Joe Priest is a consultant with the Michigan Department of Education, supporting educators with implementation of evaluation feedback systems for teachers and administrators. Prior to coming to the department, Joe was an elementary school principal in Michigan and Arizona. Joe has also served as an assistant principal at the Jr. High level, an instructional coach, and a 4th grade classroom teacher. Joe earned his undergraduate degree from Central Michigan University, and two master's degrees from Northern Arizona University in the areas of Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Leadership.