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Mike Haynes

Balancer · DISC type S
Grant Writer at Lightspeed Systems
📍 Northport, Michigan, United States

Mike Haynes is a seasoned education leader serving as the Director of Instructional Services for Charlevoix-Emmet ISD. With past experience as a regional service agency CEO and superintendent, he focuses on uniting people, policy, and practice to drive systemic change. He holds a Masters degree from Central Michigan University.

His professional focus is on improving public education through strategic leadership and support. Outside of his direct roles, he owns an educational consulting firm, impassionED LLC, and serves on the AESA Perspectives Editorial Board, indicating a deep commitment to advancing the field of education on multiple fronts.

Unique fact: Mike has experience across diverse leadership roles, including CEO, ISD Director, consultant, and grant writer for ed-tech companies.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Grant Writer
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Northport, Michigan, United States
Personality Overview

How Mike shows up

Diplomatic
Slow To Decisions
Empathetic

Even if it takes time, they prefer following the process. They are polite and respectful but practical. They are confident about making long-term decisions.

Priorities

Topics Mike cares about

Educational Leadership
His career is defined by leadership roles, including superintendent, regional agency CEO, and his current Director position, focusing on improving educational systems.
Transformative Change
Explicitly states his objective is to drive transformative change in public education by ensuring access to high-quality instruction and safe learning environments for all students.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Grant Writer
Lightspeed Systems
5-2023
AESA Perspectives Editorial Board
AESA (Association of Educational Service Agencies)
10-2022
Director of Instructional Services
CHARLEVOIX-EMMET INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
7-2018
Owner
impassionED LLC
5-2024 - 6-2024
Grant Writer
STOPit Solutions
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
9-1994 - 5-2000
Master's degree
Central Michigan University
9-2007 - 12-2007
SUPES Academy
Michigan Leadership Institute
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

S

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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