About the Committee
Mission of the Committee
To bring together mayors and superintendents in our cities to collaborate and foster shared learning on education-related issues and advocate for our cities’ young people in policy discussions.
Areas of Focus
- Promoting pathways to in-demand careers and preparing the workforce of our future
- Identifying areas of greater partnership to support our students during the summer and after school
- Enhancing civic learning and leadership opportunities to develop a more-informed citizenry
Members of the Committee
Peggy Lehner
Committee Co-Chair, Mayor of Kettering
Joe Begeny
Committee Co-Chair, Mayor of Reynoldsburg
Thomas Gibbs
Superintendent, Athens City School District
Nathan Hale
Superintendent, Lancaster City Schools
Melinda McCarty-Stewart
Superintendent, Kettering City School District
Wade Kapszukiewicz
Mayor, City of Toledo
Dr. John Marschhausen
Superintendent, Dublin City Schools
Jeffrey Mims
Mayor, City of Dayton
Steve Patterson
Mayor, City of Athens
Jeff Gore
Mayor, City of Huber Heights
Dr. David Lawrence
Superintendent, Dayton Public Schools
