Jerome High School / Administration (2024)

Phone: 614-718-8268

Email: aurin_michael@dublinschools.net

Twitter: @maurin1

Degrees and Certifications:

• M.Ed. - Miami University
• M.Ed. - John Carroll University
• B.S. - The Ohio State University

Bio:Mr. Aurin began his career with Dublin City School District as a Biology teacher in 2000 at Dublin Scioto High School. He was an inaugural staff member at Jerome in 2004 and served as a teacher, Science Department Chair, and Assistant Principal through 2015. Hethen served four years at Jonathan Alder High School as their building Principalbefore returning to Jerome in 2019 as the building Principal.

Mr. Aurin obtained his B.S. in Biology from The Ohio State University. He holds M.Ed in Education from John Carroll University and an M.Ed. in Educational Policy and Leadership from Miami University. He is a member of the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

Mr. Aurin resides in Plain City with his wife Carrie and two children, Charlie and Nora. He enjoys home improvement projects, watching his kids in their sports activities, exercise, and relaxing on his deck with his wife and Great Dane, Millie.

Primary Responsibilities:

• MTSS LEAD
• Attendance Protocols/Procedures
• New Staff Onboarding
• Master Schedule
• Facilities-Building Addition
• Building Budget
• Athletics
• Graduation
• Calendar/Website/Kiosk
• Open House/Curriculum Nights
• Building Communications
• Student Groups (Principal's Advisory Council)
• Leadership Teams (BLT, Teacher Advisory)
• Hiring and Evaluation of Staff
• Supervision (Lunch, Extracurriculars, etc)
• Student Discipline
• School Culture & Community
• Intervention Meetings (IEP, 504, Attendance)
• Professional Development

Phone:614-718-8270

Email:hampton_donita@dublinschools.net

Twitter:@MrsDHamp

Degrees and Certifications:

• M.Ed. - Ashland University
• B.A - Eastern Michigan University

Bio:Donita Hampton joined Dublin Jerome as an Assistant Principal in 2021. Previously, she served as a Principal at The 9X Impact and as an Assistant Principal at the Encore Academy for Reynoldsburg City School District. Prior to that she was an Assistant Principal at Whitehall-Yearling for 2 years. Donita began her teaching career at Jonathan Alder High School where she taught Computer Applications and coached girls varsity track and field for 4 years. She finished her teaching career at Central Crossing high school as a business teacher.

Donita obtained her Bachelor degree in Business, Services and Technology from Eastern Michigan University and a Masters degree in Educational Leadership from Ashland University.

Donita resides in Hilliard with her husband, David, and two daughters, Zayna and Zaria. She enjoys watching Zayna play college soccer and Zaria play golf. She also enjoys watching Michigan sports and spending time with family and friends.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Students with Last Names A-E
• PBIS Lead
• OCC Academic League Representative
• Tolles Representative
• Staff Social Committee
• Student Handbook Rep
• PSAT/School Day SAT
• ACT/SAT Special Testing
• Saturday ACT & SAT (Winter/Spring)
• Student Parking (support with Security Monitor)
• Hiring and Evaluation of Staff
• Supervision (Lunch, Extracurriculars, etc)
• Student Discipline
• School Culture & Community
• Intervention Meetings (IEP, 504, Attendance)
• Professional Development

Phone: 614-718-8293

Email: obney_jerry@dublinschools.net

Twitter: @jerryobney

Degrees and Certifications:

• Administrative License - University of Dayton
• M.A. - Stetson University
• B.S. - Ashland University

Bio: Jerry Obney became an Assistant Principal at Jerome in 2016. Prior to administration, he spent two years at Madison Junior High School, teaching 7th and 8th-grade Science. He spent three years at Celebration High School as a Biology and Environmental Science teacher where he coached both baseball and wrestling. Most recently Jerry spent 7 years teaching Biology and AP Environmental Science at Thomas Worthington High School.

Mr. Obney earned his B.S. at Ashland University and an M.Ed. at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida.

