Information for Current Michigan EPLP Fellows

25-26 EPLP - Group Photo with Added Fellows - Copy for the Website


Education Policy Leadership Program

2025-26 Program Participants

Amber Baker

Related Service Staff Supervisor, Special Education, Eaton RESA

Becky Redmer

Executive Director of Innovative Programming, Jenison Innovation Academy, Jenison Public Schools

Blake Mazurek

Chief of Staff, Michigan Education Association

Carolyn Dale

Superintendent, JKL Bahweting Anishnabe PSA

Curtis Blackwell II

DEI and SCECH Coordinator Michigan Virtual

Dan Mercer

Executive Director of School Improvement, Lincoln Park Public Schools

Douglas Hibbs

Early Childhood Principal / Title IX Coordinator, Kearsley Community Schools

Drew Finkbeiner

Assistant Director, Office of Systems, Evaluation, and Technology
Michigan Department of Education

Emily Sicilia

Director of Professional Learning, Michigan Virtual

Erin Bell

Project Director of Instructional Applications, MiCH Services, MAISA

Jackson Greenstone

Supervisor of CTE, Special Populations, Washtenaw ISD

Jamall Bufford

Director, Washtenaw My Brother’s Keeper, Washtenaw ISD

Jamie Wu

Associate Director, University Outreach and Engagement, Michigan State University

John Jaquith

Test Development Manager, Division of Assessment, School Improvement, and Systems, Support/OEAA
Michigan Department of Education

Joshua Sobczak

Superintendent, Huron Academy

Justin Dickerson

High School Principal, Bentley High School, Bentley Community Schools

Karle Delo

AI Strategist, Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute, Michigan Virtual

Kelly Alvarez

English Learner Consultant, Office of Educational Supports, Michigan Department of Education

Kelly Jones

Executive Director, Human Resources, Grand Ledge Public Schools

Kerri Barrett

Chief Communications Officer, Choice Schools Associates

Monique Uzelac

Director of Board Governance & Compliance, Choice Schools Associates 

Ryan Bergan

Senior Fiscal Analyst, Senate Fiscal Agency

Scott Hutchins

Supervisor, School Behavioral Health Unit
Business, Health, and Library Services/Office of Health and Safety, Michigan Department of Education

Steve Petros

Director, Office of Assessment and Evaluation
Grand Rapids Public Schools

Steven Curry

Educational Consultant, Office of Educational Supports, Michigan Department of Education

Tracy Ojerio

Principal, Cornell Elementary School, Okemos Public Schools