Move Norwood Forward: The Podcast of the Highlands

Is Norwood Ohio the Strongest Town in America? It’s hard to say for sure, but through a recent contest put on by Strong Towns, our city has been thrust into the limelight. And while thousands of Norwoodians have taken time to vote, it’s important to realize that this isn’t just a popularity contest. This is a crucial opportunity to engage with Strong Towns principles. On this episode of the Move Norwood Forward podcast, Alisha Loch and Mike Skelly join the show to talk about the six principles for a strong town. Alisha Loch is a mother of three, lover of cities, and Board Member for Norwood Together. Living in south Norwood near Wasson Way, she has gotten involved with projects to expand the city’s bicycle friendliness. Mike Skelly is employed by the City of Norwood as a Community Development Director. Arriving in our community in 2021, he brings years of professional experience and a sincere willingness to help. Yes, the purpose of this episode is to engage with the Strong Towns principles, but I will also encourage you to vote for Norwood in the Strongest Town championship round. Voting runs April 4-7, 2022. In this episode you’ll hear about: Principles for making a Strong Town Current projects that are emblematic of the S.T. approach Why it’s been a year since I’ve done anything with Move Norwood Forward … and much more Listen here. More links to help make Norwood Ohio the Strongest Town Learn more about the city’s financial solvency, including revenues and expenses, by visiting the Norwood Auditor website. Even if the charts are a few years old, you can still get the basic gist. Read more about Factory 52, a mixed-use project that’s going on the former site of the US Playing Card factory. Since 2009, this parcel has set empty, rendering one percent of Norwood’s most valuable commodity useless. Check out Norwood Together and everything they’ve got going on. Wasson Way is a bike trail that runs east-west across several of the region’s “near in neighborhoods”. It touches Norwood on the south boundary of the city and may someday go up the west side of Ward 1. An alternative to the many breweries in the region, Northwood Cidery is a new business that’s going in next to Victory Park. The Montgomery Road revitalization plan aims to make “the pike” a place to GO TO, not just blow through. Alisha referenced the Norwood flood of 2016 as a galvanizing moment for our community. Before coming to Norwood, Mike Skelly worked for Carlisle, PA, which won the 2016 Strongest Town contest. Mike talked about the unusual nature of a city being reliant on Income Tax revenue. In this article, How a city goes bankrupt, I detailed the four basic levers that Norwood has to improve its financial situation. Are you sick of the high price of gasoline? Norwood has a number of great bus lines that run through the city, which you can locate with the Transit App. Pro tip: this app works everywhere in the world that has public transit and was a life saver when Jessica and I went to Paris. Mike Skelly praises Norwood leaders from 2013, who had the foresight to create the corner store provision. This bit of law allows certain businesses to go into historically-commercial buildings in residential areas. If you’re fired up about the topic of this podcase, feed your soul with Jane Jacobs books. Or simply start by reading about the concept of eyes on the streets. Two books mentioned on the show are: Strong Towns: A Bottom Up Revolution To Rebuild American Prosperity and Walkable City Rules: 101 Steps To Making Better Places —– Move Norwood Forward aims to shed light on the people, businesses and happenings that are bettering the city. If you know of a person who should be featured on an episode, nominate them here. The post Making Norwood Ohio the Strongest Town it Can Be appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

