WISD Board hires Great Start Collaborative Director

Ann Arbor, MI—At its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) Board of Education hired Margy Long as Success by 6® Great Start Collaborative Director.  

As Success by 6® Great Start Collaborative Director, Long will provide leadership for the implementation of the Great Start Collaborative’s Strategic Plan.  She will also facilitate the development of a seamless local early childhood system for families with children, birth to kindergarten.    

Long is currently working as the Interim Executive Director of the Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health.  She has additional work experience in fundraising, community and media relations, citizen advocacy and government affairs.  She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan.  

She will begin her full-time work on February 1, 2012.  Her contract extends through June 30, 2012 and is contingent upon continued funding from Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) Grant.    

The Great Start Collaborative is a partner with Success by Six ® and grant recipient of the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC).  WISD is the fiscal agent for the Great Start Collaborative Funds.  

For more information on ECIC and the Washtenaw Great Start Collaborative visit www.successby6.com and http://greatstartforkids.org.  WISD’s mission is to promote the continuous improvement of achievement for every student while providing high-quality service to its customers through leadership, innovation, and collaboration.   Visit www.wash.k12.mi.us for more information.