Melissa Usiak

Biography

Melissa Usiak is an associate professor of K-12 educational administration. She is a veteran educator, having served for two decades as a teacher, district coach, assistant principal, and principal in three distinctly different public school districts in Michigan. As a professor of practice, Melissa is a mentor for aspiring school leaders. She has a deep investment in bridging theory to practice and is committed to fostering systems that better support students living in poverty. Particularly no