Dearborn schools select first-ever Arab American, Muslim educator as new superintendent

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 275

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Mike Esseily will be breaking new ground when he assumes the role as Dearborn Public Schools’ new superintendent, becoming the first Arab American and Muslim educator to serve in that position.

Dearborn Public Schools and its Board of Education announced that it selected Esseily on Monday. He currently serves as the district’s executive director for Special Populations, which oversees special education, English-language learners and the district’s mental health programs. Esseily served as the district’s director …

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