Corey Northrop

2016 NACSA Leader

Director of New School Development and Administration, The Governor John Engler Center

Corey Northrop is the Director of New School Development and Administration at The Governor John Engler Center for Charter Schools at Central Michigan University. At the Center he leads a team of passionate professionals dedicated to transforming public education through the areas of general administration, information technology, university relations and events. He is responsible for the charter school application process, as well as new school development.

Corey earned his undergraduate degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting and his master’s degree in business administration, both from Central Michigan University.

Most Recent Posts

Research on School Closure Messaging: What Works

Five years ago, I was the COO at a charter school, and something was becoming increasingly obvious: we consistently did not have enough students enrolling to fill all our seats....

Better Together: Reflections from the DCSC Convening

I attended the Diverse Charter Schools Coalition (DCSC) convening earlier this month, and I’ve been reflecting on what stayed with me most. This year’s theme was “Better Together.” DCSC even...

2026 NACSA Leaders Program Cohort

Meet the newest members of NACSA’s Leaders Program. These leaders are committed to building systems that are transparent, equitable, and grounded in quality. Bridgett Abston Bridgett Abston is the Director...