How does a community move forward? On one hand, citizens could focus on all the negatives and jump from one problem to the next, like a game of whack-a-mole. Or they could take the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach. In this long-form interview with Dr. Darrin Wilson from Northern Kentucky University, we focus on ABCD as a tool for embracing a community’s strengths and doubling down on them. Raised in rural Kentucky, Dr. Wilson has seen this approach work in a wide array of communities. From big businesses to great storytellers, blank walls to local universities, there are countless assets that can be leveraged for community prosperity. But, first, you’ve got to know where to look. As Dr. Wilson said in the episode, ABCD is a way for communities to “Get busy living or get busy dying. And Norwood is too wonderful of a place to let die.” Listen here: Links from the interview with Dr. Darrin Wilson In Asset Based Community Development, there are the types of assets to be leveraged: Human – knowledge, skills, and abilities of people in a community. “What pool of talent do we have?” Social – Strong or weak bonds. Neighbors knowing each other. Kids playing together. Community organizations. Churches. Physical – Buildings, roads, sewers, water systems. Reactivating old buildings. Financial – Banks, corporations, community wealth, Environmental – Qualities of community’s water, soil, air, accessing natural beauty and views of natural features Political – Govt institutions, political activism, interest groups, neighborhood associations, school boards, regional governments Cultural – history, values, traditions, “sense of place” Overview of Charles Tiebout’s theory about people “voting with their feet.” Check out how the laneways of Melbourne, which are an asset made from an eyesore. Similar to the Hudson-Floral Micro Park, Ryan Salzman of Bellevue, KY turned an unused space into a public art installation and gathering place. The following is the Asset Based Community Development map, which is a key tool for planning. Learn more about the origins of The Catalytic Fund, which brings projects to life in Northern Kentucky. More recently, they’ve worked with the Northern Kentucky Chamber on a public art and way-finding project. Dip your toes into the world of CDFIs. — Move Norwood Forward aims to shed light on the people, businesses and happenings of Norwood, Ohio that are bettering the city. If you know of a person who should be featured on an episode, nominate them here. The post Asset Based Community Development with Dr. Darrin Wilson appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

Sometimes it’s difficult to know what’s true in Norwood. We get so wrapped up in our own bubble that it’s easy to forget that we’re not alone in this local governance thing. Should we keep this city service or outsource it? Should we allow this ordinance change or not? How are we going to pay our bills? When facts and emotions clash, it seems necessary to bring in an impartial observer to help separate the truth from the hysteria. On this long-form edition of the podcast, President and CEO of Management Partners, Jerry Newfarmer, joins the show to discuss best practices in local government. Who is Jerry Newfarmer? After spending years as the city manager of Fresno, CA; San Jose, CA; and the City of Cincinnati, Mr. Newfarmer started Management Partners to help local governments operate better. Having worked with hundreds of municipalities across the United States, he brings valuable perspective to the discussion. Moreover, as a 30-year resident of North Avondale, he has kept an eye on Norwood across the years. In this conversation, we discuss: The 50 year shift in Norwood’s economy Pros and Cons of operating as a statutory city What it would take to adopt a charter Metrics for evaluating efficiency and effecitveness of city services Why it’s so hard for politicians to make changes to city staffing The importance of a long-term financial plan for a city and much more. Listen here: Selected links from the interview with Jerry Newfarmer Check out the City of Montgomery’s strategic plan, with which Mr. Newfarmer was involved. Gosh, would I love to see something this thoughtful and comprehensive for Norwood. Read more about the ways that state decisions have hurt local budgets over the last decade. — Move Norwood Forward aims to shed light on the people, businesses and happenings of Norwood, Ohio that are bettering the city. If you know of a person who should be featured on an episode, nominate them here. The post A mirror from outside Norwood appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

Two council meetings in two nights? Bring it on. In the wake of Monday night’s special meeting, Council reconvened on Tuesday for another lengthy session. Although the discussion about Dispatch carried on, it took on a new life this time. Other agenda items included: A new program for treating low-level offenders dealing with homelessness, substance addiction, or mental health issues. An update about the water system in Norwood A change to 2021 appropriations in response to COVID and much more Listen here: Check out the full resolution passed about the Mayor below. To read the entirety of the December 8th council packet, click here. Although there isn’t specific information about the LEAD program, you can read more about the entity behind it, the Hamilton County Addiction Response Coalition. Friendly reminder: you can get announcements and agendas for all upcoming meetings by emailing council@norwoodohio.gov and asking to be added to the sunshine list. — Move Norwood Forward aims to shed light on the people, businesses and happenings of Norwood, Ohio that are bettering the city. If you know of a person who should be featured on an episode, nominate them here. The post Norwood in Nine: December 8 City Council Meeting appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

