July 1, 2021
As a student-focused educator for 25 years, Dr. Lynnette Michalski has been a successful superintendent, teacher, principal, and currently the director of assessment for Mesa Public Schools. She has dedicated 16 years of leading instruction for students on the Navajo Reservation and with Tohono O’odham students in the San Lucy District. She earned her Bachelor and Master’s degrees from Northern Arizona University and her Doctorate degree from Grand Canyon University. She, and her husband Dennis (music teacher), have been married for 31 years and have two grown daughters, Jennifer and Stephanie, who also work in the field of education.
Dr. Michalski is known for
her expertise in school improvement and her outgoing passion for public
education. She truly believes that every student can reach their individual
potential. She has written multimillion-dollar school improvement grants,
implemented research-based instructional programs, trained teachers, and has a
proven track record of increasing graduation rates and student test scores.
Lynnette believes that student success begins in the home and continues in the
classroom with supportive teachers. She cares deeply for students, staff, and
public education. She has the knowledge and expertise to bring people together
for the betterment of students and their ongoing success. She is excited to be
joining the Sacaton community and is looking forward to celebrating many
accomplishments.