In this episode of Stronger Together, we sit down with Scott Karlo, Executive Director of the Ohio Public School Advocacy Network, for a conversation about what it truly means to put the public back in public schools.

This discussion moves beyond policy and headlines and focuses on ownership. Public schools exist because communities invest in them, care about them, and take responsibility for them. Scott shares why restoring that sense of ownership matters, how disengagement weakens schools over time, and what happens when communities step back into their role as active partners.

The conversation speaks directly to Nordonia and to any community that believes strong schools depend on trust, involvement, and shared responsibility. It is a reminder that public education works best when the public sees schools not as a system to observe, but as an institution they own together.

In this episode, Casey Wright sits down with Nordonia High School science teacher Aaron Coleman for a conversation about the path that brought her to the classroom and the way she connects students to the world around them. Aaron talks about her early work at SeaWorld, how that experience shaped her approach to teaching, and why helping students understand the story behind the science matters to her. She also shares what drew her to Nordonia, what she values most about the district, and how she builds relationships that help students grow. It’s an easy, honest conversation with a teacher who brings curiosity, purpose, and steady commitment to her work each day.

In this episode, we sit down with Brenda Basch from Rushwood. She shares her path from growing up in Nordonia to returning as an educator, and talks about the people and moments that shaped her along the way. The conversation covers her work with students, what she loves about teaching, and why this community continues to matter to her. It’s an easy, thoughtful look at someone who gives a lot to our district.