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What's Cool in Prior Lake Savage Area Schools?

Meet PLSAS Superintendent Dr. Michael Thomas

Dr. Michael J. Thomas is the Superintendent of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools. His  experience spans multiple industries including education, community-based mental health, hospitals and corrections. 

He has over twenty-five years of experience in education. Dr. Thomas believes that education is the gateway to success in life and adopts a holistic approach to supporting students’ academic, social and emotional needs. He has served as an elementary and secondary principal and has been a leader with Minneapolis Public Schools serving as an Associate Superintendent, Chief of Schools, and Chief of Academics, Leadership and Learning. Dr. Thomas has also served as Superintendent of Schools in Colorado Springs. 

His passion is for all students, which is grounded in equity. He was very successful closing learning gaps between students of color and white students, and he significantly increased the learning of students receiving special education support. Dr. Thomas is well known for his mantra, "We are ALL here, ALL of the time, for ALL students!" 

Dr. Thomas’ leadership style is collaborative and engaging; he does not shy away from tough conversations and instills not only high accountability for work, but the support necessary to succeed. He believes in empowering people to embrace their virtuosities and be the leaders our students and community needs. 

Dr. Thomas and his family reside in Prior Lake. He began serving Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools in July, 2022.