The Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators, serving Ohio's pre-k, elementary, middle level, and central office administrators.

Columbus, Ohio
Joined May 2009
📣 Catch up on what’s new from OLAC! The latest Leading Edge is packed with resources to support your leadership & learning: 🎙️ New podcast 💡 New blog 🎥 New Real Leaders, Real Results 📅 Upcoming professional learning sessions Explore the latest ➡️ow.ly/RCh250ZZKJk
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Where does Ohio's Fair School Funding Plan stand? Get updates on recent changes, challenges and what's next at five regional meetings Oct. 28-30. Find a meeting near you and register: bit.ly/4hZ5d9K
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Healthy students are more likely to be present, engaged, and ready to learn. ✅ Check out NAESP's resource to explore practical strategies principals can use to help prevent health-related absences and support student success. 🔗 naesp.org/resource/what-prin…
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Leadership isn’t meant to stay behind a desk. Dr. Brooke Goodwine of @KetteringSchls shares how visible leadership, strong relationships & high expectations create a culture where students thrive. 🎥 Watch #RealLeadersRealResults: ow.ly/pwK050ZYYOt #OhioEd
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Don't miss our upcoming webinar, in partnership with @AFSAUnion: Principal Success Stories—In Their Own Words, where principals share the experiences that shaped their careers and strengthened their schools. 🗓️ Wednesday, October 28 🕓 4 pm ET 🔗 Register now: naesp.org/event/principal-su… #WeAreNAESP #NationalPrincipalsMonth
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Integrated MTSS works when the system works together. Explore leadership moves that align supports across tiers, build staff capacity and turn Integrated MTSS into a driver of student success. 🕘 Oct. 22 | 9–10:30 a.m. 🔗 ow.ly/WaJB50ZUTRT
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The Principal Pipeline Podcast features in-depth conversations with school principals, district-level leaders, state leaders, and university officials. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or here. bit.ly/4idKjn2
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From paraprofessional & teacher to principal & district leader, Dr. Donetrus Hill of @MiddletownOH brings a unique perspective to leadership. Hear what keeps him focused on his North Star🌟—student success—in our latest podcast➡️ ow.ly/KhU550ZYLQo #OhioEd #OHEdLeadership
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The Purple Star designation recognizes schools that show a significant commitment to serving military-connected students and families. We’re hosting a webinar tomorrow, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m., to discuss the application process. Details: education.ohio.gov/Media/Ed-…
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Monday motivation for school leaders. 💙 The work is important. The challenges are real. And your impact is immeasurable. Here's to a week of leading with courage, purpose, and heart. #MondayMotivation #PrincipalsLead #LeadWithPurpose #SchoolLeadership #WeAreNAESP
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What People Can Count On: The Everyday Practices That Define Leadership In our latest blog, Dr. Donetrus Hill of @MiddletownOH shares how consistency, presence, listening, and relationships help build trust and strengthen school culture. Read more: ow.ly/RcMA50ZWNJS
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School safety is a shared responsibility. In NAESP's Beyond the Bell, discover at-home strategies families can use to help prevent bullying, encourage positive behavior, and support student well-being. Read more: naesp.org/resource/at-home-s…
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🎥 NEW! Dr. Justin Gates of @KentSchools shares how I-MTSS, shared ownership, data, and aligned leadership are creating a more connected approach to supporting every student. Watch the latest Real Leaders, Real Results: ow.ly/NKRK50ZWNIO
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Behind every thriving school is a principal leading with purpose, advocating for what students need, and driving positive change. This National Principals Month, we celebrate the leaders who show up each day as advocates, changemakers, and champions for their school communities. Join us in saying thank you. 💜 #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth #WeAreNAESP
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Move learning from “I do” to “We do” to “You do.” 🎯 Join Meghan Mitman, Assistant Principal from @BurgSchools on 10/14 to explore the Gradual Release of Responsibility framework and strategies that strengthen instruction and student ownership. 🔗 ow.ly/hLfu50ZWNFB
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We're celebrating the extraordinary leaders selected as NAESP's National Distinguished Principals Class of 2026.⭐️ These principals represent excellence in leadership, innovation, and service to their school communities. Join us as we recognize their achievements and the impact they make for students, educators, and families every day. #naespNDP naesp.org/programs/recogniti…
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What a way to end another amazing OAESA conference! ⭐️ THANK YOU to the Happy Caveman and all of our wonderful members!
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The doors are open and the hallways are filling up! 🎉 #PrincipalInfluence is officially underway as school leaders from across Ohio gather to connect, learn, and lead. Here’s to a great conference! #OAESA #EducationalLeadership #OhioPrincipals
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We’re SO excited to kick off the OAESA Conference tomorrow morning! Our Board gathered tonight for final preparations and to celebrate our 2025–26 OAESA Torchbearer Award winner, Zone 7 Director Amy VanBalen, who grew membership in her zone by an incredible 8%! #OAESA
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