Board of Education Office
380 Elm Street
London, Ohio 43140
P: (740) 852-5700, Ext 2345
F: (740) 845-3282

lou.kramer@london.k12.oh.us

Parents and community members are encouraged to connect with Dr. Kramer on Social Media.

Dear London Families,

I hope you’re all enjoying the wonderful fall season! In the Back to School edition of The Raiderscope, we shared a calendar of 2024-2025 events and an annual report highlighting the progress our schools have made. This report included updates on our district’s goals and the practical strategies we’re using every day to drive growth and improvement.

Since then, the State of Ohio has released its annual report cards for schools and districts. In this edition, you’ll find a summary of the significant achievements and improvements our schools have made. We’re also excited to highlight stories of students who are thriving thanks to our district’s comprehensive strategic plan. These featured students are just a glimpse of the remarkable accomplishments happening across our schools, and we’re incredibly proud to celebrate each one.

As always, we remain committed to supporting every learner in our district and working closely with families to ensure the best possible educational experience. Thank you for your continued support of our students and schools. It is truly great to be a London Red Raider!

Warm regards,
Dr. Lou Kramer
Superintendent, London City Schools

Fall 2024 Edition of The Raiderscope

Dr. Lou Kramer has dedicated 29 years to public education in Ohio, about half of that time as a superintendent, including the last decade as Superintendent of the London City School District. His career began in the classroom, where he taught elementary and middle school students and coached high school cross country, golf, basketball, and track. Over his 23 years as an administrator, Dr. Kramer has served in a variety of leadership roles, including Preschool Director, elementary and high school principal, Curriculum Director, and both a district and Educational Service Center Superintendent.

Dr. Kramer holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Dayton, a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from The Ohio State University, and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. He earned his superintendent's license from the University of Findlay and, in 2024, obtained a school treasurer's license.

Active in his profession and community, Dr. Kramer serves on multiple state committees and is deeply involved in local initiatives. He is a member of the London Rotary Club, the United Way of Clark, Champaign, and Madison Counties, and the Madison Family Council Executive Committee. Additionally, he serves on the Board of the Madison County Collaborative Economic Development Agency. In higher education, he contributes as an adjunct faculty member in Franklin University's Organizational Leadership Doctoral Program and teaches in the graduate school at Wittenberg University.

Dr. Kramer is also the founder and voluntary director of Team Champ, a collaboration between London and five other high schools with the Champaign Family YMCA. This program, which has been in operation since 2017, enables students from high schools without swimming programs to compete interscholastically.

A self-described "recovering" high school principal and passionate Cleveland sports fan, Dr. Kramer jokes that he is both an eternal optimist and a glutton for punishment. He and his wife, Janet, have been married for 25 years and are the proud parents of four active children in high school and college. The Kramer family resides in London, where their school-age children attend London City Schools.