Mike Richie, Ed.D.
About Company
Dr. Mike Richie – Vice President and Senior Associate, HYA
Since joining Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) in 2018, Dr. Mike Richie has led over 65 executive searches, serving as the lead associate in more than 55 of them. As Vice President and Senior Associate, Dr. Richie brings innovative leadership and a strategic mindset to every engagement, consistently seeking creative, effective solutions to support excellence in educational leadership.
With more than 40 years of experience in education—including 26 years as a superintendent—Dr. Richie has served in a variety of roles including teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent across small, medium, and large school districts. He is widely recognized as a visionary leader who inspires those around him to achieve success through strategic alignment, collaboration, and a shared commitment to improvement.
Throughout his career, Dr. Richie has led significant advancements in student achievement, community and business engagement, and school culture. His accomplishments include:
- Raising student test scores across multiple districts
- Building strong community and business partnerships
- Enhancing school climate and culture
- Increasing open enrollment
- Successfully passing eight school referendums
- Transforming district communication, public relations, and social media efforts
In recognition of his outstanding leadership, Dr. Richie was named Superintendent of the Year in 2012 by the National Association of School Superintendents (NASS). This honor highlighted his continuous improvement efforts, collaborative leadership style, and long-standing dedication to educational excellence.
Dr. Richie is passionate about mentoring and supporting new superintendents and currently serves on the Executive Committee of NASS. He has also served as an adjunct professor at Viterbo University, where he taught courses in leadership, school law, educational politics, and community relations, preparing future principals and superintendents for success.
Internationally, Dr. Richie has represented American education abroad, delivering multiple presentations in China on educational leadership and innovation.
Dr. Richie’s extensive experience, proven results, and unwavering commitment to education make him an exceptional resource for coaching superintendents, leading executive searches, and guiding school systems through strategic planning.
Below are links to Dr. Richie’s HYA search work/consulting engagements and Resume.
HYA Searches Conducted/Led by Dr. Mike Richie
