Samples of my blogs and other articles/blogs I have written for clients.
The $300,000 Question: How Cleveland’s School Leaders Lost Touch with the Families They Serve
Question – Why are we letting people who live above the struggle of financial hardship make decisions for those trapped inside it?” When a school district’s superintendent earns nearly seven times what the average family brings home, we’re not merely…
Why Cleveland’s Appointed School Board Model Demands Our Scrutiny
In the landscape of American public education, few issues strike at the heart of democratic governance quite like the structure of school board authority. While most school districts have local school board members elected by the people they serve, Cleveland’s…
How CMSD’s External Affairs Team Can Use AI to Elevate Impact, Accuracy, and Engagement
In a district as dynamic and complex as the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD), communication is not merely a function; it’s a mission-critical force. The External Affairs team stands at the center of that force, tasked with connecting families, students,…
How Federal School Choice Reforms Will Require Districts To Redefine Their Marketing Strategies
Two recent federal actions should serve as a wake-up call for public school leaders nationwide. First, the House passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which offers significant tax incentives for individuals and corporations to donate to nonprofit organizations that support…
The Broken Model: Rethinking How We Fund Public Education in Ohio
By any reasonable measure, public education should be a cornerstone of a functioning democracy. But in Ohio—particularly in Summit and Portage counties—we’re leaning on an outdated and inequitable funding model that places a disproportionate burden on local taxpayers. It’s time…