A proud native Detroiter, Alycia Meriweather has deep roots in the city’s public education system, a former student and graduate of the city’s schools, who later earned an education degree from the University of Michigan.

Held in high esteem for her steady leadership and relentless focus on student success as a teacher, curriculum leader, and district administrator, her mission has always been clear: to restore trust, reform education, and always put the needs of students first.

Alycia began her career in the Detroit Public School system as a science teacher before transitioning into district management, where she worked front and center in the Office of Curriculum and the Office of Science Education, as well as directing the Detroit Mathematics & Science Center.

It was a position that allowed her to gain a deeper understanding of how policy, community, and teaching intersect, which enabled her to easily bridge the gap between the classroom and politics.

In March 2016, Alycia received the honor of becoming the Interim Superintendent of Detroit Public Schools.

It was a time when the district was in a major transitional period, and she immediately got to work improving policy transparency, stabilizing operations, and fostering better relationships between educators, local families, and community stakeholders.

Regardless of the fact that her role was only temporary until the district chose a permanent superintendent, she still won much respect for how she held herself, becoming known as a leader who was both approachable and consistent.

Today, Alycia Meriweather is proud to hold the title of Deputy Superintendent for External Partnerships & Innovation for Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD).

She has also played a major role in responding to the unique challenges that came with the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the district’s ongoing fight to promote literacy reform and equitable funding across DPSCD schools.

She’s not just an educator, advocate, and mentor.

She’s Detroit’s model of academic hope: one grounded in community, reform, and securing a brighter future for all children regardless of their income level.

Victoria Jackson (Editor In Chief)

Victoria Jackson is a lifelong student and sharp-eyed documentarian of all things Detroit, from its rich musical roots and cultural icons to its shifting neighborhoods, storied architecture, and underground legends. With her finger firmly on the pulse of both the city’s vibrant past and its rapidly unfolding future, she brings a deeply personal, historically grounded lens to every piece she writes.

Published on: September 30, 2025