Gina Umpstead, Contributing Editor
Central Michigan University, College of Education, Assistant Professor
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Gina joins Central Michigan University as an Assistant Professor, having earned her Ph.D. in educational policy from Michigan State University. She also holds a J. D. from the University of Michigan, School of Law.
Gina has well-focused experience in legal issues, having served the Michigan State University College of Law, the Michigan Attorney General, the Michigan Supreme Court, and in private practice.
She and her husband, Bruce (the Director of the Office of Educational Technology and Data Coordination for the Michigan Department of Education), have two daughters, Jaci (10) and Mikayla (8).
Gina’s main research interests are in legal issues in education and educational policy. These interests will also be her primary teaching areas.