Farmington Schools IT Director Receives Prestigious Fellowship
Michael Johnston will receive a year of leadership training, including an international experience in Finland.
Michael Johnston, information technology director for Farmington Public Schools, is among 12 Michigan educators selected for the Gerstacker Fellowship at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU). Johnston held technology positions with private firms before joining the district in 2000. He will be honored at the Jan. 29 Board of Education meeting. The 12 Fellows will receive concentrated leadership training over a one-year period, including a capstone international experience that introduces them to three communities in Finland, a country that consistently ranks among the highest achieving nations for educational performance. Others selected for the honor, which is funded by an endowment from the Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation of Midland, …
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