'We're Staying Grounded in Who We Are:' A Conversation With GTACS' New Leader
By Art Bukowski | Aug. 16, 2026
Northern Michigan’s largest Catholic school system has a new leader for the first time in almost three decades.
In July, Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools (GTACS) announced the retirement of longtime superintendent Mike Buell, who helmed the system for 27 years. Replacing him (though the title has been changed to president) is Rachael Milliman, who previously served as managing director of finance and operations. She now oversees a system of about 1,100 students and 170 employees in three school buildings.
The Ticker sat down with Milliman to see what’s on her mind as the 2026-27 school year approaches. Her responses to the questions below are in some cases condensed …
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