Lakewood City Schools
Kristin Clark is an experienced educator with a strong background in teaching, instructional coaching, and program development. Currently serving as the Elementary Coordinator of Teaching and Learning at Lakewood City Schools since August 2022, Kristin previously held positions as an Instructional Coach and District Instructional Coach Liaison at Shaker Heights City Schools from 2013 to 2022. Kristin's earlier roles include Director of Community Based Programs at Boys Hope Girls Hope, where responsibilities encompassed curriculum development and community partnership initiatives. Kristin's teaching experience spans several school districts, including Olentangy Local School District and Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District, focusing on individualized instruction and differentiated teaching methods. Kristin holds a Master of Arts in Educational Policy and Leadership from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education from Ohio University.
Lakewood City Schools
The Lakewood City School District is an award-winning public school district with excellence in academics, the arts (named a Best Communities for Music Education 2016-2021), sports and community service, all in a city named among "Best Hometowns in Ohio" by Ohio magazine, "The Best Place to Raise a Family" by Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards and BusinessWeek.com and one of the country's "10 Most Exciting Small Cities" by Business Insider. Students walk to neighborhood schools and enjoy a wide variety of programming to meet the educational needs of every student that walks through our doors. While academic achievement is a top priority, the District also looks to create opportunity-rich environments that allow our students to explore beyond the classroom walls. Partnerships with local colleges and universities, West Shore Career-Technical District, and our Community Recreation and Education Department provide many educational options for students and families. In the last decade, our 4,600-student district has renovated or rebuilt seven elementary schools (grades PreK-5), two middle schools (grades 6-8) and added two new wings to Lakewood High School, an academic wing of additional classrooms and a performing arts and physical education wing that includes a community fitness center. The District also offers an elearning program and an alternative education program for grades 6-12. The Lakewood City Schools now has among the best school facilities and the best technological support for teaching and learning that can be found in our area.