It was a special meeting, indeed. Following up on the contentious November 24th meeting, Mayor Schneider scheduled this session to discuss Norwood’s Dispatch. More specifically, the purpose of this gathering was to inform the Council and the public about why the mayor is looking to contract with the Hamilton County Communications Center, which would eliminate the need for Norwood to have its own Dispatch center. In a meeting that lasted nearly three hours, emotions ran high, patience was tested, and many left feeling disappointed — like the whole thing was a charade. But what else would you expect from a meeting that saw more than 430 comments on the Facebook broadcast? This edition of the show dives into: Key takeaways from Police Chief Kramer, Fire Chief McCabe, and the Director of the Hamilton County Communications Center. Biggest areas of concern among Council members. Impassioned speeches from Mayor Schneider, Auditor Stith, and others. The cost savings of such a move… and much more. Listen here: P.S. sorry, but there’s no Jess in this episode. All of her yelling about council contained expletives, so none could remain in the final draft. It was that kind of night. — Move Norwood Forward aims to shed light on the people, businesses and happenings of Norwood, Ohio that are bettering the city. If you know of a person who should be featured on an episode, nominate them here. The post Norwood in Nine: December 7 Special Meeting of City Council appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

After a few brief, calm council meetings, it would have been easy to think that 2020 would go out like a lamb. But tonight’s meeting opened a new can of worms that got messy quickly. In this edition of Norwood in Nine, we recap the November 24th Norwood City Council meeting, which lasted 130 minutes. Usually, I am to keep these episodes under ten minutes, but that was impossible tonight — or maybe I was just energized by tonight’s spirited discourse. This edition of the show dives into: the Mayor’s exploration of outsourcing city services to the county council’s decision to extend a Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) district for 30 years The pros and cons of Norwood possibly partnering with Adsposure And much more… Check it out: To get a sense of how the cost of Dispatch impacts the city’s budget, here’s a quick overview of last year’s budget. The four biggest expenses are: Fire Dept & EMS: 31.26% Police Dept: 27.66% Public Lands & Buildings: 5.00% Dispatch: 3.98% To learn more about TIFs, check out the Ohio Development Services agency website. Here’s more information about Adsposure and their business model. — Move Norwood Forward aims to shed light on the people, businesses and happenings of Norwood, Ohio that are bettering the city. If you know of a person who should be featured on an episode, nominate them here. The post Norwood in Nine: November 24 City Council Meeting appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

We made it through election season and now we can get back to the day-to-day management of our local government. On this edition of Norwood in Nine, I break down the top takeaways from tonight’s 43-minute city council meeting. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up with things. After an unusually brief Council meeting at the end of October, this outing was even shorter. Why might that be? I offer a hypothesis on the show. Additionally, you’ll hear about other top takeaways, including traffic calming, the Joseph Volkswagen project, and lots of sowing from the mayor. Check it out: On the last episode, I got a question about traffic calming. If you’re not familiar with the concept, it refers to any action a municipality could take to reduce vehicle speeds and increase pedestrian safety. Read this article to see some specific tactics. I mentioned the site of the proposed Joseph Volkswagen dealership. If you had trouble picturing it, here is where it may go. — Move Norwood Forward aims to shed light on the people, businesses and happenings of Norwood, Ohio that are bettering the city. If you know of a person who should be featured on an episode, nominate them here. The post Norwood in Nine: November 10 City Council Meeting appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

After a one-meeting hiatus, we’re back for another edition of Norwood in Nine, where I break down the top takeaways from city council meeting. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up with things. Tonight’s meeting lasted just 68 minutes, thus making it the shortest council meeting in months. All the same, listening to this episode will allow you to reclaim 59 minutes of your life, while still being informed. That’s just more time that you can spend doing good in the ‘wood. On this edition of the show, we’ll cover highlights from the October 27, 2020 meeting, including murals, the chronic nuisance ordinance, early talks about a levy renewal (or a new levy?), and much more. To understand the new mural ordinance, it’s important to understand Norwood’s zoning map, particularly the M-1, M-2, O, CBD and GBD districts. If that zoning map isn’t nerdy enough for you, here are the codified ordinances of Norwood, which really get into the weeds. Did you know that you can read the ordinances for yourself? They’re now being posted on the NorwoodOhio.gov site. Here’s the council packet, which includes all ordinances, communications, and other relevant material. — Move Norwood Forward aims to shed light on the people, businesses and happenings of Norwood, Ohio that are bettering the city. If you know of a person who should be featured on an episode, nominate them here. The post Norwood in Nine: October 27 City Council Meeting appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

