School of Education, Health, and Society
Educational Leadership
Ohio's 'Principal of Year' is Miami grad
3/23/09
The Ohio Association of Secondary School Administration has named James Schoenlein, principal of Kettering-Fairmont High School, the 2009 Ohio High School Principal of the Year.
Schoenlein earned three degrees from Miami, including a master of arts in teaching in 1979, a master of educational leadership in 1984 and a doctorate in educational leadership 1993.
He credits the doctoral program to exposing him to a range of philosophical positions that have helped him think through problems analytically and work toward creative solutions.
“The program connected me with a lot of people who have helped me in my career,” he said, adding that the assistance has made his professional life easier and more productive.
"It's an incredible honor to have a Miami graduate named Ohio's outstanding principal within weeks of having another Miami grad named Ohio's outstanding student teacher," said Carine Feyten, dean of Miami's School of Education, Health and Society.
It is the first time a principal from the Dayton area has received the state’s top award, said Ken Baker, OASSA’s associate executive director.