Dr. Warren Morgan, July -2023 to present

As an experienced educator, Dr. Morgan recognizes the potential every child has, and that an excellent and equitable education is the window to a world of opportunities for our children.

Eric S. Gordon, 2011- July 2023

In July 2012, Mr. Gordon led a citywide coalition to develop Cleveland’s Plan for Transforming Schools or The Cleveland Plan which has resulted in dramatic improvement in academic performance over the last decade, including a 29 percentage point gain in graduation rates to a record 80.9%.

Peter Raskind, Interim CEO

Peter Raskind was hired as Interim CEO beginning in February, 2011.

Eugene T.W. Sanders, Ph.D. 2006-2011

Immediately after his arrival, Dr. Sanders embarked on a mission of guiding the state’s largest school district toward greater academic progress.

Lisa Marie Ruda (interim) feb-aug 2006

Ruda was left to plan for the following school year and to see through a teacher buyout that led to early retirements of about 250 teachers.

Barbara Byrd Bennett 1998-2006

Upon her arrival, Byrd-Bennett created a Five-Year Plan for the district, “Educating Cleveland’s Children.”

Louis J. Erste (interim) Sept-Nov 1998

Erste helped draft the schools’ transformation plan into a “system of schools.”