LANSING, MI – Dr. Pamela Pugh has been reelected as president of the Michigan State Board of Education, solidifying her leadership for another term. The decision was announced during a board meeting held on Jan. 14, where members also confirmed the selection of other officers for two-year terms.
“It’s an honor to be chosen again by my colleagues to serve as board president,” said Dr. Pugh.
“I look forward to continuing to work with other board members, the Michigan Department of Education, Gov. Whitmer, legislators, and our communities and local public schools to meet the goals in Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan. While we definitely have accomplishments to celebrate, there is much more work to do to repair harm to public education caused by decades of callous policies and underfunding, to ensure Michigan has an education system that well equips our children for the futures they deserve.”
Dr. Pugh, a Saginaw resident, has served on the board since her initial election in 2014. In 2024, she ran for the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s 8th Congressional District, earning 16% of the vote in a race ultimately won by Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City).
Leadership roles confirmed
In addition to Dr. Pugh’s reelection, the board confirmed the following officers for two-year terms:
- Co-Vice Presidents: Ellen Cogen Lipton (Huntington Woods) and Tiffany D. Tilley (West Bloomfield)
- Secretary: Dr. Judith Pritchett (Washington Township)
- Treasurer: Marshall Bullock II (Detroit)
- National Association of State Boards of Education Delegate: Dr. Mitchell Robinson (Okemos)
Board members Tom McMillin (Oakland Township) and Nikki Snyder (Goodrich), who were reelected in the November 2024 elections, participated in a ceremonial swearing-in to begin their new eight-year terms.
