Dr. Glenn M. Maleyko, superintendent of Dearborn Public Schools, has been chosen as Michigan’s next state superintendent.
The State Board of Education announced the decision on Tuesday (Aug. 26).
He will assume the role on Oct. 4, following the retirement of Superintendent Michael Rice on Oct. 3.
Maleyko has led Dearborn Public Schools—the state’s third-largest district by enrollment—since 2015 and has been with the district for 30 years in various roles, including central administrator, building principal, and teacher.
Under his leadership, Dearborn’s graduation rates have reached 95%, and six schools in the district have been recognized as Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.
Maleyko served as president of the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators for the 2023-24 school year.
He also represents Michigan on the National School Superintendents Association Governing Board and chairs a statewide English learner committee he created in 2023.
Additionally, he was part of the original steering committee for the Top 10 Strategic Education Plan.
Maleyko’s educational background includes a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from Wayne State University, an educational specialist degree and master’s degree from the University of Detroit Mercy, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Windsor.
Last week, the State Board interviewed seven candidates selected from an initial pool of 33 applicants.
After those interviews, three finalists were invited back for a second meeting, which took place on Aug. 26, 2025.
The other finalists were Dr. Lisa Coons, former Virginia State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Dr. Judy Walton, Superintendent and Curriculum Director for Harrison Community Schools.
For more information, visit the State Superintendent Search webpage.