Always keep your head on a swivel! At the X Country meet, I got to meet my former mentor from when I first started my career as a math teacher more than 25 years ago. He showed me not only the power of student engagement but the potential of leadership at the district level!

Often, I post pictures of our Oakwood Schools students and staff to celebrate their hard work! Usually, my wife is right beside me attending those after school events and cheering them on also! Here’s to our spouses for their sacrifices and teamwork for their support!

New Blog Post for #PrincipalLinerNotes "Every Principal Needs a Thought Partner" principallinernotes.wordpress.com/2024/09/02/eve… With grateful nods to ASCD & ISTE in this one. ASCD + ISTE Community Leaders Lainie Rowell Boundless Learning Ltd

Happy Labor Day to our Oakwood Schools community! Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our teachers, staff, students, and families. Enjoy a well-deserved day of rest and relaxation. Looking forward to seeing everyone back and ready to learn tomorrow! #OneOakood

Don't forget to mark your calendars this week! Join Neil Gupta for his first Community Coffee of the 2024-25 school year! ☕️ Can't attend? We'll have more opportunities (both morning and evening) throughout the school year! #OneOakwood

⚠️The City of Oakwood has informed us that repaving work on Far Hills Avenue (OH-48) will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, September 3.🚧 Please plan your morning accordingly for increased traffic and be cautious crossing any crosswalks. See you tomorrow! #OneOakwood

A lot of great learning happening in the first weeks of kindergarten at Lange School. Students are settling into school routines and expectations 💙💛 #OneOakwood

Loving my new DA Leadership Institute mug! What a great reminder of the great support and resources they provide to leaders!

Did you know our Oakwood fifth graders participate in the D.A.R.E. Program each school year? The program offers our students the opportunity to learn life-long skills from Public Safety Officer Sarah Whitaker. Spot a recent D.A.R.E. graduate you know? #OneOakwood

Tough loss tonight against Brookville. I am so proud of our Oakwood Schools student athletes for their hard work to the end! Never give up! #OneOakwood

Learners agree, disagree, and invited one another into the conversation, demonstrating respect. Students are responsible for preparing ideas ahead of time for discussion. Students build relationships by engaging with one another kindly throughout the discussion.  #OneOakwood

📚️Wright Memorial Public Library and Oakwood Schools will host a community-wide read of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. 📝 Registration for three community conversations opens on Friday Sept. 6 at trst.in/s1ynkG.  🔗 Full details: trst.in/VotU6O

Smith Third Graders are exploring the wonders of the world with curiosity and creativity. Keep up the amazing work! #OneOakwood

Great win by our Oakwood Schools Girls Soccer Team with a score of 1-0 over Eaton! #OneOakwood

📚 Happy #NationalReadABookDay! There’s nothing like getting lost in a great story or learning something new. Let's inspire our students to pick up a book today and every day. Together, we can build a lifelong love for reading! 📖 @Oakwood_School #ReadingMatters

End of the 1Q. Oakwood Schools Football trails Milton Union 0-7. #OneOakwood

Starting the 3rd Quarter. Oakwood Schools trails against Milton Union 16-21. #OneOakwood

Got the biggest compliment from a parent of the opposing team remarking about our amazing Oakwood Schools Marching Band!! I love listening to them! #OneOakwood

Starting the 4th Quarter. Oakwood Schools trails 16-28 against Milton Union! Go, Lumberjacks! #OneOakwood

Tough loss tonight. Oakwood Schools had some momentum at the end but not enough time. Milton Union won 23-28. #OneOakwood