Executive Board
Executive Director:
Dr. Amy B. Colton
Center for Collaborative Inquiry
President:
Lauren Childs
Oakland Schools
lauren.childs@oakland.k12.mi.us
Past President:
Cynthia Carver
Oakland University
carver2@oakland.edu
President Elect:
Fiona Hinds
AdvancED
fhinds@advanc-ed.org
Secretary:
Laska Creagh
Independent Consultant
laskacreagh@gmail.com
Treasurer:
Dave Swierpel
Carman Ainsworth Community Schools
dswierpe@carman.k12.mi.us
Our Vision
Equity and excellence in teaching and learning.
Our Mission
Learning Forward Michigan builds the capacity of leaders to establish and sustain highly effective professional learning.
Standards and Impact
Supports the implementation of standards and examines evidence to strengthen and document the impact of professional learning.
Leadership and Practice
Builds the capacity of its members, clients, partners, and staff to establish and sustain effective professional learning.
Advocacy and Policy
Advocates for policies and practices that strengthen the field of professional learning.
