Institutional Actors
These individuals hold or held official positions within state agencies, school boards, or contracted institutions. Their roles are documented through FOIA responses and public records.
All sources are public records, FOIA responses, and state agency databases.
Nicole Wells-Stallworth — MacDowell Board President Nicole Wells-Stallworth, Board President of MacDowell Preparatory Academy since June 2014. Received MDE investigation letter regarding Brian Banks' lack of credentials. Katie Schmiedeknecht — MDE Analyst Katie Schmiedeknecht, MDE Office of Educator Excellence Analyst. Provided the compliance loophole that allowed MacDowell Preparatory Academy to avoid penalties for Banks' lack of credentials. Alan C. Young & Associates — Auditor Alan C. Young & Associates, independent auditor for MacDowell Preparatory Academy for 9 consecutive fiscal years (FY2017–FY2025). Entity #82747. Leah Breen — MDE Official Leah Breen, Michigan Department of Education official. First to flag non-compliance in the Banks credential investigation. Reginald B. Scott II — MDE Official Reginald B. Scott II, former Michigan Department of Education official. Referenced in FOIA documents related to MOECS records. Alexandria Daniels — MacDowell Staff Alexandria Daniels, MacDowell Preparatory Academy staff member. CC'd on internal emails during the MDE credential investigation.