Lakewood City Schools
Steven Ast has extensive experience in the field of education and school administration. Steven is currently working as the Director of Teaching and Learning at Lakewood City Schools since July 2021. Prior to that, they served as the High School Principal at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School from July 2017 to July 2021. Steven also held the position of High School Principal at Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools from August 2010 to July 2017 and worked in school administration at Normandy High School from August 2009 to July 2010.
Steven Ast earned their Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Ashland University from 1997 to 2001. Steven went on to attend The University of Akron, where they pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Education. However, the start and end years for their master's program were not provided.
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.