GREAT LAKES REGION
Welcome #GreatLakesRenRegion educators!
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MEET YOUR CHAMP
Dwight Carter is a nationally recognized school leader from Central Ohio and has been an educator for 27 years. Because of his collaborative and innovative leadership, in 2010 he was inducted into the Jostens Renaissance Educator Hall of Fame. He was also named a 2013 National Association of Secondary School Principals Digital Principal of the Year, the 2014 Academy of Arts and Science Education High School Principal of the Year, the 2015 Ohio Alliance of Black School Educators Principal of the Year, and a 2021 Columbus Afrocentric Early College Sankofa Emerging Leader Award winner. He is currently an administrator with Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools .
He is the co-author of three books: What’s In Your Space? Five Steps to Better School and Classroom Design (Corwin, 2015), Leading Schools in Disruptive Times: How to Survive Hyper-change (Corwin 2017), and the second edition of Leading Schools in Disruptive Times (Corwin, 2021). His most recent book, Be GREAT: Five Principles to Improve School Culture from the Inside Out, was published by IMPress in 2022. Additionally, he has contributed to several educational books and articles.
MEET YOUR AMBASSADOR
Alysia Samborsky has devoted over 23 years to L’Anse Creuse High School, serving as a science teacher, volleyball coach, associate principal and now principal. Rooted in strong relationships and high expectations, she leads with a student-centered philosophy that ensures every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. Guided by the school’s motto Show Up, Stand Up, Never Give Up, she champions a positive, inclusive culture that recognizes students for their academics, character, and contributions, while preparing them to graduate confident, capable, and ready for life beyond high school.
MEET YOUR AMBASSADOR
Erin Young – bio coming soon!
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Melissa Chase loves to build school culture, champion people, and develop leaders. As an English teacher, volleyball coach, and club sponsor, she always valued relationships, but getting involved with the Jostens Renaissance community the last few years has deepened her passion for building positive school culture. In her current role as an assistant principal at L’Anse Creuse High School North, she thrives when she is empowering others, drawing the best out of them, celebrating the power of a unified team, and planning special events that create lasting memories for staff and students. She leads with the belief that true change is created through consistent, intentional expressions of kindness, joy, and hope toward those around her.
MEET YOUR AMBASSADOR
Hi, I am Roxanne Laird from National Trail High School in Ohio, and I am excited for this opportunity to expand my love for making schools a better place to be by leading my district and surrounding schools. I teach High School FCS and Renaissance, and advise our Senior class, FCCLA, Student Council and Renaissance club. I strive to help everyone in our school to be their best. I love the energy of the Jostens Renaissance Global Conference along with what Jostens Renaissance programing provides and I hope to keep it alive in our district. I have been involved in various activities within my community for over 25 years. I also love to spend time with my family, travel, and look at the simple things in life as the most important!