Dr. Michael Favor, superintendent of Intermediate School District 917, has been appointed by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners to the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board, where he will represent the field of public education. With a background that includes multiple degrees and certifications from institutions like St. Cloud State University, Hamline University, and North Dakota State University, Favor brings a wealth of experience to the table, according to Dakota County.
Throughout his career, Favor has held key roles in education, having been associated with Roseville Area Schools, Minneapolis Southwest High School, Minneapolis North Community High Schools, Monticello Public Schools, Robbinsdale Area Schools, and Robbinsdale Cooper High School, as per Dakota County. His new position on the workforce board is a strategic extension of his long-standing commitment to educational development and community engagement. He is set to oversee, the district's accountability, and achievement initiatives, and manage state and federal programs and budgets in his current role.
Regarding his new position, Favor is quoted as saying, "I am interested in being part of the solution of creating pathways for employment and career advancement for alternative learning students and students with disabilities in Dakota County," as stated by Dakota County, an ambition that no doubt aligns with the board's overarching goals.
