B.A. in Philosophy from St. Mary of the Lake (now Niles College of Loyola University.)
In addition, we also recognize the following individuals who have served Michigan Leadership Institute as regional presidents, and, upon their retirement, were recognized by appointment as President Emeritus:
- Robert A. Janson
- Michael D. McIntyre
- Thomas L. Pridgeon
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