He lives in Powell with his wife, Jaymie, and his two sons, Parker and Graham. He enjoys fishing, boating, hiking, and playing sports with his children.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Students with Last Names F-Lin
• RTI Lead
• New Staff Onboarding
• Master Schedule Lead
• Course Handbook
• School Store
• SPED Lead Building Representative
• SPED EOC & AASCD Testing
• Classroom Design and Innovations
• The Bridge Representative
• Roster Verification
• Hiring and Evaluation of Staff
• Supervision (Lunch, Extracurriculars, etc)
• Student Discipline
• School Culture & Community
• Intervention Meetings (IEP, 504, Attendance)
• Professional Development

Phone: 614-718-8998

Email:small_ashley@dublinschools.net

Twitter: @ashsmall3

Degrees and Certifications:

• M.Ed. - American College of Education
• B.S. - Bowling Green State University

Bio:Miss Small began her career in St. Pete Beach in Florida in Special Education, where she spent 3 years as the team leader before moving back to Ohio to be closer to family. Miss Small taught for 9 years in Olentangy Local Schools as an Intervention Specialist both at the elementary and high school level. She began with Dublin City Schools as an Intervention Specialist teacher in 2020 at Hopewell Elementary School. She served as an Intervention Specialist and Special Education team leader.

Miss Small obtained her B.S. in K-12 Intervention Specialist from Bowling Green State University, where she was a gymnast and cheerleader. She holds an M.Ed in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education.

Miss Small resides in Dublin with her rescue lab mix, Koby. She enjoys spending time with family, friends and her dog, in addition to sports, hiking and any outdoor adventures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Students with Last Names Lip-R
• RTI
• EOC Testing (w/Carla)
• DCS Virtual Lead
• Saturday & Wednesday School (w/Colleen)
• Emerald Campus Liaison
• Roster Verification
• Supervision (Lunch, Extracurriculars, etc)
• Student Discipline
• School Culture & Community
• Intervention Meetings (IEP, 504, Attendance)
• Professional Development

Phone:614-718-8269

Email:arnold_bryan@dublinschools.net

Degrees and Certifications:

• Ph.D. - Virginia Commonwealth University
• M.Ed. - Miami University
• B.A. - Wittenberg University

Bio:Dr. Arnold became an Assistant Principal at Dublin Jerome in 2021. Prior to administration, he was a Social Studies teacher at Dublin Jerome from 2011-2016 and 2018-2020. Dr. Arnold spent two years teaching at Dublin Coffman before coming to Jerome.

Dr. Arnold obtained his B.A. in History from Wittenberg University. He received his M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Miami University and his Ph.D. in Curriculum, Culture, and Change from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr. Arnold lives in Westerville with his wife Jennifer and their four children, Malachi, Isaiah, Shiloh, and Canaan. He loves spending time with his family, going on dates with his wife, running, lacrosse, and a great cup of coffee.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Students with Last Names S-Z
• PBIS
• Facilities
• School Safety Drills/Plan
• Roster Verification
• Bell Schedule
• OELPA Testing
• STAMP Testing
• AP Test Coordinator
• Student Clubs
• DEI Building Rep
• Hiring and Evaluation of Staff
• Supervision (Lunch, Extracurriculars, etc)
• Student Discipline
• School Culture & Community
• Intervention Meetings (IEP, 504, Attendance)
• Professional Development

Phone: 614-718-8272

Email: schwanke_jay@dublinschools.net

Twitter: @jeromeceltics

Degrees and Certifications:

• BA - The Ohio State University
• M.Ed - The Ohio State University
• M.Ed - University of Dayton
• NIAAA - Certified Athletic Administrator

Bio:Jay Schwanke started his career in Dublin City Schools as an 8th Grade Science/Seminar teacher at Sells Middle School in 2001. Following three years in the classroom at Sells, he became the school's Athletic Director. After 17 successful years as the AD at Sells, Jay enjoyed the challenge of opening Eversole Run Middle School Athletic Department in 2021. Over his extended time in Dublin, Jay has coached football and baseball at Scioto High School, Davis, Sells, and Eversole Run, respectively. He also served as the Commissioner of the Ohio Capital Conference (7-8) from 2008-2023. Over his many year career in middle school athletics, Jay was named Central Ohio AD of the Year in 2011 and 2019, Ohio AD of the Year in 2011, and earned the OHSAA Commissioner's Award for Exemplary Sportsmanship in 2013. He also served on the board of directors for Dublin Youth Athletics, Central Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, and Ohio High School Lacrosse Association. Mr. Schwanke was thrilled to begin his time at Dublin Jerome High School in the Fall of 2023.

Jay is a graduate of Dublin High School in 1994. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts in History from The Ohio State University in 1998. He received his Master of Education from OSU in 1999. Jay earned his Master of Science in Educational Leadership from the University of Dayton in 2007.

Jay lives in Dublin with his wife Jennifer and their two children: Jack and Autumn. He enjoys spending time with his family, coaching his children's sports teams, traveling, exercising, hiking, snow-skiing, walking his dog (Roxie), and spoiling his beloved cat (Lucky).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Athletics