The Common Ground group is made up of five members of Michigan State University’s initial Doctor of Educational Leadership (Ed.D) cohort:
- Bill Barnes, Grand Ledge Public Schools Academic Services Assistant Superintendent
- Teresa Belote, St. Joseph County ISD Superintendent
- Holly Heaviland, Washtenaw Intermediate School District Community and School Partnerships Executive Director
- Lara Slee, Waverly Community Schools Director of Teaching and Learning
- Chris Turner, Brighton Area Schools Director of Technology