Micheal Crouch is the Manager of School Partnerships and Dual Credit at Lone Star College–Houston North, where he leads collaborative efforts with local school districts to expand access to higher education through dual credit and college readiness programs. With a strong background in instructional leadership and student support, Micheal plays a key role in implementing College Connect courses and leveraging tools like EdReady to help students build the skills they need for college success. He holds an EdS degree in education innovation and leadership from Fort Hays State University and will begin his doctorate in higher education administrative leadership at the University of Southern Indiana in the fall. He is committed to fostering equitable and sustainable pathways from high school to college.