Heidie Ciesielski serves as the Associate Director of Accreditation and Certification, bringing over 28 years of diverse experience in Michigan's education system. Her career trajectory includes Superintendent of Fenton Area Public Schools, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning (Fenton), Middle School Principal (Fenton, where she was named MASSP Principal of the Year in 2013), and Owosso High School Assistant Principal. She began as a high school English teacher and coach in Owosso. Heidie's academic credentials include a BA in English Education from Mercyhurst University, an MA in Educational Leadership/Principalship from Central Michigan University, an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership from Oakland University, and she is currently pursuing her Ed.D. at Central Michigan University. Beyond her professional life, Heidie enjoys traveling with her husband (Russ) to support her children, Max (Northwood University hockey and lacrosse) and Maddy (high school volleyball), in their sports, and spending time outdoors with their French Bulldog, Gordie Howe.