New Assistant Superintendent Announced For Lakewood Schools

LAKEWOOD, OH — The Lakewood City Schools will soon have a new assistant superintendent, according to a district spokesperson. Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District's Margret Niedzwiecki will take over the position.

“I look forward to continuing the tradition of close partnership between the greater community and our educational initiatives,” Niedzwiecki said. “I feel fortunate to be part of a great administrative team and look forward to working together to accelerate student achievement and growth.“

Niedzwiecki is the director of curriculum and instruction at Brecksville-Broadview Heights Schools, a position she has held since 2015. She held the same position with the Revere Local Schools prior to heading to Brecksville.

"I am excited to have Maggie join the Lakewood family. Maggie is an exceptional educator and will bring a wealth of knowledge in the areas of leadership, collaboration, curriculum and instruction, and professional development. Maggie will be instrumental in helping to write the next chapter for the Lakewood School Community," said incoming Lakewood City Schools Superintendent Michael Barnes.

She is a graduate of John Carroll University, with a Bachelor's of Arts in Elementary Education. She got her Master's in Instruction and Curriculum from Cleveland State University, according to the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Schools Foundation.

Niedzwiecki was a finalist for the Orange Superintendent position in February, according to the Cleveland Jewish News. That position eventually went to Wendell “Lynn” Campbell, the principal of Kirtland High School.

Here's Niedzwiecki introducing herself to the Brecksville-Broadview Heights community in 2015.

This is the second major administrative change for the district this year. Current Lakewood City Schools Assistant Superintendent Roxann Ramsey-Caserio was named Superintendent of the North Ridgeville Schools in February. Jeff Patterson, the district's longtime superintendent, announced he would be retiring following the 2017-2018 school year.

Barnes was named Lakewood City Schools' new superintendent in March.

Barnes was the assistant superintendent for Mayfield City Schools, prior to accepting the Lakewood position. Patterson will officially retire on July 31, with Barnes slated to start his position on August 1. He will have a 15-day transition period prior to his start date when he will be able to work with Patterson.

Photo from Rick Uldricks, Patch