Kevin Polston

Kevin Polston has served as superintendent of Kentwood, MI Public Schools since 2021. He was previously a teacher, coach, principal, & curriculum leader. In 2020, Michigan’s Governor appointed Kevin to the Return to School Advisory Council that advised on the MI Safe School Return to School Roadmap. He was again appointed by the Governor as the chairperson of the Student Recovery Advisory Council in 2021. The Council released the MI Blueprint for Comprehensive Student Recovery in May, 2021. He holds a BA from Michigan State University, a M. Ed. and Ed. S. from Grand Valley State University, and is currently a doctoral candidate studying educational leadership at Central Michigan University. His vision is to "change the world through opportunities for students."