Superintendent VanWagoner
Meet Superintendent VanWagoner
Dr. VanWagoner began with Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) July 1, 2020. Previously, Dr. VanWagoner served as Superintendent of Alpena Public Schools, associate superintendent at the Shiawassee Regional Education Service Area (RESA), and served in the Michigan Department of Education. He began his career in education as a teacher for Lapeer Community Schools. He holds a Ph.D. and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Western Michigan University. He also holds a Master of Science in Kinesiology from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education and History from Saginaw Valley State University.
Email: vanwagonjo@tcaps.net
Phone: (231) 933-1727
Superintendent Office Hours
Held Monthly, Open to the Community
Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) Superintendent, Dr. John VanWagoner, will have monthly “office hours”, alternating each month between in person and virtual meetings. In person office hours will be held at Horizon Books, 243 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49684 on the second floor (Mezzanine level). Virtual office hours will be held via Google Meet and can be accessed here or by calling +1 475-549-0438 and entering PIN: 961 104 679#. All meetings begin at 5:00 pm. The alternating schedule will be as follows:
- Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - Horizon Books
- Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - Google Meet
- Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - Google Meet
- Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - Google Meet
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - Horizon Books