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

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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. Kramer has served the London City School District as Superintendent for a decade and Ohio's public schools for 29 years. During his teaching career, he taught elementary and middle school students, while also coaching high school cross country, golf, basketball, and track. Over his 23 years as an administrator, Dr. Kramer has served as a Preschool Director, elementary principal, high school principal, Curriculum Director, and as a District and Educational Service Center Superintendent.

Lou holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Dayton, a Master of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership from The Ohio State University, a Doctor of Education Degree in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, and earned his superintendent's license from the University of Findlay. To build on his skills as an educational leader, he is currently completing requirements to obtain his treasurer's license, which is expected by August 2024.

Kramer currently serves on several state committees and remains connected to the London Community by being involved with the London Rotary Club, the United Way of Clark, Champaign, and Madison Counties, the Madison Family Council Executive Committee, and serves on the Board of the Madison County Collaborative Economic Development Agency. He is an adjunct faculty member in Franklin University's Organizational Leadership Doctoral Program, teaches in the graduate school at Wittenberg University, and also volunteers as the head coach for the London High School swim team.

As a "recovering" high school principal and avid Cleveland Sports fan, Lou 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 have four active children in high school and college. The Kramers reside in London and send their school-age children to London City Schools.