Superintendent

Dr. Kimberly Leverette | Superintendent of Pontiac School District

Dr. Kimberly Leverette currently serves as Superintendent of Pontiac School District. In her over 25 years in education, she has held various positions as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, Assistant Director of Human Resources, and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction.

Dr. Leverette is well versed in urban education and has focused her career on providing equity and inclusion for all students and families. Her ability to partner across diverse sectors of organizations and build systems that are sustainable and allow students to thrive has been key to her success. Dr. Leverette resonates with and is excited about the pillars that reside within the Community Schools Model, as she knows and understands the importance of exemplary leadership required for our schools to succeed.

She holds both a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Teaching from Michigan State University, as well as an Educational Specialist Degree in School Leadership from Oakland University and a Doctorate of Educational Leadership from Maryville University. Dr. Leverette is a recipient of the Outstanding Educator Crystal Apple Award from Michigan State University; the Academic Improvement Award for Exemplary Gains in Performance on the ISAT Learning Standards; and the Shining Star Award for Outstanding Contributions to Education. These are a few examples of her awards, which demonstrate the breath of her ability to lead at every level and her steadfast commitment to education.

She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., the author of the book “Powerful Resilience,” and a member of Canaan Baptist Church. Dr. Leverette most enjoys spending time with her daughter Maya, reading, running, and traveling. Her advice to herself and others is “do your best and let God do the rest!”