Lakewood City Schools
Thomas W. Glunt MNAL has extensive experience in education and program development, serving as a Substitute Teacher for the North Coast Shared Service Alliance and the Education Service Center of Northeast Ohio since August 2012, while also coaching High School Gymnastics at Lakewood City Schools. Thomas has played key roles in event coordination and program development at Great Lakes Gymnastics, contributing to significant annual revenue and participation growth. Additional experience includes roles as an Enumerator for the U.S. Census Bureau and an Area Supervisor at Delaware North, along with community mentorship focused on youth behavior health. Thomas holds a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Administration and Leadership from Cleveland State University, alongside multiple degrees in Physical Education and Public Administration.
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.