At the Feb. 23  school board meeting, it was announced that Dr. Roy Bishop will be brought up to Deputy Superintendent to replace current Deputy Superintendent Andrea Tuttle once she retires on Aug. 31. This decision was solidified after the Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education voted five to two to directly appoint a new superintendent, and later unanimously seven to zero at the Mar. 9 meeting. 

Future Deputy Superintendent Dr. Roy Bishop has held numerous positions in schools before being appointed to this role. He has worked as a teacher, athletic coach, curriculum coach, Athletic Director, Assistant Principal and Principal, which he believes has shaped him as a leader. 

“I learned early on that leadership is about people,” Bishop said. “It’s about building trust, developing strong relationships, and creating systems that support growth and reflection. With each opportunity, I also became more grounded in the belief that every decision we make must be student-focused.”

As Bishop steps into this new position, he shared some goals to help provide the resources that will benefit students in their future educational careers. 

“I want to ensure that our students and staff have what they need to be successful,” Bishop said. “To do that, I believe we must continue to listen more intentionally to understand their needs and experiences better and then take action. We also need to find more proactive ways to do this.”

Bishop also aims to build better communication throughout the district. During his comments after the board vote, Bishop explained his plan to implement listening sessions to help students, staff and community members feel acknowledged and valued in the process of building up the school system. 

“We will continue strengthening systems that support teaching and learning, while also building structures and systems that outlast any one individual,” Bishop said. “My goal remains to create clarity and collaboration across the district so we can continue moving forward together.”

Besides having goals for the district, Bishop hopes to lead with a strong leadership team. Over the past few years, the Grosse Pointe Public School System has experienced turnover and transitions which Bishop notes have taught him a greater knowledge of how to support students and staff during the rebuilding. 

“I learned the importance of presence. Showing up consistently for others matters. That way, they know you care,” Bishop said. “Everyone is going through something, and as leaders, it is our responsibility to support people while also helping them grow and reflect so they can continue improving every day.”