Dr. Michelle Boyd was appointed assistant superintendent for Region 6 in July 2023. She has extensive experience supporting principals, schools, students, and families in her various leadership roles.

Previously, Boyd served as the assistant superintendent for the Department of Special Services since 2020. During her tenure, she partnered with state and local health officials during the COVID-19 pandemic, collaborated with stakeholders to develop a five-year special education enhancement plan, developed plans to reduce discipline disproportionality, and expanded substance abuse prevention and intervention efforts to combat the local opioid crisis.

Prior to her work in FCPS, Boyd served as the executive director for the Piedmont Regional Education Program and an assistant superintendent and director with Richmond Public Schools. Under her leadership, she oversaw an increase in graduation rates, math proficiency rates, and students with disabilities graduating with a standard diploma.

A graduate of Clarion University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in special education and elementary education, Boyd holds a master’s degree in educational leadership and policy from University of Maryland and a doctorate degree in educational policy, planning, and leadership from the College of William and Mary.