Tom Lietz
Associate Director of Training and Development
Tom joined MASSP as its Associate Director in July 2022 after serving as the principal of Utica High School for 8 years. Tom has led work at MASSP around AI and instruction working with ISDs and districts around the state. In addition, Tom has led the design of MASSP’s mentoring and coaching program as well as the Michigan’s Leadership for Equity and Transformation Fellowship in collaboration with MCAN. Tom was the Head of School for the Utica Academy for International Studies, an IB World School, and Associate Principal for Heritage Jr. High, Director of Chinese Language Programs at Utica Community Schools. While Principal at Utica High Tom was an AVID principal leading equity work focused on elevating underrepresented students, and was a passionate advocate for student voice and student mental health.
Tom joined MASSP as its Associate Director in July 2022 after serving as the principal of Utica High School for 8 years. Tom has led work at MASSP around AI and instruction working with ISDs and districts around the state. In addition, Tom has led the design of MASSP’s mentoring and coaching program as well as the Michigan’s Leadership for Equity and Transformation Fellowship in collaboration with MCAN. Tom was the Head of School for the Utica Academy for International Studies, an IB World School, and Associate Principal for Heritage Jr. High, Director of Chinese Language Programs at Utica Community Schools. While Principal at Utica High Tom was an AVID principal leading equity work focused on elevating underrepresented students, and was a passionate advocate for student voice and student mental health.
