Since being named Superintendent of Fredericktown Local Schools in August, 2019, Dr. Susan M. Hayward has made student’s education the number one priority.

    During her tenure in Washington Local Schools, Dr. Hayward implemented 1:1 Chromebooks in grades 4-12; Guided Reading in K-3, LLI in K-3, and Reading Recovery at Jackman Elementary.

    Dr. Hayward is a champion of individualized instruction, while in Beavercreek City Schools, Dr. Hayward authored five Straight A Grants from the Ohio Department of Education totaling nearly $8 million to support innovative student learning programs, including tablets and eSpark software for differentiation in K-8 reading and math; Chromebooks for high school students; and Design Thinking labs.

    During her 28-year career in education, Dr. Hayward has served as curriculum director, central office administrator, assistant principal, teacher, and college professor. Dr. Hayward earned her Ph.D. in Reading/Language Arts/Research from The Ohio State University.

Superintendent's Message
    October 1, 2021 (pdf)
    September 10, 2021 (pdf)
    August 27, 2021 (pdf)

District Report Card