Veteran Dearborn Administrator to Lead Public Schools

Longtime Dearborn Public Schools administrator Glenn Maleyko was named the district’s superintendent at a special meeting Monday under contract terms yet to be determined.

Maleyko and finalist John Van Wagoner, an associate superintendent for the Shiawassee school district, were interviewed in a special June 18 meeting. After reviewing the candidates’ credentials and checking references over the weekend, board members selected Maleyko on Monday.

He replaces Brian Whiston, who recently assumed duties as superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education.

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Maleyko earned his Ph.D. in educational leadership and policy studies from Wayne State University, where his dissertation was an in-depth analysis of standardized testing in four states. As a result of his research, he has a passion for addressing the concerns regarding the over testing of students.

This year will mark Maleyko’s 20th year in the district where he started as a substitute teacher at Oakman Elementary. He spent much of his time in Dearborn working at Salina Elementary first as a teacher, then as Assistant Principal, and then taking on the Principal position when the school changed to a 4th through 8th grade building.

Maleyko was instrumental in leading the team that designed the new Salina Elementary and community center/gymnasium addition at the existing Salina School.

After a two-year stint as principal at DuVall Elementary, Maleyko moved to Central Office as human resource director and later named executive director of staff and student services.

As executive director he helped restructure the administrative staff saving the district more than $600,000. He was instrumental in building strong relationships between the administration and unions during several difficult contract negotiations that resulted in cost savings, protecting jobs, and ensuring resources remained in the classroom.

Maleyko also directed the efforts to train more than 80 administrators in the use of a teacher evaluation system developed through a partnership between the district and the Dearborn Federation of Teachers.

Maleyko has received several awards and accolades for his work over the years. He has also embraced the use of technology as both a tool for teaching and communicating with parents.

Maleyko has published several articles for national academic publications, presented at educational conferences, and has taken part in several leadership academies.

The 42-year-old married father of two enjoys spending time with his family and reading. He is an avid Red Wings fan.