Ohio's Race to the Top (RttT) is part of a federal program designed to create a world-class education system in Ohio in which all students will graduate with a sense of purpose and be well prepared for college, work, and life.

We are pleased to be participating as one of Ohio's Race to the Top (RttT) districts.  Please refer to our newsletters on the right side of the page for monthly updates.

Our Race to the Top Transformation Team:

Gary Barber, Assistant Superintendent
Steve Butler, Gifted Coordinator
Diana Butts, Community Member
Georgia Craig, German Teacher, BWHS
Chris Lawless, Band Teacher, BWMS; President, B. W. Education Association
Nicole Leinweber, Gifted Teacher, Souders and General Rosecrans Elementaries
Steve Mazzi, Superintendent
Mindy Meyer, Board Member, Big Walnut Local Schools
Angie Pollock, Director of Academic Achievement; RttT Lead
Sarah Sandrock, First Grade Teacher, Big Walnut Elementary
Mike Stone, Fifth Grade Teacher, Hylen Souders Elementary
Angie Stooksbury, English Teacher, BWHS
Patty Thompson, Social Studies Teacher, BWMS
Mary Wolf, Third Grade Teacher, General Rosecrans Elementary