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Ms. Morenike Hood
Morenike Hood, M.A., Ed.S., currently an Assistant Principal at John R. King Academic & Performing Arts Academy with Detroit Public Schools Community District, has been named Principal of Mackenzie Elementary-Middle School following the transition of the current principal to another leadership role within the district. With over 20 years of service in public education, Ms. Hood has cultivated deep expertise in literacy instruction, data-driven decision-making, and transformational school leadership. Her career spans multiple leadership roles, including serving as PreK-8 Principal where she successfully implemented school-wide improvement initiatives and reduced chronic absenteeism by 32% through targeted student engagement strategies. A Winner of the Teach Michigan Innovation Grant and designated Teach Michigan Siting Leader, Ms. Hood has effectively managed comprehensive programs including summer school operations, afterschool enrichment initiatives, and family engagement efforts. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Master of Arts in Reading Specialist from Alabama State University, completed her Educational Specialist in Leadership & Administration from Wayne State University, and is currently a participant in Detroit Public Schools Community District's Aspiring Principals Program.