We’re back for another edition of Norwood in Nine, where, after every council meeting, I break down the top takeaways. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up with things. Tonight’s meeting lasted 192 minutes — gasp! — which means that by listening to this episode, you can be informed AND reclaim three hours of your life. That’s just more time that you can spend doing good in the ‘wood. On this edition of the show, we’ll cover highlights from the September 22, 2020 meeting, including murals, the US Playing Card project, flooding on Elm Avenue, and a new ambulance! Sorry in advance for running over nine minutes… there was just A LOT to cover. Listen here: Central to the mural debate is an understanding of Norwood’s zoning map. If that zoning map isn’t nerdy enough for you, here are the codified ordinances of Norwood, which really get into the weeds. Read the ordinances for yourself! Here’s the council packet, which includes all ordinances, communications, and other relevant material. — Move Norwood Forward aims to shed light on the people, businesses and happenings of Norwood, Ohio that are bettering the city. If you know of a person who should be featured on an episode, nominate them here. The post Norwood in Nine: September 22 City Council Meeting appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

We’re back for another edition of Norwood in Nine, where, after every council meeting, I break down the top takeaways. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up with things. Tonight’s meeting lasted 139 minutes, which means that by listening to this episode, you can be informed AND reclaim 130 minutes of your life. That’s just more time that you can spend doing good in the ‘wood. On this edition of the show, we’ll cover highlights from the September 8, 2020 meeting, including a massive public turnout to address council about murals, a chronic nuisance ordinance that got tabled, and much more. Listen here: —– Move Norwood Forward aims to shed light on the people, businesses and happenings of Norwood, Ohio that are bettering the city. If you know of a person who should be featured on an episode, nominate them here. The post Norwood in Nine: September 8 City Council Meeting appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

We’re back for another edition of Norwood in Nine, where, after every council meeting, I break down the top takeaways. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up with things. Tonight’s meeting lasted 150 minutes, which means that by listening to this episode, you can be informed AND reclaim 141 minutes of your life. That’s just more time that you can spend doing good in the ‘wood. On this edition of the show, we’ll cover highlights from the August 25, 2020 meeting, including a deep dive into the US Playing Card redevelopment, a new manual for guiding a select group of city employees, and a downright bizarre conversation about happenings in Ward 1. Listen here: Read more about “the corner store provision” which is how the art studio in Ward 1 was allowed to be approved. Watch this video from PLK, which is a four-minute version of their 30-something minute presentation tonight. —– Move Norwood Forward aims to shed light on the people, businesses and happenings of Norwood, Ohio that are bettering the city. If you know of a person who should be featured on an episode, nominate them here. The post Norwood in Nine: August 25 City Council Meeting appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

We’re back for another edition of Norwood in Nine, where, after every council meeting, I break down the top takeaways. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up with things. Tonight’s meeting lasted 140 minutes, which means that by listening to this episode, you can be informed AND reclaim 131 minutes of your life. That’s just more time that you can spend doing good in the ‘wood. On this edition of the show, we’ll cover highlights from the August 11, 2020 meeting, including a discussion about the US Playing Card project, several insights into road projects, and a lament about requests to address council. Listen here: Learn more about the US Playing Card redevelopment. As discussed on the episode, here’s the piece of land that the Joseph Autogroup owns, but is not currently zoned to allow auto dealerships on it. —– Move Norwood Forward aims to shed light on the people, businesses and happenings of Norwood, Ohio that are bettering the city. If you know of a person who should be featured on an episode, nominate them here. The post Norwood in Nine: August 11 City Council Meeting appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

