Superintendent of Schools - Mr. Randy Banks
Mr. Randy Banks started his superintendency on August 1, 2024, having been selected by the board of education to become the district's next educational leader previously in June.
Prior to assuming the role, Banks served as an Assistant Superintendent at Worthington City Schools dating back to 2015 and previously served as Director of Human Resources for Worthington City Schools. Banks originally started his administrative career at South Western City Schools as the personnel director for certificated staff. Earlier on in his career at South Western City Schools, Mr. Banks also served as the principal of both Brookpark Middle School (now Beulah Park Middle School) and Finland Middle School.
Mr. Banks holds a M.A. in Educational Leadership from The Ohio State University.
Deputy Superintendent - Dr. Jamie Lusher
Dr. Jamie Lusher joined South Western City Schools as Deputy Superintendent of Schools in 2021, following seven years in the same role with Grandview Heights City Schools.
Prior to her appointment, Dr. Lusher served as Academic Achievement Coordinator for Worthington Schools and as Principal at Wilson Hill Elementary School in Worthington City Schools and New Albany Middle School in New Albany-Plain Local Schools.
In addition to her district leadership role, Dr. Lusher teaches for The Ohio State University, where she instructs the course Data Based Decision Making and Descriptive Statistics.
Dr. Lusher holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Administration from Ohio University and is in her 25th year in education.
Have questions/concerns?
At SWCS, we believe in working directly with the public to resolve concerns and answer questions related to their department and position as close to the concern or question as possible. See below for the pathways to information gathering and concern mediation, then email
[email protected] or call us at 614-801-3000 to be directed to your contact.
Contact Escalation Matrix for School District Issues
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Concern
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Initial Contact
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Secondary Contact
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Tertiary Contact
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Quaternary Contact
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Academics/Curriculum
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Classroom Teacher
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Principal
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Mrs. Natalie Grayson, Executive Director of Elementary Grades
Dr. Cheryl Spain, Executive Director of Middle Grades and Gifted
Dr. Erik Shuey, Executive Director of High Schools and Athletics
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Dr. Brian Bowser, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum
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Administration/Board Policy
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Principal |
Executive Director
Elem - Middle Grades - HS |
Dr. Jamie Lusher, Deputy Superintendent |
Mr. Randy Banks, Superintendent |
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Athletics
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Head Coach |
Athletic Supervisor/Athletic Director |
Principal |
Dr. Erik Shuey, Executive Director of Elementary Grades and Athletics |
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Discipline
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Classroom Teacher
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Principal
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Mrs. Natalie Grayson, Executive Director of Elementary Grades
Dr. Cheryl Spain, Executive Director of Middle Grades and Gifted
Dr. Erik Shuey, Executive Director of High Schools and Athletics
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Dr. Jamie Lusher, Deputy Superintendent
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Buildings & Grounds
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Principal |
Mr. Mark Meadows, Property Services Coordinator |
Dr. Jamie Lusher, Deputy Superintendent |
Dr. Jamie Lusher, Deputy Superintendent |
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Food Service
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Principal |
Mrs. Lisa Hamrick, Food Services Supervisor |
Mr. Monte Detterman, Business Services Director |
Dr. Jamie Lusher, Deputy Superintendent |
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Health/Medical Issues
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Classroom Teacher |
School Nurse |
Principal |
Mrs. Nicole Tyo, Special Education Director |
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Staff Member
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Principal |
Executive Director |
Mr. Matthew Jordan, Assistant Superintendent of Personnel |
Dr. Jamie Lusher, Deputy Superintendent |
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Special Education
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Classroom Teacher |
Principal |
Mrs. Nicole Tyo, Special Education Director |
Dr. Brian Bowser, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum |
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Gifted Information
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Classroom Teacher |
Principal |
Gifted Coordinators |
Dr. Cheryl Spain, Executive Director of Middle Grades and Gifted |
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English Language Learners
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Classroom Teacher |
Principal |
Ms. Andrea Ghiloni, EL Coordinator |
Dr. Brian Bowser, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum |
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Transportation
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Bus Driver |
Route Supervisor |
Mr. Justin Hagen-Stein, Transportation Coordinator
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Mr. Monte Detterman, Business Services Director
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