Washtenaw United: 02/08/21 WEMU has partnered with the United Way of Washtenaw County to explore the people, organizations, and institutions creating opportunity and equity in our area. And, as part of this ongoing series, you’ll also hear from the people benefiting and growing from the investments being made in the areas of our community where there are gaps in available services. It is a community voice. It is 'Washtenaw United.'
ABOUT ALENA ZACHERY-ROSS: Alena Zachery-Ross is currently the Superintendent for Ypsilanti Community Schools. She is the former Superintendent of Okemos Public Schools and Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System, the nation's first self-managed charter school and local k-12 school district: Muskegon Heights Public Schools Academy System. The district is in its fifth year of operation. Mrs. Ross previously served in Van Dyke Public Schools in Warren, Michigan for nine years where she served as an Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, elementary school principal, and middle school principal. As a middle school principal, she began her turnaround career. While under her leadership, the building moved from a grade of “D” high alert to “B” in only 3 short years and made AYP 5 of her 6 years as principal. She has also served as a teacher consultant, school psychologist, and teacher in the Detroit Public Schools. Mrs. Ross is a sought after speaker and professional developer and is currently serving as the Pastor of Lane Memorial CME church in Jackson, MI.