Dr. Cost named as Superintendent

Superintendent Dr. Catherine Cost

By Sarah Shurge – On Wednesday, March 25th, the Wayne-Westland Community Schools Board of Education conducted final interviews with three outstanding candidates for our next Superintendent.
Following those interviews, the Board voted to appoint Dr. Catherine Cost as the next Superintendent of Wayne-Westland Community Schools, effective Wednesday, July 1st (pending successful contract negotiations).
“The Wayne-Westland Community Schools Board of Education is proud to welcome Dr. Cost to a district defined by its people: passionate families, committed educators, and a community that shows up for its children. We are energized by what lies ahead,” said Kimberly May, Board President.
Back in June 2025, Dr. Catherine Cost was appointed to serve as Interim Superintendent. After starting in July, Dr. Cost had immersed herself in getting to know the community and District.
Dr. Cost has spent her career in public education, starting as a teacher and principal, then serving as the superintendent for Wyandotte Public Schools for just under nine years, and the assistant superintendent at Farmington Public Schools for eight years prior to that.
Dr. Cost earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, her master’s from Oakland University, and her doctorate from Wayne State University.
Dr. Cost is passionate about supporting students and families, which is what brought her to Wayne-Westland Community Schools.
Welcome Dr. Cost to the Wayne-Westland Community Schools District!