What’s Going On in Michigan with Krista Ried and Dante Watson

In this episode, Krista Ried, Supervisor of Professional Educator Certification Service, and Dante Watson, Supervisor of Recruitment and Retention, from the Michigan Department of Education, discuss their work to recognize both veterans and current military dependents that are impacted by relocation and high mobility rates involving state issued teacher credentials. In addition to working directly with their legislature to add flexibility for certification transfers, recent change to Michigan law provides specific grant funds to Michigan schools to assist military veterans and current military dependents. Michigan has proactively been developing a list of options and flexibilities that support veterans and current military dependents transition into the profession and support continued employability. Krista and Dante may be contacted through email. Krista’s email is riedk@michigan.gov and Dante’s email is watsonD18@michigan.gov.