Dear Waggoner Road Junior High School Families, Staff and Students,

As you know, with the creation of our new Freshman Experience, Mrs. Breen Slauter, current Principal, will transition to Assistant Principal for The 9X Impact housed at Reynoldsburg High School’s Livingston Campus at the start of the 19-20 school year. We have used our time since her announcement to identify her replacement at Waggoner Road Junior High School. I am excited to announce that Dr. Twana Black will assume the role of your new Principal starting at the beginning of the 2019-20 school year.

Dr. Black’s goal is to serve as the leader in an environment that fosters the preparation of students for a global society mirroring the District’s long-term initiatives. She is a multifaceted educator with more than 17 years of experience in diverse communities. She is adept in problem solving and building collaborative working environments. This passion served as the emphasis of her doctoral studies on teaming and team teaching. This research was driven by a desire to identity research strategies or initiatives emphasizing best practices that help to build a positive culture and climate around school teams or teaming relationships.

“The opportunity to lead Waggoner Road Junior High School is a true honor and privilege. I am excited to meet and work with the exceptional students, staff, parents, community members, and the Reynoldsburg leadership,” said Dr. Black.

Currently, Dr. Black serves the Lead Assistant Administrator at Pickerington High School Central in Pickerington, Ohio. Prior to her role there, she worked in the Columbus City School District and has experience at the collegiate level as an adjunct professor at Columbus State Community College, DeVry Community College, and more.

Dr. Black has a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. She earned a Master’s in Secondary Mathematics Education from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, 
and an Ed. D in Educational Policy and Leadership from the University of Phoenix.

Dr. Black is married to Rev. Trevor L. Black. They have three children Taylor, Tylor, and Ty, ages 16, 14, and 11, respectively and a beautiful 6-month-old English bulldog named ‘Bubba’. She is an active volunteer in her church community and spiritedly involved with her sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. In her spare time, she loves to travel, make jewelry, and use her Cricut for t-shirt making and a multitude of other projects.

Please join me in welcoming Dr. Black to our District and to Waggoner Road Junior High School. I know she will empower our staff, be an advocate for our students, and be a change agent for the District.

Sincerely,

Melvin J. Brown
Superintendent
Reynoldsburg City Schools

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Dear Reynoldsburg City Schools Families,

As you know, a team of administrators, teachers, staff and students have provided input and worked towards building an experience for all ninth graders for the 2019-20 school year. This experience, called The 9X Impact, will provide a robust high school transition anchored in tackling the challenges of the fiercely competitive and constantly changing 21^st Century educational landscape.

As a part of this process, we have been actively looking to fill positions for The 9X Impact. I am excited to announce that Mr. Christopher Brooks has been named The 9X Impact Leader effective January 1, 2019.

Mr. Brooks will work directly in a high-performing environment that will be the nexus of reforming our high school educational experience and will have a direct impact on students in Reynoldsburg. He will advance the District’s Mission, engage in teaching and learning practices, create a positive school culture of support while inspiring students to be successful as they begin their high school careers.

Mr. Brooks and The 9X Impact will be based at Reynoldsburg High School’s Livingston Campus. Currently, Mr. Brooks serves as the Principal of Waggoner Road Middle School, and previously, he oversaw the entire Waggoner Road Campus as the Lead Middle Level Principal.

“My purpose as a leader and learner is to foster an optimal learning community that equips teachers with tools and strategies to engage students in active, high-level learning environments,” said Mr. Brooks. “I strive each day to ‘Make It Matter.’ It is my goal to ensure my students develop the skills, habits of mind and knowledge needed to become contributing members of our society.”

Mr. Brooks has been a member of Reynoldsburg City Schools’ staff since 2007. He has his Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Master of Education in Educational Administration from Bowling Green State University, in Bowling Green, Ohio, and is working towards a certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 

This also means that we will immediately begin the search process to identify Mr. Brooks’ successor as Principal at Waggoner Road Middle School. Please know that placing the best leader in this role is going to be a top priority for us and our students will not see any disruption to their school experiences.

Please join me in welcoming Mr. Brooks to the future of Reynoldsburg High School and The 9X Impact!

