| Before her election to the state legislature, Sen. Dayna Polehanki was a leader in the classroom.
She is a two-time Teacher of the Year award winner and has almost 19 years of experience in the classroom.
As a public school teacher and small business owner, Polehanki understands how policies affect our ability to prepare students for college, skilled-trades training and good-paying jobs. She is a champion for better investment in public schools and roads, as well as policies that lower prescription drug prices and that protect our air and water.
Polehanki holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Central Michigan University, a major in English and teacher certification from Alma College, and a master's degree in teaching from Marygrove College.
She and her husband, Jim, an auto company supervisor, live in Livonia.
District- 7
Terms Elected- 2018 (Senate)
Area Represented- located in Wayne county and includes- Canton Township, Livonia City, Northville City, Northville Township, Plymouth City, Plymouth Township, Wayne City
Committees- Agriculture, Education and Career Readiness (MVC), Regulatory Reform |