Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday appointed three people to the Governor’s Educator Advisory Council. Two of them are from the Upper Peninsula.
Owen D. Bondono, of Washington Township, is a teacher with Oak Park Public Schools. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Education in Secondary English Education and English as a Second Language from Wayne State University. Mr. Bondono is appointed to represent teachers for a term commencing August 25, 2022, and expiring May 9, 2026. He succeeds Ruth Ryannen who has resigned.
Nanette M. Hanson, of Gladstone, is a teacher with Escanaba Area Public Schools. She holds a Bachelor of Elementary Education and a Master of Education Administration from Northern Michigan University. Mrs. Hanson is appointed to represent the Michigan Teacher of the Year for a term commencing September 1, 2022, and expiring August 31, 2023. She succeeds Leah Porter whose term expires August 31, 2022.
Joseph D. Sbar, of Sault Ste. Marie, is a school psychologist for the Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District in Sault Ste. Marie. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in School Psychology from Michigan State University. Mr. Sbar is appointed to represent counselors for a term commencing August 25, 2022, and expiring May 9, 2025. He succeeds Cathy Longstreet who has resigned.
The Governor’s Educator Advisory Council was created by Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order No. 2019-9. The Council will review and make recommendations regarding legislation relevant to this state’s public education system, identify and analyze issues impacting the effectiveness of Michigan’s public education system, identify best practices in public education and recommend corresponding changes and improvements to Michigan’s public education system, and provide other information or advice relevant to public education.
These appointments are not subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
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