Dr. Jeffrey Collier is the Superintendent of Saginaw Intermediate School District. Dr. Collier is an ambassador for education and a champion of student-centric, experiential, and progressive learning cultures. With over 24 years of professional education experience, he has honed his leadership styles as an instructional leader and community-wide communicator with previous employment at Essexville-Hampton, Bay City, Tawas Area, and Au Gres-Sims School Districts. These diverse experiences have allowed him to fuel his growth as a leader while expanding his professional network across four counties in the Great Lakes Bay Region and throughout the State of Michigan.

Dr. Collier earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in History from Michigan State University and holds two Master of Arts degrees from Saginaw Valley State University; the first in Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) and the second as an Education Specialist (Ed.S.), and completed his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree from Central Michigan University. Jeffrey maintains both secondary teacher and school administrator certifications. Dr. Collier is the Michigan School Public Relations Association's (MSPRA) 2021 Superintendent Communicator of the Year and was recently named the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators (MASA) 2024 Superintendent of the Year.

As a status quo disruptor, Dr. Collier advocates thoughtful, innovative leadership designs that focus on breaking through barriers to build vibrant cultures of learning and service with positive deviance. He has fostered key academic partnerships with entities across the state and nationally to promote educational opportunities and services for all students.  Dr. Collier also serves on the Saginaw County Board of Public Health, is a member of the Board of Directors for the Saginaw Community Foundation, has been installed on SET SEG's Foundation Board of Governance, and is a member of both Saginaw Valley State University's External Advisory Board and Board of Fellows. 

Jeffrey is an avid outdoorsman and voracious reader, has a long history of involvement with community service organizations, and is dedicated to serve, innovate, and empower diverse constituencies. A proud husband of 21 years, Jeffrey is married to Yolanda, a Spanish teacher in Midland Public School District, and father to two children, Gianna and Gabriel.

CONTACT INFORMATION
3933 Barnard Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
Phone: (989) 399-7473
Email: jcollier@sisd.cc

Scott Sawyer is the Deputy Superintendent of Saginaw Intermediate School District. With 19 years of professional experience in education, Scott is a passionate advocate for service, educational leadership, and social equity.

Scott began his professional career as a Math Teacher at Chesaning Union Schools in 2003 and was promoted to Director of Finance in 2006. In 2010, he transitioned to Birch Run Area Schools to serve as their Business Manager. He joined Saginaw ISD in 2015 as Executive Director of Human Resources. In 2019, he took on the additional Executive Director of Finance role before being promoted to Deputy Superintendent. Outside his responsibilities with Saginaw ISD, Scott is a Partner Attorney for Dickinson Sawyer, PLC.

Mr. Sawyer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Alma College and a Juris Doctor degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, as well as licensure with the Michigan State Bar Association and United States District Court Eastern District of Michigan. He also maintains certifications for secondary teaching, school administration, and Michigan School Business Officials. In 2021, Scott became a doctoral candidate in Western Michigan University’s Philosophy in Educational Leadership program. Scott was recognized as School Business Official of the Year for the State of Michigan in 2021.

Scott is a strong advocate for public education operations—specifically, finance and human resources. He regularly participates with county and state organizations—leading conversations, presentations, and publications in areas of school finance, labor relations, pandemic response, and law, including FOIA, FMLA, OMA, Title IX, and public employee social media/free speech. Mr. Sawyer directly mentors area school business and human resources officials and provides guidance to districts throughout Michigan.

In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar in several bands, drawing artwork, and participating in many community service and social equity activities. Scott and his wife, Christine, happily share their home with a collection of cats they have rescued and adopted.

CONTACT INFORMATION
3933 Barnard Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
Phone: (989) 399-7473
Email:  ssawyer@sisd.cc