Dr. Lynda Wood

Vice President for Strategy and District Transformation
EDUCATION
  • Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University
  • Master of Science Education from Wayne State University

  • Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a cognate in Educational Leadership from Wayne State University

Dr. Lynda Wood has extensive multi-level leadership experience in the field of education. She works collaboratively with all CSL project directors and leadership coaches—as well as directly with school district leaders—to support change and transformation in the schools and school districts served by CSL.

Dr. Wood served as superintendent for Southfield Public Schools, a perimeter district of Detroit, Michigan. She demonstrated strong leadership skills as the Associate Superintendent for Instruction, Curriculum Director, Elementary School Principal, Supervisor of Assessment, Testing, and Instructional Delivery for Southfield Public Schools. She was instrumental in the development and implementation of instructional initiatives, strategies and programs that resulted in improved student and teacher performance.

Dr. Wood has received numerous awards throughout her career for her expertise. These awards include the Michigan Department of Education’s Systemic Initiative – New Visions for Teaching Science, the Booker T. Washington Excellence Award, and the National Science Foundation’s Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

Currently, Dr. Wood is an adjunct instructor for Oakland University in the Department of Education Leadership.