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Meet the Network Leadership

University Prep Schools is not just another educational institution; we are a community committed to nurturing future leaders. Our leadership team's unique perspectives and shared dedication to empowerment and equity set us apart. We strive to create an environment where every student can achieve their full potential and are inspired to lead and innovate. Meet our esteemed chiefs, whose dedication drives our network's success:

Chief Executive Officer

Headshot of CEO Danielle Jackson

 

Chief Operating Officer

Headshot of COO Cassandra Washington

 

Chief Academic Officer

headshot of DJ Cherif

 

Discover why University Prep Schools are Detroit's choice for exceptional education. Enroll today and join a community committed to student success and community impact.

Active Boards of Directors

DETROIT 90/90 Board of Directors

  • Nannette Gill, Chair

  • Kate B. Medley, Board Member At- Large 

Public School Academies of Detroit Board (PSAD) of Directors

  • Joseph Aristeo, Board President

  • John Cleary, Board Vice President

  • Keith W. Cooley, Board Treasurer
  • Denise J. Lewis, Board Secretary
  • Karen L. Obsniuk, Ph.D, Member At-Large
  • Edward M. Parks, Member At-Large
  • Dr. Donald Tuski, Member At-Large

PSAD Board Meetings

2024-25 Meeting Schedule:

Graphic of the 2024-25 PSAD Board Meeting
Any person with a disability who needs accommodation for participation in this meeting should contact J. Banks at 313-887-1613 to request assistance. 
Please note that the date, time, and location of the Public School Academy meetings are subject to change from what is posted on the school’s website.  For the final date, time, and location of the PSAD Board meetings, please check the meeting notice that is posted, at least 10 days prior to the meeting, at any of the school entrances.

 

NOTE: Any person with a disability who needs accommodation for participation in meetings should contact Peter Webster at 248.433.7513 to request assistance. Pursuant of Michigan Open Meetings Act, Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, being Sections 15.261 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. A copy of the meeting minutes are available for public inspection, by contacting Peter Webster at (248) 433-7513, 8 business days after meeting for proposed minutes and 5 business days for approved minutes. The Academy shall comply with subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, 42 USC § 12101 et seq or any successor law. The Academy shall comply with subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, 42 USC § 12101 et seq or any successor law.

Public School Academies of Detroit (PSAD) • 485 W. Milwaukee St., Detroit, MI 48202 • Phone: (248) 433-7513 • Fax: (248) 433-7274