Lakota Local Schools Nears Superintendent Decision: Community to Participate in Final Interviews

Lakota Local Schools is currently selecting a new superintendent. The Board of Education is working with Finding Leaders, an education recruitment firm, to guide the search. Community feedback has emphasized the importance of finding a candidate committed to public education, with strong leadership, instructional skills, and advocacy experience. Board President Julie Shaffer is pleased with the process and has noted two experienced candidates, Suzanna Davis and Ashley Whitely.

Suzanna Davis is the Senior Director of Student Services at Middletown City Schools, Ohio. Her career includes roles as assistant principal, associate principal, and principal. Davis has led significant projects such as the high school redesign, which incorporates workforce development into the curriculum, and has used data analytics to improve student academic performance. Previously, she was principal at Lakota East High School, where she promoted an inclusive environment.

Ashley Whitely is the Assistant Superintendent at Wyoming City Schools in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has experience as an assistant principal and principal, and has focused on strategic planning and curriculum development to enhance school performance. Whitely has also developed new student pathways in collaboration with the Business Advisory Council. Previously, she taught English and led the department at Lakota East High School.

The selection process includes a final round of interviews with community involvement on May 1 and 2, 2024. About 45 community representatives, including staff, parents, students, and business leaders, will participate. They will develop and present questions to the candidates during the interviews, which the Board of Education will observe.

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