Michael Dixon’s (he/him) professional career in education spans over 20 years, covering pre-school through the college and university years. He is currently serving as a substitute teacher in the Illinois 30c District (Troy Consolidated School District, Shorewood, IL) after a 19-year career in higher education. Prior to this role, he served as Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at The Avery Coonley School (IL). His tenure in higher education started in 2004 and held previous positions at Susquehanna University (PA), Manchester University (IN), St. Ambrose University (IA); Knox College (IL), Hope College (MI), and Guilford College (NC).

Dixon holds a bachelor’s degree in multidisciplinary studies from North Carolina State University and a master’s degree in college student affairs leadership from Grand Valley State University. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate in educational leadership and administration at Indiana State University. He believes in the transformative power of education, particularly the experiences that can happen at small, private, liberal arts institutions.