Sincerely,

Melvin J. Brown
Superintendent
Reynoldsburg City Schools

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Dear Reynoldsburg City Schools Families and Staff,

Please join me in welcoming Mr. Eric Cornett as the District’s Safety and Security Coordinator. Mr. Cornett will be based at our Business Office and report to Director of Business and Operations, Mr. Chris Reed.

Mr. Cornett is a decorated military veteran and as former police officer, offers a strong portfolio in safety and security. He will be responsible for the implementation and management of security policies, planning, and procedures. He will also be accountable for the development, monitoring and coordination of security activities, District-wide emergency preparedness and safety training programs.

Most recently, Mr. Cornett was a Reservist with the Air National Guard while concurrently acting as Deputy Sherriff for the Beaufort County Sherriff’s Office. He is skilled in developing investigative plans, reporting essential facts and conducting fact-finding interviews. He possesses knowledge of law enforcement standardized rules, procedures and operating techniques.

Mr. Cornett is no stranger to the Buckeye State, as he is a retired Detective/Criminal Investigator for the City of Columbus’ Division of Public Safety, where he served for 24 years. He is also familiar with the inner workings of a School District as he was a Safety Resource Officer for Columbus City Schools.

Mr. Cornett was honored with the Marine Corps Police Academy East Leadership Award and was Central Ohio Crime Stoppers Officer of the Year and Month in 2013. He has extensive training from the United States Air Force and the United States Marine Corps Police Academy.

Please congratulate our newest Raider on his role, and welcome him to our community.

Sincerely,

Melvin J. Brown
Superintendent
Reynoldsburg City Schools

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We are taking part in the Ohio Department of Higher Educations'  “3 To Get Ready” initiative and we would like to invite parents and high school students to a couple of events to help them prepare for college. The "3 to Get Ready" campaign focuses on applying for financial aid, submitting college applications and more.  The dates and times correspond to parent/teacher conferences already scheduled. Our counselors have organized the event and we will have reps from OSU and Capital on hand at both events.  

 For more information: https://www.ohiohighered.org/3ToGetReady

College Application and FAFSA Night- RHS Livingston Campus
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
6699 E. Livingston Ave. 
Pre-registration is not required. 
Contact Alexandria Nicolay at [email protected]

College Application and FAFSA Night- RHS Summit Campus
November 1, 2018
Location: Reynoldsburg High School Summit Campus
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
8579 Summit Road Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Pre-registration is not required.
Contact Kristi Leonard at [email protected]

For Immediate Release
April 17, 2018

Reynoldsburg City Schools’ Superintendent Melvin J. Brown
Announces Dr. Tanya S. Davis as District’s Director of Human Resources

REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio – During the April Regular Board of Education Meeting, Reynoldsburg City Schools Superintendent Melvin J. Brown and the Reynoldsburg Board of Education announced Dr. Tanya Davis as the District’s new Director of Human Resources. Reporting to Brown, Davis is responsible for the overall delivery of the HR function within the District as well as leadership and vision for the Human Resources Department.

“I am excited to welcome Tanya to the Reynoldsburg community and our District,” said Brown. “I am confident that she will be an excellent addition to drive change and continue to help build trusting relationships both for and with our employees.”

Davis will create and implement a long-term HR strategy that align with the District’s overall goals and objectives. She will also provide leadership to support administrative, instructional and non-instructional staff within Reynoldsburg City Schools. 

“I am thrilled to join the Reynoldsburg City School District and to become a member of this great community. I look forward to working with Mr. Brown and staff to advance the District’s mission and vision,” said Davis.

Most Recently, Davis was the Assistant Director of Urban Support with the Ohio Department of Education, specifically within the Office for Exceptional Children. She provided guidance and technical assistance to large urban school districts within the state of Ohio regarding the proper implementation of Federal and State rules and regulations and various issues related to the delivery of special education services. Davis has more than 15 years’ experience within the education and human resource sectors.

Originally from Cincinnati, Davis earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati and her master’s degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She received her Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati, and holds 5-year Professional Administrative Specialist License. 

Davis lives in Cincinnati with her puppy Louis and two sons Antonio and Zairn, who attend Wittenberg University and Urbana University respectively. She plans to relocate to the Reynoldsburg area in the summer of 2019.  

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