Dr. Glenn Maleyko
(313) 827-3022
maleykg@dearbornschools.org
Meet our Superintendent
Dr. Glenn Maleyko has successfully served as Superintendent of Dearborn Public Schools since September of 2015. The district serves over 19,600 students and employs more than 2,700 staff members. He holds four academic degrees, including a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.
Throughout his tenure, Dr. Maleyko has demonstrated a strong record of leadership and achievement. He has received a Highly Effective rating from the Dearborn Board of Education at every review since assuming the superintendent role. Under his guidance, the district’s graduation rate reached an all-time high of over 95% and student college admission rates climbed to 86%, significantly above the state average. In recognition of these accomplishments, Dearborn was featured as the cover story in the 2018 MASA Summer Magazine for its success in graduation rates and overall quality of education.
In May 2020, Dr. Maleyko was selected to co-chair one of three statewide workgroups advising on school reopening plans during the COVID-19 pandemic. He currently leads a statewide advocacy and best practices committee focused on securing funding and improving instruction for English Language Learners.
The district has earned multiple accolades under Dr. Maleyko’s leadership, including recognition from Bridge Magazine and the Mackinac Center as one of the top school districts in Michigan. Dearborn Public Schools also has received six National Blue Ribbon School Awards and one National Title I Distinguished School Award. In 2018, the District Administration Leadership Institute (DALI) recognized Dearborn as one of 45 districts implementing an innovative and effective school improvement model.
Dr. Maleyko was named the 2019 Michigan Superintendent of the Year by the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators (MASA). That same year, he received the Labor Relations Award and was named Business Person of the Year by the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce. The district has also earned the Meritorious Budget Award from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) for seven consecutive years. Earlier in his career, he was recognized as a Model School Principal by the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE).
A committed scholar-practitioner, Dr. Maleyko has authored and presented educational research at scholarly conferences and regularly speaks at state and national events. He has collaborated with noted educational expert Dr. Douglas Reeves to provide professional development and co-present at national conferences.
His leadership extends beyond the district. He served as President of the Middle Cities Education Association, was an Executive Board Member for the Metropolitan Bureau, and has served on the MASA Executive Board since 2019, including as MASA President during the 2023–2024 school year. He currently represents Michigan on the AASA National Superintendent Governing Board for the Midwest region. Dr. Maleyko is also an engaged community leader, having served as President of the Dearborn Rotary Club and as an active member of the Dearborn Exchange Club and Amicus Club. He is married with two children, has more than 15 years of youth hockey coaching experience, and is a passionate supporter of the Detroit Red Wings.