Ashley Creech Ashley Creech grew up in Norwood, but is worried how much longer she’ll be able to stay here. In the span of just a few years, a one-bedroom apartment she used to live in saw its rent climb from $550 to $900. With Norwood at a crossroads — and attracting ever more interest from investors and homeowners — the question becomes: how does a city get nice things while ensuring that long-term residents will still be around to enjoy those improvements? Affordable Housing in Norwood seems like a straightforward issue. But under the surface there are numerous, largely-invisible factors shaping our city’s future. At its core, housing impacts the stability of our community, our schools, and our civic life. To help navigate these waters, Jessica Powell from The Port joins Ashley Creech and me for a conversation about housing issues. In this episode you’ll hear about: The factors affecting the supply and demand of housing in the region How cities, developers, and residents can work together Why it’s more complicated than “if they can’t afford it, they should just move” and much more Listen here. Selected links from the Affordable Housing in Norwood episode Jessica Powell from The Port Learn more about community development corporations (CDCs) in the region by visiting the websites for Price Hill Will or College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation. Take a longer look at low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC), which Jessica named as an effective tool within the state of Ohio. Read the Housing Our Future report from LISC, which was mentioned by Jessica. Or watch the presentation embedded below: For a quick explanation of a wide range of housing concepts, check out this article. Read up on REITs a.k.a. real estate investment trusts. —- Move Norwood Forward aims to shed light on the people, businesses and happenings of Norwood, Ohio that are bettering the city. If you know of a person who should be featured on an episode, nominate them here. The post Examining Affordable Housing in Norwood appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

We’re back for another edition of Norwood in Nine, where, after every council meeting, I break down the top takeaways. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up with things. Tonight’s meeting lasted 142 minutes, which means that by listening to this episode, you can be informed AND reclaim more than two hours of your life. That’s just more time that you can spend doing good in the ‘wood. On this edition of the show, we’ll cover highlights from the July 28, 2020 meeting, including a decision about the future of our Health Department, a discussion about changing public engagement for zoning meetings, and a new micro park going in. Listen here: Since this is just the fourth episode of Norwood in Nine, I would love to hear your feedback. If it’s not helpful for you, I don’t need to spend all this time producing it. If you do find it useful, then please say so. I’m just taking a shot in the dark and will be curious to see what you think. —– Move Norwood Forward aims to shed light on the people, businesses and happenings of Norwood, Ohio that are bettering the city. If you know of a person who should be featured on an episode, nominate them here. The post Norwood in Nine: July 28 City Council Meeting appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

Raised in Norwood, Ohio, Tom Perry never imagined working in public administration. But after a memorable experience in Bowling Green, his perspective shifted. Fast forward a few years and here is, earning his Masters of Public Administration from NKU while serving as the Executive Assistant to the Mayor. In this episode you’ll hear about: when or why a citizen would contact Tom for help how this administration is trying to modernize Norwood’s systems and processes Tom’s take on what’s holding Norwood back all the good things the public doesn’t see Mayor Schneider do… and much more Listen here. Selected links from the Tom Perry episode Fill out your census! If not enough people do it, Norwood will get less than its fair share of funding. We need those dollars! Contact Tom Perry by emailing him here: tperry@norwoodohio.gov. A great quote shared in the show and one I hope can become a motto for Norwood: —– Move Norwood Forward aims to shed light on the people, businesses and happenings of Norwood, Ohio that are bettering the city. If you know of a person who should be featured on an episode, nominate them here. The post Meet Tom Perry: Executive Assistant to Mayor Schneider appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

We’re back for another edition of Norwood City Council in 9, where, after every council meeting, I break down the top takeaways. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up with things. Tonight’s meeting lasted 159 minutes, which means that by listening to this episode, you can be informed AND reclaim 150 minutes. That’s just more time that you can spend doing good in the ‘wood. On this edition of the show, we’ll cover highlights from the July 14, 2020 meeting, including a fascinating, nuanced debate about whether to adopt a mask ordinance, and numerous quick updates about intriguing, upcoming projects. Listen here: Since this is just the third episode of Norwood City Council in 9, I would love to hear your feedback. If it’s not helpful for you, I don’t need to spend all this time producing it. If you do find it useful, then please say so. I’m just taking a shot in the dark and will be curious to see what you think. —– Move Norwood Forward aims to shed light on the people, businesses and happenings of Norwood, Ohio that are bettering the city. If you know of a person who should be featured on an episode, nominate them here. The post Norwood City Council in 9: July 14, 2020 appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

