California Family Engagement Network
Michael Essien
Executive Director of Community Schools, Student Services Division
Alameda County Office of Education
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Michael Essien is the Executive Director of Community Schools and Partnerships at the Alameda County Office of Education. He brings more than three decades of experience, as a teacher and administrator in the Greater Bay Area fighting to achieve equitable outcomes for students, parents, and educators, in public education. Michael is an educational leader who believes equity and the Community Schools Strategy are synonymous. He recognizes the unique time we are experiencing in California and is hopeful for the future. Michael has a BA in African American Studies and a MA Ed from UC Berkeley's Principal Leadership Institute.
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