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First Name
Leah
Last Name
Breen
Email
breenle@gvsu.edu
Title
Associate Vice President for Charter Schools
Office Phone
(616) 331-2240
About
Leah was named the Assistant Vice President for Charter Schools in April 2024. She initially joined the CSO in August 2022 as the Deputy Director for School Performance, overseeing strategic initiatives for supporting teaching and learning within GVSU's charter public schools. Prior to starting with GVSU, Leah previously served as the Director of the Office of Educator Excellence in the Michigan Department of Education. In that role she led the state’s educator training, certification, assessment, recruitment, retention, evaluation, equity, and diversity work.
In addition to her senior-level experience in state government, Leah’s background also includes work in the charter community, including in authorizing, school management, and as a teacher.
Degrees
- M.Ed. Education Administration -- Central Michigan University
- B.S. in Elementary Education -- Central Michigan University