We’re back for another edition of Norwood City Council in 9, where, after every council meeting, I break down the top takeaways. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up with things. Hopefully this distillation will save you time and make it easier for the average citizen of Norwood to stay informed. On this edition of the show, we’ll cover highlights from the July 14, 2020 meeting, including a fascinating, nuanced debate about whether to adopt a mask ordinance, and numerous quick updates about intriguing, upcoming projects. Listen here: Since this is just the third episode of Norwood City Council in 9, I would love to hear your feedback. If it’s not helpful for you, I don’t need to spend all this time producing it. If you do find it useful, then please say so. I’m just taking a shot in the dark and will be curious to see what you think. —– Move Norwood Forward aims to shed light on the people, businesses and happenings of Norwood, Ohio that are bettering the city. If you know of a person who should be featured on an episode, nominate them here. The post Norwood City Council in 9: July 14, 2020 appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

We’re back for another edition of Norwood City Council in 9, where, after every council meeting, I break down the top takeaways. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up with things. Hopefully this distillation will save you time and make it easier for the average citizen of Norwood to stay informed. On this edition of the show, we’ll cover highlights from the June 23, 2020 meeting, including: Action from the council to prepare to receive CARES act funds The most emotional moment of the night, courtesy of a Bond Hill resident Council going into Executive Session to discuss private matters And a lightning round with updates from Mayor Schneider and more Listen here: As referenced in the audio, here is the link to the Fox19 report, which contains the body cam footage from the September 2019 incident. Since this is just the second episode of Norwood City Council in 9, I would love to hear your feedback. If it’s not helpful for you, I don’t need to spend all this time producing it. If you do find it useful, then please say so. I’m just taking a shot in the dark and will be curious to see what you think. —– Move Norwood Forward aims to shed light on the people, businesses and happenings of Norwood, Ohio that are bettering the city. If you know of a person who should be featured on an episode, nominate them here. The post Norwood City Council in 9: June 23, 2020 appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

On one hand, most people would probably agree that it’s important to be informed about local government. On the other hand, most people would probably say that keeping up with Norwood City Council isn’t always easy or fun. Meetings can run long and procedures can be confusing, and the overall effect can leave people feeling disengaged with their communities. Toward the goal of making it easier for the average citizen to keep up with the action, I’m trying this new concept: Norwood City Council in 9. On the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, I’m going to watch the Council meeting and boil it down to its most essential parts. That way, you can keep your two+ hours and still get the meat and potatoes of what happened at the meeting. On this edition of the show, we’ll cover highlights from the June 9, 2020 meeting, including: An update from Chief Kramer of the Norwood Police Department The decision to buy a “new” ladder truck for our fire department A $30,000 grant to explore the revitalization of Montgomery Rd. And a lightning round with updates from Mayor Schneider and more Listen here: Since this is the maiden voyage of Norwood City Council in 9, I would love to hear your feedback. If it’s not helpful for you, I don’t need to spend all this time producing it. If you do find it useful, then please say so. I’m just taking a shot in the dark and will be curious to see what you think. —– Move Norwood Forward aims to shed light on the people, businesses and happenings of Norwood, Ohio that are bettering the city. If you know of a person who should be featured on an episode, nominate them here. The post Norwood City Council in 9: June 9, 2020 appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

Mary Ronan never thought she would work in Norwood. Heck, she never thought she was going to work anywhere. She was retired. But that all changed after a Friday night phone call in the fall of 2019. Last week, Norwood’s Board of Education voted to remove the “interim” label that Mary Ronan had carried for five months and make her the new superintendent of Norwood City School District. Her new contract will offer a three year time horizon to build on the good things already happening in the district. In this episode you’ll hear about: what attracted Mary to NCSD her top three priorities for the coming years how she plans to make the district more attractive her vision for pre-school… and much more Listen here. Selected links from the Mary Ronan episode Learn more about Norwood Ready Kids, which provides programming for children age five and under. Get more involved with NCSD by calling the Board Office at 513-924-2500 and asking about volunteer opportunities. Several representatives from Norwood were recently in Columbus to speak against EdChoice. Did you know that Leila Kubesch was recently named Ohio Teacher of the Year? She is now one of four finalists for the National Teach of the Year recognition. —– Move Norwood Forward aims to shed light on the people, businesses and happenings of Norwood, Ohio that are bettering the city. If you know of a person who should be featured on an episode, nominate them here. The post Meet Mary Ronan, the new superintendent of Norwood City School District appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.