John Killings

John Killings serves as the Dean of Middle School at Urban Community School, fostering a positive and inclusive environment for 168 middle school students through a restorative practice framework. Previously, John held the position of Program Manager III at Cleveland Clinic and has extensive experience in higher education administration, including roles such as Director at Case Western Reserve University, where responsibilities included developing programs for under-represented student populations. Additional positions include Interim Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Associate Director of Multicultural Leadership and Programming at Case Western Reserve University, as well as Assistant Director of Student Activities & Multicultural Programs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. John began a career in higher education at Bowling Green State University, where roles included Graduate Coordinator for Programs for Multicultural Affairs and Graduate Hall Director. John holds a Master’s degree in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Black World Studies from Miami University.