An Advocate for Balance
Russ understands that the success of our district means balancing the interests of parents, staff and taxpayers to provide the best education for our students.
A Candidate with Experience
Russ is an active member of the community. His involvement with students, parents, administrators, teachers, and community members gives him a broad perspective that will benefit Northwestern Local Schools.
35 Years in Education
- 1987-2007 Teacher, Tecumseh High School, Physics and Earth Science
- 1986-1987 Principal, New Carlisle Middle School
- 1980-1986 Teacher, Tecumseh High School, Physics and Earth Science
- 1972-1980 Teacher, New Carlisle Junior High, Math, Physical Science, Earth Science
Educational Background
- Northwestern High School, Springfield, Ohio 1968 (Diploma)
- Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN. Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education 1972
- Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio Masters of Education, Secondary Principalship and Curriculum Supervision 1983
- University of Dayton, Dayton Ohio, Post Graduate, Administrative Leadership
Leadership Experience
- President, Tecumseh Education Assoc., 9 years
- M.S. Football and H.S. Tennis Coach
- Student Council and Freshman Class Advisor
- Science Curriculum Committee, local and county
- Active member of Newson Missionary Church, St. Paris, Ohio
- Owner, Russ Steele Construction Co.
- Farm owner/operator
- Member of Pike Township Board of Zoning Appeals
Personal
- Married Nadine in 1972, Nadine is a recent (2006) retired teacher from Northwestern Local Schools. (Title 1 Reading, First Grade and Fifth Grade)
- Two Sons and their wives, Ryan and Kayleen Steele Jeremy and Megan Steele, both boys are graduates of Northwestern High School.
- 2005 Russ received the Service to Mankind Award by the New Carlisle Sertoma Club
- 2003 Sam's Club/Phi Delta Kappa Ohio State Teacher of the Year
- 1992 Clark County "Excellence in Teaching" Award
