Ypsilanti schools names Ford Early Learning Center principal

Ypsilanti Community Schools selected a new leader for the Ford Early Learning and Family Center.

Micki Berg, a principal from Sand Creek Community Schools, will join the newly formed school district for its first fall of classes this September. Ypsilanti Community Schools, the byproduct of consolidating Ypsilanti Public Schools and Willow Run Community Schools, officially launched on July 1.

Berg is an Eastern Michigan University graduate. She holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education, a master's in early childhood education and a specialist degree in educational leadership, according to a news release from YCS officials announcing her hiring.

Berg has nearly two decades of experience in early childhood education, both as a teacher and an administrator. She taught second grade at a private school in Detroit before teaching in Napoleon, Mich., for 14 years. She has been the principal at Ruth McGregor Elementary School in Sand Creek for the past four years.

YCS Associate Superintendent Laura Lisiscki said in a news release the unified district is "fortunate" to have someone of (Berg's) caliber overseeing the early learning program at Ford ELC, located at 2440 Clark Road.

"I've already met parents, staff and colleagues who have made me feel very welcome," Berg said. "The professional and collegial environment has been phenomenal."

Danielle Arndt covers K-12 education for AnnArbor.com. Follow her on Twitter @DanielleArndt or email her at daniellearndt@annarbor.com.