Superintendent
The Superintendent is the Chief Executive Officer of the district. The position is one of two direct reports, the other being the Treasurer, to the Board of Education.
The Superintendent works with the Board of Education to set district goals and policies. To contact the Office of the Superintendent, please email superintendent@dublinschools.net
Dr. Jen Schwanke
Dr. Jen Schwanke is a dedicated, longtime educator who has spent many years serving the students, staff, and families of Dublin City Schools. She began her career as an English teacher at Triway Local Schools before joining Dublin in 1999 to teach language arts at Karrer Middle School, where she also served as a multi-sport athletic coach and advised multiple clubs and student groups. She also coached cross-country at Scioto High School and served as a track official for several years. Schwanke's leadership path in the district expanded through roles as assistant principal at both Karrer and Sells Middle Schools, principal at Scottish Corners Elementary and Indian Run Elementary, and, most recently, served as the district’s Deputy Superintendent.
Dr. Schwanke is passionate about driving continuous growth within public education. Above all else, she works to stay connected to students throughout their journey in Dublin City Schools. She actively contributes to the broader educational field as an author, speaker, and higher education instructor. She has written five books on school leadership published by ASCD, offering actionable insights and mentorship to school administrators across the nation. Additionally, she has taught graduate courses in educational administration, school law, curriculum development, and school-community partnerships at Miami University of Ohio and The Ohio State University.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with minors in Psychology and Creative Writing from Allegheny College, a Master of Arts in Secondary Education from the University of Akron, and a Doctor of Educational Administration (Ed.D.) from The Ohio State University. She also holds both Principal and Superintendent licenses through Ashland University.
Outside of her professional life, her family is at the heart of everything she does. Her husband, Jay, is a graduate of Dublin High School and serves as athletic director at Jerome High School. Her son is a 2025 graduate of Coffman High School, and her daughter currently attends Dublin City Schools.
As a longtime Dublin resident, Dr. Schwanke is extremely focused on serving the Dublin community. She considers it an honor and privilege to serve as Superintendent and looks forward to continuing the tradition of excellence that has long been present in Dublin City Schools.
To contact Dr. Schwanke, please email superintendent@dublinschools.net or reach out to her Administrative Assistant, Janet Gruneisen, by phone at 614-760-4353 or by email at gruneisen_janet@dublinschools.net.