About+Me

=**ABOUT ME**=



** Dr. Jessie E. Kilgore, Jr. **, joined Michigan State University, College of Education (K-12 Outreach Division) in 2012. The university received a grant from The Skillman Foundation to develop the Good Schools Resource Center – Detroit where Dr. Kilgore serves as its Executive Director. Dr. Kilgore has previously served in the roles of teacher, athletic director, assistant principal, principal superintendent. He also currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Michigan Association of Public School Academies and is the immediate past board chairman. Dr. Kilgore received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, his Master’s degree from Wayne State University and his Ph.D. in K-12 Educational Leadership from Walden University.

During his years in administration, Dr. Kilgore has developed strong partnerships with community organizations and businesses, written numerous successful proposals for school and community programs and helped countless students locate summer employment and gain college admission. Dr. Kilgore has also received numerous community awards and has presented at local, regional and national education conferences.

Dr. Kilgore is a former Sylvan Learning Center franchise owner (three locations) and has provided educational consulting services to numerous schools and districts throughout Michigan and several other states. Dr. Kilgore is also an ordained minister. While Dr. Kilgore has enjoyed his academic and professional roles, the role he cherishes most is that husband to his lovely wife and that of father to his two wonderful children.