LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of Heidi Maltby-Skodack of Traverse City to the MiSTEM Advisory Council.
The 11-member council was created to advise the Governor, Legislature, Department of Talent and Economic Development, and Department of Education with recommendations designed to improve and promote innovation and collaboration in STEM education and prepare students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
“Heidi’s distinguished background and commitment to promoting STEM programs will make her a great addition to this council,” Snyder said.
Maltby-Skodack is the assistant principal and STEM director for Traverse City Public Schools, and previously served as the STEM & PLTW district delegate/coordinator and the CTE Engineering/architecture/robotics instructor for Farmington Public Schools. She holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Lawrence Technological University and a master of science CTE administration from Ferris State University. She will fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Satish Udpa.
She will serve a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.